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Agricultural Litigation: Washington’s Right to Farm Act

Washington State Litigation Lawyer J Patrick Diener | 2/22/2024
Washington is an agricultural state, with 34% of its land used as farmland (that is approximately 14.7 million acres).  Agribusiness contributes 13% of the state’s economy and contributes $51 billion to Washington’s annual GDP.  If you live in Washington, chances are you’re either involved in the agriculture industry or you know someone who is.  Urban… Read More

Beresford Booth is proud to announce the addition of Connor M. Wicknick, a skilled attorney, to its dynamic family law team.

The Lawyers at Beresford Booth | 2/21/2024
Connor is a highly capable attorney with a wide range of experiences.  Prior to joining Beresford Booth, Connor worked in a firm that focused on Collaborative Law where he represented clients in matters relating to collaborative divorce, non-litigated divorce, legal separation, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, simple estate planning and probate. He has participated in collaborative… Read More

Beresford Booth Partner David Tingstad – Speaks at National Seminar on LLC Member Dispute Scenarios on February 29th at 10:00 a.m.

The Lawyers at Beresford Booth | 2/21/2024
We are proud to announce that Beresford Booth Partner David Tingstad will  speak at the National Business Institute (NBI) Continuing Legal Education (CLE) webinar LLC Transfers (and Gifts) of Interest: Complex Scenarios and Case Law (Practical Advice for Complicated Situations) at 10:00 a.m. on February 29th via Zoom.  Mr. Tingstad will address transferability questions and… Read More

Beresford Booth Partner Babak Shamsi – Speaks about WA Housing Initiatives at Edmonds Civic Roundtable on March 7th at 5:30 p.m. at the Edmonds Waterfront Center

The Lawyers at Beresford Booth | 2/21/2024
We are proud to announce that Beresford Booth Partner Babak Shamsi will  speak at the Edmonds Civic Roundtable at 5:30 p.m. on March 7th at the Edmonds Waterfront Center.  The Roundtable will explore the current state of housing in Edmonds along with the new mandates from Washington State.  Mr. Shamsi will provide an overview of… Read More

Get Ready for Multiplexes and ADUs

Washington State Business and Real Estate Law Lawyer Babak Shamsi | 2/20/2024
In 2023, Washington State passed laws regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (HB 1337) and multiplexes (HB 1110) to create a systematic and comprehensive change in the availability of housing. These house bills establish general requirements that municipalities must follow, and which present developers and contractors with unique opportunities to take advantage of a vast change in housing regulations… Read More

Recent Washington Legislative Update concerning Estate Planning and Probate – Part 1

Washington State Estate Planning, Probate, & Guardianship Law Lawyer Emily Tyson-Shu | 2/13/2024
While the WA Legislature is currently in regular sessions, multiple bills are under review for consideration, and, once enacted, may change current practices to estate planning and probate. This blog will discuss general bullet points on House Bill 1867 relating to eliminating the estate tax filing requirement involving a qualifying familial residence. In general, if… Read More

Cryptocurrency in a Divorce Action

Washington State Family Law Lawyer Anne B. Bennette | 2/7/2024
Over the past few years, cryptocurrency has become more of a mainstream asset than ever before.  Bitcoin and Ethereum are two of the most popular crypto coins available on the market.  As of this writing, Bitcoin is worth $44,049.20 per coin and Ethereum is worth $2,429.50 per coin; however, those values will fluctuate by the… Read More