About Seth Millstein
Seth Millstein is an experienced construction attorney based in Seattle, Washington, and the founder & partner of the firm, Pillar Law. Unlike many attorneys
who have construction law as part of their legal practice, Seth and his firm are exclusively focused on construction, enabling them to have a significant
amount of experience in the category.
According to Seth, "Contracts, liens and bonds (public and private) are at the heart of my practice." Also, Seth's website has a lot of emphasis on beinMore...
who have construction law as part of their legal practice, Seth and his firm are exclusively focused on construction, enabling them to have a significant
amount of experience in the category.
According to Seth, "Contracts, liens and bonds (public and private) are at the heart of my practice." Also, Seth's website has a lot of emphasis on beinMore...
Seth Millstein's Recent Answers
Nov 3, 2020
From an Anonymous Contractor
WashingtonPartner at Pillar Law Pllc
If you did not contract directly with the owner, you need to send a Notice to Owner first. This notice though only reaches back 60 days .
The bond claim is separate. I would never recommend waiting, unless it's public works.
The bond claim is separate. I would never recommend waiting, unless it's public works.
Oct 27, 2020
Oct 27, 2020
From an Anonymous Contractor
WashingtonPartner at Pillar Law Pllc
If you contracted directly with the owner, you needed to first obtain a signed Notice to Customer. If so, and you're within 90 days, I would move forward and
lien first, then you have 8 months to file suit to perfect.
lien first, then you have 8 months to file suit to perfect.
Oct 12, 2020
Oct 12, 2020
From an Anonymous Contractor
WashingtonPartner at Pillar Law Pllc
Yes. But typically the crane company would have to provide a notice first, that reaches back 10 days.
Apr 20, 2020
Apr 20, 2020
From an Anonymous Contractor
WashingtonPartner at Pillar Law Pllc
Start with the lien (assuming you gave proper notice, if required -- typically when contracting directly with a residential owner or on commercial projects less
than $60K). This is the key. The "bond" claim is only allowed, in Washington, when you file a suit. So, the steps would go (assuming proper notice): 1. Record
the lien 2. If no payment arrives, start the foreclosure suit. 3. As part of the suit, name & serve the bond as well.
than $60K). This is the key. The "bond" claim is only allowed, in Washington, when you file a suit. So, the steps would go (assuming proper notice): 1. Record
the lien 2. If no payment arrives, start the foreclosure suit. 3. As part of the suit, name & serve the bond as well.
Dec 11, 2019
From an Anonymous Contractor
WashingtonPartner at Pillar Law Pllc
If you are licensed with L&I you should be fine. If you are not, you have zero lien rights. In this case did you contract directly with a residential owner? If so,
and you did not have the Notice to Customer / model disclosure signed before work started, you have zero lien rights. If you were a subcontractor, you can
still lien for your labor -- if you are still within 90 days of your last day of work on the project. Seth
and you did not have the Notice to Customer / model disclosure signed before work started, you have zero lien rights. If you were a subcontractor, you can
still lien for your labor -- if you are still within 90 days of your last day of work on the project. Seth
Details
Location
Seattle, WA
Years of Experience
22
Expertise Area
Construction Law
Construction Liens
Licenses
Washington Bar