Hi there,
So we have a client who has not paid us for an invoice. It has been past the 90 to file a lien. I was wondering if there is anyway we would be able to legally get the money that is owed back to us.
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Aug 5, 2019
While mechanics liens are one of the strongest and most effective ways to ensure payment, they are not the only way. Using in-house or outsourced collections, sending an in-house or attorney-drafted demand letter, or threatening or even filing a lawsuit can all be effective paths to recovery.
While nobody really likes to engage in litigation, it can be the best option. Before actually filing suit, however, it is usually a best practice to send a demand letter setting forth the amounts due, the reasons it is owed, and the consequences of continued nonpayment.