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Best way to get a lien removed from property -- no preliminary notice served

Douglas's answer | Answered on February 21, 2011

Based upon what you are stating above, it appears that a frivolous lien removal action would be seriously risky. In this case, the subcontractor...

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What's a reasonable hourly rate to pay for general counsel for a SaaS company with less than $1M in revenue located in Seattle?

Douglas's answer | Answered on January 25, 2011

This depends on the type of legal provider you utilize. There are plenty of low overhead, tech heavy lawyers that have reduced fees to balance with...

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I'm a 50/50 member in a small moving company. Me and the other member aren't getting along lately. He has threatened to fire me.

Douglas's answer | Answered on January 18, 2011

Your question depends on a number of items that you might want to discuss with an attorney before taking any action (including taking a week off)....

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I was wondering how the contractor can put a lien on the property....

Douglas's answer | Answered on January 11, 2011

You should consult with a construction attorney, perhaps one with lien experience. There are a lot of unknowns in your circumstances. For...

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Contract - consumer right

Douglas's answer | Answered on January 05, 2011

Great answer from Thoung above. He touched on many valuable issues about the risks and rewards of pursuing this contractor. But, even though the...

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All of my invoice say net 10 but contract says net 30. Because they except the net 10 term on invoice will that make it binding.

Douglas's answer | Answered on January 04, 2011

Yes, a verbal contract is enforceable in the State of Washington. You may run into problems substantiating this verbal understanding, if the...

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Washington state lien notice, if an intent is not filed, can we still lien a public job?

Douglas's answer | Answered on December 10, 2010

This all depends on whether or not you provided materials or are a subcontractor. If you are performing labor on the project, you likely have no...

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Hi, Is there are a separate non compete agreement form for 1099's in the WA state? Where do I get it?

Douglas's answer | Answered on December 02, 2010

You may want to have one created, to specifically address the type of business you operate and the relationship with the contractor. 1099 non-comps...

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Hi, Is there are a separate non compete agreement form for 1099's in the WA state? Where do I get it?

Douglas's answer | Answered on December 02, 2010

You may want to have one created, to specifically address the type of business you operate and the relationship with the contractor. 1099 non-comps...

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I and another partner are directors in a company. We both have to sign cheques in order to take money out. I have found out

Douglas's answer | Answered on November 22, 2010

If this is a question of Washington law (which I presume that it is), then it all depends on who is listed as a signor for the account. If the...

Douglas Scott Reiser's Answers (113)

Best way to get a lien removed from property -- no preliminary notice served

What's a reasonable hourly rate to pay for general counsel for a SaaS company with less than $1M in revenue located in Seattle?

I'm a 50/50 member in a small moving company. Me and the other member aren't getting along lately. He has threatened to fire me.

I was wondering how the contractor can put a lien on the property....

Contract - consumer right

All of my invoice say net 10 but contract says net 30. Because they except the net 10 term on invoice will that make it binding.

Washington state lien notice, if an intent is not filed, can we still lien a public job?

Hi, Is there are a separate non compete agreement form for 1099's in the WA state? Where do I get it?

Hi, Is there are a separate non compete agreement form for 1099's in the WA state? Where do I get it?

I and another partner are directors in a company. We both have to sign cheques in order to take money out. I have found out