Webinar: Best Practices in Commercial Collection Efforts

What are best practices in commercial collection efforts? What should I say and what should I not say? How should I communicate with our customer? How do I know how many times to call the customer? May I send an email to our delinquent customer with details of the past due account? Can I send the customer a text? We discussed these topics and more during this fast-paced webinar.

Podcast: Trial and Judgments

In this episode of the Vann Attorneys Legal Pad Podcast Attorneys James Vann and Ian Richardson bench trials, jury trials, and the basics of judgments.

Webinar: Payment Terms in Construction Contracts in North Carolina

We will discuss common contract provisions regarding when payment is due in the construction setting in North Carolina. We will look at “Pay When Paid” provisions, “Paid if Paid” provisions, North Carolina law regarding Payments to Subcontractors and Pay Application language.

Podcast: What Happens After Service? Part II

In this episode of the Vann Attorneys Legal Pad Podcast Attorneys James Vann and Ian Richardson discuss what contested litigation looks like in the event a Defendant answers a lawsuit you have filed against them.

Mechanics & Materialmens Liens

Have you been paid for the material you sold to improve real property? The legal rights of a lien claimant in the construction industry includes a breach of contract remedy as well as the extraordinary remedies provided by the mechanics liens laws. The legal rights of a lien claimant can include a claim of lien upon the real property improved and the funds due to the parties involved with the construction. While the contractual claim is generally a well-known claim among most credit professional, the mechanics lien remedy can be complex and often ignored or misunderstood. Frequent failure to assert valid claims by those otherwise entitled to do so and the unnecessary cost of needless litigation is generally the result of a lack of knowledge about the applicable lien law.

Podcast: What Happens After Service? Part I

In this episode of the Vann Attorneys Legal Pad Podcast Attorneys James Vann and Ian Richardson discuss the process of obtaining a default judgment when the Defendant does not answer a lawsuit.

Podcast: Serving a Defendant After a Lawsuit Has Been Filed

In this episode of the Vann Attorneys Legal Pad Podcast Attorneys James Vann and Ian Richardson discuss serving a defendant after a lawsuit has been filed. Topics what is service of process, why is it necessary, and how can it be achieved on individuals, corporations, and public bodies.

What Constitutes a Contract in North Carolina?

What constitutes a contract and when is a contract formed is a great question to consider. We look at a lot of contracts and issues for our clients surrounding contract questions. Many of our business clients have a great understanding of what a contract is and how it is formed. As we all continue to learn, some facts can change what appears to be a straightforward looking transaction.

Podcast: Demand Letters: Waste of Money or Critical Part of the Process?

In this episode of the Vann Attorneys Legal Pad Podcast Attorneys James Vann and Ian Richardson dive into issues surrounding the use of demand letters. Topics include what information is contained in a demand letter, the legal significance, or lack thereof, of demand letters, and how to deal with responses to demand letters.

When Is The Right Time To Start A Business?

Starting a new business is always a thrilling endeavor filled with excitement, enthusiasm and fear. When to start the new business is always a question business owners often contemplate. When should the owner incorporate the business, what is the economy doing, when is the greatest need for the business, is one time better than another are all questions that business owners ponder.

Podcast: Sending a Litigation Package to Your Counsel – Practical Tips to Save Time and Money

In this episode of the Vann Attorneys Legal Pad Podcast Attorneys James Vann and Ian Richardson discuss the best practices for businesses who need to send a litigation package to their attorney when a customer has stopped paying. Topics include, an overview of information that should be sent, tips on how to be organized (which will save the lawyer time and you money), and things to avoid when preparing to sue a customer.

Possessory Liens in North Carolina

We get quite a few questions on a regular basis where someone has provided labor and/or parts and service to a piece of construction equipment, motorized vehicle and now even electric vehicles and you have not been paid. What should you do? Is it possible that you can keep the equipment or sell it, even if the title owner was not the person who asked you to repair it?

Podcast: What Contract Terms are Needed for a Successful Collection Effort?

In this episode of the Vann Attorneys Legal Pad Podcast Attorneys James Vann and Ian Richardson discuss issues associated with business contracts. Topics include, whether credit should be extended, and how much, key contract terms, effective credit applications, and how to set yourself up to possibly recover your attorney’s fees if you must use a lawyer to collect on an account.