A recently settled case for one of our clients (with the help of talented co-counsel at Casey Law Offices) demonstrated the necessity of second opinions on settlement values more pointedly than any seminar or magazine article could. An injured client comes in not realizing the drunk who injured him has insurance. His insurance company tried […]
How Should Judges Be Selected
February 22, 2013 by
Choosing which judge to vote for can be a complete mystery to the average voter, who has no real way to know a judge’s temperament or point of view. Short of sitting down to read actual opinions of each judge, an impossibly time-consuming task, how do you choose? Even worse, what should be done when […]
State of Washington Pays (Again) For Hiding Public Records
October 31, 2012 by
In what seems to be a regular pattern, Washington State was recently accused of trying to hide public records. In an ironic twist, in this case the Department of Corrections appears to have been hiding records that would show how it hid records…yes, you’ll have to read that again. Going completely through the looking glass, […]
Children Continued Being Molested and Assaulted Despite Telling DSHS of Abuse
October 30, 2012 by
Some stories just break your heart. But in this story DSHS had so many opportunities to prevent and stop these children from being harmed, what might have been merely a heart breaking tragedy became a story that calls out for justice. My hat is off to the brave plaintiffs and plaintiffs’ attorneys in this case […]
Are Homeowners Required To Allow Construction Defects To Be Cured Before Suing?
October 26, 2012 by
In a word, no. In Washington, contractors generally have no right to cure construction defects before they can be sued. BUT, and this is a big but, the contractor has a right to insist on this if they follow specific statutory notice requirements. For homeowners and construction customers, then, the first step when looking into […]
Spokane Office
June 21, 2012 by
In 2012 Ahrend Albrecht opened a new office in Spokane County in one of Spokane’s most recognizable historic landmark buildings. In July 2014 we opened a larger office in Suite 614 with all the amenities and advantages you deserve and your lawyers need to provide the very best representation. The Paulsen Center is located conveniently on […]
Who comes out on top in a fight for contractor lien priority?
June 1, 2012 by
When land developments or construction projects go sideways, it can happen quickly and you as an individual contractor will often feel like you’re standing in line just hoping to be paid. Luckily, with your construction lawyer’s help you will stand a much better chance of getting paid by using the contractor’s lien statute for your […]
One way contractors lose their right to legal fees in a lien foreclosure
May 31, 2012 by
Construction contractors in Washington have a right few other creditors receive: you can record a lien against the improved property and receive payment for not only your services and materials provided, but also for the legal fees and costs necessary to foreclose the lien. Hiring a lawyer experienced in contractor lien foreclosure lawsuits can help […]
Throw a dart…to pick a lawyer?
May 31, 2012 by
When looking for a lawyer, desperate people are often forced to open the phone book and flip through the yellow pages just hoping one of the ads will jump out and help them find that perfect match. I can sympathize, after all, most people only deal with lawyers once or twice in their life, and it’s […]
Is it expensive to meet with a lawyer?
May 26, 2012 by
If you are looking for an initial consultation with a Spokane or Grant County lawyer, Matt Albrecht will be glad to meet with you by telephone or in person with potential new clients at no charge. While you won’t receive legal advice in these free consultations (unless we agree to take your case), we usually have […]
