Foreclosing a mechanics lien requires taking legal action - i.e. filing a lawsuit. So, to pursue foreclosure, it will likely be necessary to hire a Michigan construction attorney to help bring that claim. Businesses legally cannot represent themselves in court, and even if you're a sole proprietor looking to represent yourself, self-representation is not wise.
Of course, keep in mind that there are some other steps after a mechanics lien has been filed to ensure that payment gets made. Namely, negotiating payment, threatening to enforce the lien claim, and potentially even sending an additional payment demand letter. Levelset discusses those steps here: The 4 Steps to Take After Filing a Mechanics Lien.
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