Attention to details is one of the most important parts of preparing a lien in order to collect on a debt. Since liens involve a specific property with specific title information and property description, as well an accurate description of the parties and companies involved in the dispute; the lien document needs to be thoroughly researched and checked before it is filed with the Clerk of Court’s office. Even the smallest error can make the lien unenforceable for the year before it expires. Also, after one year, a lien ((statement of claim or privilege) becomes legally unenforceable if an enforcement lawsuit (and the recording of a lis pendens) is not filed within the one-year period from the date the lien was recorded.

You are going to want to hire an attorney who regularly handles lien documents and filings and monitors your timeline so that if you are not paid, it is still enforceable through the courts. Before you are able to file a lien, there are also notices and deadlines of which you should be aware. Depending on your circumstances, whether you were fired or let go from the project or you stopped work for non-payment, there are certain windows of time available to you to send out notices and draft and file your lien. The lawyers at our firm analyze your situation and guide you in the steps you need to take based on your specific situation. We draft and record your lien and then ensure it is properly served to the parties in accordance with Louisiana statute.