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Being served with a petition for a protection order can be confusing and overwhelming, especially if you are unfamiliar with the legal process. Whether you are being accused of harassment, domestic violence, stalking, or other misconduct, it is important to take the process seriously from the beginning. Here are a few tips: Know Your Court… Read More

Please join us in congratulating Beresford Booth Attorney Mackenzie Bretz, 2025 recipient of the prestigious TOP 10 (Under 40) Attorney Award for Washington State designated by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys (NAFLA)! NAFLA was founded in 2013 with the primary objective to uncover and honor the TOP 10 family law attorneys in each… Read More

June 5th, 2025 Beresford attorney Andrew J. Tingstad discusses: Do I have a contract? What are its terms? "Battle of the Forms" Read More

Beresford Booth is proud to welcome Rachel J. Wright to its growing Estate Planning & Probate Team. Rachel will also work with our Business, Mergers and Acquisitions Team.  Alongside these teams, Rachel will primarily be handling business transactions, estate planning issues and probate matters.  Rachel’s strengths lie in her thorough preparation, creative problem-solving, and ability… Read More

May 29th, 2025 Attorney Lisa H. Do discusses "Tips for Creating a Parenting Plan". Read More

Beresford Booth is proud to welcome Nicholas D. Gross to its litigation team. Before joining Beresford Booth, Nick acquired strong litigation experience practicing law for a large Seattle firm and spent over five years with the King County Department of Public Defense. Nick has handled dozens of jury trials and made thousands of court appearances.… Read More

May 22nd, 2025 Beresford Booth attorney Joshua G. R. Curtis discusses Testamentary Trusts vs Revocable Living Trusts. Read More

While strict application of caveat emptor or “buyer beware” has been softened over time, Washington is still often referred to as a “buyer beware” jurisdiction when it comes to sales of residential property. Consistent with Washington’s “buyer beware” reputation, Washington courts have held that where a buyer is put on notice of a defect, a… Read More

In Washington, the rules about livestock liability aren’t the same across the state — and for cattle ranchers, that distinction can make all the difference in a lawsuit. Whether your herd strays onto a neighbor’s land or ends up blocking a public highway, your legal responsibility hinges on whether the incident occurred in an open… Read More