Start with the agreement and payment history.
An unpaid invoice may involve a disagreement over scope, a change order, a retained balance, or other project issues. Jane can review the contract and communications to help identify the dispute and discuss a path forward.
The right approach depends on the facts.
The firm’s work can include contract collection efforts, negotiation, and assessment of mechanic’s-lien remedies where available. A lien is not the right answer to every payment problem; project details, timing, and legal requirements matter.
Make the costs part of the conversation.
The scope of work, amount in dispute, documents involved, and other parties’ positions can affect fees and expenses. Discuss the proposed work and billing terms before deciding whether to engage the firm. No recovery is guaranteed.
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