On behalf of Dunlap Fiore, LLC | Jun 24, 2019 | Firm News
You made the leap. You dedicated yourself to turning that beloved hobby or innovative idea into an income generator, and began building from the ground up. Up to this point it’s been just you (with maybe a little help here and there from friends or loved ones)....
by Dunlap Fiore, LLC | Jun 13, 2019 | Construction Defects, Firm News
The state of Louisiana and municipalities throughout the area impose building standards on contractors and other developers to ensure the quality and safety of the structures they build. When their homes, offices, and other buildings meet these standards, their buyers...
by Dunlap Fiore, LLC | Jun 6, 2019 | Business Law, Firm News
Some entrepreneurs in Louisiana may decide they want to establish a company in the state, and some of them may decide they want their business to be a corporation. However, under business law, there are various types of corporations to choose from. Thus, before making...
by Dunlap Fiore, LLC | May 30, 2019 | Construction Defects, Firm News
While most parties to a commercial construction project want to ensure they do their best work, sometimes mistakes or omissions are made. These errors could lead to construction defects, which could lead to slow-downs in the project or expose certain parties to...
by Dunlap Fiore, LLC | May 23, 2019 | Construction Law, Firm News
The many parties to a construction project — project owners, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers — generally contract with one another to provide goods or services in exchange for payment. It would be nice to think that all construction projects in...
by Dunlap Fiore, LLC | May 18, 2019 | Business Law, Firm News
You’ve had the entrepreneurial bug for a while now. You’re finally ready to take the plunge and start your business. How do you begin? You may have heard or seen the phrase “LLC” or “Limited Liability Company” in your preliminary...
by Dunlap Fiore, LLC | May 16, 2019 | Construction Law, Firm News
We would like to believe that most construction projects in Louisiana will be completed without a hitch, but construction work can be dangerous, and it is not uncommon for a worker to be injured on the job. Specifically, when it comes to independent contractors, it is...
by Dunlap Fiore, LLC | May 14, 2019 | Firm News
A company owner has contracted a building company to construct a new warehouse. The owner and general contractor have set a completion date for the project. The owner has an opening date and has made supplier arrangements to deliver product to the new location at a...
by Dunlap Fiore, LLC | May 9, 2019 | Construction Law, Firm News
The average person in Louisiana might use the terms “estimate” and “bid” as synonyms. However, when it comes to construction law, these terms have very specific meanings, as they refer to different steps in determining what the...
by Dunlap Fiore, LLC | May 2, 2019 | Business Law, Firm News
Many people in Louisiana have a strong entrepreneurial spirit that contributes greatly to our state’s economic success. However, starting a business involves more than just a good idea. There are many steps in the business formation process that must be followed...
