Archive for the ‘Special Features’ Category

Flat Fees – Pre-Packaged Legal

On January 29, 2012 Author By Seth Smiley

Here at Wolfe Law Group we love flat fees. This is an area of our practice that has been blossoming for good reason. Business owners and contractors like to know what they are getting when they buy products. Legal products are no different. Many potential clients avoid using lawyers because of the often complex and expensive fee structure. There are a number of occasions where attorney fees are an issue in a case, and the company who has paid upfront is in a much better position at the negotiation table and/or the court room.

Here are a few of the more popular or most common purchases on our flat fee menu:

Although we have a fixed list on our website, there are a number of other services we can offer. By scheduling an initial consultation you can speak with one of our attorneys and they can quote you flat fees on just about any service we can perform.

Posted in:     About Our Services  /    /   Leave a comment

Happy Holidays – Goodbye 2011, Hello 2012

On December 29, 2011 Author By Seth Smiley

The week between Christmas and New Years is typically a slow one for the legal and construction industries. Although, many projects rarely see breaks, this is a time when many companies take a look at the year that was, and reflect on all of the good, bad and ugly. Then look to the year that will be so that it can be made better than the last.

For most of us 2011 was a rebounding year or even a rebuilding year. The economy has leveled out (somewhat) and the public sector is pushing the construction industry forward. There is money starting to move in the private markets which will make way for projects into 2012.

I am optimistic for the year to come and feel like things are moving in the right direction for the construction industry. For those companies who have weathered the storm, hopefully good days lie ahead. For those who did not make it, there will be other opportunities where wise decisions will manifest from woeful past experience.

So from all of us here at the Wolfe Law Group we like to wish all of our clients, readers, followers, friends and family the happiest of holidays. Best of luck into the new year, may exciting times lie ahead.

Posted in:     From The Experts, Louisiana, Uncategorized  /    /   Leave a comment

2011 Fantasy Football League Now Open For Registration

On August 22, 2011 Author By Scott Wolfe Jr
2011 Fantasy Football League with Wolfe Law Group and Zlien

Last year, we had a lot of fun with the Wolfe Law Group / Zlien fantasy football league. Actually, it was so successful we had to open two leagues. Folks have been asking whether we’d have a league set for up 2011, and we’re happy to announce that we are, and the league is now open for registration.

Register early, because we’ll likely fill up. You can view our league and sign up at the following link:

http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/league/wolfelaw_zlien

To join our league on Yahoo! Fantasy Sports, you’ll need the League ID (634669) and password (WZ2011).

We’ll conduct a live draft, which is currently scheduled the evening of Wednesday, August 31, 2011, at 7:15 CST, 5:15 PST.

Posted in:     About Our Services  /  Tags: , ,   /   2 Comments

Scott Wolfe Quoted in New Orleans City Business Article About Delays When Paying Subcontractors

On August 11, 2011 Author By Scott Wolfe Jr

Scott Wolfe Jr. Construction LawyerSubcontractor non-payment is something very familiar to me. It’s been written about here on the Construction Law Monitor (especially with regard to how pay when paid clauses affect subcontractor payments), and it’s something my other blog (the Construction Lien Blog) focuses on exclusively in its discussion of mechanic liens.

So it’s no surprise that New Orleans City Business magazine contacted me to discuss how the law can help and hurt subcontractors who are frustrated when waiting for payments to trickle down from the owner.  The article can be found on City Business’ website (subscription required) here:  Subcontractors grow tired of waiting on delayed job payments.

The article’s author, Ben Myers, does a great job of capturing the friction between general contractors and subcontractors on the subject of payment. General contractors complain that getting payment can be complex and time consuming because that’s how money trickles through, and that subcontractors should be taking the risk for their portions of the work.  Subcontractors complain that they are bullied around and “pay when paid” provisions sometimes leave them drowning because of problems the general has completely unrelated to their work.

It’s a real complicated mess – and the article gets both sides on the subject and helps explain the complications.

Posted in:     Around The Web, Payment Requirements  /  Tags: , , , , , ,   /   Leave a comment

Finally…Our Email Newsletters Are Coming Back

On July 28, 2011 Author By Scott Wolfe Jr

It’s been quite a while since we sent out an email newsletter, and we’re happy to announce that starting today, we’re bringing these email updates back.

When Wolfe Law Group first opened, these email updates were a staple.  Our newsletter email would get sent about once a month, and would provide clients, colleagues and friends updates on construction law issues that affected their business or practice. We always got great compliments on the email campaign, but over the years we stopped sending them as we focused more and more on our blogs.

The blogging will continue, but we recognize that some folks rather get updated via email.

If you want to get email updates, please sign up below.  We look forward to corresponding with you.

Posted in:     About Our Services  /  Tags:   /   Leave a comment
Next Page »