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In Washington State, most home sales involve publicly disclosed and advertised transactions. They often start with listings on the Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) and end up with buyers and sellers entering into purchase and sale agreements with the assistance of their respective real estate brokers. Although rife with risks, some of which we have… Read More

On May 20, 2025, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed Senate Bill 5408 into law, enacting important amendments to the state’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (EPOA). These changes, effective July 27, 2025, clarify employers’ obligations, adjust the available remedies for violations, and introduce a limited “notice and cure” period designed to reduce opportunistic litigation. Background… Read More

June 12th, 2025 Attorney J Patrick Diener discusses "When and How to Appeal a Court Decision". Read More

When going through a divorce in Washington state, many individuals mistakenly believe that all assets will be split equally, or 50/50, because the state is a community property state. However, the court has significant discretion to determine a fair and just division of property, which may not always result in an even split. "Equitable" does… Read More

Kahn v. Warburg Pincus, LLC: A Wake-Up Call for LLC Owners On April 30, 2025, the Delaware Court of Chancery issued a decision in Kahn v. Warburg Pincus, LLC, C.A. No. 2024-0523-LWW (April 30, 2025). The case highlights how powerful LLC Agreements can be—and how majority members can use them to shape deals in their… Read More

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