One of our recent successes involved an engineer awaiting payment from a developer known for late checks and broken promises. We initiated contact in May, and secured a written commitment to pay within 30-45 days. As Day 45 approached, we followed up and were told payment was “possible” within two more weeks—but “unlikely.”

The contract clearly allowed for interest on past-due balances, and the interest amount had crept over $1,000. Wanting to be reasonable and create some urgency, we offered to waive the interest if payment was made in full by the end of the month. It wasn’t.

Then urgency struck. The developer needed the engineer’s services and wanted to pay—without the interest. But the settlement offer had expired. We enforced the original agreement and collected the full invoice plus interest.

This wasn’t just about the money—it was about respecting the value of our client’s work. And it worked. Another win for accountability.

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