Construction projects in Texas involve multiple parties — owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers. With millions of dollars in contracts flowing through each project, payment disputes are common. If you’re a contractor, subcontractor, or supplier who hasn’t been paid for work or materials worth $50,000 or more, you need a law firm that will do more than just send demand letters.
At Debt Collection Attorneys PLLC, we sue to enforce your rights, secure judgments, and collect what you’re owed — all on contingency. That means no upfront attorney’s fees. If we don’t recover, you don’t pay.
Why Construction & Real Estate Debts in Texas Go Unpaid
The construction industry is notorious for slow payments and disputes. Common reasons contractors and suppliers don’t get paid include:
- Cash flow issues by owners or general contractors
- “Pay-when-paid” or “pay-if-paid” clauses used to delay subcontractor payments
- Change orders or scope disputes where the owner refuses to pay for additional work
- Bankruptcies or insolvency of contractors or developers
- Improper lien filings that make debts harder to enforce
- Bad faith disputes raised only to delay payment
For many businesses, one unpaid invoice can threaten payroll, materials purchasing, and the ability to complete other projects.
Legal Remedies for Unpaid Construction & Real Estate Debts in Texas
Texas law provides several powerful tools for enforcing payment in the construction and real estate industries. As experienced Texas commercial debt collection attorneys, we use every available remedy to protect your rights and maximize recovery.
Filing a Mechanic’s Lien in Texas
- Contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers who are not paid can file a mechanic’s lien against the property.
- This encumbers the property and prevents sale or refinancing until you’re paid.
- Liens must be filed correctly and within strict statutory deadlines, or you lose your rights.
- We do not provide this service.
Lawsuits for Breach of Contract
- If a contractor or developer refuses to pay, we can sue for breach of contract.
- Our litigation team pursues the full amount owed, plus attorney’s fees and interest where allowed.
Judgment Enforcement
- Winning a lawsuit is only half the battle. We specialize in collecting judgments through:
- Bank garnishments
- Seizing non-exempt business assets
- Placing liens on real estate and equipment
- Post-judgment discovery to uncover hidden assets
Why Hire a Law Firm Instead of a Collection Agency?
Collection agencies can send letters and make phone calls — but only attorneys can sue and enforce judgments. In the construction and real estate sector, debtors often don’t respond until they are served with a lawsuit.
At Debt Collection Attorneys PLLC, we:
- File lawsuits from day one
- Aggressively pursue liens, garnishments, and seizures
- Focus only on commercial debts over $50,000
- Work entirely on contingency — no recovery, no fee
This makes us different from collection agencies and even many law firms that hesitate to litigate.
Industries We Serve in Texas Construction & Real Estate
Our firm represents:
- Subcontractors who provided labor but weren’t paid
- Material suppliers who delivered goods but were left with unpaid invoices
- Equipment rental companies with outstanding balances
- Architects and engineers with unpaid design fees
- Commercial landlords seeking unpaid rent and damages from defaulted tenants
- Developers and property owners enforcing unpaid sales or purchase agreements
Texas-Specific Construction Debt Collection Challenges
Texas law is unique and deadline-driven. Missing even one step can cause you to lose your rights. For example:
- Mechanic’s liens must often be filed by the 15th day of the third month after labor or materials were provided.
- Notice requirements vary depending on whether you are a subcontractor, supplier, or general contractor.
- Public project claims have strict timelines for bond claims.
Our attorneys know these rules inside and out. We don’t just file — we enforce.
Case Study Examples
- Subcontractor Recovery: Secured $180,000 for a subcontractor after a general contractor defaulted. Filed a mechanic’s lien, pursued litigation, and recovered through judgment enforcement.
- Supplier Recovery: Collected $250,000 for a supplier against a developer who claimed “defective materials” as a stall tactic. We proved delivery and enforced payment.
- Commercial Lease Default: Obtained $300,000 in back rent and damages for a landlord after a corporate tenant abandoned the property.
How Debt Collection Attorneys PLLC Works
- Case Evaluation – Free review of your unpaid invoices, contracts, and supporting documents.
- Immediate Action – We file suit or liens right away — no “soft collections.”
- Litigation & Judgment – We fight aggressively in court to secure a favorable judgment.
- Enforcement & Collection – We pursue bank accounts, assets, and liens until you’re paid.
- No Recovery, No Fee – Our contingency model ensures you pay us nothing unless we recover for you.
Protecting Your Cash Flow in the Texas Construction Industry
Unpaid invoices are more than an inconvenience — they can cripple your business. Whether you’re a subcontractor, supplier, or landlord, you deserve to be paid for the work and materials you provided. With the complexity of Texas lien laws and the high stakes of construction disputes, you need experienced attorneys who don’t back down.
Why Choose Debt Collection Attorneys PLLC?
- Exclusively focused on high-value commercial debt ($50K+)
- Texas-based with deep knowledge of lien and bond laws
- Aggressive litigation approach — we sue first, negotiate later
- Contingency fee model — if we don’t win, you don’t pay
- Proven results for construction and real estate clients across Texas
If you’re a contractor, supplier, or property owner in Texas owed $50,000 or more, don’t waste time with demand letters or collection agencies. Let Debt Collection Attorneys PLLC take immediate legal action to recover what’s yours.
📞 Call us today at (214) 817-1450 for a free case evaluation.
We Sue. You Collect. No Recovery. No Fee.