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Announcement –Babak Shamsi – Presenting on WA Land Rights, Restrictions & Regulations

BeresfordBooth | 10/1/2025
Identifying, Classifying, and Defining Easements Babak Shamsi, Beresford Booth Partner and Chair of the Real Estate Litigation and Transactions Team, is presenting for HalfMoon Education Inc.’s upcoming webinar on Washington State Land Rights, Restrictions and Regulations. This will be a live, interactive webinar, on Thursday, October 16, 2025.  Babak will be discussing the topic of… Read More

Solving the Rubik’s Cube: The Beginner Method

Washington State Litigation Lawyer Todd J. Cook | 3/26/2025
Beresford Booth civil litigator, Todd Cook, recently took time out from his legal work to help you solve a classic problem from the 1980s:  The Rubik’s Cube.  Join Todd for an in-depth tutorial on the Beginner Method” for solving the Rubik’s Cube: Download Todd’s PowerPoint Presentation: “Solving the Rubik’s Cube: Beginner Method” Read More

Happy Thanksgiving from Beresford Booth

Beresford Booth | 11/26/2024
This Thanksgiving season, we at Beresford Booth want to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude to our valued clients and community. We've created this special video message featuring our attorneys and staff to share our appreciation for the trust you've placed in our firm. From our entire team at Beresford Booth, we wish… Read More

Planning for Washington State Estate Tax: Disclaimer Trust Basics

Washington State Estate Planning and Probate Lawyer Sherry Bosse Lueders | 9/11/2024
A married couple will often plan for the surviving spouse to inherit their combined assets when one spouse dies. If those assets exceed the Washington estate tax exclusion amount when the second spouse passes, the surviving spouse’s estate is left to pay estate tax. With savvy planning, it is possible for a couple to reduce… Read More

Owning Your Boat in an LLC

Washington State Business Lawyer Caleb J. Tingstad | 8/29/2024
Owning a boat can be a dream come true, but managing its ownership effectively is key to ensuring you enjoy it to the fullest. Forming a Limited Liability Company (LLC) to hold your boat is more than just a legal formality—it can offer you significant advantages. In this post, we’ll explore three compelling reasons why… Read More

Congratulations to our Best Lawyers in America® 2025!

The Lawyers at Beresford Booth | 8/14/2024
Please join us in celebrating Beresford Booth lawyers for their selection among The Best Lawyers in America® for 2025: David C. Tingstad William O. Kessler Dimitra S. Scott David C. Tingstad, Chair of the Business and Real Estate Group has been selected for a third time in Corporate Governance Law and Corporate Law; William O.… Read More

I want to Relocate with my Children. Now What?

Washington State Divorce & Family Law Lawyer Amanda N. Gamble | 7/30/2024
In Washington State, relocation matters are governed by RCW 26.09.405-560. Start by reviewing the terms of your current parenting plan. Typically, relocation information can be found under Section 13, depending on when your parenting plan was entered. The first step when initiating a relocation matter is providing notice of the intended move to the other… Read More

Safeguarding Your Business: Unfair Competition and Tortious Interference

Washington State Litigation Lawyer Dexter N. Bradford | 4/9/2024
Introduction In today’s competitive business environment, allegations of unfair competition and tortious interference are not uncommon. This post will provide an overview of these legal concepts and offer strategies to shield your business from such claims. Unfair Competition: An Overview Unfair competition encompasses several types of business conduct that can harm another business or mislead… Read More