Lisa D. Nicolls

Lisa D. Nicolls is an associate with the Construction Law Team. Her practice focuses on all aspects of general civil litigation with an emphasis on construction law, which includes the representation of contractors, developers, owners and design professionals. Lisa has been involved in numerous complex construction disputes and assisted in substantial trial preparation in defense of a contractor’s $20+ million claim on a large wastewater treatment plant project. She also assisted in the preparation and trial of a contractor’s $6+ million claim in the United States Court of Federal Claims, and has assisted in the prosecution and defense of numerous construction claims, both public and private, including mechanic’s lien, stop notice, and payment bond claims.

Lisa received her B.S., with honors, in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior, in 2000 and was awarded her J.D. in 2004 from the University of California, Davis.

Areas of Practice

Construction Law Team

Speaking Engagements

Speaker, "Mechanic’s Liens and Related Remedies, " Valley Contractors Exchange, Marysville (March 2011)

Publications

Legal Alert: New Legislation Signed By Governor Brown Affecting Prime Contractors, Subcontractors, Suppliers and Public and Private Owners, Co-authored with V. Blair Shahbazian, (November 2011)

"The Preliminary 20-Day Notice: What You Need to Know about One of the Most Important Forms Out There," Co-authored with Steven A. Lamon, (September 2011)

Advice to Contractors During Difficult Times: Zealously Protect Your Collection Rights by Using the Proper Forms and Heeding Deadlines, Co-authored with Steven A. Lamon, (August 2011)

"‘Think You are Properly Licensed? Think Again! A Common Situation in which a Contractor is Not Properly Licensed and the Severe Consequences that can Result," Co-authored with Steven A. Lamon, (July 2011)

"Caution: Oral Change Orders on Public Projects are Usually Not Enforceable," Co-authored with Steven A. Lamon, (June 2011)

“Unconditional Waivers and Releases upon Payment:
How To Avoid Waiving Your Rights When an Owner or Prime Contractor Demands One before Payment is Made,” Co-authored with Steven A. Lamon, (May 2011)

“California’s Mechanic’s Lien Laws,” Co-authored with Steven A. Lamon, (April 2011)

Memberships

• Sacramento County Bar Association

• State Bar of California

Education

University of California, Davis School of Law
J.D., 2004

University of California, Davis
B.S., with honors, 2000
Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior

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