Archive for February, 2011

Curran & Desharnais helps homeowners fight mechanic’s lien

  It’s bad enough when a contractor takes your money, then won’t finish the work on your home; but, when a subcontractor or supplier comes after the homeowner for the contractor’s debt that is taking it too far. Attorney Joseph K. Curran, Jr. of Curran & Desharnais was faced with such a case. Attorney Curran [...]

Construction Law

New Homestead Law Goes into Effect March 16, 2011

NEW HOMESTEAD LAW – M.G.L. C. 188 – MASS ACTS CHAPTER 395: The Massachusetts Legislature has rewritten the Homestead Law which takes effect March 16, 2011! This is exciting news for attorneys and property owners alike. The homestead was enacted to protect homeowners from liens (a Homestead will not protect you from a Foreclosure) as [...]

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