Seattle Lien and Bond Claims Attorneys

A lien is a powerful tool that protects the interest of those providing labor, equipment, materials and services for the improvement of real property. Lien rights arise from statute, and the rules for the establishment and perfection of such lien rights must be carefully applied to be effective. Lien rights on private property allow a lien claimant to foreclose on the real property and improvements if payment for work is not otherwise forthcoming. Lien rights on public works involve claims against retention and the payment bond.

Carney’s lien and bond claims attorneys in Seattle are highly skilled at preserving and pursuing lien and bond claims on both private projects and public works. We have been successful at perfecting and pursuing lien claims in amounts ranging from $5,000 to over $10 million. We are also skilled at defending against lien claims and have been successful at clearing liens from title while recovering attorneys’ fees and costs for our clients.

Our extensive litigation experience affords our clients the full range of legal services required to manage and allocate risk on construction transactions and disputes. Our experience includes handling impact and delay claims, design errors and omissions, cost overruns, lien and bond claims, bid protests, indemnification issues, and insurance coverage disputes.