Mechanic’s Liens

Seeking payment after work is completed can be a challenge. A Mechanic’s Lien can give you the leverage you need to collect what you’re owed.

Mechanic’s Lien

A mechanics lien is a legal claim that a contractor, subcontractor, supplier, or other party who provided labor or materials for the improvement of real property can file to secure payment.

  • Focused construction law expertise: At Gunning LLC we specialize in construction law. We handle mechanic’s liens routinely and understand the statutory deadlines, notice requirements, lien priorities, and procedural traps specific to your state. That depth lowers risk and increases the likelihood your lien will be enforced or resolved in your favor.

  • Tactical, pragmatic approach: We assess your project, contract, and communications to recommend the most effective remedy—whether that is filing, perfecting, enforcing, or releasing a lien. Our goal is to protect your payment rights while avoiding unnecessary delay, cost, and litigation.

  • Prevent costly mistakes: Filing an improper or late lien can be waived, invalidated, or expose you to counterclaims. We ensure compliance with notice periods, lien forms, service rules, and foreclosure timelines so you don’t forfeit your security for nonpayment.

  • Speed and responsiveness: Construction disputes move quickly. We prioritize fast case evaluation and prompt action—drafting and filing liens, serving notices, or initiating enforcement—so you preserve your statutory protections and bargaining power.

  • Focus on maximizing recovery: Beyond placing a lien, we pursue strategies to get you paid: negotiating settlements, demanding bond claims, foreclosing the lien when appropriate, or coordinating with sureties and general contractors to unlock payment.

  • Cost-conscious, client-centered billing: We provide clear fee structures and practical cost estimates tailored to contractor budgets. Where appropriate we pursue alternative fee arrangements to align incentives and control costs.

  • Strong litigation and negotiation experience: If a lien dispute escalates, Gunning LLC brings courtroom experience and negotiation skill to protect your rights, defend against counterclaims, and pursue judgment enforcement.

  • Clear communication and documentation: We prepare complete, defensible lien records and keep you informed at every step—so you can make timely business decisions and preserve relationships with owners, GCs, and subcontractors when possible.

If you need immediate help evaluating or filing a mechanic’s lien, we will review your contract, timeline, and project documents, identify critical deadlines, and outline a clear action plan tailored to your objectives. Contact Gunning LLC to protect your right to payment efficiently and effectively.