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Leo Law Firm prevailed in contractor-payment dispute

February 5, 2026

The Leo Law Firm recently prevailed in a contractor-payment dispute in Madison County Circuit Court after a bench trial involving construction work performed by our general contractor client.

The case presented issues commonly seen in construction projects, including disagreements over punch-list items, alleged workmanship complaints, and refusal to pay despite completion of the contracted scope.

After hearing testimony and reviewing the project documentation, the Court entered a final judgment in our client’s favor, awarding the full claimed unpaid contract balance plus pre-judgment interest and taxing court costs against the project owners. The Court also upheld our client’s recorded lien rights and authorized enforcement of the lien to secure payment if the judgment is not satisfied. Brian Richardson was the lead attorney on this construction litigation matter.

We are proud to have helped our client enforce its right to be paid for work performed and to have obtained a result that underscores the importance of clear documentation, quality control, and persistence when payment disputes arise on restoration projects.