Attorney Seth Chastain recently represented a pair of homeowners in West Seattle who brought claims against a contractor for a botched home remodel project. The contractor’s substandard work left the homeowners with a number of construction defects in their home, including broken doors, cracked drywall, broken bathroom fixtures, and misapplied paint. After getting an independent…
A young family recently purchased a home in Seattle with what they thought was a finished basement. After moving in, they discovered significant defects in the foundation of the home and soon learned that the basement was not in fact finished. After learning from a local contractor that the sellers knew of these defects prior…
We’ve seen many questions asked on the web, as well as from our clients, about the need to provide or obtain a lien waiver. Before proceeding, let’s define some terms. A lien waiver simply put, waives your right to file a lien or bond claim on a construction project. It can be a limited in nature and only…
Virtually all states provide that contractors, laborers, material suppliers, equipment lessors, architects and other design professionals can protect their investment by recording a claim of lien for unpaid wages, materials or services. Notwithstanding these rights, sub-trades must of course comply with state specific guidelines in order to have and maintain a valid lien claim. However, assuming that…
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…
In Washington, the law does not automatically impose rental restrictions on condominium unit owners. This is something that is commonly done through a condominium association’s declaration when, or after, a condominium association is incorporated. Deciding whether and to what extent rental restrictions are right for a specific condominium association are very important decisions for an…
Levy | von Beck | Comstock | P.S., P.S. is pleased to announce that Katie J. Comstock has become a shareholder at the firm. Katie will continue to represent homeowners, homeowners’ associations, small business owners, material suppliers, and contractors in litigation matters, primarily in the areas of construction, real estate, liens, and creditor’s rights. View…
Attorney Katie Comstock has been named by Super Lawyers as one of the 2014 Top Attorneys and Rising Stars in Construction Litigation. Ms. Comstock was also featured in the July 2014 issue of the Seattle Met Magazine. This is Ms. Comstock’s second year in a row being recognized as a Rising Star. This distinction is…
