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Contractors Must Register with the L&I Prior to Offering or Performing Work, or Risk Having their Breach of Contract Case Dismissed
The Washington State Legislature has an interest in protecting the public from “unreliable, fraudulent, financially irresponsible, or incompetent contractors” (RCW 18.27.140), which is why contractors …
Seattle’s Newest Residential Developer by Michael J. Yelle
On February 14, 2023, Seattle voters passed Initiative 135, creating the “Seattle Social Housing Developer” (“Public Developer” or “PD”) and the initiative was signed into …
Court of Appeals Issues Decision Regarding Second-Tier Subcontractors and Pre-Lien Notice
Velazquez Framing, LLC (“Velazquez”) v. Cascadia Homes, Inc. (“Cascadia”) is a Court of Appeals, Division 2 case where the primary issue on appeal was whether …
Auzree Hightower joined ACS in 2019. Ms. Hightower has worked as a Paralegal since 2008. Her skills include electronic discovery, document review, law office tech and trial preparation.
Education
- B.S. in Business Administration – University of Phoenix, 2013
- Advanced Paralegal Certificate – Edmonds Community College, 2016