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You finished the job, sent the invoice, and the deadline has passed. Now what?A notice of intent to lien can prompt paym...
10/21/2026

You finished the job, sent the invoice, and the deadline has passed. Now what?

A notice of intent to lien can prompt payment before you file a mechanic's lien. But requirements vary by state, and sending the wrong notice or missing a deadline can put your lien rights at risk.

In our latest blog, we break down:
âś” What a notice of intent to lien is (and isn't)
âś” How it differs from a preliminary notice and a mechanic's lien
âś” Notice rules in Texas, California, and North Dakota
âś” What to include and how to document delivery

Read it here: https://www.mrgpartners.com/blog/notice-of-intent-to-lien-when-and-how-to-send-one

Don't Wait, Get Paid!

Learn when a notice of intent to lien is required, what it must include, and how to send it so your lien rights stay protected. Contact Miller, Ross & Goldman.

A contractor keeps your excavator longer than expected, then disputes the final invoice. Sound familiar?Heavy equipment ...
10/19/2026

A contractor keeps your excavator longer than expected, then disputes the final invoice. Sound familiar?

Heavy equipment rental companies face unique collection challenges: delayed contractor payments, disputed off-rent dates, damage charges, and missing paperwork.

Our latest blog covers:
âś” Why rental invoices go unpaid
âś” How to cut down on disputes with better contracts and documentation
âś” What to gather before sending an account to collections
âś” When to consider professional help (we suggest at 60+ days late and unresponsive)

Read it here: https://www.mrgpartners.com/blog/debt-collection-challenges-heavy-equipment-rental

Don't Wait, Get Paid!

Unpaid invoices are a constant problem for heavy equipment rental companies. Learn why these accounts are hard to collect and how Miller, Ross & Goldman can help.

The work's done. The invoice is sent. So why hasn't the operator paid? 🛢️In oil and gas, payment often gets stuck on a m...
09/28/2026

The work's done. The invoice is sent. So why hasn't the operator paid? 🛢️

In oil and gas, payment often gets stuck on a missing field ticket signature, a wrong well code, an MSA pricing mismatch, or an approval chain where nobody owns the next step. Add ownership changes and market swings, and a valid invoice can sit for months.

The longer it sits, the harder it is to recover.

đź“– Why oil and gas invoices stall, and when to escalate: https://www.mrgpartners.com/blog/why-oil-gas-companies-struggle-collect-unpaid-invoices

📞 Past-due energy accounts? Call Miller, Ross & Goldman at (512) 366-9110

Oil & gas companies face unique invoicing and payment delays. Learn why unpaid invoices pile up in this industry and how MRG helps recover what's owed.

Can a collection agency just take a debtor's money or property?No. Not without a lawsuit and a court judgment. 🚫A legiti...
09/23/2026

Can a collection agency just take a debtor's money or property?

No. Not without a lawsuit and a court judgment. đźš«

A legitimate commercial collection agency can contact debtors, send demands, negotiate payment plans, report to business credit bureaus, and bring in attorneys when needed. It can't make false threats, fake legal documents, or seize assets on its own.

Knowing the difference helps you pick the right partner and set realistic expectations.

đź“– Here's what's allowed and what isn't: https://www.mrgpartners.com/blog/what-commercial-debt-collection-agencies-can-and-cant-do

📞 Unpaid B2B invoices? Call Miller, Ross & Goldman at (512) 366-9110

Not sure what a commercial debt collection agency is legally allowed to do? Learn the boundaries of permitted collection practices and how MRG operates within them.

⏰ A Texas construction lien isn't one deadline — it's a whole timeline. Miss any single date, and your lien rights are g...
08/26/2026

⏰ A Texas construction lien isn't one deadline — it's a whole timeline. Miss any single date, and your lien rights are gone for good.

Most contractors think about lien deadlines the moment a payment goes late. By then, you may have already missed the clock — because in Texas, the timeline starts the day labor or materials are furnished, not when the dispute begins.

Here's the full sequence you need to track:

📌 Pre-lien notice — due by the 15th day of the 2nd (residential) or 3rd (commercial) month after work/materials were furnished
📌 Lien affidavit filing — due by the 15th day of the 3rd (residential) or 4th (commercial) month after completion, termination, or abandonment
📌 Notice to owner — a copy of the filed affidavit must reach the property owner within 5 days
📌 Enforcement lawsuit — must be filed within 1 year of the last date the affidavit could have been timely filed

⚠️ And here's the part that catches people off guard: ongoing negotiations with the owner do not pause that one-year enforcement clock. Neither does warranty work reset your original completion date.

Texas measures these deadlines in calendar months, not days — a detail that trips up even experienced contractors and suppliers.

Get the full breakdown of every stage in the timeline 👇
đź”— https://www.mrgpartners.com/blog/construction-lien-timeline-what-you-need-to-know

📞 Not sure where you stand on an active deadline? Miller, Ross & Goldman helps contractors and suppliers track and protect every stage of the lien process. Call (512) 366-9110.

Understand the full construction lien timeline in Texas, from pre-lien notice through the lien affidavit deadline and foreclosure lawsuit enforcement window.

🏗️ Owed money on a Texas construction project? The clock is ticking — and Texas doesn't give second chances.Filing a con...
08/24/2026

🏗️ Owed money on a Texas construction project? The clock is ticking — and Texas doesn't give second chances.

Filing a construction lien in Texas comes down to two things: timing and accuracy. Miss a pre-lien notice deadline or file your lien affidavit late, and you could lose your right to payment entirely — even if the debt is 100% valid.

Here's what every contractor, subcontractor, and supplier needs to know:

âś… Deadlines differ for residential vs. non-residential projects
âś… Subcontractors & suppliers must send a pre-lien notice before they can file
âś… The lien affidavit must be filed with the county clerk where the property sits
âś… Homestead properties have extra rules, including a signed contract from both spouses
✅ You can't lien government property — but a payment bond claim may apply instead
✅ A recorded lien creates leverage, but doesn't force payment — enforcement may still require legal action

Texas courts don't leave room for "close enough." Get the full breakdown of deadlines, requirements, and common mistakes that invalidate a lien 👇

đź”— https://www.mrgpartners.com/blog/how-to-file-a-construction-lien-in-texas

📞 Owed money and not sure where you stand? Miller, Ross & Goldman's construction lien team can help — from pre-lien notice through filing and enforcement. Call (512) 366-9110.

Learn how to file a construction lien in Texas, including pre-lien notice deadlines, lien affidavit requirements, and the steps to protect unpaid labor and materials.

Before you file anything on an unpaid construction account, answer one question: is the project public or private?That a...
07/28/2026

Before you file anything on an unpaid construction account, answer one question: is the project public or private?

That answer decides your remedy — and getting it wrong costs you time you may not have.

Private project → mechanic's lien. Attaches to the property itself and clouds the title. You don't need a direct contract with the owner to file one, which is what protects subs and suppliers who never signed anything with them.

Public project → bond claim. Liens generally don't attach to public property, because public property can't be sold to satisfy a private debt. The payment bond stands in for the property, and the claim goes to the surety.

Same unpaid invoice. Completely different process, documentation, and deadlines.

Most claims that fail don't fail because the debt was weak. They fail on a missed preliminary notice, an inaccurate affidavit, or an assumption that last job's rules carry over to this one.

Lien vs. bond claim, broken down: https://www.mrgpartners.com/blog/construction-liens-and-bond-claims-understanding-the-differences

Learn the difference between construction liens and bond claims, when each remedy applies, and how contractors and suppliers can protect their right to payment.

Filing a mechanic's lien is not the first step toward a lawsuit.It's the step that usually prevents one.Most constructio...
07/24/2026

Filing a mechanic's lien is not the first step toward a lawsuit.

It's the step that usually prevents one.

Most construction payment disputes never see a courtroom. They get resolved through negotiation, mediation, or a structured settlement — because a recorded lien clouds the title, and owners and lenders need clean title to close a sale, a refinance, or a lender draw. That's leverage, and leverage is what gets accounts paid.

The tools that actually resolve these disputes:

• Direct negotiation — often enough for a punch list or change order disagreement
• Mediation — private, confidential, and well suited to multi-party disputes
• Settlement agreements — discounts for quick payment, staged payments, conditional releases
• Bonding off — clears the title so a closing can proceed while the dispute is worked out

One caution: lien and enforcement deadlines vary by state, and negotiating in good faith does not pause them. Miss the window and the claim can become unenforceable no matter how strong it is.

Full breakdown: https://www.mrgpartners.com/blog/resolving-lien-disputes-without-litigation-mediation-settlement-bonding-off

Learn how mediation, settlement agreements, and bonding off resolve mechanic's lien disputes without a lawsuit, and how MRG helps businesses protect payment.

Subcontractors and suppliers are often some of the most financially exposed parties on a construction project.When payme...
06/17/2026

Subcontractors and suppliers are often some of the most financially exposed parties on a construction project.

When payment is delayed, lien rights can help secure unpaid labor, materials, equipment, or services tied to the improved property.

The key is acting early. Missed notices or deadlines can weaken your recovery options. Learn more in this blog post.

Learn how subcontractors and suppliers can use construction liens to secure payment, protect lien rights, avoid missed deadlines, and recover unpaid project balances.

A construction lien can do more than create a payment dispute. It can cloud title, delay financing, disrupt refinancing,...
06/11/2026

A construction lien can do more than create a payment dispute. It can cloud title, delay financing, disrupt refinancing, and interfere with a property sale.

For unpaid contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers, lien rights can be a powerful way to bring an overdue balance into the conversation before the project moves forward.

If your business is owed money on a construction project, Miller, Ross & Goldman can help you evaluate your recovery options. Learn more in this blog post.

Learn how construction liens affect project financing, title, refinancing, real estate sales, loan draws, and payment disputes in commercial construction.

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