Securing Construction Receivables Since 1986
From Contract to Cash. Your Nationwide Authority for Construction Lien & Bond Law, Mechanic's Liens, Bond Claims, and Proactive Payment Protection.
Construction payment disputes are unforgiving. Deadlines are strict, and missed notices can permanently extinguish your right to payment. At National Lien & Bond, we've spent four decades securing receivables for general contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers across all 50 states. We don't just process paperwork; we provide a proactive, attorney-backed strategy to ensure you get paid on every project.
The Full Lifecycle of Your Construction Payment Security
At National Lien & Bond, we believe getting paid begins the moment your contract is signed or your purchase order is accepted. We're your partner through every critical phase, safeguarding your financial interests from start to finish.
Proactive Compliance & Prevention
The best defense against non-payment is a strong offense. Our specialized team ensures you meet all preliminary requirements, providing critical leverage should a dispute arise.
- Notice to Owners: Essential for many states, ensuring property owners are aware of your involvement and protecting your lien rights.
- Preliminary Notices: Timely delivery of required documents, establishing your claim from the outset.
- Strategic Deadline Tracking: Monitoring thousands of statutory deadlines across all 50 states, so you never miss a critical window.
Aggressive Enforcement & Recovery
When non-payment occurs, we act decisively. Our team prepares, files, and enforces the necessary legal instruments to secure your payment. This isn't just about documents, it's about making sure your invoices are settled.
- Mechanic's Lien Filing: Accurate and timely filing of Mechanic's Liens nationwide, from initial research to final recording.
- Payment Bond Claims: Expert preparation and prosecution of State "Little Miller Act" and Federal Miller Act claims on public and federal projects.
- Lien Foreclosure & Enforcement: We aggressively pursue the legal action necessary to convert your lien into a secured payment.
Why National Lien & Bond? The 40-Year Advantage
For four decades, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers have trusted National Lien & Bond to protect their bottom line. Our legacy is built on proven results and an unwavering commitment to getting you paid.
Unrivaled Experience
Since 1986, we've navigated the complexities of construction payment law, recovering $13B+ for our clients across 25,000+ projects.
Nationwide Expertise
From state-specific nuances to federal projects, our reach extends across all 50 states with consistent compliance and enforcement.
Attorney-Backed Strength
Our process is integrated with the litigation power of National Lien & Bond. Your filings are legally defensible claims ready for aggressive pursuit.
Total Payment Strategy
We provide a holistic strategy from initial compliance to final payment, addressing the root issue of non-payment on every project.
Exclusivity
Our singular focus is construction payment recovery. This dedication ensures unparalleled expertise and results.
Proven Results
$13 billion recovered for construction professionals nationwide through strategic compliance, aggressive filings, and enforcement across 25,000+ projects.
Who We Protect
No matter your role in the construction ecosystem, National Lien & Bond is your advocate for securing what you've earned.
General Contractors
Protecting your prime contract rights and expertly managing downstream lien waivers and notices.
Subcontractors
Ensuring vertical privity and safeguarding your rights against both the owner and the general contractor.
Material Suppliers & Equipment Lessors
Specialized notice programs and lien expertise tailored for those providing essential project resources.
Attorney-Backed Services, Not Just a Filing Service
Unlike automated document filing services, National Lien & Bond provides comprehensive legal enforcement backed by experienced attorneys and our four-decade track record.
Online Filing Services
- Process paperwork and generate documents
- No legal review of filings for accuracy or enforceability
- Cannot represent you in enforcement or litigation
- No strategic payment recovery guidance
National Lien & Bond
- Attorney-reviewed filings for legal defensibility
- Full lien foreclosure and litigation capabilities
- Proactive receivable protection strategy from day one
- $13B+ recovered across 25,000+ projects since 1986
Industry Expertise
Beyond general construction, National Lien & Bond delivers specialized lien and bond claim services for high-value national industries.
Telecommunications Infrastructure
Securing payments for 5G rollout, fiber optics installation, and underground utility contractors across multiple states. We understand the unique multi-state compliance challenges of telecom infrastructure projects.
Renewable Energy & Solar
Protecting receivables for solar installation contractors, wind energy suppliers, and renewable energy subcontractors on commercial and utility-scale projects nationwide.
National Material Suppliers
Specialized notice programs and lien management for suppliers delivering materials across state lines. Ensuring compliance with varying preliminary notice requirements in every jurisdiction.
Comprehensive Services: Your Payment Recovery Hub
Mechanic's Liens
Our expertise covers the entire lifecycle of Mechanic's Liens, ensuring perfection and enforceability across the nation.
Notice to Owner Requirements
State-specific guidelines for timely and accurate preliminary notices.
Lien Perfection & Recording
Meticulous preparation, recording, and service requirements to ensure your lien is valid.
Lien Foreclosure & Enforcement
Aggressive legal action to convert your recorded lien into a secured recovery.
Payment Bond Claims
On public works projects, payment bonds are your safeguard. We specialize in navigating these complex claims.
Federal Miller Act Claims
Expert prosecution of bond claims on all federal construction projects.
State "Little Miller Act" Claims
In-depth knowledge of varying state bond claim statutes and deadlines.
Public Project Compliance
Ensuring you meet all pre-claim notices and filing requirements for public entities.
Proactive Construction Compliance
Avoid disputes before they begin. Our proactive services ensure you have the necessary documentation from day one.
Contract Review Guidance
Identifying potential payment pitfalls in your agreements.
Deadline Management
Sophisticated tracking systems to keep you ahead of every critical date.
Strategic Documentation
Advising on best practices for project records to support future claims.
Success Stories: Real Results, Real Peace of Mind
The $13B Legacy
Managing 25,000+ projects for national suppliers, subcontractors, and general contractors across all 50 states. Through strategic lien and bond claims, proactive compliance, and aggressive enforcement, National Lien & Bond has recovered over $13 billion in construction receivables since 1986.
Telecom Infrastructure Recovery
Secured payments for 5G rollout and fiber optics contractors across multiple states. When disputed change orders threatened to derail receivables on underground utility installations, our multi-state lien strategy achieved 100% recovery on all disputed amounts.
Public Bond Recovery
Representing subcontractors on federal projects when the general contractor defaulted. Through swift Miller Act bond claim preparation and the enforcement power of National Lien & Bond, we achieved successful bond claim payouts without lengthy litigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Mechanic's Lien and how does National Lien & Bond help me file one?
A Mechanic's Lien is a legal security interest filed against a property to secure payment for labor, materials, or services provided during construction. National Lien & Bond handles the entire lifecycle, from preliminary notices through filing and enforcement. Unlike automated services, our filings are attorney-reviewed and backed by the litigation power of National Lien & Bond.
What is the difference between a Mechanic's Lien and a Payment Bond Claim?
A Mechanic's Lien applies to private construction projects and creates a security interest in the property itself. A Payment Bond Claim applies to public projects where a surety bond guarantees payment. Federal projects are covered by the Miller Act (40 U.S.C. §3131-3134), while state public projects are governed by state-specific 'Little Miller Act' statutes. National Lien & Bond handles both.
How long do I have to file a Mechanic's Lien?
Deadlines vary significantly by state, ranging from 30 days to over a year after your last day of work. Many states also require preliminary notices within strict timeframes before a lien can be filed. Missing any deadline, even by one day, can permanently eliminate your right to file. Our deadline tracking system monitors thousands of statutory deadlines across all 50 states.
What is the Federal Miller Act?
The Federal Miller Act (40 U.S.C. §3131-3134) requires contractors on federal construction projects exceeding $150,000 to obtain payment and performance bonds. Subcontractors and suppliers who are not paid can file a claim against the payment bond. First-tier subcontractors have direct claim rights, while second-tier claimants must provide written notice to the prime contractor within 90 days of last furnishing labor or materials.
Why should I choose National Lien & Bond over an online filing service?
Online filing services process paperwork. National Lien & Bond provides a complete payment recovery strategy backed by construction law attorneys at National Lien & Bond. Our attorney-reviewed filings are legally defensible, our enforcement capabilities include lien foreclosure and litigation, and our proactive compliance programs prevent payment disputes before they start. We have been securing construction payments since 1986.
Does National Lien & Bond cover all 50 states?
Yes. National Lien & Bond provides nationwide coverage for Mechanic's Lien filings, Preliminary Notices, Payment Bond Claims, and lien enforcement across all 50 states and federal projects. Our team understands the specific statutory requirements, deadlines, and nuances of each jurisdiction, ensuring compliant filings wherever your projects are located.
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