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Many property owners are familiar with letter solicitations offering out of the blue to buy real estate.  Almost invariably, these offers propose to purchase property will little to no due diligence and for far below market value.  Solicitations may also come by text, email, cold calls, or even door knocking.  While sellers statistically ignore the… Read More

In today's webinar, Attorney Kelsey L. Affronte discusses, "When Can I Get a Protection Order?" https://youtu.be/lmb-StHvSpo?si=3U9v_yyIeMnOBBj5&t=13 Read More

I had previously looked at Taylor Swift as a case study in trademark law, but her success isn't just about a name or a logo. It’s about brand ownership and control. For instance, when Swift decided to re-record her entire catalog, she wasn't just making a creative choice, she was executing a massive shift in… Read More

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