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Plumtree & Associates has created a low cost flat fee non-binding construction mediation program that is designed to help property owners and contractors resolve construction disputes between $10,000 and $40,000 without the necessity of attorneysalthough attorneys are allowed to attend. The cost is $1,500 for 1/2 day and $3,000 for a full day. For more information please go to the link below.... https://plumtreelaw.com/low-cost-mediation/

MARIA PLUMTREE AND MIKE GRAY NAMED FELLOWS OF CONSTRUCTION LAWYERS SOCIETY OF AMERICA Maria Plumtree and Mike Gray have been selected as a Fellows of the Construction Lawyers Society of America The CLSA is an invitation-only, international honorary association composed of preeminent lawyers specializing in construction law and related fields. Fellowship is limited and selective, with lawyers being invited into Fellowship upon a proven record of excellence and ac...complishment in construction law at both the trial and appellate levels. Lawyers nominated or selected may be in any discipline in the construction law arena, including contract specialization, negotiations, litigation, arbitration, appellate and/or surety law, but who have in addition superior ethical reputations. The CLSA seeks a high level of diversity in its selection process. Fellows are generally at the partner or shareholder level, or are independent practitioners with recognized advanced status among their peers. The CLSA is dedicated to promoting superior advocacy and ethical standards in construction law and fostering a scholarly and advanced exchange of ideas in all practices related to the specialty. See more

Documents Your Employees Should Carry When Traveling To And From A Jobsite At this point, the State of California does not have any access and/or re-entry waivers or protocols or permits required. Some California counties have taken it upon their authority to check drivers to make sure they are allowed to travel. In this case, the Govenor’s office recommends carrying a letter (on company letterhead) stating employment and that the employee(s) is essential with a reference to Governor's Executive Order (https://www.gov.ca.gov//3.19.20-attested-EO-N-33-20-COVID-) and the related Executive Order (https://covid19.ca.gov/img/Executive-Order-N-33-20.pdf) and let your employee(s) know to carry a photo ID (driver’s license).

WARNING: California Appellate Court Confirms Lien Early And Lose Your Lien Rights!! As many California contractors know, one of the strongest remedies to secure non-payment for work performed is the constitutionally guaranteed right to record a mechanics lien on the work of improvement. One of the crucial factors in successfully enforcing a mechanics lien is ensuring that the mechanics lien was timely recorded. Most contractors, to avoid recording the mechanics lien too l...Continue reading

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In memory of my cousin a great roofer.

Maria Plumtree was sworn into the United States Supreme Court on June 5, 2017. After the swearing in ceremony Ms. Plumtree had an opportunity to speak with Justice Ginsburg at a private lunch. Ms. Plumtree is in the white suit standing next to Justice Ginsburg.

Plumtree & Associates is proud to announce that Mike Gray has been unanimously voted to be the president of the San Luis County Builders Exchange for the 2018-2019 year.

Bob Friedenberg, a well known construction mediator, was featured in Los Angeles Daily Journal. Maria Plumtree of Plumtree & Associates was asked to give quote on her experience working with Mr. Friedenberg.

Common CSLB License Claims To Avoid California contractors need to be careful so as to not have their CSLB license bond pay out on a claim. This is because a contractor's license will become suspended until the liscence bond is paid back in full!!! Below are some of the most common reasons a contractor's license bond will pay. B&P Code 7107: Abandonment of a construction project or operation without legal excuse.... B&P Code 7108: Diversion or misapplication of funds or property received for prosecution or completion of a construction project or operation. B&P Code 7108.5: Failure to pay a subcontractor not later than 7 days after receipt of each progress payment, unless otherwise agreed to in writing or in the absence of a good faith dispute over the amount due. B&P Code 7109: Willful departure from or disregard of accepted trade standards or plans and specifications. B&P Code 7113: Failing to complete a construction project or operation for the price stated in the contract or in any modification to the contract. B&P Code 7114: Aiding or abetting an unlicensed person with an intent to evade the License Law. B&P Code 7117.6: Acting in the capacity of a contractor in a classification other than a classification currently held. B&P Code 7118: Entering into a contract with an unlicensed contractor. B&P Code 7119: Willful failure or refusal to to diligently prosecute a construction project or operation without legal excuse. B&P Code 7120: Willful or deliberate failure to pay money when due for materials or services rendered or false denial of any amount due or the validity of a claim with intent to secure a discount or delay. Questions please contact please contact Maria Plumtree at [email protected] See more

Now that's some heavy duty equipment- There is no stopping this massive machine! Video via @maquinaspesadas YouTube.com/asmaquinaspesadas #Video #heavyequipment #construction #cat #caterpillar #case #volvo #jcb #komatsu #johndeere #newholland #masseyferguson #liebherr #hyundai #doosan #contractors #builders #machinery

Irish Tudor meets Story Book in this new custom home by Holland & Knapp Construction Inc. - A San Luis Obispo Builder. #Construction #CustomHome #Architecture #TutorStyle #StoryBookHome #SanLuisObispo #Contractor #ContractorLaw #Home #Building #StoneWork

A Santa Barbara Italian Villa from MDR Designs - A beautiful example of great design and construction. #Contractors #Design #Building #ContractorsLaw #SantaBarbara #SanLuisObispo #PlumtreeLaw #CaliforniaContractors #Design #ItalianVilla #Architecture

Getting the weekend started just right with this incredible project from Pennco Construction - A Beautifully done home in Santa Barbara, CA #Construction #Pennco #Builder #Contractor #Architecture #SantaBarbara #CA #PlumtreeLaw #California #FeaturedBuilder

#Repost @contractors.of.insta Beautiful 3D wall done by @americanspiritcustombuilders . . .... . . . . . . . . . #contractorsofinsta #roughsawn #roughsawnlumber #douglasfir #qualitycraftsmanship #carpentry #carpenter #woodsmith #ridgidtools #ridgidpowertools #dewalttools #makitatools #bessyclamps #greyglass #makephoenixbeautiful #stilletotools #lovewhatyoudo #resturantremodel #rusticdecor #remodel #ascb #hitachi #3dwallart #buildit #finishedcarpentry #carpentry #3d #3dwall

Today's feature home builder is @aaadevelopment - We love this Mediterranean home with all its rustic elements and casual elegance. It's feel like this home is right out of the Italian countryside. #Rustic #FeatureBuilder #Contractors #Architecture #PlumtreeLaw #RusticHome #Rustic #CustomHome #Design #Rustico #CA #California #LA #Homes

Today's featured builder is DD Ford Construction A custom contemporary beauty in the Carpinteria foothills #santabarbara #customhomes #construction #newbuild #contemporaryhome #featuredbuilder #contractors #sb #Construction #PlumtreeLaw #architecture #ModernHome #carpinteria

Today's featured builder is Griffin & Crane General Contractors - French Country Style Home in Montecito, CA #Home #Builder #PlumtreeLaw #Construction #Contractors #FeaturedBuilder #FeaturedGeneralContractor

Feature builder of the day, KGM Construction in San Luis Obispo. We absolutely love this new home built in the Santa Ynez valley. To see more pictures of this magnificent home visit their Facebook page. #Construction #Building #NewBuild #Remodel #PlumtreeLaw #SantaYnez #SanLuisObispo

A beautiful Santa Barbara Estate built by Allen Construction Montecito Oasis! #allenconstruction #buildallen #construction #architecture #style #design #designbuild #patio #landscape #home #house #houzz #porch #yard #pool #santabarbara #montecito #losangeles #santaynez #ventura #mountain #Luxury #luxuryhomes #architecture

Construction Law 101 Webinar Maria Plumtree co-presented with Bruce Wick on the basics of construction contracts through the California Association of Specialty Contractors. Just click to hear the presentation. https://lnkd.in/bY-zwMq

Plumtree & Associates is more than a construction law firm with a logo. We are a unique group of attorneys who equally share a passion for the construction industry and representing construction contractors. We want everyone to know our names and faces and something about each of us. Just click on our pictures to get a link to each of our bios.

Plumtree & Associates is now listed in B2BYellowpages. http://www.b2byellowpages.com//123-20413-plumtree-associat

Are you a construction contractor with questions about mechanics liens but not sure where to get your questions answered? If the answer is yes, then just click on the link below and listen to Plumtree & Associates' 90 minute webinar hosted by CALPASC on the basics of California mechanics liens . https://lnkd.in/bquzHRy

MTA looking for women contractors http://abc7.com//mta-looking-for-women-to-join-wo/1260753/

Plumtree & Associates was invited to teach is mechanics lien workshop to the San Luis Obispo Contractors Exchange.

New Case Law: California Contractors Are Now Strictly Liability For The Products They Install On December 22, 2015; the Fourth Division of the Second Appellate District in California issued their decision in Jovana Hernandezcueva, v. E. F. Brady Company, Inc. This decision requires a drywall contractor, E.F Brady; to be held in strict liability for the mesothelioma injuries and ultimate death of Mrs. Hernandezcueva's husband. Brady performed drywall installation in the 1970s... for a Fluor Corporation project. Mr. Hernandezcueva worked as a janitor in the facility in the 1990s; while renovation work was going on. The justices decided that Brady was enough involved in the "stream of commerce" involving the installation of drywall that contained asbestos, that they could be held under strict liability provisions. Brady was unaware at the time that the drywall contained asbestos. This is a very bad precedent setting case. Several contractor organizations including CALPASC are attempting to get the California Supreme Court to review this case and overturn it.

We are growing!! Just got signage for our Palm Desert Office.

Updates to California Paid Sick Day Law

Plumtree & Associates has moved its Palm Desert Satellite Office to 77-700 Enfield Lane, Unit B-1 Palm Desert, CA 92211

Contractors.. have you ever wanted to make your profession better by lobby for and again laws that are being considered in Sacramento.. Now is your opportunity. California Professional Association of Specialty Contractors (CALPASC) is having its yearly Legislative Day in Sacramento. This group gives contractors the opportunity to lobby for and against laws that are currently being considered in the legislature. This is a fun event. I go every year. This event is open to ALL contractors (members and non members a like). For more information go to www.CALPASC.com

This is truly heart warming. This shows true customer service.

Construction Attorneys Helping Contractors Navigate The Legal System"

Plumtree & Associates is pleased to announce Margaret Eum and Mike Gray joining its growing practice.