{"id":3922,"date":"2026-10-26T08:05:34","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T08:05:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/business-contract-and-vendor-dispute-attorney\/subcontractor-payment-dispute-attorney-florida\/"},"modified":"2026-10-28T07:28:45","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T07:28:45","slug":"subcontractor-payment-dispute-attorney-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/business-contract-and-vendor-dispute-attorney\/subcontractor-payment-dispute-attorney-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Subcontractor Payment Dispute Attorney Florida | KEW Legal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3920\" alt=\"A small business desk covered in unpaid vendor invoices, contract notices, and an open dispute file folder.\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-small-business-desk-covered-in-unpaid-vendor-invoices-cont-photo.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-small-business-desk-covered-in-unpaid-vendor-invoices-cont-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-small-business-desk-covered-in-unpaid-vendor-invoices-cont-photo-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-small-business-desk-covered-in-unpaid-vendor-invoices-cont-photo-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-small-business-desk-covered-in-unpaid-vendor-invoices-cont-photo-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-small-business-desk-covered-in-unpaid-vendor-invoices-cont-photo.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Business Contract &amp; Vendor Disputes | Coral Gables &amp; Sunny Isles Beach<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Unpaid by a General Contractor? Get Clear Answers on Your Subcontractor Payment Dispute<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">KEW Legal helps subcontractors, contractors, and business owners across Miami-Dade, Broward, and South Florida work through unpaid invoices, withheld payments, and vendor disputes. Your first consultation is free, confidential, and comes with no obligation to continue.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Schedule Your Free Consultation or Call 305-990-2300<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Schedule Your Free Consultation or Call 305-990-2300<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Kristina E. Wilson \u00b7 Published October 26, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>A subcontractor payment dispute attorney in Florida helps people who did the work or delivered the materials but were not paid. The main options are a contract claim against the party that owes you, a construction lien against the owner&#8217;s property, and a payment bond claim on some projects. Each path has its own steps and clock, so the order you move in matters. This page explains how these pieces fit together.<\/p>\n<h2>Who This Page Is For and What a Payment Dispute Involves<\/h2>\n<p>A payment dispute starts when work is done or materials are delivered, an invoice is sent, and the money is not paid or is disputed. This page is for subcontractors, material suppliers, vendors, and general contractors who are owed money. It also helps owners and business managers who receive a payment demand or lien notice.<\/p>\n<p>Many disputes start as a disagreement, not a flat refusal. The other side may say the work was incomplete, a change order was never approved, or a condition for payment was not met. Those details decide which claims are strongest.<\/p>\n<p>Often the reader is handling this for a business they run or manage. Cash flow suffers, and a missed step can weaken the claim. If you are an owner, an unpaid bill from a contractor can still reach your property, so you need to understand your exposure too.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If unpaid invoices or a payment demand have landed on your desk, our team can go through your contract, invoices, and deadlines with you. Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>What a Subcontractor Payment Matter Covers<\/h2>\n<p>A payment matter usually begins as a contract claim for the money owed. Other claims may run alongside it, depending on the project and the paperwork.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Unpaid invoices and balances.<\/strong> A breach of contract claim seeks what the contract says is due. Where an express contract covers the same subject, unjust enrichment claims tied to that relationship generally fail (<a href=\"https:\/\/flcourts-media.flcourts.gov\/content\/download\/467568\/opinion\/Opinion_16-2898.pdf\">Williams v. Johnson<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Retainage.<\/strong> This is money held back until the job ends. Check when the contract says it is due.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pay-when-paid clauses.<\/strong> Some contracts tie your payment to the owner paying first. Whether that clause applies depends on its exact wording.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Change orders and back charges.<\/strong> Extra work often becomes the core fight. Get approvals in writing when you can.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unfair terms.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Interest and arbitration.<\/strong> The Chief Financial Officer sets the statutory <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0055\/Sections\/0055.03.html\">judgment rate under \u00a7 55.03<\/a> each quarter. A judgment&#8217;s rate is fixed when the judgment is obtained and adjusted each January 1 until it is paid. The statute does not affect a rate established by written contract or obligation. A written arbitration agreement is generally enforceable under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0682\/Sections\/0682.02.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 682.02<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Liens and Payment Bonds: Different Defendants, Different Deadlines<\/h2>\n<p>A construction lien targets the owner&#8217;s property. A bond claim targets the surety. A contract claim targets the party that owes you.<\/p>\n<p>Owners can face real exposure. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capecoral.gov\/departments\/development_services\/building_division\/floridas_construction_lien_law.php\">City of Cape Coral<\/a> explains that owners may face liability when contractors fail to pay subcontractors or suppliers. It also explains that lien releases and notices of commencement help guard against liens. <a href=\"https:\/\/pinellas.gov\/florida-lien-law-information\/\">Pinellas County<\/a> covers subcontractor and supplier lien claims and how owners can avoid paying twice.<\/p>\n<p>A payment bond claim runs on its own clock. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\">\u00a7 95.11<\/a>, an action to enforce a claim against a payment bond is governed by the applicable provisions of paragraph (6)(e), s. 255.05(10), s. 337.18(1), or s. 713.23(1)(e), not by the general contract period. The time runs from your last furnishing of labor, services, or materials. If the contractor is the principal on a bond on the same construction project, it runs from the contractor&#8217;s last furnishing, whichever is later. This applies to private work as well as public work, except for actions governed by s. 255.05(10), s. 337.18(1), or s. 713.23(1)(e).<\/p>\n<p>Public projects can follow their own payment rules. So the project type shapes the path you can take.<\/p>\n<h2>Deadlines and Documentation That Protect a Payment Claim<\/h2>\n<p>Your documents and your dates often decide how strong your claim is. Start by tracking the dates and gathering the records.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Time limits to sue.<\/strong> Florida sets these in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\">\u00a7 95.11<\/a>. The limit depends on the type of claim.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contract terms cannot shorten them.<\/strong> A contract provision that sets a shorter period than the statute is void (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.03.html\">\u00a7 95.03<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Events that pause the clock.<\/strong> A partial payment on a written obligation can pause the period. So can a pending arbitration (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.051.html\">\u00a7 95.051<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lien dates.<\/strong> Lien steps run from specific dates, such as the first or last furnishing of labor and materials. Mark each date when it happens.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Records to keep.<\/strong> Keep the signed contract, change orders, purchase orders, delivery tickets, daily logs, pay applications, invoices, and texts or emails about payment. Also keep proof of every notice you sent.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Releases.<\/strong> Read any final lien release or waiver before you sign it. A signed release can limit or end the claim you still have.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/small-business-owner-s-desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-bre-photo-10.jpg\" alt=\"Small business owner&#x27;s desk covered with vendor invoices, breach of contract notices, and an open legal dispute file.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>How a Subcontractor Payment Matter Typically Proceeds<\/h2>\n<p>A typical matter moves from document review to a written demand. Then it moves to lien or bond decisions, negotiation, and, if needed, a lawsuit.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Review.<\/strong> Go through the contract, invoices, and records. Find the payment obligation and any conditions to payment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Confirm deadlines.<\/strong> Check the lien, bond, and time limits that may apply.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Send a written demand.<\/strong> It should state the amount, the basis, and a response date.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Choose the path.<\/strong> Decide whether a lien, a bond claim, or a contract claim fits the facts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negotiate.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0045\/Sections\/0045.061.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 45.061<\/a> governs written offers of settlement made in pending litigation, and it does not apply to causes of action that accrue after the effective date of that act. An offer not accepted within 45 days is deemed rejected (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0045\/Sections\/0045.061.html\">\u00a7 45.061<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>File suit if needed.<\/strong> Suit must be brought in the county where the defendant resides, where the cause of action accrued, or where the property is located (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0047\/Sections\/0047.011.html\">\u00a7 47.011<\/a>). This venue rule does not apply to actions against nonresidents.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Timelines vary with the court calendar, the amount in dispute, and how the other side responds.<\/p>\n<h2>Why KEW Legal Handles These Disputes<\/h2>\n<p>KEW Legal is a Florida business law firm with offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach. The firm acts as outside general counsel for business owners and investors across Miami-Dade and South Florida. It focuses on business contract and vendor disputes.<\/p>\n<p>Payment disputes often sit next to other business issues, such as contract review, employment questions, and commercial leases. Handling them together keeps one set of documents and deadlines in view.<\/p>\n<p>Kristina E. Wilson is the responsible lawyer for this page. Natalie Martinez is also a lawyer at the firm.<\/p>\n<p>Our team reviews the contract, maps deadlines, prepares notices, weighs lien and bond options, negotiates, and takes matters to court when needed. Lien and bond claims have their own requirements. Some matters may be referred to another lawyer or firm, and we will say so.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Common Questions<\/h2>\n<p>Short answers to the questions people ask most often are below.<\/p><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What happens if a contractor does not pay a subcontractor in Florida?<\/summary><p>The subcontractor can pursue the unpaid amount under the contract. Lien rights and bond claims may also apply, depending on the project and the notices given.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What kind of lawyer do I need to sue a contractor in Florida?<\/summary><p>A <a href=\"\/resources\/business-contract-and-vendor-dispute-attorney\/\">business contract and vendor dispute attorney<\/a> can review the contract, lien and bond issues, and court options. Early review matters because time limits can run.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I sue my subcontractor?<\/summary><p>You may have claims against a subcontractor for defective or incomplete work or for breach. The contract and any notice terms control what you must do first.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is it worth suing a contractor?<\/summary><p>That depends on the facts, including the amount owed, the strength of your documents, and whether lien or bond rights exist. If the contract has a fee clause, the court may let the winning side recover reasonable fees (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0057\/Sections\/0057.105.html\">\u00a7 57.105<\/a>).<\/p><\/details><h2>Not Sure What Your Next Step Is?<\/h2>\n<p>Your next step is to gather your contract, invoices, and payment messages. Then review the deadlines with someone who can check them against your records.<\/p>\n<p>This can feel like a lot to handle while you run a business. Our first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue.<\/p>\n<p>To review your documents and deadlines, call 305-990-2300 or <a href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">send us a message<\/a> to schedule a consultation.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>The engagement of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. The information on this website is general information about KEW Legal and the services we offer; it does not constitute legal advice and is intended for informational purposes only. Accessing this website or contacting our firm does not establish an attorney-client relationship. KEW Legal, 16690 Collins Ave Ste 1101, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How KEW Legal Approaches Subcontractor Payment Disputes<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contract and Payment Review<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We read your subcontract, purchase orders, change orders, and payment terms to understand what was agreed and what has been paid.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--clock\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Timely Notices and Records<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We help you organize invoices, delivery records, emails, and project correspondence, and we review any notice requirements that may apply to your project.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--chat\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clear Communication<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We explain your options in plain language, so you can decide how to proceed with the general contractor, the owner, or the project&#x27;s other parties.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protecting Your Business<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our attorneys focus on resolving disputes in a way that protects your cash flow, your reputation, and your ability to keep working on future projects.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Bring Your Paperwork to Your First Call<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contracts, invoices, change orders, lien waivers, and written communications all help us understand your dispute. The sooner we review them, the more time we have to evaluate your options.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Call 305-990-2300 or Send Us a Message<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Call 305-990-2300 or Send Us a Message<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Common Subcontractor Payment Disputes We Handle<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unpaid Invoices for Completed Work<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Work is finished, materials are delivered, and payment has not arrived. We review the contract and payment history to identify the next steps.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Disputed Change Orders<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Extra work was requested, but the price or approval is contested. We help clarify what was authorized and documented.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Payments Withheld by a General Contractor<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Funds are held back for reasons that may or may not be justified. We help you assess the reasons given and respond appropriately.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lien and Bond Questions<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lien rights, bond claims, and notice requirements can be complicated. We explain how these tools may apply to your project and your contract.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Have an Unpaid Subcontract? 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