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A Guardian ad litem or ‘GAL’ is a neutral third party appointed by the Court in a dissolution action to be the voice for the children and help investigate any concerns. The GAL will write up a report after doing an investigation and make recommendations to the Court. The Court is the ultimate decision maker,… Read More

In this webinar, Attorney David C. Tingstad from our Business Mergers and Acquisitions Group discusses "What is Disclosure in M & A Deals?" https://youtu.be/mWVAOsmm5pk?si=M1flGHmT4ZBzUe6O&t=13 Read More

In this webinar, Attorney Avery K. Druyon from our Family Law Group discusses "My Family Law Case is in Tribal Court, What Can I Expect?" https://youtu.be/hp1-1cW3DXc?si=Cv-nxeiqiCxhPyNo&t=13 Read More

In Washington State, condominium and homeowners’ associations have governing documents that consist of a multitude of documents, most importantly, the CC&Rs, Bylaws, and rules and regulations. Community associations often adopt rules and regulations to address the regularly occurring and ongoing issues that owners face as part of living in a community. Unlike CC&Rs, the association’s… Read More

Derivative lawsuits occur when a shareholder of a corporation or member of a limited liability pursues legal claims or relief on behalf of or for the entity’s benefit. There are strict procedural and substantive requirements that claimants must comply with before can bring a derivative lawsuit against a corporation’s executives or board members, or any… Read More

Divorce is stressful enough without adding social media drama to the mix, and unfortunately, social media can make it even more complicated as what you post online can impact your case. The safest rule of thumb is simple: when in doubt, don’t post. Photos, comments, posts, videos, all can be used against you in a family… Read More

Malika is a high-stakes litigator. For almost 20 years, she has built a proven record of securing favorable outcomes for her clients. Malika is dedicated to advocating for individuals, families, and entities in state and federal trial courts, as well as on appeal. Widely respected by her peers, Malika is a top-rated attorney who has… Read More

Divorce, custody disputes, and other family law matters rank among the most emotionally charged legal proceedings a person can face. In the middle of that stress, people often make decisions that feel justified in the moment but end up costing them time, money, goodwill, and the potential for a civil relationship once the legal dispute… Read More

It has become much more common for people to generate income using the internet.  It is something that can be done at any time and only requires the amount of commitment that a party is willing to devote to it.  This includes monetizing social media accounts, creating niche or craft businesses (i.e. an Etsy store),… Read More