Every month in Louisiana, contractors and material suppliers lose $50,000+ payments, not because the work wasn’t done or materials weren’t delivered, but because they failed to navigate Louisiana’s complex Statement of Claim and Privilege system. Miss the 60-day filing deadline, skip required monthly notices, or file in the wrong parish, and Louisiana courts will dismiss your claim without considering its merits.
In Louisiana’s civil law system, there are no do-overs. One missed step means walking away from everything you’re owed.
At The Cromeens Law Firm, we help New Orleans construction professionals navigate Louisiana’s unique privilege system with a proven 90% success rate in collections before foreclosure becomes necessary.
Louisiana doesn’t use “mechanic’s liens” like other states. Instead, our civil law system provides “Statements of Claim and Privilege”, a powerful legal tool that can:
However, Louisiana’s privilege system is unlike any other in America. If you file late, miss required notices, or don’t follow Louisiana Civil Code procedures exactly, your privilege gets thrown out, no matter how much you’re owed.
Louisiana’s deadlines create multiple opportunities for costly mistakes:
Critical Filing Deadlines:
Missing any of these deadlines eliminates your privilege rights, regardless of your strong payment claim.
Most invalid privileges fail due to Louisiana’s unique civil law requirements:
Missing monthly notices: Material suppliers must provide ongoing notices throughout the project
Wrong parish filing: Must file where the property is located, not where your business is based.
Incorrect civil law procedures: Louisiana Civil Code requirements differ entirely from those of other states
Improper timing: Notice of Contract filings can dramatically shorten your window
Missing Notice of Termination impacts – Property owner filings can change your deadlines
We don’t let that happen. Our Louisiana attorneys personally verify every detail and handle all filings with the Orleans Parish courts and the recorder’s offices.
New Orleans is experiencing unprecedented construction growth:
This growth creates unique payment challenges:
Hurricane Recovery Projects: Complex insurance and federal funding chains that delay payments
Public-Private Partnerships: Multiple stakeholders requiring careful privilege coordination
Historic District Work: Specialized materials and extended timelines in the French Quarter
Seasonal Weather Impact: Hurricane season is disrupting project schedules and cash flow
Our Louisiana attorneys understand these local dynamics and how they impact your privilege filing strategy.
You’re financing projects with extended payment terms while navigating complex funding structures. Whether you’re working on industrial expansions in Jefferson Parish or historic renovations in the French Quarter, Louisiana’s privilege system provides powerful protection when properly executed.
We act fast:
Louisiana requires monthly notices for ongoing deliveries, a burden not found in other states. Missing these notices can destroy your privilege rights, even if you file within the 60-day deadline.
We help by:
Specialized Louisiana Subcontractor Focus: We specialize in subcontractor collections under Louisiana law, not general debt collection practice. We understand the unique challenges subcontractors face in complex payment chains.
Louisiana-Licensed Attorneys with Local Knowledge: We know New Orleans, the Greater New Orleans construction market, its players, Orleans Parish court systems, and the common payment disputes that trap subcontractors in lengthy collection battles.
Proven Success in Louisiana’s Complex Environment: 90% of our collections are resolved before litigation, from $3,000 to $3,000,000, all while maintaining full Louisiana regulatory compliance. We’ve helped hundreds of subcontractors recover millions in unpaid invoices.
Regulatory Expertise: Deep understanding of Louisiana Private Works Act requirements, Louisiana Public Works Act provisions, Civil Code Article 2720 lien rights, and the unique Louisiana legal system that specifically affects subcontractor collections and privilege rights.
Every day you delay puts your privilege rights at risk. Louisiana’s unique civil law system won’t give you a second chance, and monthly notice requirements start from your first delivery.
Call (504) 302-0511 today for expert privilege assistance in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Once you become a client of The Cromeens Law Firm, we are your one-stop shop for any legal issues that arise.
In New Orleans, M&M Liens are legal documents that detail debts and secure payment for subcontractors and material suppliers. These documents can impact the property owner’s credit or halt the sale or refinancing of the property until the debt is settled.
The process of filing a lien in New Orleans can be complex, but our attorneys at The Cromeens Law Firm will make sure you are compensated for your hard work.
As a subcontractor, you are the one who ends up financing the project by providing labor and material before you are paid. An owner and general contractor only pay for the work they have received and accepted. Subcontractors are the ones that are extending credit to the owner and general contractor by providing labor and material before they are paid.
Our New Orleans attorneys and lien specialists, at The Cromeens Law Firm, know how devastating it can be to your business when you are not receiving prompt and proper payment for the services and products you provided in good faith. We have a proven track record of filing enforceable Mechanic’s and Materialmen’s Lien and collecting your money quickly before expensive litigation efforts are needed.
Our New Orleans attorneys and lien specialists at The Cromeens Law Firm know how devasting it can be to your business when you are not receiving prompt and proper payment for the products you provided in good faith. We have a proven track record of filing enforceable Mechanic’s and Materialmen’s Liens as well as collecting your money quickly before expensive litigation efforts are needed.
