Licensed mold contractors are the key players that homeowners and commercial landlords hire to address mold problems. In commercial or large residential projects, mold contractors often walk the dangerous tightrope of proceeding without the benefit of a contract. It’s natural to want to start a job as soon as possible. But a contract protects a mold abatement company in a field rife with liabilities. A contract sets out not only price, scope of work, and general liability c

Getting an attorney’s advice before doing a ‘hand shake’ on the terms of a deal is a critical preliminary step to ensure that the deal succeeds. Do not sign a ‘letter of intent’ before talking to a lawyer. Doing this will help: Structure the deal with the benefit of both practical and legal insights Often parties’ make commitments on a ‘hand shake’ without fully appreciating the practical or legal consequences of what they are agreeing to. For instance, a buyer may agree to