Construction attorneys across Florida handle NTO filings for their clients every week. Straightforward, repetitive, necessary. But increasingly, attorneys are asking whether it is the best use of their time. For a growing number of firms, the answer is to refer NTO filings to SimpleNTO and focus billable hours where they actually matter.
The economics of attorney-handled NTOs
A paralegal spends 20 to 30 minutes per filing. At a loaded cost of $35 to $50 per hour for paralegal time, plus $27 to $36 in certified mail costs, the actual cost to the firm is $30 to $60 per filing. If the firm bills $150 to $250, the margin exists, but the volume of work diverts staff from higher-value tasks. And when a property owner address needs researching or client information is incomplete, the time per filing grows.
What SimpleNTO handles
SimpleNTO prepares and mails the NTO for $59. The client fills out a short form. We generate the NTO in compliance with Florida Statute 713.06, mail it via USPS Certified Mail, and provide tracking and delivery confirmation. No involvement from the attorney's office.
What SimpleNTO does not do
We do not provide legal advice, review contracts, evaluate lien claim viability, or represent clients. When your client has a legal question, they still need you.
How attorneys are structuring the referral
When a client calls about an NTO, direct them to SimpleNTO for the filing and remain available for legal questions. Some firms include the recommendation in standard client onboarding materials. The client gets fast, affordable filing. The firm focuses on work that requires legal expertise.
SimpleNTO is a document preparation service, not a law firm. We do not provide legal advice or legal representation.
