Contractors and subcontractors rarely lose money because they did poor work. They lose it because of what the contract said about payment, change orders, delays, and disputes — or because a lien or bond deadline passed while they waited on a promise. Reams Law helps Oklahoma contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers get paid through better construction contracts and timely lien and bond filings. Call (405) 285-6878.

Contract drafting and review

• Prime contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders tailored to your trade;
• Review of contracts sent to you by owners and general contractors before you sign;
• Payment terms, retainage, and pay-when-paid and pay-if-paid clauses;
• Change order and extra work procedures that keep you from working for free;
• Delay, weather, and material price escalation clauses;
• Indemnity and insurance provisions, including limits imposed by Oklahoma law;
• Warranty, dispute resolution, attorney’s fee, and venue terms;
• Residential contracts with the notices Oklahoma requires.

Payment protection

• Pre-lien notices sent on time, every time;
• Mechanic’s and materialmen’s lien statements prepared and filed within Oklahoma’s strict deadlines;
• Payment bond claims on public projects;
• Demand letters and negotiated payment agreements;
• Notices to suspend work for nonpayment under Oklahoma’s private construction payment statute;
• Lien waivers and releases reviewed so you do not waive more than you were paid for.

Many of these services can be handled for a flat fee, and most payment problems are resolved once a properly prepared notice or lien is in place — without a lawsuit.

For owners

We also review and negotiate construction contracts for homeowners and commercial owners before a project begins, and advise on payments, lien releases, and contractor defaults during the job.

When a dispute cannot be avoided

We represent contractors, subcontractors, and owners in lien foreclosure, payment, and defect cases. See our Construction Law page.

Related reading

Oklahoma mechanic’s lien deadlines and removing an invalid lien.

Talk to Reams Law

Call (405) 285-6878 or contact us online to schedule a consultation.

This page provides general information, not legal advice, and reading it does not make anyone a client of this firm. Laws change, and the right approach depends on the specific facts.