Artisans & Tradespeople
At Pease Mountain Law, we focus on the needs of artisans and tradespeople. We employ the latest technology to save you time and money and deliver services to you on the go, where and when you need it. We understand your business, your needs, and your challenges.
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The world is filled with potential liability and conflict.
We can help you protect your assets by taking advantage of legal entities that limit your liability.
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Permitting and compliance requirements are becoming more complicated and demanding every year.
We understand and can navigate the permitting and approval process at the local, state and federal levels and can help you make sense of building and energy codes.
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You face stiff price and service competition and demanding, even punishing treatment by general contractors and owners.
We can help you be more competitive by handling legal, financial and contractual issues so you can focus on your trade or specialty.
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You want predictability and peace of mind when you start a new relationship.
We can help you develop a solid service agreement, proposal, estimate and other contract forms.
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Standard contracts are long and detailed, and often include provisions that can come back to bite you.
Whether on an hourly rate, flat fee, or retainer basis, we can provide outline contract requirements, change order opportunities, delay damage claims, liquidated damages provisions, insurance requirements and indemnity obligations before it’s too late.
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Insurance requirements seem to be constantly changing, satisfying them can expensive, and not all agencies provide adequate support to its customers.
We can ensure that your insurance policies comply with your contractual obligations and are there to protect you if needed.
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Employment issues, including workers compensation, employee benefits, and terminations are getting more acute.
We can help you get the best rates, offer competitive and attractive benefits, revise your employee handbook, and manage your workforce with minimum exposure to post-termination disputes.
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Contract disputes seem to be more common and lead to expensive resolutions, even when they are resolved short of litigation.
We believe in and practice preventative law, but when conflicts arise we can navigate the channels of dispute resolution to help you make the best of a bad situation.