Construction Payment Recovery
Built for contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers navigating complex construction payment disputes across Texas and the Southeastern United States.
Construction disputes require strategy — not generic collection tactics.
We focus on lien leverage, statutory notice timing, and commercial recovery positioning.
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No upfront cost — contingency-based recovery.
A construction payment recovery brand backed by an established Foster & Morris, LLC.
Commercial construction claims only • No legal services • No consumer debt
Why Hasn’t My Lien Claim Been Paid Yet?
Filing a lien is often the first step, not the final one.
In many construction payment disputes, payment does not happen immediately after a lien is recorded — especially on commercial projects. Owners, lenders, and general contractors may delay action for a variety of reasons, including:
- The lien has not been enforced or escalated
- Notice deadlines or documentation issues weakened leverage
- The owner or lender is waiting to see if pressure increases
- Multiple claims or disputes exist on the project
- The lien is being treated as a future risk instead of an immediate one
A lien creates leverage — but leverage only works when applied correctly.
Understanding when and how to escalate a claim is often the difference between getting paid and waiting indefinitely.
What Actually Gets Stalled Lien Claims Paid
Most unpaid construction claims don’t resolve on their own. Payment typically happens when the right combination of timing, documentation, and pressure is applied — in the correct order.
On commercial projects especially, owners, lenders, and general contractors often wait to see whether a lien claimant will follow through or quietly fade away.
What moves claims forward isn’t noise or threats — it’s controlled escalation backed by accurate documentation and an understanding of how payment decisions are actually made.
Effective escalation usually involves:
- Identifying who truly controls payment on the project
- Applying pressure at points owners and lenders care about
- Escalating at the right time — not too early, not too late
- Ensuring notices, filings, and documentation hold up under scrutiny
- Avoiding missteps that give the other side an excuse to delay
The difference between a lien that sits unresolved and one that gets paid often comes down to knowing when — and how — to apply leverage.
That’s where a structured, experienced approach makes the difference.
Trusted by Contractors and Suppliers from Texas to Florida
“We recovered $18,400 on a stalled project after months of chasing. The lien pressure worked exactly as explained.”
— Commercial HVAC Contractor, Dallas“Clear guidance, no fluff. They understand Texas lien law better than anyone we’ve dealt with.”
— Electrical Subcontractor, Austin“This saved us from writing off a job. Worth every dollar.”
— Roofing Contractor, TampaGet Paid – Escalate
Unpaid construction balances rarely resolve on their own.
In many cases, the lien has already done its job — it established leverage — but no one has applied the pressure necessary to trigger payment.
At that point, escalation must be handled correctly.
The Lien King is a specialized brand operated by Foster & Morris, LLC, an established commercial B2B collection agency (Learn more about Foster & Morris) focused exclusively on business-to-business claims.
Foster & Morris applies proven commercial recovery strategies built for contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers dealing with non-responsive general contractors, owners, and developers.
All escalation is conducted professionally, compliantly, and under the Foster & Morris name — protecting your reputation while applying the structured pressure decision-makers recognize and respond to.
We do not rely on threats, gimmicks, or consumer-style tactics.
We rely on documentation, timing, and disciplined commercial communication designed to resolve claims efficiently — without unnecessary legal expense.
We operate on contingency — you only pay when we collect.
Sending the Right Notices Preserves Your Leverage
Many construction payment disputes are lost before a lien is ever filed.
In most states, contractors and material suppliers are required to send statutory notices in order to preserve lien rights later. When those notices are missed, sent late, or prepared incorrectly, even a properly filed lien may be unenforceable.
In some cases, sending the correct notice at the right time is enough to prompt payment — without further escalation.
In others, those notices become the foundation that makes professional recovery possible.
That’s why we focus on getting the process right early. Proper notices protect your leverage, strengthen your position, and ensure that if payment issues continue, you are not starting from a weakened or defective claim.
When notices are done correctly, every option remains on the table.
Why Most Liens Fail
Many construction liens fail not because the debt is invalid, but because the process becomes complicated — and mistakes happen.
We regularly see liens impacted by missed or incorrect notices, filing deadlines that weren’t met, documentation gaps, or technical defects that limit enforceability. In other cases, a lien was filed correctly but never followed through with enforcement.
That doesn’t mean recovery is impossible.
While a strong, enforceable lien creates the most leverage, many unpaid construction balances can still be resolved even when lien rights are limited or unavailable. The outcome depends on the project, the parties involved, the documentation, and the timing.
That’s why every claim requires evaluation.
Our role is to determine what leverage still exists — whether through lien rights, contractual obligations, project dynamics, or structured commercial escalation — and apply the most effective strategy available.
Strong liens improve outcomes.
Experienced recovery identifies options when liens fall short.
Not every claim starts in a perfect position — what matters is knowing what options remain.
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Experience Matters When Collecting Construction Claims
No Fee Until We Collect
Serious claims handled on a 100% contingency basis.
Experienced Construction Collectors
We only used experienced professionals to work on your claims. An inexperienced debt collector can make your situation worse. Trust our experience and experts to get the job done.
Investigative Reporting
We provide full investigative reports on your debtor’s business, including their assets, vendors, creditors, and liabilities.
Success Where Others Fail
Our belief is that persistence beats resistance. We never give up until your debt is resolved.