Construction Law
Built for the industry where the contracts are as complex as the projects.
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Tennessee lien-rights analyzer & deadline calculators
Check whether you have lien rights and which notice deadlines apply — before you call.
Three things we do differently.
Construction disputes turn on deadlines and paperwork most parties don't know exist until it's too late. We know them cold — and we built tools so you can check them yourself.
Deadlines first.
Notice of nonpayment, notice of lien, enforcement windows — we calendar them on day one, because a missed date ends the case before it starts.
Owners, GCs, and subs.
We've represented every seat at the table, so we know how the other side thinks and where the leverage actually sits.
Tools, not just advice.
Our lien-rights analyzer and deadline calculators are free on this page. Use them, then call us when it gets complicated.
What we do
Construction disputes are won or lost before the first pleading is filed. We counsel contractors, owners, and subcontractors on the contracts, lien strategies, and risk structures that determine outcomes — and when disputes arise, we resolve them with the efficiency a project-based business demands.
Contract Drafting & Review
We analyze and negotiate construction contracts for commercial construction companies, advising on risk allocation, indemnity provisions, insurance requirements, and project-specific legal issues.
Construction Defect Claims
We handle multi-party construction defect cases, representing owners, contractors, and subcontractors in complex disputes involving alleged defects, delays, and cost overruns.
Construction Defect Claims →Nonpayment & Lien Claims
We assist clients with mechanic's lien filings, payment bond claims, and nonpayment disputes under applicable state law.
Project Disputes & Arbitration
We represent clients in construction arbitrations, mediations, and litigation, with experience in multimillion-dollar settlement negotiations on large-scale projects.
Construction Law
Built for the industry where the contracts are as complex as the projects.
How a matter unfolds.
What to expect from the first call through resolution.
01
Contract Review
Before a project starts, we review and negotiate your contracts—identifying risky provisions and restructuring terms to protect your interests from day one.
02
Risk Management
We advise on insurance, bonding, lien strategy, and documentation practices that protect you if a dispute arises—because the best time to plan for a dispute is before it happens.
03
Dispute Resolution
When disputes arise, we pursue resolution efficiently—through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation—with a team experienced in large-scale construction claims.
04
Claims & Recovery
We pursue payment claims, lien enforcement, and damages recovery aggressively, ensuring you receive what you're owed for your work.
GC vs. Subcontractor Lien Rights at a Glance
Under Tennessee Code Annotated § 66-11-101 et seq.
Direct contract with owner
Remote contractor
No
Owner is presumed to know they haven't paid
Yes
Sworn notice served on owner + GC by certified mail
Allowed
Prime contractors may lien residential property
Barred
Remote contractors cannot lien owner-occupied residences
90 Days
From project completion or abandonment
90 Days
From project completion or abandonment
Yes
Must be in contractual privity with the property owner
No
Hired by GC or another sub — but must serve notice
Notice of Nonpayment — Timing for Subcontractors
General contractors have no notice obligation. Subcontractors must serve a sworn Notice of Nonpayment within 90 days of the last day of each month in which unpaid work was furnished — or lose lien rights entirely.
Work Furnished
Subcontractor furnishes labor, services, or materials during a calendar month — and goes unpaid.
Serve Notice Within 90 Days
A sworn Notice of Nonpayment must be received by the owner and GC within 90 days of the last day of that month.
File Lien Within 90 Days of Completion
Once notice is served, record the Notice of Lien within 90 days of project completion or abandonment.
The 90-day clock runs separately for each month in which unpaid work is furnished — it is not a single deadline running from your last day on the job. Subcontractors working across multiple months must serve a notice for each unpaid month.
Disclaimer: This graphic is for general informational purposes only. Lien rights are highly fact-specific and deadline-driven. Consult a licensed Tennessee construction attorney before acting on any lien strategy.
Tennessee Mechanics Lien Rights Analyzer
Answer a few questions to understand whether you may have lien rights under Tennessee's mechanics lien statute — and what deadlines apply to your situation.
Tennessee Mechanics Lien
Do You Have Lien Rights?
Answer a few questions to assess your lien rights under Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-11-101 et seq.
What is your role on this project?
Disclaimer: This tool is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Lien rights are highly fact-specific and deadline-driven. Always consult a licensed attorney before relying on any assessment.
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