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The Compass/Zillow Fight Heats Up

Washington State Real Estate Law Lawyer Babak Shamsi | 11/25/2025
I have previously published several blog posts regarding the push from Compass Real Estate to allow private real estate listings. Those posts can be found here, here, and here. In a nutshell, Compass Real Estate elected to give their property owner clients the ability to list with them privately, creating a private portal for its agents and their clients, so… Read More

Happy Thanksgiving from Beresford Booth

BeresfordBooth | 11/25/2025
As we gather for the season of gratitude, Beresford Booth extends our heartfelt thanks to you. We are truly grateful for the trust you place in our team and for the opportunity to serve you throughout the year. This holiday reminds us of the value of community, collaboration, and the relationships that make our work… Read More

Employer Legal Responsibilities After a Security Breach

Washington State Employer Law Lawyer Dexter N. Bradford | 11/19/2025
IntroductionWhat happens after your company is the subject of a data security breach? Washington’s RCW 19.255 imposes specific obligations on employers following a security breach involving personal information. Employers must act swiftly to notify affected individuals and, in certain cases, the Attorney General. This post outlines those core responsibilities and compliance best practices.  Who Must Comply… Read More

Why “Quick Dismissals” are Rare in Civil Litigation

Washington State Litigation and Real Estate Lawyer Aaron M. Dunn | 11/19/2025
“Shouldn’t the court outright dismiss the case?” “There’s no way the court will agree with them, right?” “We can get this dismissed quickly, right?” Lawyers hear these types of questions all the time. Only in rare situations, like where a claim is clearly not recognized under Washington law or the claim is clearly barred by… Read More

How Do You Nominate Fiduciaries?

Washington State Estate Planning and Probate Lawyer Sherry Bosse Lueders | 11/19/2025
A large part of making an estate plan is deciding who will be beneficiaries of your estate when you die. Estate planning may also include taking steps to minimize estate tax, preparing for the transfer of the family cabin to future generations, and deciding who gets your ukulele. Some people might say that is the… Read More

Can a Recorded Survey Bring an Easement Into Being?

Washington State Litigation and Real Estate Lawyer Zachary M. Smith | 11/17/2025
A recent Washington State court of Appeals case looked at a dispute around an easement and if it were properly created and recorded in Solberg v. River Park Estates Property Owners Association, No. 40743-8-III (Wash. Ct. App. Div. III, Nov. 10, 2025). The Case: Erik and Megan Solberg bought their home in River Park Estates… Read More

Beresford Booth Recognized by Best Law Firms ® 2026!

BeresfordBooth | 11/12/2025
Beresford Booth has been recognized among Best Law Firms®in the Seattle area for Corporate Governance Law and Corporate Law, Family Law and Commercial Litigation.  Best Law Firms was launched by Best Lawyers in 2009 as a way of recognizing outstanding law firms.  Their rating service is solely based on extensive peer reviews.  Law firms are… Read More