- Posts by John C. Guin
ShareholderJohn Guin is a Shareholder in the firm’s Construction Litigation and Commercial Litigation practice groups. His practice focuses on representing general contractors, subcontractors, and others (including owners and ...
Filing a mechanic’s lien in Georgia is a powerful tool for construction contractors and suppliers. A properly recorded lien creates leverage and often succeeds in compelling payment. But Georgia’s lien statutes are strictly construed, and even minor missteps can render a lien unenforceable—even where payment is unquestionably owed. This post begins a series that breaks down the key stages in preserving and enforcing Georgia lien rights.
NOTE ON H.B. 676: Compliance with Georgia’s lien statutes may become even more important if pending Georgia House Bill 676 is enacted ...
The American Bar Association recently held their Forum on Construction Law 2025 Annual Meeting in Austin, TX where Shareholder John C. Guin, Senior Counsel Chadd Reynolds, and Associate Carol A. Conroy attended and gained valuable insights into the complexities of risk management, contract enforcement, and claims evaluations in construction law. Below are three of their key takeaways from the meeting:
- Risks and Benefits of the Construction-Management At-Risk project delivery method: Using a Construction Management At-Risk delivery method to construct a project has certain ...


