Wyoming Mechanics Lien Form

Generally speaking, hiring a lawyer and immediately jumping to litigation might be a little more aggressive than necessary, at least to start. When unpaid for construction work, filing a mechanics lien provides an opportunity to recover payment without necessarily having to hire an attorney or resort to litigation. Levelset discusses how mechanics liens force payment here: How Do Mechanics Liens Work? 17 Ways a Lien Gets You Paid. Note also that it doesn't appear that contractors need to be licensed in order to pursue a mechanics lien in Wyoming. But confirming that with a WY construction lawyer could be helpful. 

With that being said, working with a lawyer to collect payment can be a very effective route as well. Plus, they'll be able to give you specific legal advice tailored directly to your situation. And, they can intervene without necessarily filing a lawsuit, as well. Sending demand letters via attorney can be an effective way about recovering payment. More on demand letters here: Construction Demand Letters – How To Write One That Gets You Paid.

Also, note that if you do decide to pursue a mechanics lien, you could also proceed with a fraud claim as well, if appropriate. Using a lien claim won't stop you from also pursuing other routes of recovery as well.

If you'd like to talk to a Wyoming construction lawyer to discuss potential paths forward for recovering payment, here's a directory that should be useful: Top Wyoming Construction Lawyers.

 Dear William, 

Because your work was performed at the owner’s request, it is most likely lienable. To preserve your lien rights, you need to comply with Wyoming’s preliminary notice (within 30 days after your first work), notice of intent to lien (no later than 20 days prior to filing your lien), and lien filing (within 120 days after your last work) requirements and deadlines. 

Even if you have no lien rights, you would most likely still have a legal claim for breach of contract (while you may not have a written contract, it appears based upon your description of the facts that you at least have a verbal/oral contract) and equitable claims such as unjust enrichment. 

All the best to you in collecting your money.