Your customers is correct. Washington’s mechanics’ lien statute allows any party who suppliers labor or materials that improves property to record...

The Washington Contractor Registration Act (the "WCRA" which can be found at RCW 18.27), makes it illegal for a contractor to perform or offer to...

Can you get in trouble for not showing up to a subpoena as a witness

Yes, a witness faces consequences for not complying with a subpoena. And, if are a cause of their failure to appear as directed in the subpoena,...

What is the best possible, most cost-effective way of moving forward?

The quickest and cheapest way to recover this amount of money is to file suit in small claims court and represent yourself. Just have all of the...

As a low bidder working with King County, is it possible to sue for lost profits when the county rejects all bids 32 days later?

The law in Washington is clear that you cannot successfully sue King County for lost profits for rejecting all bids. Public entities in Washington...

Contractors are required under Washington law to be registered, and pursuant to RCW 60.04.041 unregistered contractors cannot record lien claims....

Is my non complete clause valid?

There a number of issues you need answers to before your question can be answered. Among others are: 1. Did you sign the non-compete when you...

Extremely broad non-compete enforceable?

Without more information it is not possible to give you a particularly good ultimate answer. However, the general rule under Washington (which...

I am in an LLC, partner is filing bankruptcy. Best way to value the biz (open just a year) and word the buy/sell agreement?

If the other member of your LLC has filed for bankruptcy, you cannot purchase her half of the business right now. When someone files for...

Can I sue roofers who did a amazingly crappy job on my roof even though they arent licensed?

You can sue the roofers even though they are not licensed. However, because they have no license, they probably do not have the right to sue you...