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Mechanics Lien

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Why Waiting Until the 15th Risks Texas Lien and Bond Rights

Texas construction deadlines are strict. When notice timing slips by even one day, mechanic’s lien and bond claim rights can be lost. For many credit...

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USPS Postmark Changes and Preliminary Notice Deadlines

Your mechanic’s lien and bond claim rights depend on compliance with statute, and compliance depends on accuracy and timing. Preliminary notices and...

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Serve Preliminary Notices via Certified Mail

Serving a preliminary notice correctly is one of the most important steps in the preliminary notice process and in protecting your mechanic’s lien...

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Lien Waiver Process with Automation and Expert Oversight

Managing lien waivers can be complicated and time-consuming. Construction projects involve multiple invoices, progress payments, and stakeholders....

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What Is a Lien Waiver in Construction

Lien waivers are one of the most common documents in construction. They protect project owners and contractors from duplicate payments, while giving...

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Suppli Partners with NCS Credit

Suppli Partners with NCS Credit to Integrate NCS Credit’s LienFinder™ into Suppli’s Product Suite Austin, Texas — June 18, 2025 — Suppli, the leading...

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Mechanic's Lien: What, How, and Why?

What Is a Mechanic’s Lien? A mechanic’s lien (aka construction lien) is a lien against real property. A mechanic’s lien is often filed by a general...

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Construction Litigation Attorney

When to Use an Attorney Who Specializes in Construction Litigation Selecting the right attorney has a substantial impact on your ability to secure...

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Payment Protection Rights for Los Angeles Wildfires

California Mechanic’s Lien and Bond Claim Rights: Rebuilding After the Wildfires To say the Los Angeles wildfires were devastating is an...

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Preliminary Notices 101: A Beginner’s Guide

A Beginner’s Guide to the Preliminary Notice Generally, the first step in the mechanicʼs lien process is to serve preliminary notices to various...

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