4 Tips To Avoid Litigation As A Commercial Subcontractor

If there's one thing a construction attorney is probably not going to tell you, it's the best way to avoid litigation. But there comes a point where you've seen as many people come through your door as I have that you say to yourself, "There has to be a better way."

There's no surefire way to stop litigation from happening. The particulars of every case are different. But in my experience, there are a few tried and true tips that most commercial subcontractors can bear in mind to help insulate themselves from potential litigation.

1. Get a Contract in Writing

I see this all the time. Someone comes in and says, "We agreed to XYZ, and I'll get paid by 123", but none of that is in writing. In fact, sometimes there's no contract at all. Commercial subcontractors, understand that if it's not in writing then you have no right to it. Before you start any project, make sure that you have a written contract. It can even be in plain English. A common misconception is