CALL US: 817.338.1700

Request a Consultation

Joe Tolbert
Fort Worth Construction Lawyer
  • Home
  • Practice
    • Construction Law
    • Payment Disputes
    • Mechanic’s Lien
    • Construction Contracting
    • Construction Defect
    • General Contract Construction Issues
    • Owner-Developer Construction Disputes
    • Engineer Representation
    • Construction Lawsuits
    • Insurance Litigation
  • Experience
  • BE in the Know
  • Community Involvement
  • Contact
  • Resources
December 27, 2019

Sales Tax in Construction: How to Keep Risk Low and Profits High (Part 2)

In our previous article, we discussed the basic concepts of sales tax law in construction and how different scenarios in your projects might affect the collection of sales tax. This article will explain a few more concepts and delve into what is subject to sales tax in construction and which party is responsible for payment. […]

Read More

October 29, 2019

Sales Tax in Construction: How to Keep Risk Low and Profits High (Part 1)

Do you know if you should be collecting sales tax on the services you provide? The sales tax rate in Texas is high, and improper collection of sales tax in construction or the lack thereof can leave you exposed to large financial liabilities. To minimize risk, builders should have some understanding of the tax system […]

Read More

September 12, 2019

Get Noticed – How Builders Can Stay Out of Trouble with Texas Law

Many complex laws and rules regulate a builder’s business. One such area concerns notices that a builder is required to provide. Texas law requires that residential construction contracts include specific notices and disclosures. Below we’ll review some of these and the consequences of failing to include them. Residential Construction Contract Disclosure Statements Texas Property Code […]

Read More

July 12, 2019

Top Secret: How to Prevent Builder Trade Secrets from Leaving Your Company

When an employee leaves to work for a competitor, he or she may have valuable knowledge of the builder’s trade secrets. If the builder has not protected its trade secrets, it may not be able to prevent the former employee from disclosing the builder’s valuable information to the competitor. The former employee could possibly reveal […]

Read More

May 31, 2019

Builders: How Long Should You Keep Those Documents?

Because of the cost and burden of keeping documents indefinitely, builders frequently ask how long various records should be maintained.  There is no one size fits all answer because the answer depends on the type of document and the type of construction project. This article will discuss the various types of documents, the suggested retention periods, and […]

Read More

«‹ 2 3 4 5 6 ›

Recent Posts

  • Construction Technology | The 5 Legal Reasons You Should Invest Now
  • ‘As is’ Clause in Real Estate | One Case-Study Reveals Secrets to Success
  • Change Order | A Clear Construction Agreement Saves Time and Money
  • 4 Reasons You Need a DFW Construction Attorney in This Year’s Strong & Unique Market
  • 2021 Infrastructure BillWhy the Infrastructure Bill Makes 2022 Construction Contracts A Challenge

    Fort Worth Construction Lawyer

    Copyright ©2018 Joe Tolbert, Fort Worth Construction Lawyer with Brackett & Ellis, P.C. All Rights Reserved

    Joe D. Tolbert is Board Certified in Construction Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization

    Location

    Joe Tolbert
    Brackett & Ellis
    100 Main Street
    Fort Worth, TX 76102

    817.338.1700

    Serving Texas with Expert Construction Law
    Dallas Construction Lawyer,Houston Construction Lawyer,Austin Construction Lawyer,San Antonio Construction Lawyer

    How to Find Us

    Joe Tolbert is a construction lawyer actively practicing in construction lawsuits, payment disputes, construction disputes, mechanics liens, construction payment disputes, and more. You can find us by searching for construction dispute resolution, construction arbitration, mechanics lien, mechanics lien attorney, construction defect, construction defect attorney, construction defect lawyer, construction litigation, construction litigation attorney, construction law firms, construction attorney, building lawyers, construction law, construction law attorney, construction law firms, contract attorney, commercial construction lawyer, commercial construction attorney,