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A Mechanic's Lien is a legal claim against a property that secures payment for labor, materials, or services provided during construction. Filing a lien creates a security interest in the property itself, giving you powerful leverage to collect unpaid invoices. Each state has specific deadlines and requirements that must be followed precisely, or you risk losing your right to file.

We are a network of construction attorneys and local notice providers — not software. Every state has different lien statutes, deadlines, notice formats, and county-level filing requirements. Software uses generic templates and can't review whether your claim is legally defensible. Our network gives you local attorneys who know your state's specific rules, on-the-ground providers who handle service and recording, and the ability to escalate to enforcement and litigation when a debtor doesn't pay. You get one point of contact with the power and knowledge of the entire network behind you.

The Federal Miller Act (40 U.S.C. §3131-3134) requires contractors on federal construction projects over $150,000 to obtain payment bonds. If you are a subcontractor or supplier on a federal project and have not been paid, you can file a claim against the payment bond to recover what you are owed. Specific notice and timing requirements apply.

In many states, yes. Preliminary notices are required to preserve your right to file a Mechanic's Lien later. The deadlines and requirements vary significantly by state. Missing a preliminary notice deadline can permanently extinguish your lien rights, which is why proactive compliance from the start of a project is critical.

Construction payment deadlines are strict and unforgiving. Depending on your state, you may have as few as 30 days to send required notices or file a lien after your last day of work. Missing a deadline by even one day can eliminate your right to payment. Contact us immediately if you have an unpaid invoice on a construction project.