This book shows today's contractors, where to find legal problems, before they find you. You're less likely to need an expensive "expert" with a law degree if you follow the simple directions in this easy-to-read guidebook. It gives you directions on the simple tasks you can do yourself, as well as point out to you when you may actually need a "pro" to take your case.

You'll find directions for starting a business, what to put in every contract, how to collect what's owed you, what laws affect your jobs, what to do about job injuries, how to file a lien that holds up, how to handle warranties, and where you're liable for subcontractors. 272 pp.

Includes a FREE CD-ROM with all the legal forms shown and explained in the book, plus extra forms with filled-out copies as examples. Install the forms to your hard drive, fill them out, print, and send to your customers. Or print them out blank and fill in by hand.

Four blank legal forms and six blank bonus forms are available for viewing and download here. The downloads are small PDF files and require Adobe Acrobat to view. Internet Explorer users can download the forms by right clicking on the links and selecting "Save Target As." Just name and save the file anywhere on your hard drive.