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What is Going on with Western Washington Real Estate Inventory? (Update!)

Washington State Real Estate Law Lawyer Babak Shamsi | 1/30/2026
Back in April of 2025, I posted an article here regarding increasing inventory in King County and Snohomish County resulting in some amount of breathing room for buyers, but not quite a buyers’ market. Now, nine months later, the trends seen at the beginning of 2025 have only continued. Active listings in Washington State increased approximately 23%… Read More

Do I Need to Complete Discovery in my Divorce Case?

Washington State Divorce & Family Law Lawyer Mackenzie O. Bretz | 1/28/2026
As you begin the process of divorce, your attorney may inform you that you will have to complete what is called discovery with the other side. Discovery is the process of exchanging documentation, typically financial records, but can include other information such as medical records or credit reports, etc. Knowing how best to approach this… Read More

Environmental Contamination? Hidden Dangers Beneath the Ground

Washington State Real Estate and Litigation Lawyer William O. Kessler | 1/27/2026
Property ownership can involve serious and unforeseen risks. Such is the case with environmental contamination from underground storage tanks and conflicts among co-owners. A recent Washington Court of Appeals case, Johnston v. Peach, illustrates these perils vividly. In this decision, co-owners of a commercial building in Bellingham faced costly soil pollution from leaking oil tanks left… Read More

What Events Should I Expect in a Lawsuit?

Washington State Litigation Lawyer Marc Rosenberg | 1/21/2026
The parts of a lawsuit become common to a lawyer, and it is easy for a lawyer to think a client will understand what is going on.  But for a non-lawyer, it is easy to get lost in the legal language, not understand what is happening, and not know what to expect.  This article provides… Read More

Beresford Booth Welcomes Litigation Lawyer Taylor C. Dawson

BeresfordBooth | 1/20/2026
Beresford Booth is proud to welcome litigation lawyer Taylor Dawson to our team. Taylor is an associate with Beresford Booth’s Litigation Group. He is an experienced trial lawyer who works to zealously represent and advocate on behalf of his clients. Taylor was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. He was introduced to the legal… Read More

The Consumer Protection Act: A Surprising Weapon in Business to Business Litigation

Washington State Litigation and Business Lawyer J Patrick Diener | 1/14/2026
Many business owners assume the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) applies only to disputes involving individual consumers. After all, the name says it plainly. In reality, Washington courts have repeatedly held that business-to-business conduct can trigger CPA liability—sometimes with severe financial consequences. Understanding when a commercial dispute crosses into CPA territory is critical. The difference between… Read More

Peace of Mind: Estate Planning for Loved Ones with Special Needs

Washington State Estate Planning and Probate Lawyer Susan L. Alexander | 1/14/2026
Money can’t solve every problem, but financial security can make it much easier for a loved one with physical, intellectual, or developmental disabilities to have a superior quality of life. Special Needs Trusts are an excellent planning tool for creating lifelong financial security and stability for loved ones today and after we are no longer… Read More