I did work for a guy that never paid me for his roofing or painting that we performed. I filed a lien and tried to enforce it but the courtroom was down due to Covid. The lien expired. He still hasn’t paid and i was wanting to know the next step to recovering payment.
Based on what you described, you still have a legal claim for breach of contract so you can file a lawsuit for that. I am happy to discuss the matter with you and can go over your options. You can contact me via email or at the phone number below.