Construction Legal Made Easy · 2026-07-27 · 22 min
Collections start on day one. Karalynn and Jess walk through how the firm's liens and collections team works, why job type and owner research matter, how change orders and missed deadlines kill leverage, and how consistent notices, documentation, and subscriptions help contractors get paid even when GCs go under. Learn more about The Cromeens Law Firm here ! Grab Karalynn's new book Trust Your Gut here . Follow Karalynn Cromeens on Facebook here . Follow Karalynn Cromeens on Instagram here . Follow Karalynn Cromeens on LinkedIn here . Watch the show on YouTube here . Key Takeaways 1. A strong collections process begins with intake: confirming job type, researching the true property owner, and gathering invoices and documents so every file is lien ready before payment problems appear. 2. Understanding whether a job is residential, commercial, or public works drives the entire strategy, from payment bonds and homestead rules to whether you file liens or bond claims. 3. Sloppy change orders, unsigned texts, and trusting verbal promises create the most common disputes, so written, signed change orders that address both price and extra time are essential. 4.
