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  Karalynn Cromeens

  Construction Attorney

  

  Industry Mentor Karalynn goes the extra mile to protect the thousands of clients she’s represented, and serves as a mentor and leader to her employees at The Cromeens Law Firm, PLLC, the company she founded in 2006.

  Published Author Karalynn has penned two books: the Amazon bestseller Quit Getting Screwed: Understanding and Negotiating the Subcontract, and Quit Getting Stiffed: A Texas Contractor’s Guide to Collections and Lien Rights, which was published in 2021.

  Seasoned Educator Karalynn created The Subcontractor Institute, an educational platform that provides subcontractors with free legal information and resources, to inform those working in the trades how to advocate for themselves and their rights.

  Karalynn Cromeens' Courses

  • How to Read Construction Contracts

    $75.00 USD | 1H 7M

    Construction attorney Karalynn Cromeens has been in practice for over 17 years. She is the author of … Learn More
  • How to Write a Construction Contract

    $75.00 USD | 43M

    Construction attorney Karalynn Cromeens walks you through a residential construction contract written… Learn More

  Bio

  Karalynn Cromeens is the owner and managing partner of The Cromeens Law Firm, PLLC, in Houston. She received a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice from Carroll College and a law degree from South Texas College of Law. In 2020, she published her first book, Quit Getting Screwed: Understanding and Negotiating the Subcontract (Lioncrest Publishing). In 2021, she launched the informative and , an affordable contract review & lien and collections service for tradespeople nationwide. Her follow-up to Quit Getting Screwed, Quit Getting Stiffed: A Texas Contractor’s Guide to Collections and Lien Rights, published in September of 2021 (Lioncrest Publishing) went bestseller in under 24 hours.  

  “Building things is an honorable way to make a living, but you must learn how to protect your work to ensure the well-being of your employees, your family, your finances, and your freedom.”

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  • Mike Guertin Builder/Remodeler
  • Mary-Anne Bowcott Residential and Commercial Plumber
  • Elly Hart Carpenter and Site Lead
  • Lydia Crowder Owner, Trinity Drywall
  • Tyler Grace Residential Contractor
  • Jordan Smith CEO of Smith House Company
  • Jennifer Todd Business Owner
  • Nielsen Crist Carpenter
  • Adam Esparza Tile Contractor
  • Sarah Smith Carpentry and Design Educator
  • Ryan smith Framing Carpenter
  • Dr. Charner Rodgers University Professor
  • Dr. Christine Fiori Director, Construction Management at Drexel University
  • DR. KENNETH SANDS UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR
  • Nora El-Khouri Spencer CEO of Hope Renovations
  • Aaron Butt Lead Carpenter at Carpenter & MacNeille
  • Ken Decost Director of Millwork at NS Builders

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