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Rules
for Filing a Free Lien
1. Any SACNY member
requesting the service must be a member in good standing,
whose dues are fully paid, and who has been a member for at
least three months prior to requesting the assistance.
2. The amount of the
free lien must be for a minimum of $2,000.00. Members should
call Terry Pickard, Scott Molnar or Zea Wright to discuss liens they wish to file for
lesser amounts.
3. Byrne, Costello,
& Pickard, P.C., will not automatically renew the lien
unless the member requests renewal of the lien in writing.
4. The attached
form, properly completed, must be received by Byrne, Costello
& Pickard, P.C., at least five (5) working days in advance
of filing for the lien to be filed on Onondaga County
projects, and at least ten (10) working days in advance of
filing for liens to be filed on projects located outside
Onondaga County. The form is to be filed initially with the
SACNY office, which will review the content for completeness.
Call Terry Pickard, Scott Molnar or Zea Wright with any
questions about these time limits.
5. Byrne, Costello
& Pickard, P.C., will not be listed as attorney for the
lienor unless the lienor requests it in writing.
6. Byrne, Costello
& Pickard, P.C., cannot file the lien if this would
involve it in a conflict of interest. Please reveal the names
of all interested parties immediately upon making the request.
7. The member will
be billed for disbursements made in connection with the filing
of the lien, including County Clerk's fees ($20.00); certified
mail; and title company charges where required to ascertain
legal description. Please send your check in the amount of
$20.00 payable to Byrne, Costello, & Pickard, P.C., as an
advance on fees.
8. The lien filing
service is free only if the member provides all the
information.
If Byrne,
Costello, & Pickard, P.C., must discover some of the
information required to be inserted into the lien, including
the legal descriptions, of if Byrne, Costello & Pickard,
P.C., is involved in performing any other services, such as
negotiating a settlement, bonding off the lien, renewing the
lien, suing to foreclose on it, discharging it, etc., the
member is expected to pay Byrne, Costello & Pickard,
P.C.'s fee at ordinary rates. Please discuss this with Terry
R. Pickard, Esq., F. Scott Molnar, Esq. or Zea Wright,
Esq. if services are requested beyond the filing of the lien.
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