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Using Aggressive Methods to Domesticate Foreign Judgments and Enforce Mechanics Liens

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Whether you operate in or outside Massachusetts, if your customer to whom you had provided goods or rendered services on credit is located in Massachusetts and is not paying off your debt, then get in touch with our experienced and aggressive debt collection lawyer, Alan M. A mechanics lien serves like collateral. Cohen, today.

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Mechanic’s Liens vs. Payment Bonds: Which is better for getting paid in Massachusetts?

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Mechanic’s liens and payment bonds are two powerful options available under Massachusetts law. Our experienced mechanic’s lien attorneys can prepare and have recorded all necessary documents to perfect a mechanic’s lien to secure your interest and hopefully get you paid. What is a mechanic’s lien?

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Effectively Using Massachusetts Mechanic’s Lien Statute to Help Get You Paid

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The Massachusetts Mechanic’s Lien Statute is a law that helps safeguard contractors’ and suppliers’ “investment” in a construction project’s improvement. Mechanic’s Lien—What is it and How Does it Work? A mechanic’s lien is a statutorily-created lien against the construction property.

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Enforcing Massachusetts Mechanic’s Liens for Eligible Parties

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Suppliers, contractors and subcontractors, especially those in the construction industry, know this all too well, as they can often be strung out waiting for their compensation after completing work for the project for which they were hired. But who is eligible for a mechanic’s lien? At the Law Offices of Alan M.

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When Is the Right Time To Send Your Client To Collections

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In certain industries like construction, 45-day payment terms easily extend to 90, 120 days, and longer. Those who work at professional service firms, such as accountants and lawyers, may have clients who failed to pay a balance despite paying in full in the past.

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How Mechanic’s Liens Are Effective Ways to Collect Your Monies

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If you are unlucky enough to have done business with construction companies or property owners who seem to be rolling in cash, but never have time to pay, you’ll soon find out the importance of a mechanic’s lien in Massachusetts in debt recovery. Why Should I File a Mechanic’s Lien With a Trusted Attorney? A written contract.

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Mechanic’s liens and the requirement of an enforceable written contract

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A mechanic’s lien is a powerful debt-collection tool for businesses in the construction industry. One of the requirements to file a mechanic’s lien is that you must have a written contract that is enforceable under Massachusetts law. What constitutes a contract for a mechanic’s lien?