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In Washington State, many mechanisms exist to enforce a debt. One of the most powerful mechanisms is the claim of lien. At its most basic definition, a lien is a claim to the personal or real property of another who owes the creditor money. With respect to real property, a lien creates an encumbrance that… Read More

Beresford Booth is a proud sponsor of the second annual Edmonds Dragon Boat Festival taking place Friday, August 1st, from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Edmonds Waterfront Center.  Hosted by the Asian Service Center of Edmonds, the event is open to everyone.  There will be food and refreshments, and the opportunity to assemble sticky… Read More

July 10th, 2025 - In this webinar, Attorney Dexter N. Bradford discusses "What to Do After Your Business Gets Hacked." Read More

If you’ve just received an unfavorable ruling in your civil litigation matter—whether it’s a real estate dispute, business lawsuit, trust or estate case, or family law proceeding—it is natural to feel frustrated, disappointed, or even overwhelmed. You’ve invested significant time, money, and emotional energy into your case. You may be wondering whether you have any… Read More

The U.S. tax code presently allows adoptive families a tax related benefit for any and all qualifying costs and fees incurred in pursuing an adoption. The IRS allows a fairly broad definition of allowed costs and fees such that in most cases, any and all fees and costs paid to an adoption agency, an attorney,… Read More

Please join us in congratulating Beresford Booth Attorney Amanda Gamble, 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

“Everybody wants to be a cat…” or so the song goes. But if you’ve got a Duchess or a Thomas O'Malley of your own lounging around your living room, it’s time to ask:What happens to them if something happens to you? We get it. You refer to them as your child at the dog park.… Read More

There is no denying that litigation is expensive. As a result, clients often ask their attorney whether attorneys’ fees are recoverable. Often times, the answer is, “no.” The reason is because, under the American rule, attorneys’ fees are generally not recoverable unless attorneys’ fees are authorized by contract, statute, or recognized ground of equity. This… Read More

On July 1, 2025, three big changes to Washington’s estate tax law will go into effect. In its 2025 session, the Washington legislature passed a bill that provided for increases to the individual exclusion amount, addressed an issue that caused the exclusion amount to be frozen at $2.193 million for several years, and substantially increased… Read More