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Attorney Kelsey Affronte Featured in Primerus’ Paradigm Fall 2025 Issue

Kelsey L. Affronte | 12/9/2025
Attorney Kelsey Affronte is proudly featured in the Primerus Paradigm Fall 2025 Issue. The feature shares details of how Kelsey smoothly transitioned from her previous role as a deputy prosecutor for Snohomish County to her current role as a key member of the family law and litigation teams at Beresford Booth. To read more about Kelsey’s… Read More

Community Spotlight: Homage Senior Services

BeresfordBooth | 12/9/2025
Beresford Booth is excited to feature Homage Senior Services as our community spotlight this month.  Before Thanksgiving, a group of Beresford Booth employees joined Homage staff members to pack Thanksgiving meals to be delivered to homebound older adults and people with disabilities throughout Snohomish County. Homage has been packing and delivering meals for over 20… Read More

Getting Divorced? Don’t Make Your Ex Your Accidental Heir

Washington State Estate Planning and Probate Lawyer Rachel J. Wright | 12/8/2025
You’re getting divorced. Life feels upside down. You have had enough dealing with the lawyers. The last thing you want to do is deal with more lawyers. But there is one lawyer you actually do want to talk to during a divorce: the estate planning kind. It might not be the end of your life… Read More

Just a Little “Elfing” Around

BeresfordBooth | 12/8/2025
The Beresford Booth Administrative Team enjoyed a little “Elfing” around at Elf the Musical at The Fifth Avenue in Seattle. The A-Team that “plays” together stays together! Read More

How Do I Object to Relocation?

Washington State Divorce & Family Law Lawyer Mackenzie O. Bretz | 12/3/2025
If you have recently received notice of intended relocation from your co-parent, it is crucial to respond promptly. This situation may significantly impact your living arrangements and your relationship with your children, so taking immediate action is in your best interest. Consider seeking legal advice to understand your rights and options and gather any necessary… Read More

Can I Modify My Parenting Plan?

Washington State Divorce & Family Law Lawyer Amanda N. Gamble | 12/2/2025
So, you have a parenting plan that is no longer viable or simply isn’t being followed for one reason or another. Maybe your child’s needs have changed, maybe one parent has relocated, or perhaps the current arrangement is no longer safe for the child due to the other parent’s household. Whatever the reason, you may… Read More

Congratulations to David Tingstad for 30 Exceptional Years at Beresford Booth!

BeresfordBooth | 12/2/2025
David Tingstad, Managing Partner and Chair of the Business, Mergers and Acquisitions Group at Beresford Booth, recently celebrated 30 years at the firm. David joined Beresford Booth as a law clerk in 1995 and became a partner in 2000 when the firm moved from Seattle to Edmonds.  Under his leadership, Beresford Booth now has two… Read More

The Compass/Zillow Fight Heats Up

Washington State Real Estate Law Lawyer Babak Shamsi | 11/25/2025
I have previously published several blog posts regarding the push from Compass Real Estate to allow private real estate listings. Those posts can be found here, here, and here. In a nutshell, Compass Real Estate elected to give their property owner clients the ability to list with them privately, creating a private portal for its agents and their clients, so… Read More