The number one rule in collecting the money you are owed in the construction industry is knowing your lien rights. Having a valid lien means the amount you are owed is secured by an interest in the property you improved. This blog article will go over the steps you need to take to have a […]
Recently, I wrote a legal memorandum for a client requesting information about Texas lien waivers. This is great information for anyone working on a construction project in Texas. See below the redacted version of that legal memorandum. CLIENT signs lien waivers as part of its business operations; CLIENT receives constant requests to sign lien waiver […]
I know that I am always talking about the importance of filing a lien if you are unpaid for labor or materials supplied to a construction project. Liens are the best protection when a contractor or material supplier is not paid. The thing to remember is that the steps to be taken to have a […]
Did you know that your lien rights differ from state to state? It’s an important nuance to understand because filing an invalid lien can have a lot of implications. The consequences vary case by case, but a few things that could happen if you file an invalid lien are: So when it comes to liens, […]
I know that I am always talking about the importance of filing a lien if you are unpaid for labor or materials supplied to a construction project. Liens are the best protection when a contractor or material supplier is not paid. The thing to remember is that the steps to be taken to have a […]
When working as a contractor, subcontractor, or supplier in Alabama, securing payment for your labor or materials can be a concern. A mechanic’s and materialman’s lien is a powerful tool that can help ensure you get paid for your work or materials by placing a legal claim against the property you improved. However, to enforce […]
You work hard, you do a good job, and you deserve to be paid, every time you do not collect the full amount you are owed for a project you are taking food off your family’s plate. Quit giving your work away, get paid. We once had a fire protection subcontractor that had half a […]
I have studied the procedures for filing liens in all states, and I must say that Texas has some of the most complicated rules. That is where the learning curve for understanding how to file a contractor lien in Texas arises. It is astonishing to me that there are so many different ways to achieve […]
Texas offers two significant forms of collection for parties who have won a judgment (i.e., judgment creditor) in court: Writs of Garnishment and Writs of Execution. Learn the difference in these and the circumstances for when each should be used.
Texas law provides different methods for collecting a judgment in Texas regardless of whether the judgment originates from the state of Texas or another state. When a person or entity recovers money damages in a court, it will primarily be in the form of a judgment. A judgment is merely a piece of paper that declares a person or an entity owes another person or entity money. In order to collect on that piece of paper, consider the rules in this article.
