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Returning visitors know that I have changed my mind about providing mechanics lien forms. In the past, I have said that they are a way for people, especially non-lawyers, to get themselves into trouble. The reason I have changed my mind is that I believe the greater good lies in helping people to help themselves, to the greatest extent they can. It is the role of the attorney, upon request, to provide good information and the wisdom of experience to people in need of legal services. Refusing to provide forms is not a way to transmit that information and wisdom, it is a retreat from it. I remain afraid that some number of people may make bad choices and misuse lien rights. However, especially since there are some extremely bad mechanics lien forms available elsewhere, I believe that these free forms act as a means of explaining the structure of the law, and the process by which it is enforced. Not only am I not everyone's guardian, I couldn't be that if I tried. I can, however, be a source of education about the lien process, and in that vein, I am again providing these handy forms. Above all, you should remember that the forms are not advice about your particular situation. Without interviewing you about your unique set of facts, I cannot advise you on what you should do in your case. You should also review the copyright license, which provides further guidance on what uses of the forms are, and are not, appropriate. The United States Constitution affords everyone the right to make a decision about representation, including the right to hire an attorney, or to choose not to get professional legal counsel. In my experience, people greatly improve their outcomes in a mechanics lien by hiring an attorney. That said, following are the free mechanics lien forms I have prepared: Copyright License Lien Forms Ancillary Forms |