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Georgia Lien Law

Thursday, October 1, 2026
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

* Registration open until 9/29/26 at 12:00 PM (EDT)

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About the Course

Everyone in the construction industry, from owners and contractors to subcontractors and vendors, and industry attorneys need to understand the requirements to effectively protect their property from liens and/or enforce lien rights going forward.

Topics for discussion include:

  • Time for filing a lien
  • Lien language
  • Lien filing procedure changes
  • Time for filing suit ("lien action") on the lien
  • Notice to contractor procedure
  • Language for the Interim Waiver and Release Upon Payment and the Waiver and Release Upon Final Payment
  • Affidavits of Non-Payment
  • Notice of Contest of Lien
  • Lien Discharge Bonds 

Cancellation Policy: The registration fee is fully refundable up to one week prior to the event. If you do not cancel before this one-week period or do not attend the seminar, the registration fee will not be refunded.  substitutions are encouraged and may be made by emailing parham@agcga.org.

For More Information:

Cindy Parham
Cindy Parham
Director, Safety & Education Services Associated General Contractors of Georgia, Inc. (678)298-4112
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Meet Your Instructor
Phil Parham | Senior Counsel | Guilmette Henderson


Phil counsels a broad range of clients within the construction industry, including owners, general contractors, design-build contractors, suppliers, and subcontractors.  He has experience handling a variety of deputes, including breach of contract, breach of warranty, delay claims, negligence, and wrongful termination.

He advises clients on claims avoidance and risk mitigation by reviewing, preparing, and negotiating construction contracts.  He also provides guidance to client on compliance with local ordinances and has experience filing lien and bond claims when necessary.

While in law school, Phil served as an extern to Chief Justice David Nahmias of the Supreme Court of Georgia,  He was also an intern to the Honorable Charles A. Pannell of the US District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta Division.