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Mishandled retainers can be a form of legal malpractice

On Behalf of Phillips, Silver, Talman, Aframe & Sinrich, P.C. | May 20, 2022 | Uncategorized

The average person cannot navigate the court system without help. Lawyers have years of school so that they understand statutes and also legal precedent, which involves prior court rulings that interpret the law. Trying to make sense not only of the actual laws but...

The importance of defining “substantial completion” in contracts

| Sep 13, 2021 | Uncategorized

“Substantial completion” is a common term in the construction industry, but it’s actually a legal term. It’s typically the stage of a project where the bulk of the agreed-upon work is finished. Generally, at this point, an area is ready to be occupied or used for its...

Key elements of a construction contract

On Behalf of Phillips, Silver, Talman, Aframe & Sinrich, P.C. | Apr 9, 2021 | Uncategorized

When someone hires a contractor to build a home or business -- or to engage in a renovation -- it is very important for both people to be on the same page about even the smallest details. If a homeowner believes that the contractor is doing one thing, while the...

3 red flags of legal malpractice that you shouldn’t ignore

On Behalf of Phillips, Silver, Talman, Aframe & Sinrich, P.C. | Mar 2, 2021 | Uncategorized

Lawyers and doctors have a lot in common. They have to go through a lot of extra schooling even after college. They have to pass extensive testing after their postgraduate schooling. They also have to maintain state licensing, and they are at risk of malpractice...

When does a lawyer’s mistake become legal malpractice?

On Behalf of Phillips, Silver, Talman, Aframe & Sinrich, P.C. | Sep 1, 2020 | Uncategorized

In many ways, lawyers are a lot like doctors. They go through substantially more schooling and testing than many other professionals because of the complexity of their work. People often place their total trust in the lawyers and doctors, and both of these groups of...

Construction contracts must have these points

On Behalf of Phillips, Silver, Talman, Aframe & Sinrich, P.C. | Feb 12, 2020 | Uncategorized

When you hire a contractor for a home or business project, you must ensure that the contract protects you. The contractor is going to do the same from their standpoint. Before you sign the document, there are a few things that you need to ensure are in place. One of...

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