[WSBARP] "Designer" non-architect - lien rights? right to advertise as "architect"?

[Eric Nelsen]

Potential client hired someone whose website says "architect" and he calls himself that too. But he's not a licensed architect and the fine print in the contract says he's a design firm, not an architect or engineer.

Assuming for the moment this guy is at least reasonably qualified to do the job but just doesn't have the state license for an architect--

1. Can he lien the project?
2. Is it misrepresentation or misleading to advertise as an architect in Washington, when not licensed as one?

Thanks all!

Sincerely,

Eric C. Nelsen
SAYRE LAW OFFICES, PLLC
1320 University St
Seattle WA  98101-2837
phone 206-625-0092
fax 206-625-9040

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