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In 1907, the state of Washington adopted the Torrens land registration system as an optional alternative to the recording system. The recording system required documents relating to real estate to be recorded with the county auditor of the county in which the real estate was located. (In King County, the county recorder, not the county… Read More

November 14th, 2024 Beresford Booth Attorney Dexter N. Bradford talks about Can I Get Sued for Competing with Another Business? Read More

Andrew Tingstad Beresford Booth is proud to welcome Andrew J. Tingstad to its growing team of lawyers. Drew joins Beresford Booth after recently graduating from Willamette University College of Law and passing the Washington State Bar Exam.  He will join his dad, David C. Tingstad, partner and chair of the business and real estate team,… Read More

November 7th, 2024 Beresford Booth Attorney Joshua G. R. Curtis talk about Buying or Selling With a Lease With an Option to Purchase Read More

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