ATTORNEYS
Natasha K. Buchanan
Principal
PHONE
AREAS OF PRACTICE
Fierce Advocacy, Focused on Construction and Employment Law
Natasha Buchanan is a dedicated construction litigator who provides comprehensive legal support to contractors and sureties. Recognized as a Southern California Rising Star (2021-2024) by Super Lawyers, she represents clients in public and private works disputes, employment matters, and contract claims.
Natasha helps contractors navigate bid protests, contract disputes, and prevailing wage compliance. She also represents sureties in performance and payment bond claims, indemnity disputes, and project completion efforts. With extensive trial and arbitration experience, she is known for her fierce advocacy and straightforward legal advice.
Outside the office, Natasha embraces adventure as an avid equestrian and snowboarder, reflecting the same determination and passion she brings to her legal practice.
Education
B.A., University of California, Irvine, 2005
J.D., Chapman University School of Law, 2009
Admissions
California, 2009
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Washington, 2021
9th Circuit Court of Appeal 2023
Memberships
State Bar of California
State Bar of Washington
Professional Associations
Featured Articles
Navigating Accord and Satisfaction in California: Why Businesses Need Legal Guidance
Lanak & Hanna Wins Judgment Against A Subcontractor’s Surety For Labor Code Violations
Construction Project Management: Best Practices for Contract Negotiations, Compliance, and Dispute Resolution
Navigating Surety Bonds: A Guide for Construction Firms
How to Effectively Respond to Bid Protests in Construction Projects
What Is Deficient/Non-Conforming Contract Work?
Victory at the Labor Commission: How Attorney Natasha Buchanan Secured a Complete Defense Win for Her Client
Understanding Mechanic’s Liens
California Contractors Take Note – State Continues Cracking Down On Subcontractors Performing Work As Independent Contractors
Legal Discovery: What You Need to Know to Get the Information You Need
Filing a Lawsuit? Here’s What to Expect from Litigation
The Importance of Employee Documentation
California Adopts Digital Financial Assets Law, Including Bonding Requirements For Crypto Providers
Can California Employers Still Drug Test for Marijuana?
Receiving & Responding to a Civil Wage and Penalty Assessments
Lanak & Hanna Senior Counsel Natasha Buchanan Admitted to Washington State Bar
Lanak & Hanna Successfully Obtains $6 Million Attachment Against Corporate Defendant
The California Prompt Pay Act
What You Need to Know About the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act & Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act
Successfully Negotiating a Civil Wage and Penalty Assessment by the DLSE
