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Ep 73 Using Mechanics Liens to Secure Payment as a Contractor

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The DYOJO Podcast 

Using Mechanics Liens to Secure Payment as a Contractor  

The DYOJO Podcast Season 3, Episode 73 

Guest: Ben Cushman, Deschutes Law Group (Olympia, WA)   


Liens are an important resource to aide the contractor in securing payment for the work that they perform. Unfortunately, many general and restoration contractors have expressed some reservations regarding using or enforcing Mechanics Liens. As contracts lawyer Ben Cushman, shares in this video, "Liens are the best security a contractor has for non-payment, and it provides all kinds of strong remedies."  


This video is one of many questions we asked contracts lawyer, Ben Cushman of Deschutes Law Group, as we sought his perspectives on the importance of Mechanics Liens in the construction and property restoration process. Ben has been practicing construction law for over 25 years, the last 5 of which have been with his own firm based in Olympia, Washington.  

Mechanics Liens resources for contractors: 

  • If you are in Washington state, join us for our monthly meetings, the second Tuesday of every month 
  • Check out The Book on Restoration Collections by Ed Cross, The Restoration Lawyer 
  • Reach out to a local construction lawyer, such as our guest Ben Cushman of Deschutes Law Group  


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      Featured guests and clips: 

      • Clip of our discussion on workplace culture from TDP 72 
      • Clip of the AEML Winter Break Promo Video 
      • Ad for Book 3 shot by THE Gordy Powell
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