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In Washington State, parties seeking damages related to breach of contract, often can recover interest on those damages pursuant to contractual provisions governing interest. Promissory notes, construction contracts, lease agreements, and many other types of contracts may specify an interest rate that accrues on a principal balance in the event of a default. Typically, the… Read More

In this webinar, Attorney Babak Shamsi discusses "Methods for Establishing an Easement" Read More

3-Part Series - How Accountants Steer M&A—A Lawyer’s Insight When a deal begins to take shape, lawyers and accountants are often among the first calls, and for good reasons. Each brings a critical lens to the transaction. In my experience, involving accountants early and often can surface insights that shape structure, uncover risk, and strengthen… Read More

This is a three-part series exploring how lawyers and accountants can work together to drive better outcomes in M&A transactions. Whether you’re a business owner preparing for a sale or an advisor guiding clients through the process, this series offers practical insights into how cross-disciplinary collaboration strengthens deals from start to finish. Mergers and acquisitions… Read More

On October 14, the Washington Court of Appeals issued a published opinion in Reecer Creek Excavating, LLC v. SRI-Rochlin Constr. JV, LLC. This suit stemmed from a March 2020 excavation subcontract on a housing project in Ellensburg. The parties agreed to handle extra work on a time-and-materials basis, with written change-orders required. After a brief COVID… Read More

A common question I hear from parents is whether they can request child support from the other party to cover the period during which they were separated before officially filing for either dissolution of marriage or parentage. The straightforward answer is no. While there are some exceptions, most of the time, back support is not… Read More

October 9th, 2025 - In this webinar, Attorney Zachary M. Smith discusses "How to Avoid Inadvertent Disclosure of Privileged Material" Read More

Washington State’s recording system is designed to make it easy for the public to see who owns what interests in real estate.  When someone conveys an interest in real estate, the conveyance is generally effective upon delivery of the document embodying the conveyance.  However, if you want that conveyance to be binding upon future grantees… Read More

Beresford Booth is a proud member of Primerus, an international society of top-rated independent law firms who share a commitment to a set of common values and high standards of legal practice. In 2025, Primerus announced the formation of the Primerus Trial Skills Academy.  Over the last several months, the Trials Skills Academy has offered… Read More