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It is tempting to think that if it’s your property, you can simply do what you want.  But the more society becomes interconnected, the more obvious it is that our actions affect more than just ourselves, even when the activity itself is confined to our own privately owned property.  If you have ever lamented suburban… Read More

Not long ago, most domestic adoption matches occurred through agencies, attorneys, personal referrals, or even ads taken out in the local newspaper.  Today, many prospective adoptive parents find themselves navigating a very different landscape. Facebook groups, adoption networking sites, online profiles, and social media platforms have transformed the way adoptive families and expectant parents connect.… Read More

Real estate syndications are often built on optimism. Investors gather around a promising apartment acquisition, development opportunity, or value-add project with the expectation that the sponsor will execute the business plan, distribute returns, and communicate clearly along the way. In strong markets, many problems remain hidden beneath rising property values and easy refinancing conditions. When… Read More

Last year, I wrote a blog post here regarding RCW 64.90, known as the Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (WUCIOA), which took effect on July 1, 2018. WUCOIA governs all community association formed on or after July 1, 2018, with some limited exceptions. Starting on January 1, 2028, the former homeowner’s association and condominium association statutes… Read More

Beresford Booth is excited to feature Homage Senior Services as our community spotlight this month.  Before Thanksgiving, a group of Beresford Booth employees joined Homage staff members to pack Thanksgiving meals to be delivered to homebound older adults and people with disabilities throughout Snohomish County. Homage has been packing and delivering meals for over 20… Read More

The Beresford Booth Administrative Team enjoyed a little “Elfing” around at Elf the Musical at The Fifth Avenue in Seattle. The A-Team that “plays” together stays together! Read More

Recently the Washington Court of Appeals upheld a jury verdict that issued a record $229 million in damages in Bennett v. Providence Health & Services. The jury found that the employer’s payroll and meal break practices violated state wage and hour laws. For business owners, this case is a powerful reminder that wage and break… Read More

A common question I hear from parents is whether they can request child support from the other party to cover the period during which they were separated before officially filing for either dissolution of marriage or parentage. The straightforward answer is no. While there are some exceptions, most of the time, back support is not… Read More

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