Recent News

As Summer arrives in the Pacific Northwest, the lawyers and staff at Beresford Booth are proud to spotlight an outstanding local organization that thrives during this time of year: Pacific Little League (or “PLL”).  For over 50 years, Pacific Little League has provided opportunities for the youth of the greater Edmonds area to participate in… Read More

Beresford Booth is proud to announce that lawyer David C. Tingstad will be presenting in an American Bar Association webinar on June 6th which discusses the issues and considerations involved when organizing an LLC where the members are active in the LLC’s business. David will join a collection of other business lawyers located across the… Read More

The economic and population growth throughout Washington State keeps builders, contractors, subcontractors and others involved in the construction industry very busy.  With that high demand, however, comes the added risk of mistakes and defects that may potentially lead to disputes and litigation.  Whether you are in the market for builders or in the industry itself,… Read More

Every month, Beresford Booth aims to highlight an outstanding community organization.  This month, we are privileged to highlight Sno-King Youth Club, a youth sports organization which has been active in the Greater Edmonds, Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace area for over 40 years.  Sno-King Youth Club’s commitment to inclusivity and the participation of all athletes is… Read More

Beresford Booth is privileged to welcome Todd J. Cook to the Beresford Booth family of lawyers.  Todd is joining the litigation group after extensive experience in Pennsylvania in commercial litigation. Todd grew up in the Pacific Northwest, attending Edmonds-Woodway High School and Western Washington University for his undergrad.  After receiving his bachelor’s degree in Bellingham,… Read More

Effective January 1, 2020, this new law will prohibit all noncompetition agreements for employees whose W-2 earnings are less than $100,000 annually, and for independent contractors paid less than $250,000 per year. The legislation states that those amounts will be adjusted annually for inflation, just one aspect of this law which could pose a headache for… Read More

“I am involved in an estate dispute as an heir/beneficiary of the disputed estate… what do I do?” Throughout my years counseling individuals through the resolution of their estate disputes, this question has occurred frequently.  As an heir or beneficiary in a disputed estate, it is always recommended to hire an attorney, even if only… Read More

The lawyers and staff at Beresford Booth are blessed to be involved with many special organizations throughout the greater Pacific Northwest.  This month, given that April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, we think it highly appropriate to highlight Dawson Place.  Dawson Place seeks to help children victimized by sexual and physical abuse and specializes in… Read More

Statute Pursuant to RCW 68.50.160, a person has the right to direct how his or her remains are disposed after death.  “Directing” such disposition is best accomplished in writing which includes a description of the method of disposition (i.e. burial, cremation, donation for purposes of research etc.).  The written instructions should be signed and dated… Read More