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Beresford Booth was proud to sponsor the 3rd Annual Dragon Boat Festival in Edmonds presented by Asian Service Center for the third consecutive year. Many of our team members came out to enjoy the cultural performances and food. Two of our lawyers, Mackenzie Bretz and Avery Druyon, even got to ride on the Dragon Boat! Such… Read More

Ask a small business owner whether they have an operating agreement or shareholder agreement, and many will say yes. Ask them when they last read it, and the answer is usually “when we signed it,” often years or even decades ago. These foundational governance documents are among the most important legal instruments a business can… Read More

Most people think an appeal begins when the losing party files a Notice of Appeal. In reality, the success of an appeal is often determined months, or even years, before that document is ever filed. That may sound surprising, but appellate courts do not hear new testimony, consider new evidence, or decide who they believe.… Read More

In this webinar, Attorney Aaron Dunn from our Real Estate and Litigation Transaction Group will be discussing "Lis Pendens Primer" https://youtu.be/WUrm3F8-2Yk?si=c49__VU5oWXYmuZC&t=13 Read More

When multiple people own real property together, disagreements about the property's use or sale can create serious challenges. Washington law provides a legal remedy known as a partition action, which allows co-owners to divide their interests or force a sale when they cannot agree on how to manage shared property. This guide explains how partition… Read More

Family law mediation is one of the most effective tools for resolving disputes without the emotional and financial burden of trial. Throughout my career, I have participated in perhaps 100+ mediations, and I've seen firsthand what helps parties reach successful resolutions—and what can derail the process. While every case is different, there are five key principles that consistently lead to smoother, more productive mediation. Understand the Mediation Process The first step to successful mediation is understanding what… Read More

Nearly everyone with access to a computer or smart phone has at least one social media account.  Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, SnapChat, X, etc. are all now common ways that people communicate with the world at large.  The purpose of these communications is to provide updates as to what is going on in the user’s… Read More

In this webinar, Attorney Ryan G. Foltz from our Litigation Group discusses "Winning the Fight for Attorney's Fees in Construction Disputes" https://youtu.be/6UVT6UpWd_w?si=32qUt2y2qq1Fo9Zc&t=13 Read More

Closely held business disputes frequently trigger complex ethical traps for legal counsel. Conflict issues routinely arise during derivative actions when minority owners allege misconduct against majority controllers. Understanding how to handle dual representation can protect both the clients and the lawyer. The Pitfalls of Dual Representation in Derivative Actions A derivative lawsuit creates an inherent… Read More