Washington law is clear as to who may assert a private works lien claim, which is contained in RCW 60.04.021: “…any person furnishing labor, professional services, materials, or equipment for the improvement of real property shall have a lien upon the improvement for the contract price of labor, professional services, materials, or equipment furnished…
By Rebecca Bowers and Ted Levy The three most fundamental questions surrounding the mailing of a preliminary notice (ada Notice to Owner, Notice of Furnishing, Notice to Contractor, Right to Lien) are: A) Who must receive the notice? B) when must it be mailed? C) What are the required contents of the notice? For this…
The 2016 awards honor firms that have demonstrated excellence in their field. “This year saw unprecedented number of nominations,” according to Corporate LiveWire, “providing strong competition in every category, and the judging panel had the unenviable task of selecting those firms, teams & individuals most worthy of an award.” Other notable winners in their respective…
Washington Court of Appeals Limits Claims against Real Estate Appraisers in RockRock Group, LLC v. Value Logic, LLC When you purchase a home with lender financing, the lender will typically require a real estate appraisal to confirm that the purchase price does not exceed the value of the home. More often than not, this real…
Congratulations to shareholder Katie J. Comstock, who has been named as a 2016 Washington Rising Stars® by Super Lawyers®, a Top Rated Construction Litigation Attorney in Seattle, WA, to the Top Women Attorneys in Washington Rising Stars® list. The Rising Stars® list recognizes lawyers who show tremendous talent and potential in their early years of…
If you have worked on public works projects, you know that it can and will happen – over the course of the project, conditions and circumstances will unexpectedly change. These changes often cause significant cost overruns, and can devastate the company that ends up having to shoulder these costs. To protect your rights as a…
Many of Levy – von Beck & Associates’ clients receive weekly requests from general contractors to provide lien waivers in exchange for payment. Exchanging waivers for payment can be one of the quickest strategies for sub trades to receive payment of invoices and is often essential once a preliminary notice (aka Notice to Owner, Notice…
At Levy | von Beck | Comstock | P.S., we have a proven track record of collecting debts – whether large, small, secured, or unsecured – for our many creditor clients dating back to 1984. Over the past 15 years alone, we have recovered on average over $8 million each year just in principal. Here…
We are pleased to have been awarded, “Best Law Firm for Construction Defects in the USA” by Acquisition International. Acquisition International’s 2015 Offshore Excellence Awards highlight and promote the most deserving companies across the world that have, over the past 12 months, demonstrated an unwavering commitment to outstanding performance, integrity, and innovation. Acquisition International announced…
