You do not need a formal written contract to prove your claim.
Many laborer cases are built using everyday records.
Useful evidence includes:
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Text messages discussing the job, pay, or scope of work
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Photos of the work you performed
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Cell phone location data showing you were at the job site
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Call logs or communications with the person who hired you
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Witness testimony from others on the job
These materials can be used to show:
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what was agreed
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what work was performed
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that you were not paid
If you already have a lien filed for your case, please click here.
You Did the Work. You Should Get Paid.
If you worked on a construction project in Florida and haven’t been paid, you may have the right to file a lien and collect what you are owed.
Many laborers assume they can’t do anything because they don’t have a formal contract or didn’t deal directly with the property owner.
That’s often not true.
Florida law gives laborers powerful rights—but those rights have to be used correctly and within strict deadlines.
Laborers Have Special Protection Under Florida Law
Laborers are treated differently under Florida’s construction lien law.
Most importantly:
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A Notice to Owner is not required for laborers
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You may still have lien rights even if you were hired by a contractor or subcontractor
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Your lien can attach to the property itself
That means the property owner may have to deal with your claim, even if they already paid the contractor who hired you
If you did the work and haven’t been paid, you may have more leverage than you think.
The key is acting in time and doing it correctly.
How This Turns Into Payment
A lien is not just a piece of paper—it creates pressure.
If properly prepared and enforced, a lien can:
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force the issue with the owner or contractor
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lead to negotiation and settlement
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be enforced through a lawsuit if necessary
In many cases, the existence of a valid lien brings the right parties to the table.
How To Prove Your Case
The Lien Must Be Done Correctly
Florida’s lien law has strict technical requirements.
A lien must:
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be recorded on time
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accurately describe the labor performed
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correctly identify the property and parties involved
Mistakes in the lien can weaken or even invalidate your claim.
That’s why it is important to prepare the lien carefully and accurately from the start.
Lien Preparation Services
I prepare and record claims of lien for laborers on a flat-fee basis.
This includes:
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reviewing your information
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drafting the lien
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ensuring compliance with statutory requirements
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recording the lien in the proper county
Recording fees are separate and are set by the county.
Once the lien is recorded, we can discuss next steps for enforcement if needed.
What I Need From You
You do not need to have everything perfectly organized.
Send what you have, including:
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Your name and contact information
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The name of the person who hired you
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The job location
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A description of the work you performed
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Any texts, photos, or communications
Even partial information is enough to begin.
What Happens After You Reach Out?
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I review your information
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If a lien is appropriate, we prepare and record it
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We discuss whether enforcement is necessary
If I do not believe a lien is viable, I will let you know.
If you already have a lien filed for your case, please click here.