When you take on an independent contractor position, you generally have fewer protections than if you are an employee in Iowa. As such, it's essential that you know what your rights are as an independent contractor if you face the possibility of a mechanics lien. In the following blog post, our team of Iowa mechanics lien attorneys gives you an overview of what you need to know to protect yourself from your employer as an independent contractor.

Sometimes, constructions projects can only go through if a maximum price is set on the contract. In this article, our Iowa mechanics lien lawyers go over why our clients sometimes pursue guaranteed maximum price (GMP) contracts, and what rights contractors have under the stipulations of a GMP contract. We also investigate how our friends in Iowa can protect themselves when a mechanics lien involves GMP agreements.

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So, what exactly are mechanics liens?  In the following article, our Iowa mechanics lien lawyers expand on the work we do day in and day out for Iowans such as you.

In short, mechanics liens are used by contractors and subcontractors to prevent the owner of a property from transferring ownership without first paying any debts owed to contractors. It essentially ensures that contractors, particularly in construction, get paid for the work they do.