About Bopp & Guecia
Bopp & Guecia is a law firm located in Yarmouth, Maine. The firm has been in business for many years. Their practice areas include Construction law.
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Oct 19, 2021
Oct 19, 2021
From an Anonymous Contractor
MaineTrusted Advisor/Partner at Bopp & Guecia
As a matter of Maine statutory law, to potentially qualify for a mechanic’s lien the labor you perform must be used in erecting, altering, moving or repairing a
house, building or appurtenances. The packing and delivering of a customer’s household goods does not appear to fall within this language. Accordingly, I do
not believe you would have the right to pursue a mechanic’s lien in these circumstances. Of course, you can always sue the client based on the wrSee More...
house, building or appurtenances. The packing and delivering of a customer’s household goods does not appear to fall within this language. Accordingly, I do
not believe you would have the right to pursue a mechanic’s lien in these circumstances. Of course, you can always sue the client based on the wrSee More...
Sep 10, 2022
Sep 10, 2022
From Neil Heyland
MaineTrusted Advisor/Partner at Bopp & Guecia
Yes, it could easily cost $9,400 or more in attorney fees to enforce the lien because to do so requires preparing and filing a complaint, which could cost a few
thousand dollars by itself, and then pursuing a lawsuit either to a settlement or a judgment. Also, Maine law does not allow the inclusion of attorney fees in
the amount of the lien claim. That said, there may be other claims you could bring that could potentially allow you to collect your attorney fees. FoSee More...
thousand dollars by itself, and then pursuing a lawsuit either to a settlement or a judgment. Also, Maine law does not allow the inclusion of attorney fees in
the amount of the lien claim. That said, there may be other claims you could bring that could potentially allow you to collect your attorney fees. FoSee More...
Jan 1, 2021
Jan 1, 2021
From Marlon Mungen
MaineTrusted Advisor/Partner at Bopp & Guecia
You may well have the right to assert and pursue a mechanic's lien if you meet these requirements under Maine law, which provides: "Whoever . . . performs
services as . . . a real estate licensee . . . in selling any interest in land, improvements or structures, by virtue of a contract with or by consent of the owner,
has a lien thereon and on the land on which it stands and on any interest such owner has in the same, to secure payment thereof, with costs." 10 See More...
services as . . . a real estate licensee . . . in selling any interest in land, improvements or structures, by virtue of a contract with or by consent of the owner,
has a lien thereon and on the land on which it stands and on any interest such owner has in the same, to secure payment thereof, with costs." 10 See More...
Nov 4, 2020
From an Anonymous Contractor
MaineTrusted Advisor/Partner at Bopp & Guecia
In addition to what Joe said, here are some other considerations for you.
Apr 13, 2023
Apr 13, 2023
From an Anonymous Contractor
MaineTrusted Advisor/Partner at Bopp & Guecia
I would need to know additional facts to provide you with a more tailored answer, but generally speaking, you want to trade the discharge of your lien for the
check paying you what you are owed - at or about the same time. Failing that, you should have a written agreement in place stating how, when, and how
much you will be paid in return for discharging your lien.
check paying you what you are owed - at or about the same time. Failing that, you should have a written agreement in place stating how, when, and how
much you will be paid in return for discharging your lien.
Expertise Areas
Construction law