Oregon Contractor Laws Part 3 Part 3 in our four-part series on Oregon Contractor Laws. What are some important aspects of a contract with a contractor? Millard: Whenever you intend to enter a construction contract with a building contractor, is many things that you need to consider. First is how much money should I give…
[VIDEO] Oregon Contractor Laws Part 2 – Oregon Construction Contractors Board
Oregon Contractor Laws Part 2 – Oregon Construction Contractors Board Part 2 in our four-part series on Oregon Contractor Laws. Why would I be liable for my contractors actions? Millard: So a contractor owes money for work that was done at your house, your property, and even though you pay the contractor in full, if…
[VIDEO] Oregon Contractor Laws Part 1 – Contractor Requirements and Lien Law
Oregon Contractor Laws Part 1 – Contractor Requirements and Lien Law Part 1 in our four-part series on Oregon Contractor Laws. Millard: Hi, I’m Fred Millard, I’m a Portland attorney and I’m with the firm Millard and Bragg and I want to talk to you today about Oregon’s Construction Contractors Board. This is a very…
[VIDEO] Oregon City Business and Construction Attorney
[VIDEO]: How Running a Construction Company Helped Me Be a Better Construction & Business Lawyer.
Look, I’ve been practicing law for 15 years and I’ve seen a lot of different cases, and before that I was a building contractor for 20 years. There aren’t very many tricks that I haven’t seen, alright. Like I can stop on a construction site that is standing still and pretty much within a few…
[VIDEO]: Talking About Liens in Oregon and Washington with Fred Millard
[VIDEO] Talking About Liens in Oregon and Washington with Fred Millard Portland based Attorney Fred Millard has been practicing insurance, Construction and Business Law for over a decade. His unique background includes 17 years as the owner/operator of a successful Construction Company, as well as the owner/operator of an Insurance Adjusting Company. Transcript Let’s talk…
Business Interruption Insurance Claims for Power Outages and Rolling Blackouts
Business Interruption Insurance Claims for Power Outages and Rolling Blackouts Recently in Portland, Oregon, Portland City Hall and eight blocks of businesses and government offices in the downtown area were hit by a major blackout that lasted from the weekend into the workweek. This multi-day shut down hit during the biggest shopping season of the…
[VIDEO]: The Legal Difference Between a Residential and Commercial Construction Project in Oregon and Washington with Fred Millard
[VIDEO]: The Legal Difference Between a Residential and Commercial Construction Project in Oregon and Washington with Fred Millard Portland based Attorney Fred Millard has been practicing insurance, Construction and Business Law for over a decade. His unique background includes 17 years as the owner/operator of a successful Construction Company, as well as the owner/operator of…
Preparing for Natural Disasters in Portland
Preparing for Natural Disasters in Portland In the Pacific Northwest, natural geologic catastrophes may be placed into five categories: floods, fires, landslides, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions. All five of these catastrophes have occurred in Oregon within the past century. Quite often the effect of two or more events occurring simultaneously greatly accentuates the destructiveness of…
[VIDEO]: Hiring a Contractor in Oregon and Washington with Fred Millard
[VIDEO]: Hiring a Contractor in Oregon and Washington with Fred Millard Portland Oregon Construction Attorney Fred Millard was a General Contractor for 17 years; this experience has given him a unique and thorough understanding of Construction Law and how it can affect contractors and property owners alike. Through the many difficulties which may arise, Attorney…