Building or renovating your home? Before you sign anything, make sure your contract protects you. This post breaks down what Ontario homeowners need to know from written vs. verbal agreements to extras, insurance, and warranties; so you can build with confidence and avoid costly surprises.
Rob Pattison joins Dan Fridmar and Faren Bogach to discuss his journey from private practice to in-house and finally to running his own consulting firm.
In construction, relationships are everything. Until they’re tested. In this Drill Bit, Dan tackles one of the hardest choices: when protecting your legal rights can strain a business relationship, and how to find the right balance between trust and protection. Contracts, payments, and deadlines can put even the best partnerships under pressure.Should you step back…
A handshake might seal the deal but it won’t hold up in court.In this Drill Bit, Dan breaks down why “trust” alone isn’t enough and what you need to do to make a handshake agreement legally binding. In the construction world, handshakes happen every day. But when payment disputes or unfinished work arise, a…
Dan Fridmar and Faren Bogach talk with Paul Dipede about leaving in-house counsel life to start DPD Law — lessons, risks, and rewards along the way.
Every successful renovation starts long before the first hammer swings.From understanding your contracts to vetting your contractor and confirming permits, these pre-reno power moves can make or break your project. Watch as Dan breaks down how early legal advice and clear documentation can help homeowners and contractors protect their time, money, and peace of…
Starting a new build or renovation? You’ve probably asked, “Do I need an architect or a designer?” While both bring creativity to the table, the difference goes beyond design — it’s also legal. This post breaks down what sets architects apart from BCIN designers in Ontario, and how choosing the right one can save you time, money, and compliance headaches.
Sometimes you’re not looking for a fight, you’re just looking for clarity. Whether you need legal advice or simply want to understand your options (legally), there’s value in that first conversation. Good legal counsel is about solving problems, Great legal counsel is about preventing them. Watch the full episode now. #LegalAdvice #LegalAdviceForContractors #thingstoknow #consideration #businessowner #reality #realitycheck #whattodo #expertanswers #expertadvice #righttoknow #strategy #tellyourstory #wecanhelp #ontario #lawyers…
