General Disclaimer

This web site contains general legal information only, and must not be construed as legal advice or as giving rise to an attorney-client relationship. This web site cannot take the place of competent legal counsel. The purpose of this web site is to provide general -- not specific -- information on some of the legal issues that clients or potential clients of ScottHookland LLP may face. Do not rely upon the materials presented in these web pages without specific consultation with an attorney concerning your the facts of your situation. The posting of this web site concerning construction law or other legal topics does not create an attorney-client relationship.

ScottHookland LLP does not seek to represent you based upon your visit or review of this web page site or the information herein. This web site may be considered advertising under the rules of the State of Oregon. You should not make decisions about hiring an attorney based upon brochures, advertising or other promotional materials.

An attorney-client relationship is formed only after a potential client meets with one of the attorneys in our office for an initial consultation and the attorney expressly agrees to represent the client on a specific matter.

Attorneys of ScottHookland LLP are licensed in Oregon and/or Washington, Idaho and Alaska. Our office is located in Tigard, Oregon.

Disclaimer regarding Public Works Claim Summaries

These summaries contain general information only and must not be construed as legal advice or take the place of competent legal counsel. Their purpose is to provide general -- not specific -- information on some -- but not all -- of the steps and precautions that must be taken so that your bond claim rights may be valid and, if necessary, may be enforced. The Oregon, Washington and Federal laws are complicated and your procedures and follow-through on the preparation of any claim should be checked by an attorney.

Also, the histories of the relevant laws suggest that they are amended on a regular basis and, as such, the general information contained in these summaries may be dated. You should seek the advice of legal counsel for specific situations and advice as to the "then existing" status of the relevant law.

Disclaimer regarding Oregon and Washington Construction Lien Summaries

These summaries contain general information only and must not be construed as legal advice or take the place of competent legal counsel. Their purpose is to provide general -- not specific -- information on some -- but not all -- of the steps and precautions that must be taken so that your bond claim rights may be valid and, if necessary, may be enforced. The Oregon and Washington laws are complicated and your procedures and follow-through on the preparation of any claim should be checked by an attorney.

Also, the histories of the relevant laws suggest that they are amended on a regular basis and, as such, the general information contained in these summaries may be dated. You should seek the advice of legal counsel for specific situations and advice as to the "then existing" status of the relevant law.

In addition, all contractors should make sure that they are timely and properly licensed with all appropriate governmental regulatory agencies.