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Can a Statute of Limitations Be Extended When Someone Dies? – Part 1: Deceased Plaintiff

Washington State Real Estate Lawyer Joshua G. R. Curtis | 7/20/2026
Many people assume death simply “pauses” the statute of limitations. Under Washington law, that is not quite right. Sometimes there is an extension; sometimes there is a separate probate deadline; and sometimes the claim can still be barred even if probate deadlines have not yet run. RCW 4.16.200. RCW 4.16.200 does two different things. First,… Read More

“I Settled, but the Dispute Continues?”

Washington State Litigation and Real Estate Lawyer William O. Kessler | 7/7/2026
Most people think settlement ends a dispute. But a settlement agreement is a legally binding contract, and disputes regarding compliance can arise. A recent decision from the Washington Court of Appeals, Cai v. Wen, illustrates how a settlement compliance dispute unfolds. Following an investment dispute, Daoying Cai and Boheng Wen entered into a settlement agreement… Read More

How Clients Can Help Their Attorneys

Washington State Litigation Lawyer Marc Rosenberg | 7/1/2026
As an attorney, I have been working with clients for over 25 years.  I try my best to achieve the best result I can for clients, but there are things that you, as clients, can do to help achieve the best results.  Often, the best assistance you can provide an attorney will be to take… Read More

When a Cattle Deal Goes Sideways: Legal Risks in Livestock Sales for Washington Ranchers

Washington State Litigation and Business Lawyer J Patrick Diener | 7/1/2026
In the cattle business, deals often move at the speed of trust. A handshake, a quick inspection, maybe a few words about weight, health, or breeding history — and the cattle are loaded up. But when the buyer later claims the herd wasn’t what was promised, that straightforward deal can turn into a legal dispute… Read More

Webinar – Dispositive Motions

BeresfordBooth | 6/30/2026
In this webinar, Attorney Marc Rosenberg from our Litigation Group discusses "Dispositive Motions" https://youtu.be/a-Drzgj30ao?si=EIHaHugXL0yLwg6v Read More

“Is My Property Line Off?” The Common Grantor Doctrine

Washington State Real Estate and Litigation Lawyer William O. Kessler | 6/24/2026
Maybe you are in the process of buying a home. Maybe you have lived there for years. At some point, you might have asked yourself is that fence really on the actual property line? Figuring out where your land ends and your neighbor’s begins can be more complex than you think. The recent Washington Court of Appeals… Read More

Capital Calls in Passive Real Estate Investment: Fast Passes to Litigation

Washington State Litigation and Business Lawyer J Patrick Diener | 6/23/2026
Most passive real estate investments begin with a simple promise. Investors contribute capital, the sponsor executes the business plan, and everyone shares the profits generated by the property. Unfortunately, real estate projects rarely unfold exactly as projected. Construction costs increase. Interest rates rise. Lease-up periods take longer than expected. Refinancing opportunities disappear. Operating expenses climb.… Read More