Fight Back with Commercial Liens: A Powerful Tool for Justice

When facing corrupt lawyers, judges, or government officials, playing defense in court often leads to defeat. To win, you need to take the offensive—make them respect your power. The commercial lien is a simple, effective weapon that everyday citizens can use to hold officials accountable and protect their rights.The Problem: Immunity Shields the SystemJudges, lawyers, and government officials are often protected by legal and professional immunities, making it nearly impossible to sue them for misconduct. For example:

• Suing a lawyer for malpractice requires hiring another lawyer, who may refuse the case.
• Taking an IRS agent or judge to court for violating your rights is a steep uphill battle.
• Private citizens can’t easily sue high-ranking officials like the President or a Governor for failing to uphold the law.

This leaves the public defenseless, forced to dodge legal loopholes or hide from the system’s attacks. But there’s a way to fight back: the commercial lien.What Is a Commercial Lien?A commercial lien is a legal tool that lets you place a financial claim on someone’s personal property or credit until they meet your demands, such as performing their legal duties. Unlike a lawsuit, it doesn’t require court approval or a judge’s permission. You file the lien directly, and it can pressure even powerful officials to act, as it affects their personal assets until they comply.Think of it like a mechanic’s lien: if you fix a car, you can hold it until the owner pays. Similarly, a commercial lien “holds” an official’s property until they meet your lawful demands. It’s simple, inexpensive, and powerful when used correctly.Real-Life Success: The Wagner StoryEdward Wagner, a General Electric employee, faced IRS wage garnishments through Notices of Levy. He argued the notices weren’t valid “true bills of commerce” and asked GE to ignore them, but they refused. So, Edward and his wife filed a $224,640 commercial lien against GE, targeting inventory he had worked on, like air conditioners and equipment. This prevented GE from selling those items until the lien was resolved.The large lien amount was strategic—it had to be significant to get a big company’s attention and account for damages allowed by law. Despite GE’s top lawyers fighting to remove the lien, they couldn’t. By June 1992, the IRS issued four Releases of Levy, freeing Edward’s wages and assets from GE, the Port of Seattle, Dean Witter Reynolds, and Ohio State Life Insurance. This victory shows the lien’s power when used effectively.Why Commercial Liens WorkCommercial liens are effective because they:

• Target Personal Assets: They hit officials or companies where it hurts—their property or credit.
• Require No Court Approval: You file them directly, bypassing judges who might dismiss your case.
• Force Action: The lien stays in place until your demands are met, pressuring the target to comply.

However, liens must be filed carefully. Mistakes can backfire, so precision is key. Think of it like handling dynamite—powerful but requiring skill to avoid problems.