Looking for a RE Attorney in Chicago: Lawsuit against my GC

[Mark Shelstad]

My flip project was to have been completed by April but is still not done. Going on toward 10 months now. GC constantly lies about when the next stage will be done and then doesn't show up...sometimes for weeks at a time. I'm always last priority or maybe they are running out of money, but for whatever reason, their communication, organization, and follow through are the worst I have ever experienced in business. I am considering firing them now even though a competent contractor could have it all done in 2 weeks. Selling season is slipping away and costing $$. If I fire them, I will also be going after them legally- like a mad dog -  and am looking for equally aggressive legal help. Any suggestions will be appreciated.

[Blake F.]

Tom Scannell at Scannell Law in Chicago.

Did you pay him beyond the work that he has completed so far?

[Mark Shelstad]

Thank you. I would say so although contractor would argue that point. We are about 90% complete on a $235,000 job. Balance owing under the contract is $12,000, but that is the hold back pending final inspection and punch list. The punch list is long, so I estimate I have paid ahead about $20,000 based upon line items yet to be completed. 

[Pride Davis]

Hey Mark, I would love to know how this turned out. Did you fire the contractor? If so, did you go after them legally? Either way I would love to see a followup post. Hopefully, one with a happy ending.