[CLC-Discussion] Express Lien / Levelset -- unlicensed practice of law

[RPPTL CLC-Discussion]

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.com

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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.com

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*Subject:* [CLC-Discussion] Express Lien / Levelset -- unlicensed practice
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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



WWW.BARRYKALMANSON.COM
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