How to effectively use lien rights to get paid, including avoiding pitfalls. Lien laws are often the best protection a contractor can have for getting paid. This presentation will help provide general contractors and subcontractors with practical insight to effectively use lien rights as a routine formality or for the occasional collection problem. Topics will include technical details and application of lien rights for private projects; using lien rights to increase control of cash flow to establish your payment priority and legal leverage; and the pros and cons of managing liens in-house or via third-party service providers.
