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October 31st, 2024 Beresford Booth Attorney Lisa H. Do with guest Attorney/Mediator Rachel Feldbeck talk about Collaborative Divorce Read More

Trevor H. Lane Beresford Booth is proud to welcome Trevor H. Lane to its growing litigation team. Trevor joins Beresford Booth after practicing for many years in the Seattle area. Trevor centers his practice on construction litigation where he represents owners, general contractors and subcontractors in both the private and public building industry. He brings… Read More

The place to begin is RCW 26.09 which governs the Dissolution Process in Washington. Each County also has its own set of rules you will need to review to successfully navigate the process. You or your spouse has decided to separate. Now what? The date of separation can become important. The “date of separation” is… Read More

Offer and Acceptance – Special Rules – RCW 62A.2-205 & 2-206. In our previous post, we discussed the UCC’s general rules of contract formation for the sale of goods. In this post, we delve into Article 2’s special rules for contract formation relating to “merchant firm offers.” Generally, offers to form contracts which set a… Read More

In Washington’s damp climate, properly constructed waterproofing systems are essential in new homes to prevent leaks, rot, and structural damage. Over time, water intrusion leads to extensive damage to interior finishes and can compromise the structural integrity of the home.  Hidden or latent defects in construction are not immediately apparent. These unknown defects can cause… Read More

One of the primary goals of estate planning is to establish protective mechanisms for beneficiaries with varying needs. For instance, a young couple with children may opt for a trust and appoint a reliable trustee to manage assets until the children reach an age where they can responsibly handle their own finances. Alternatively, some individuals… Read More

October 24th, 2024 Beresford Booth Attorney Emily Y. Tyson-Shu talks about Beneficiary Designation 101 Is Having a Will Only Sufficient for Estate Planning? Read More

I was standing in a light drizzle on the sidelines of my son’s soccer game, chatting with another parent, when she mentioned that she’d done an overwhelming amount of adulting in the past week, including signing her Will. That is great. Everyone should have a Will, but especially parents of young kids. However, she said… Read More

The lawyers and staff at Beresford Booth are fortunate to have the continued opportunity to be involved with many incredible organizations throughout the Pacific Northwest. This November 7, 2024, Beresford Booth is sponsoring Dawson Place’s Hurt to Hope Luncheon and all are invited to attend from 11:30-1 PM at the Edward Hansen Conference Center in the… Read More