Howard Turner, an attorney with our Construction Practice Group, has co-authored three chapters in the recently released IICLE Mechanics Liens in Illinois 2010 Edition. This publication is widely considered to be the authority on mechanics liens issues. Featuring analysis, commentary, and practice-focused advice from Illinois’ leading mechanics lien attorneys, this handbook is a thorough guide to a highly technical subject. From an analysis of the nature, origin, and classes of mechanics liens and through detailed discussion of types of liens, specific trial practice problems, this book serves as an exhaustive reference on mechanics liens law in Illinois.
Mr. Turner served as co-author for the chapters on Subcontractor’s Lien: Its Nature and Enforcement, Trial Practice: Breach and Damages, and Trial Practice: Proof of Selected Issues which covered the topics of extra work, delay claims, conditions precedent to payment, discovery and evidence, recovery of damages by the owner, recovery of indemnity by the contractor against the subcontractor, enhancement and encumbrance, and appointment of receiver.
With real estate transactions under greater scrutiny and more and more construction projects facing financial uncertainty, it’s important to have the best possible information at your fingertips. With the added benefit of an extensive bank of more than 20 related forms and checklists included on the complimentary book on CD, Mechanics Liens in Illinois 2010 is a one-stop resource for in-depth research on Illinois mechanics lien law. For more information and to order your copy of the publication, please click here.