Collections — My Lien Lawyer
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    Alternative collection strategies — even when lien or bond claim rights have lapsed.

    If you are a material supplier without lien or bond claim rights, there may still be alternative collection strategies available. Likewise, if a preliminary notice was not timely served and lien or bond claim rights may have been affected, options may still exist depending on the jurisdiction and specific project circumstances.

    Through our coordinated legal network, we help evaluate and manage appropriate collection strategies, working in conjunction with licensed counsel in the applicable jurisdiction where legal determinations or litigation are required.

    Litigation outside Illinois is handled by licensed local counsel where required.

    FAQ

    Frequently asked about collections

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    I missed the preliminary notice deadline. Is anything still possible?
    Often, yes. Even when lien or bond claim rights are compromised, breach-of-contract claims, account-stated claims, prompt-payment-act claims, and direct demand against upstream parties may remain viable depending on the state and the facts.
    What if I'm a supplier without lien rights at all?
    Suppliers without direct lien rights may still pursue contract-based collections, joint-check arrangements, personal guarantees, and (in some states) trust-fund or prompt-payment statutes that protect downstream payees.
    How quickly should I act on an unpaid invoice?
    Early. Statutes of limitation, lien deadlines, and prompt-payment notice windows all run independently. The longer collection is delayed, the fewer tools remain available.

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