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LienLink
Mechanic's Lien Clearinghouse
Lien Resolution · Construction Attorney Founded

The Smarter Way to Resolve Mechanic's Liens

The transparent and efficient way to resolve mechanic's liens. LienLink's secure platform and flat-fee structure increase transaction speed and predictability. Its closing report consolidates all key settlement information for easy storage and reference. Full settlement administration or release verification and filing only — choose the service level that fits your case. Built by a construction attorney who lived this problem firsthand.

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Case #2024-0847 — Active

Case SetupParties verified, settlement terms confirmed
✓ Done
Release ReviewLien releases collected and reviewed
✓ Done
FundingSettlement funds wired into LienLink settlement account
Active
DisbursementFunds released to all verified lienholders
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Closed & FiledLien releases filed, closeout report delivered
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$5M Wire Fraud Insured · Every Transaction
Full Audit Trail · Every Case
All Parties · One Platform
Closeout Report · Lien Filed at Close
The Process

From Settlement Agreement to Closed Case

LienLink manages every step of the lien release and payment process so parties can focus on what matters.

01

Case Setup

Search the Verified Party Registry, add pre-onboarded parties, confirm settlement amount and terms.

02

Release Review

Each lienholder uploads their executed lien release. LienLink reviews for completeness and confirms verified wire details are current.

03

Funding

Funding party wires settlement funds into the LienLink settlement account via verified wire instructions.

04

Disbursement

Funds are disbursed to all verified lienholders. Every wire is independently verified and backed by $5M in fraud insurance.

05

Closed & Filed

LienLink files all lien releases with the county recorder and delivers a complete Settlement Closeout Report to all parties.

Who It Serves

Built for Every Party on the Project

LienLink provides role-specific access and tools for every stakeholder in the construction payment chain — from the lender writing the checks to the sub waiting to get paid.

Construction Lenders

Your collateral is the building.

Unresolved liens put it at risk. LienLink gives you real-time visibility into every claim, release, and disbursement — so you can fund with confidence and close on schedule.

Developers & Owners

Liens block your closing.

LienLink coordinates every lienholder simultaneously and delivers a clean title faster than any traditional escrow process — at a fraction of the cost.

Sureties & Insurers

You don't want to administer this.

When claims come in against your payment bond, you need them resolved cleanly and documented. LienLink handles the entire settlement process so you don't have to.

Construction Attorneys

Stop coordinating over email.

Built by a construction attorney who lived this problem. LienLink gives your firm a dedicated platform — document review, fund administration, lien release, and full audit trail on every case.

General Contractors

You're responsible up and down the chain.

LienLink gives you a single view of every subcontractor's lien status and payment, so you can close out projects cleanly without chasing anyone down.

Subcontractors & Suppliers

You filed the lien because you weren't paid.

LienLink ensures your release is tied to verified payment — not promises. Real-time status from submission to wire, so you always know exactly where you stand.

Transparent Pricing

Flat Fee. Always Disclosed Upfront.

One fee covers everything. No hourly billing, no surprise charges at close.

Full Service
From $1,500 / case

LienLink holds and disburses all settlement funds.

  • Party coordination and onboarding
  • W-9 and lien release verification
  • Wire fraud protection ($5M per file)
  • Settlement fund holding and disbursement
  • Built and operated by construction law professionals
  • County recorder lien release filing
  • Settlement Closeout Report
Release and File Only
From $750 / case

Payor pays lienholders directly. LienLink handles the rest.

  • Party coordination and onboarding
  • W-9 and lien release verification
  • Built and operated by construction law professionals
  • County recorder lien release filing
  • Settlement Closeout Report

The platform fee is paid by the funding party. No fee is charged to lienholders.

Free to register · No fee to lienholders · Always under 1% of settlement* for the funding party

* Add-on fees may apply for complex cases.

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Ready to Streamline Your Next Settlement?

Free to register · Takes less than 5 minutes · No case fees until a case is opened
Or send us a message and we'll be in touch.

Why LienLink Beats a Traditional Escrow Agent

Flat Fee · Always Under 1% of Settlement

No hourly billing, no hidden charges. One transparent platform fee confirmed at case setup and deducted at disbursement.

Founded by a Construction Attorney

Built by a practicing construction litigator who has handled lien disputes from both sides — designed around how attorneys actually work.

Full Audit Trail · Every Action Timestamped

Every document upload, approval, and fund movement is logged with a timestamp — ready for discovery or dispute resolution.

Closeout Report + Lien Filed at Close

LienLink delivers a full Settlement Closeout Report and files the executed lien releases with the county recorder at case close.

$5M Wire Fraud Insurance · Every Transaction

Independently verified bank details and $5M in wire fraud insurance on every disbursement — the same protection used by top law firms.

LienLink offers two levels of service. For full settlement administration, including fund holding, disbursement, and wire fraud protection, LienLink manages the entire process from first dollar to final filing. For parties who prefer to handle payment directly, LienLink also provides release verification and filing only, delivering the same legal infrastructure and closeout documentation without holding funds.

Need Help Resolving a Lien Dispute?

If your situation requires legal counsel before settlement, we can help connect you with an experienced construction attorney.

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Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

1. Who We Are

LienLink LLC ("LienLink," "we," "us," or "our") operates lienlink.org, a secure mechanic's lien settlement clearinghouse platform. Our registered address is in Kansas City, Missouri. You can reach us at [email protected].

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

  • Account information — name, email address, and password when you create an account
  • Case information — project details, settlement amounts, party information, and documents you upload
  • Payment information — wire transfer details submitted through the platform (stored securely, never shared without authorization)
  • Contact form submissions — name, email, role, and message when you contact us
  • Communications — emails and messages you send to us

We also collect limited technical data automatically, including IP address, browser type, and pages visited, for security and analytics purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain the LienLink platform
  • Process and coordinate lien settlement transactions
  • Send transactional emails related to your cases (case opened, documents received, payment status)
  • Respond to your inquiries and support requests
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
  • Detect and prevent fraud or unauthorized access

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Supabase, a SOC 2 Type II compliant infrastructure provider. All data is encrypted in transit (TLS) and at rest. Documents uploaded to the platform are stored in private cloud storage accessible only to authorized users.

Wire transfer details are stored encrypted and are only accessible to authorized case administrators. LienLink staff do not have access to your banking credentials.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following trusted third-party services to operate the platform:

  • Supabase — database, authentication, and file storage
  • Resend — transactional email delivery
  • Netlify — website hosting

Each of these providers has their own privacy policy and data protection practices.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information at any time. To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Cookies

We use essential cookies only — those necessary to keep you logged in and maintain your session. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify registered users of material changes by email. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or requests, contact:
LienLink LLC
Kansas City, Missouri
[email protected]

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Terms of Service

Last updated: March 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the LienLink platform ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the Service. These terms apply to all users including attorneys, payors, payees, property owners, and administrators.

2. Description of Service

LienLink is a clearinghouse platform that facilitates coordination of mechanic's lien settlements. LienLink provides technology to organize documentation, communicate between parties, and track settlement status. LienLink is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. LienLink coordinates the administrative process of lien settlement, including document review, fund administration, and disbursement.

3. Settlement Account

Settlement funds are held in a secure bank settlement account. LienLink LLC is not a bank and does not hold funds directly. Disbursement of funds is governed by the executed settlement agreement and authorized by LienLink administrators.

4. User Accounts

You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials
  • All activity that occurs under your account
  • Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access
  • Ensuring all information you provide is accurate and current

5. Wire Transfer Verification

Before sending wire transfers, users are required to verbally verify wire instructions with a LienLink administrator. LienLink is not liable for losses resulting from wire fraud where the user failed to complete verbal verification. We strongly recommend using our wire verification service for all disbursements.

6. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Use the platform for any unlawful purpose
  • Submit false or fraudulent case information
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the platform
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service
  • Share your login credentials with unauthorized parties

7. Fees

LienLink charges a flat transaction fee to the payor based on settlement size. Fees are disclosed prior to case setup and are non-refundable once the case has been opened and parties notified.

8. Limitation of Liability

LienLink LLC's liability is limited to the transaction fees paid for the specific case giving rise to the claim. LienLink is not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including but not limited to lost profits or wire fraud losses where proper verification procedures were not followed.

9. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Missouri. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Jackson County, Missouri.

10. Contact

LienLink LLC
Kansas City, Missouri
[email protected]

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Compliance

Last updated: March 2026

Settlement Account Compliance

All settlement funds processed through LienLink are held in a dedicated bank settlement account. Funds are held by a licensed financial institution and are never commingled with operating funds.

Funds are never commingled with operating funds. Each case is tracked as a separate virtual sub-account with complete transaction logs available to LienLink administrators.

Wire Fraud Prevention

LienLink takes wire fraud prevention seriously. Our platform includes the following safeguards:

  • Verbal verification required — all wire instructions must be verbally confirmed before funds are sent
  • Bank account verification — independently verified bank accounts prior to any disbursement
  • Administrator authorization — all disbursements require explicit approval from a LienLink administrator
  • Audit trail — every action on the platform is logged with timestamp and user attribution
  • Secure wire instruction delivery — wire instructions are delivered through the secure platform, never over unencrypted email

Data Security

LienLink uses industry-standard security practices:

  • Encryption in transit — all data transmitted over TLS 1.2+
  • Encryption at rest — all stored data encrypted using AES-256
  • Role-based access — each party sees only the information relevant to their role
  • Supabase infrastructure — SOC 2 Type II compliant hosting
  • Private document storage — all uploaded files stored in private buckets with signed URLs

Attorney Involvement

LienLink coordinates the settlement process but does not provide legal advice or legal services. Every LienLink case is assigned a managing administrator who is responsible for reviewing and verifying all lien release documents before any funds are disbursed.

LienLink LLC provides document administration and coordination services only. LienLink reviews documents for completeness and consistency with settlement terms — this is an administrative function and does not constitute legal advice or the practice of law. Parties requiring legal advice should engage their own counsel.

Record Retention

All case records, documents, transaction logs, and communications are retained for a minimum of 7 years following case closure, consistent with best practices for legal and financial record keeping.

Questions

For compliance-related questions, contact:
LienLink LLC
Kansas City, Missouri
[email protected]

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Your Cases

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Verification Checklist

Action Required
1
W-9 Tax Form
Required for all payment recipients. Upload your completed W-9 and LienLink will manually verify it.
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Bank Account Verification
Your LienLink administrator will send you a secure CertifID link to verify your bank details. Watch for an email from LienLink.
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Account Status

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Party Portal

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Payor View
Payee / Lienholder
Owner View
Admin

Fund Settlement

Receive secure wire instructions and send funds to the LienLink settlement account.

Authorize Release

Approve disbursement once all lien releases are verified and confirmed.

Track Status

Monitor payment confirmations and settlement balance in real time.

Settlement Progress

In Progress
Open a case to see settlement progress.

Settlement Funding

Action Required
1
Receive Verified Wire Instructions via CertifID
LienLink uses CertifID to deliver tamper-proof wire instructions directly to you. You will receive a secure link — use only those instructions to wire funds. Never wire based on email instructions alone.
Awaiting CertifID Link
Check your email for a secure link from CertifID sent by your LienLink administrator.
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Wire Funds to Settlement Account
Payee Name
LienLink Settlement Account
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Amount to Wire
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Bank routing and account numbers are delivered exclusively via your CertifID secure link — they are never displayed on this page.
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Confirm You've Sent the Funds
Once your wire has been submitted at your bank, click below to notify LienLink. We will verify receipt in the settlement account and confirm back to you — typically within one business day.

Onboarding Status

Complete your W-9 and wire verification to receive payment.

Check Payment Status

See real-time status of your lien release and wire payment.

Contact Admin

Questions about your payment? Your LienLink administrator is here to help.

Payment Setup

Action Required
1
W-9 Tax Form
Required for all payment recipients. Upload your completed W-9 form.
2
Bank Account Verification
LienLink uses CertifID to securely verify your bank details before sending payment. You'll receive a secure link from CertifID to complete this step.
Awaiting CertifID Link
Your LienLink administrator will send you a secure CertifID verification link. Check your email.
3
Upload Executed Lien Release
Upload your signed lien release and, if available, a copy of the settlement agreement. Required before your payment can be disbursed.
Your Payment Amount
Settlement amount allocated to you
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Your Payment Status

Load a case from the dashboard to see payment status.

View Lien Summary

See all recorded liens against your property and their current release status.

Title Clearance Status

Confirm all liens are released and your property title is clear to close.

Case Timeline

Track progress across all stages from engagement through final disbursement.

Lien Release Progress

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LienholderAmountRelease Status
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Your Property — Title Status

Load a case to see title status.
LienLink Admin — LienLink · Full case access

Open New Case

Set up a new case, add parties, and configure portal access for each role.

Verify Documents

Review and verify all submitted lien releases and payment instructions.

Manage Settlement

Confirm incoming funds, authorize disbursements, and log all transactions.

Close Case

Generate the final Settlement Closeout Report and archive all records.

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Admin Summary

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Total Settlement Value—
Pending Wire Details—

User Accounts & Access

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Verified Party Registry

All parties who have created a LienLink account and begun onboarding. Verified parties can be added to new cases in one click.
Company / Name Primary Email Role W-9 CertifID Users Cases Status Action
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Settlement Account & Disbursement Queue
Total Settlement Balance
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LienLink Settlement Account
Pending Disbursement
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Total Settlement Value
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Case Sub-Accounts

Each case holds funds in a segregated virtual account
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Developer Handoff Notes
Features to build when connecting to a real backend — remove this card before launch
PRIORITY AI Document Extraction — Server-Side
Currently uses a manual copy/paste workaround via Claude.ai chat. In production, replace with a /api/extract-documents endpoint that accepts multipart file uploads, calls the Anthropic API server-side with your key, and returns structured JSON. The applyExtractedData(parsed) function in the frontend is already built and ready to receive the response — just replace callExtractionAPI() with a fetch to your endpoint. Supports: DOCX (via mammoth), PDF, PNG, JPG.
BACKEND Real Authentication & Party Logins
Replace the demo portal switcher with real auth. Each party (attorney, payor, payee, owner) gets a unique login link emailed when the case is created. Use JWT tokens or a service like Auth0/Clerk. The portal tab views (attorney, payor, payee, owner, admin) map directly to user roles — the UI is already role-separated.
BACKEND Database — Replace localStorage
All case data currently lives in localStorage via saveUserCases() and loadUserCases(). Replace these two functions with API calls to your database (Postgres recommended). The caseData object structure is well-defined and maps cleanly to database tables: cases, parties, documents, w9_status, parallel_status.
INTEGRATION Email Notifications
Trigger emails at key workflow steps: case opened (all parties), W-9 requested, documents ready for attorney review, funding instructions sent to payor, wire details requested from payees, all parallel tasks complete (admin alert), disbursement sent. Use SendGrid or Postmark. Each showToast() call in the prototype marks a natural email trigger point.
INTEGRATION Settlement Account & Banking
Wire instructions and disbursement are currently simulated. Connect to a banking partner (Stripe Treasury, Synapse, or a direct bank API) for real settlement sub-account creation per case, ACH/wire intake, and outbound disbursement. The admin verification checklist and "Approve & Release Funds" button are the integration points.
STORAGE Document Storage
Documents are currently held as base64 blobs in memory and lost on refresh. Replace with S3 (or equivalent) uploads. The handleFileSelect() and docsMeta array are the integration points. Store S3 URLs in the database and generate pre-signed URLs for secure attorney/party access.

Platform Admins

Admins have full access to all cases, party management, and platform settings.
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