Emalfarb, Swan & Bain specializes in construction law with an emphasis on mechanics lien and bond claim law. The firm concentrates on protecting its subcontractor and material supplier clientele on construction projects throughout North America. Over the past 20 years, Emalfarb, Swan & Bain has been the general counsel to trade associations, protecting billions of dollars in receivables by developing a compliance system for use across all 50 states and each Canadian Province.

We work to support our clients' efforts to secure their position on projects from the beginning by using a preliminary notice, a notice to owner, notice to contractor, or notice of furnishing as required. The mechanics lien (contractors lien) instrument is essential to the securitization process and is prepared and researched by the attorneys of Emalfarb, Swan & Bain or its network of independent local counsel, depending on the jurisdiction. By maintaining a secure position from the project's beginning, our goal is to avoid costly litigation for our clients.

Emalfarb, Swan & Bain represents Fortune 500 manufacturers, equipment rental corporations, construction material suppliers, subtrades, multinational engineering firms, construction consultants, ENR top 100 contractors and world-class architects; its client list spans all facets of the construction industry.