About Klaus Snyder
Klaus O. Snyder is the founder of the Sumner Law Center and has been practicing in Sumner and the greater Puyallup Valley firm since 1986. Klaus began his
legal career working for local Pierce County judges and has been extensively involved in the Sumner-Puyallup communities ever since. Klaus is a graduate of
Sammamish High School in Bellevue WA. He and his wife Andrea have two children. Klaus enjoys coaching his sons in various sports, regular exercise, golf,
skiing and camping with his family.
legal career working for local Pierce County judges and has been extensively involved in the Sumner-Puyallup communities ever since. Klaus is a graduate of
Sammamish High School in Bellevue WA. He and his wife Andrea have two children. Klaus enjoys coaching his sons in various sports, regular exercise, golf,
skiing and camping with his family.
Klaus Snyder's Recent Answers
Jun 2, 2023
Jun 2, 2023
From an Anonymous Contractor
WashingtonFounder at The Sumner Law Center
IF you filed it, simply file a Release of Lien. IF the lien was filed by a subcontractor or laborer, that requires a good bit more information to provide a reasoned
response.
response.
Jun 17, 2020
From an Anonymous Contractor
WashingtonFounder at The Sumner Law Center
IF you still need assistance in “getting paid” (i.e., the bottom line in Lien Laws and business), you’ll likely need to contact legal counsel in the state where you
supplied the equipment (i.e., the “site” of the improvements on which your equipment was used), as it is THAT state’s Lien laws that will govern your rights as
an equipment supplier.See More...
supplied the equipment (i.e., the “site” of the improvements on which your equipment was used), as it is THAT state’s Lien laws that will govern your rights as
an equipment supplier.See More...
Feb 4, 2021
From Katie Peterson
WashingtonFounder at The Sumner Law Center
The answer to this question depends on a number of factors including but not limited to: Which entities (HOA or individual homeowners) is (or are) your
contract(s) with? (I would presume with the HOA) When was the LAST DAY that you provided materials, labor and/or equipment for the project (if MORE
than 90 days, you may well have lost your lien rights -however, you would likely still have your rights under the Contract). Has the HOA asserteSee More...
contract(s) with? (I would presume with the HOA) When was the LAST DAY that you provided materials, labor and/or equipment for the project (if MORE
than 90 days, you may well have lost your lien rights -however, you would likely still have your rights under the Contract). Has the HOA asserteSee More...
Feb 1, 2021
Feb 1, 2021
From an Anonymous Contractor
WashingtonFounder at The Sumner Law Center
Generally, in Washington, if your Contract does not specify otherwise, you can usually recover pre-judgment interest on a "liquidated sum" at the statutory
rate of twelve (12%) percent per annum simple interest. You may want to consider including up to eighteen (18%) percent interest in your contracts - it
provides you with a pretty effective negotiation tool to resolve a case short of litigation. Good luck
rate of twelve (12%) percent per annum simple interest. You may want to consider including up to eighteen (18%) percent interest in your contracts - it
provides you with a pretty effective negotiation tool to resolve a case short of litigation. Good luck
Jan 15, 2021
Jan 15, 2021
From an Anonymous Contractor
WashingtonFounder at The Sumner Law Center
You have multiple remedies still available to you and your company, including an Action on the Bond of the non-paying contractor and more. If you have a
good Credit Application / Contract with the non-paying customer, then you should likely be able to recover your collection costs as well. IF your current Credit
Application / Contract does NOT contain provisions to provide such protection, a good "contract-review" and update would be in order.
good Credit Application / Contract with the non-paying customer, then you should likely be able to recover your collection costs as well. IF your current Credit
Application / Contract does NOT contain provisions to provide such protection, a good "contract-review" and update would be in order.
Details
Location
Sumner, WA
Years of Experience
39
Expertise Area
Construction Law
Licenses
Washington Bar