Liens, Bonds & Surety Claims
Protecting Payment Rights and Managing Risk in Torts & Product
Bassford Remele provides comprehensive legal counsel and advocacy for clients facing issues involving liens, bonds, and surety claims in the construction and real estate sectors. We represent owners, developers, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and sureties in both public and private projects, ensuring your rights and interests are protected throughout every stage of the project lifecycle.
Our attorneys possess deep knowledge of construction and real estate law, including the technical and procedural requirements for asserting and defending lien, bond, and surety claims. We prioritize your business objectives, offering practical strategies to secure payment, minimize risk, and resolve disputes efficiently. From contract drafting and compliance advice to aggressive litigation, we provide end-to-end support tailored to your needs. Our experienced team will guide you through every aspect of liens, bonds, and surety claims, safeguarding your assets and advancing your interests in the dynamic construction and real estate markets.
What We Do
Mechanic’s Liens and Public Funds Liens
- Preparation, filing, and enforcement of mechanic’s liens for contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers to secure payment for labor, services, or materials provided on private projects
- Guidance on public funds liens for work performed on government projects, where traditional mechanic’s liens may not apply
- Representation in lien foreclosure actions and defense against improper or excessive liens
Payment and Performance Bond Claims
- Advice and representation in pursuing and defending claims on payment and performance bonds, including claims by subcontractors and suppliers for nonpayment on public and private projects
- Navigating statutory requirements and strict deadlines for asserting bond claims
- Counsel on the rights and obligations of all parties under bond agreements, including sureties, contractors, and project owners
Surety Claims and Disputes
- Handling claims involving surety bonds, including investigation, negotiation, and litigation of disputes arising from contractor defaults, project delays, and nonperformance
- Enforcement of indemnity rights, subrogation, and recovery actions on behalf of sureties
- Defense against bad faith and false claims, and guidance on regulatory compliance and risk mitigation
Contract Drafting and Risk Management
- Drafting and negotiation of contract provisions related to liens, bonds, and suretyship to allocate risk and ensure compliance with applicable laws
- Ongoing counsel to minimize disputes and protect client interests from project inception through completion
Dispute Resolution and Litigation
- Representation in mediation, arbitration, and litigation of disputes involving liens, bond claims, and surety obligations
- Strategic advocacy to resolve payment disputes, enforce lien rights, and pursue or defend against bond and surety claims
