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Help for Contractors

Serving customers as a skilled contractor provides challenges  every day that most people fail to recognize. In addition to insuring  that quality of work stays high, a contractor has to respond to the many elements that are part of any business. A contractor has be an accountant,  a manager of employees, a designer, a communicator and an educator. In  many circumstances, the contractor also is required to be a counselor,  a mediator and a fortune teller. On top of this, a contractor must  be lender, a salesman and a diplomat.

To survive as a contractor, the owner of such a business must be able to rely on others. As a result, every successful construction owner has developed a team that consists of a banker, an accountant, an attorney,  office support and of course, skilled trades people.

Timothy Bates provides quality personal representation to builders and other building professionals. Because he knows the demands of the construction industry he can provide efficient assistance without making you do more work. My goal is to practice prevention, keeping you out of trouble rather than waiting to respond to a problem that can only be resolved by litigation or arbitration.

Bates can provide contract systems that are customized to each contractor. The total system includes contracts  that will provide protection for a contractor from frivolous claims and needless and expensive litigation. We have developed other construction documents that will provide a complete documentation system to builders. In addition, we can assist with other construction related matters including payment  issues, mechanic liens, personnel issues, right to work and union shop disputes, and subcontractor or material performance issues.

If your problem can't be resolved without going to Court, Bates has tried dozens of cases throughout Illinois and Missouri and I have brought back positive outcomes nearly every time.

If you would like to learn more about how we can help you in your business, call or e-mail to set up an appointment at your office or ours. Otherwise, please review the FAQ's below or  refer to our Resources pages for information that might be helpful to you in your business.