Express Lien / Levelset -- unlicensed practice of law
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Attached is another judgment invalidating a Construction lien prepared by Express Lien / Levelset. As you will note the lien was prepared in Oregon and executed in Louisiana by an individual claiming to have NO knowledge of the contents .
It seems every few weeks I get contacted by an attorney dealing with a lien prepared by this outfit or another nonlawyer. Are any of you defending cases involving a lien prepared by one of the online companies or notice companies?
The CLC should have a discussion to determine the best course of action on how to deal with the unlicensed practice of law in the preparation of construction liens.
Sincerely,
Barry Kalmanson
500 N. Maitland Avenue
Suite 305
Maitland, Fl. 32751
407-645-4500 x 215
I haven't had to litigate against one of these liens. But, I did have a client that brought me a lien prepared by this outfit and I advised the client of the very real danger that the lien might be found unenforceable for the many of the reasons that the Court found in the judgment you attached.
I agree with your take on this and would be happy to join in discussions seeking a remedy for this practice.
Scott S. Sheffler, Esquire
Worman & Sheffler, P.A.
2600 Lake Lucien Drive, Suite 405
Maitland, Florida 32751
Phone: (407) 843-5353, ext. 208
Fax: (407) 841-9516
Website: www.wormanlaw.comhttp://www.wormanlaw.com/
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Attached is another judgment invalidating a Construction lien prepared by Express Lien / Levelset. As you will note the lien was prepared in Oregon and executed in Louisiana by an individual claiming to have NO knowledge of the contents .
It seems every few weeks I get contacted by an attorney dealing with a lien prepared by this outfit or another nonlawyer. Are any of you defending cases involving a lien prepared by one of the online companies or notice companies?
The CLC should have a discussion to determine the best course of action on how to deal with the unlicensed practice of law in the preparation of construction liens.
Sincerely,
Barry Kalmanson
500 N. Maitland Avenue
Suite 305
Maitland, Fl. 32751
407-645-4500 x 215
I have also encountered several liens prepared by this outfit. Prepared in
Oregon and executed in Louisiana. Only a few weeks ago on behalf of an
owner I filed a 713.21(4) order to show cause complaint. The lienor did
not file a foreclosure complaint, which was good for my client but not so
good for the lienor.
Frederick C. Barnes, Esq.
Board Certified Construction Lawyer
500 N. Maitland Ave., Suite 305
Maitland, FL 32751
(407) 865-9200
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I haven’t had to litigate against one of these liens. But, I did have a
client that brought me a lien prepared by this outfit and I advised the
client of the very real danger that the lien might be found unenforceable
for the many of the reasons that the Court found in the judgment you
attached.
I agree with your take on this and would be happy to join in discussions
seeking a remedy for this practice.
- Scott S. Sheffler, Esquire*
- Worman & Sheffler, P.A.* 2600 Lake Lucien Drive, Suite 405
Maitland, Florida 32751
Phone: (407) 843-5353, ext. 208
Fax: (407) 841-9516
Website: www.wormanlaw.com
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(INCLUDING ANY ATTACHMENTS), UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFICALLY STATED, WAS NOT
INTENDED TO BE USED, AND IS NOT TO BE USED FOR PURPOSES OF AVOIDING
PENALTIES UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
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Subject: [CLC-Discussion] Express Lien / Levelset -- unlicensed practice
of law
All
Attached is another judgment invalidating a Construction lien prepared by
Express Lien / Levelset. As you will note the lien was prepared in Oregon
and executed in Louisiana by an individual claiming to have NO knowledge of
the contents .
It seems every few weeks I get contacted by an attorney dealing with a lien
prepared by this outfit or another nonlawyer. Are any of you defending
cases involving a lien prepared by one of the online companies or notice
companies?
The CLC should have a discussion to determine the best course of action on
how to deal with the unlicensed practice of law in the preparation of
construction liens.
Sincerely,
Barry Kalmanson
500 N. Maitland Avenue
Suite 305
Maitland, Fl. 32751
407-645-4500 x 215
The attorney General in Ohio had an order entered as to their practices a few years back. At that point they had a different name.
Sincerely,
Barry Kalmanson
500 N. Maitland Avenue
Suite 305
Maitland, Fl. 32751
407-645-4500 x 215
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Subject: Re: [CLC-Discussion] Express Lien / Levelset -- unlicensed practice of law
I haven't had to litigate against one of these liens. But, I did have a client that brought me a lien prepared by this outfit and I advised the client of the very real danger that the lien might be found unenforceable for the many of the reasons that the Court found in the judgment you attached.
I agree with your take on this and would be happy to join in discussions seeking a remedy for this practice.
Scott S. Sheffler, Esquire
Worman & Sheffler, P.A.
2600 Lake Lucien Drive, Suite 405
Maitland, Florida 32751
Phone: (407) 843-5353, ext. 208
Fax: (407) 841-9516
Website: www.wormanlaw.comhttp://www.wormanlaw.com/
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Subject: [CLC-Discussion] Express Lien / Levelset -- unlicensed practice of law
All
Attached is another judgment invalidating a Construction lien prepared by Express Lien / Levelset. As you will note the lien was prepared in Oregon and executed in Louisiana by an individual claiming to have NO knowledge of the contents .
It seems every few weeks I get contacted by an attorney dealing with a lien prepared by this outfit or another nonlawyer. Are any of you defending cases involving a lien prepared by one of the online companies or notice companies?
The CLC should have a discussion to determine the best course of action on how to deal with the unlicensed practice of law in the preparation of construction liens.
Sincerely,
Barry Kalmanson
500 N. Maitland Avenue
Suite 305
Maitland, Fl. 32751
407-645-4500 x 215
A thought would be to find a case where a fraudulent lien caused some damages and file an affirmative claim against the non-lawyer entity and the contractor. It would at least test the current liability standard for the signer of a fraudulent lien (none). Until they start paying money damages, it isn’t goingto stop.
Thanks,
Jack
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I have also encountered several liens prepared by this outfit. Prepared in Oregon and executed in Louisiana. Only a few weeks ago on behalf of an owner I filed a 713.21(4) order to show cause complaint. The lienor did not file a foreclosure complaint, which was good for my client but not so good for the lienor.
Frederick C. Barnes, Esq.
Board Certified Construction Lawyer
500 N. Maitland Ave., Suite 305
Maitland, FL 32751
(407) 865-9200
www.fcbarneslaw.comhttp://www.fcbarneslaw.com
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I haven’t had to litigate against one of these liens. But, I did have a client that brought me a lien prepared by this outfit and I advised the client of the very real danger that the lien might be found unenforceable for the many of the reasons that the Court found in the judgment you attached.
I agree with your take on this and would be happy to join in discussions seeking a remedy for this practice.
Scott S. Sheffler, Esquire
Worman & Sheffler, P.A.
2600 Lake Lucien Drive, Suite 405
Maitland, Florida 32751
Phone: (407) 843-5353, ext. 208
Fax: (407) 841-9516
Website: www.wormanlaw.comhttp://www.wormanlaw.com
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Attached is another judgment invalidating a Construction lien prepared by Express Lien / Levelset. As you will note the lien was prepared in Oregon and executed in Louisiana by an individual claiming to have NO knowledge of the contents .
It seems every few weeks I get contacted by an attorney dealing with a lien prepared by this outfit or another nonlawyer. Are any of you defending cases involving a lien prepared by one of the online companies or notice companies?
The CLC should have a discussion to determine the best course of action on how to deal with the unlicensed practice of law in the preparation of construction liens.
Sincerely,
Barry Kalmanson
500 N. Maitland Avenue
Suite 305
Maitland, Fl. 32751
407-645-4500 x 215
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