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Partition is a legal cause of action stemming from common law, but now a statutory right for property owners (RCW 7.52). If you own a property with another person, you are likely tenants-in-common. Partition allows one owner to force a sale of the property – either at auction or on the market – if your… Read More

In this webinar, Attorney Eli K. Yim discusses, "Boilerplate Provisions in Contracts" https://youtu.be/ve7rGffITOc?si=mOuxVFslfRvlJcMe&t=13 Read More

In this webinar, Attorney Mackenzie O. Bretz discusses "A DVPO Was Entered Against Your Ex Partner, What Now?" Read More

Real estate syndications are often built on optimism. Investors gather around a promising apartment acquisition, development opportunity, or value-add project with the expectation that the sponsor will execute the business plan, distribute returns, and communicate clearly along the way. In strong markets, many problems remain hidden beneath rising property values and easy refinancing conditions. When… Read More

You’ve probably heard the term “alimony,” but Washington Courts refer to payments between divorcing or divorced spouses as “Spousal Support.” So, how do you know if you qualify for receiving spousal support? What about when you may be liable for paying it? Here’s the 411. In Washington, spousal support is decided by the Court and… Read More

In this webinar, Attorney Joshua G. Curtis discusses "June 2026 Changes to Probate Administration." Read More

Please join us in congratulating the Beresford Booth lawyers who were chosen as honorees for this year’s Washington Super Lawyers® list. Super Lawyers® David Tingstad, Managing Partner and leader of the Business, Mergers and Acquisitions Group, selected for his work in Business/Corporations. David has been honored as a Super Lawyer 9 times. Bill Kessler, Partner… Read More

Beresford Booth is a proud Gold Sponsor for Run To Win. Run To Win has three major fundraising events throughout the year, and the first one kicks off this Saturday at the Lynnwood Event Center. It’s the 35th annual Run To Win GameDay Auction. Run To Win (RTW) is a non-profit outreach program that was… Read More

When Washington business owners embark on an acquisition, they often view their professional advisors as operating in silos: the lawyer handles the “legal paperwork” and the accountant handles the “numbers.” In reality, the quality of the outcome depends on these two roles working together. A lawyer can draft the strongest indemnity clause imaginable, but it… Read More