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About Craig Martin
Mr. Martin is a partner in Lamson Dugan and Murray, LLP and focuses his practice on the construction industry, representing contractors, subcontractors,
developers, owners, materials suppliers and design professionals in construction disputes. His experience encompasses both private construction and public
improvement projects.

When disputes arise, Mr. Martin assists clients with claim preparation, arbitration, mediation, dispute resolution boards, debt collection, and preparing More...
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Craig Martin's Recent Answers
Dec 3, 2020
From an Anonymous Contractor
Tennessee
You can file a lien if you filed your notice of lien rights on the project with the Secretary of State. If you did not file your notice, then you have lost your lien
rights. You still have breach of contract rights and could sue the GC for the amounts owed.  
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Nov 24, 2020
From an Anonymous Contractor
IowaMechanics Lien
As a general contractor on a resdential project, you were required to file a notice within 10 days of starting work. If you do no not file that notice, you have
lost your right to file the lien. You still have a breach of contract claim against the owner, but your lien rights are likely gone.  
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Dec 2, 2020
From an Anonymous Contractor
Iowa
There are final lien waivers that a GC will provide to subs at the time of final payment. There is no state law that requires this or that requires a certain
format. They can be tricky though, so be careful about what you put in them. If you want some help, feel free to give me a call (402) 397-7300. 
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Dec 3, 2020
From an Anonymous Contractor
Iowa
You still have a breach of contract claim against the contractor that has not paid you. But, IA law is pretty clear that if you do not file a pre-lien notice, you do
not have valid lien rights.  
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Oct 29, 2020
From an Anonymous Contractor
NebraskaMechanics Lien
I recommend telling the roofer that you will hold what is still owed until he fixes the problem. If he refuses to fix it, tell him that you will hire a replacement
contractor and pay them with the proceeds that you are holding.  
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