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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

Learning that your divorce, child custody, or protection order case will be heard in tribal court can feel overwhelming – especially if you're only familiar with Washington state courts. While tribal courts share many similarities with state courts, they are sovereign governments with their own laws, procedures, and priorities. Understanding those differences can help you… Read More

Beresford Booth was proud to sponsor the 3rd Annual Dragon Boat Festival in Edmonds presented by Asian Service Center for the third consecutive year. Many of our team members came out to enjoy the cultural performances and food. Two of our lawyers, Mackenzie Bretz and Avery Druyon, even got to ride on the Dragon Boat! Such… Read More

Ask a small business owner whether they have an operating agreement or shareholder agreement, and many will say yes. Ask them when they last read it, and the answer is usually “when we signed it,” often years or even decades ago. These foundational governance documents are among the most important legal instruments a business can… Read More