Construction Liens

When you complete work, as a contractor, builder, architect or other skilled construction artisan, you expect to be fairly remunerated for your performance. When failure to remit payment occurs, or faulty work is discovered, it is time to take action and ensure you are rightfully compensated.

One way that the law allows you to pursue payment or correction is to file a construction lien. This produces an impact on the property’s title, preventing it from being sold or transferred to another party. Many business entities in the construction industry utilize this type of lien to resolve outstanding issues that may have arisen during construction.

Such liens have a number of restrictions, covenants and time limits to make sure that all parties involved fulfill their contractual obligations. Property owners, builders, contractors, developers, materials suppliers and subcontractors must all pay attention to the construction project as a whole. Failure to justly compensate individuals and other business entities can lead to liens being filed.

Understanding when, how and what to file related to a construction lien is a process best undertaken with legal counsel. For more than 80 years, our firm has made it a practice to help artisans of all kinds with liens and related documents to support their construction business. We help provide knowledge on when to file, the rights you have related to filing a lien, the amount your lien should be for and the appropriate place to file your lien. Our focus is on the construction industry, helping you succeed and offering advice on construction litigation (should the need arise).

Navigating the various requirements of construction liens can prove challenging. When you need help understanding your rights, as well as help in getting paid for your work, contact one of our construction attorneys who will walk with you through the entire process.