South Dakota law allows a person that has provided skill, labor, services or materials for the improvement, development or operation of property to file a mechanic’s lien against the property. The mechanic’s lien filing process is complicated, and the attorneys at Costello Porter can help ensure a party has filed a mechanic’s lien properly or help a property owner dispute an improperly filed mechanic’s lien. The attorneys at Costello Porter understand that a lien against a person’s property can have serious consequences and will work hard to make sure the correct procedure is followed, whether filing or defending against a mechanic’s lien.