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There is no denying that litigation is expensive. As a result, clients often ask their attorney whether attorneys’ fees are recoverable. Often times, the answer is, “no.” The reason is because, under the American rule, attorneys’ fees are generally not recoverable unless attorneys’ fees are authorized by contract, statute, or recognized ground of equity. This… Read More

It goes without saying that every client’s situation is unique, and there is no such thing as one-size-fits-all representation.  That said, humans have a tendency to mistakenly assume that everyone else thinks like they do.  Clients fall all over the spectrum in terms of their attitudes and goals in a dispute. The Principled Client The… Read More

June 12th, 2025 Attorney J Patrick Diener discusses "When and How to Appeal a Court Decision". Read More

Being served with a petition for a protection order can be confusing and overwhelming, especially if you are unfamiliar with the legal process. Whether you are being accused of harassment, domestic violence, stalking, or other misconduct, it is important to take the process seriously from the beginning. Here are a few tips: Know Your Court… Read More

In Washington, the rules about livestock liability aren’t the same across the state — and for cattle ranchers, that distinction can make all the difference in a lawsuit. Whether your herd strays onto a neighbor’s land or ends up blocking a public highway, your legal responsibility hinges on whether the incident occurred in an open… Read More

Washington State, like many other states, generally prevents non-medical professionals from having ownership interests in businesses providing medical services. Washington State utilizes the Corporate Practice of Medicine (CPOM) doctrine, which in its simplest form, generally provides that a business entity may not employ medical professionals to practice their licensed professions. The CPOM doctrine ostensibly protects… Read More

The recent Washington State Court of Appeals’ decision In Re Est. of Sylvester offers valuable insight into just how high the bar is for a Washington court to determine that filings or claims were frivolous so as to award attorney’s fees to the prevailing party.  The Sylvester decision also concerned the issue of jurisdiction, but… Read More

May 15th, 2025 Beresford Booth Attorney William O. Kessler discusses Resolving Adverse Possession Claims. Read More

In Washington, parties to a lawsuit have the opportunity to obtain a broad range of information and documents from another party (and non-parties) through a process called discovery. During the discovery phase of a lawsuit, a party can, among other things, (1) ask another party for information using written questions called interrogatories, (2) request that… Read More