eBook: What Every Contractor Needs to Know About Billable Hours

By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor.

Whenever the need for attorney services arises, the thought that pops into many heads is ‘how much is this going to cost me?”

In this eBook, Cotney Construction Law spells out what contractors should expect from the new subscription model that is focused on contractors’ needs versus the traditional billable hour model of attorney services.

Most contractors don’t think to get an attorney involved in their planning and projects until a situation or a dispute arises. Once this happens, it can take many billable hours to sort through the mess, which can often lead to staggering legal bills once the situation is resolved.

In this industry, project disputes are almost inevitable. Often times, contractors end up paying money even when they aren’t liable, or they don’t go after money they are rightfully owed because they are dismayed by the anticipated cost of legal services.

Budgeting for legal services and having an attorney involved from the get-go can help reduce risk and save money in the long term. A good construction attorney understands the industry and your business goals. They will be able to help your business minimize risks so that disputes can be avoided.

They can also help you with prudent business practices, such as proper documentation in addition to providing a review of your contractual agreements to reduce exposure and liability for you company. As a business owner, you know that contractors face a host of legal compliance issues such as human resources, federal and state tax laws, safety management/implementation, immigration, employment law and licensing issues.

Recognizing that roofing contractors want to be able to budget for their legal services, Cotney Construction Law developed a new subscription-based model for contractors. They offer varying levels of service depending on your business’ needs.

Download the eBook: What Every Contractor Needs to Know About Billable Hours to learn how subscription plans can benefit your business!