Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Texas

Trying to collect payment for work completed.

My son has a roofing business in Dallas. He completed a job for a customer who now refuses to pay. There is no reason for this.The customer has gotten an attorney who has been evasive about talking to my son. He has a contract but feels as though his company is small and doesn't have the funds to take this man to court. What else can he do?


Asked on 12/23/04, 10:06 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Peter Bradie Bradie, Bradie & Bradie

Re: Trying to collect payment for work completed.

If the job was done within the last three months, he can file a Mechanics & Materialman's Lien on the property unless the property is homestead. He should see an attorney about properly filing.

If the debt is less than $5,000.00, he can bring suit in Small Claims where he doesn't need an attorney. If over $5,000.00, he should check around for a collection attorney that will handle the claim on a contingent basis.

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Answered on 12/24/04, 11:46 am


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