By Mark A. Cobb | Georgia Construction Attorney | Cobb Law Group How a Georgia Materialmen’s Lien Changes the Construction Payment Chain On most commercial construction projects, payments flow from the property owner through the general contractor and subcontractors before
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Cobb Law Group is a law firm specializing in construction law with a focus on the Georgia region. The firm provides legal services related to construction contracts, payment disputes, liens, and regulatory compliance. Their publications often address practical issues faced by contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers, including legislative updates, payment bond requirements, and industry-specific challenges. Cobb Law Group also offers consulting services nationwide, leveraging their expertise in construction law to assist clients across the United States. The firm is involved in professional organizations and contributes to discussions on construction law policy and practice.
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Georgia Multifamily Developers Face a New Challenge: Rising Costs, Unpaid Subcontractors, and Millions in Construction Liens
By Mark Cobb
GEORGIA CONSTRUCTION LAW | MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT | OCTOBER 2026 How Apartment Owners and Real Estate Developers can Protect their Investments when Construction Projects Encounter Financial Trouble Georgia’s multifamily housing industry has experienced remarkable growth over the past decade. From large…
Áreas de práctica y cómo podemos ayudarte en temas de construcción, contratos y reclamos
By Mark Cobb
Áreas de práctica y cómo podemos ayudarte en temas de construcción, contratos y reclamos. (please scoll down for an English version of this blog post) Mi nombre es Marianella Melendez y trabajo en Cobb Law Group como Especialista Legal desde…
Cobb Law Group Launches Nationwide Construction Consulting Services
By Mark Cobb
Georgia Construction Law Expertise — Now Available to Clients Across the United States For more than two decades, Cobb Law Group has served as a trusted authority in Georgia construction law. From negotiating contracts and enforcing payment rights to…
Slow Payment & ICE Raid Halts Hyundai EV Plant: What It Means for Georgia Contractors & Suppliers
By Mark Cobb
Hyundai’s EV “Metaplant” and LG Battery facility in Georgia has been fraught with slow-pay issues which means that sub-contractors and suppliers have not been getting paid promptly. Consequently, there are scores of matieralmen’s liens filed against the projects. More recently,…
Mark Cobb to Serve on AGC Georgia PAC Board of Trustees
By Mark Cobb
For nearly a quarter century, Mark Cobb has been a steady hand guiding construction law throughout the State of Georgia. With deep expertise in Georgia’s Mechanics and Materials Law, payment bonds, and construction contracting, he has become a respected voice…
Understanding Georgia House Bill 137: the 2025 Changes to Georgia Payment Bond Requirements
By Mark Cobb
Georgia’s construction industry, particularly the public works sector, is poised for a significant change with the advancement of House Bill 137 (HB 137). This legislation, which proposes to raise the threshold at which payment and performance bonds are required on…
How to Secure Payment on Georgia Construction Projects: A Quick Guide to Liens and Bond Claims
By Mark Cobb
If you’re a contractor, subcontractor, or supplier in Georgia’s commercial construction industry, the risk of not getting paid is unfortunately part of doing business. Whether you’re furnishing materials or performing labor, you deserve to be compensated for your work. So,…
Empowering Construction Professionals: The Georgia Center for Arbitration & Mediation’s Role in Conflict Resolution
By Mark Cobb
In the intricate world of construction, where every detail matters and timelines are crucial, disputes are almost inevitable. However, amidst the challenges, there exists a new beacon of hope: the Georgia Center for Arbitration & Mediation (GCAAM). As a premier institution specializing…
How Subcontractors and Suppliers Can Prevent Payment Problems
By Mark Cobb
Is a Notice of Intent to Lien Required in Georgia? Notices of Intent to Lien documents can be confusing to subcontractors and material suppliers; particularly those who work in–or supply to–projects in multiple states. That’s primarily because these Notices of…