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Recently the Washington Court of Appeals upheld a jury verdict that issued a record $229 million in damages in Bennett v. Providence Health & Services. The jury found that the employer’s payroll and meal break practices violated state wage and hour laws. For business owners, this case is a powerful reminder that wage and break… Read More

October 23rd, 2025 - In this webinar, Attorney Mackenzie O. Bretz discusses "What Do I Need to Know When Entering a Child Support Order" Read More

On Saturday, October 18, 2025, Beresford Booth proudly sponsored the Washington Women Lawyers Annual Event, held at The Monte in Snohomish County. This year’s theme, "Leading with Influence and Integrity: Women Lawyers as Change Agents," highlighted the pivotal role women play in advancing justice and leadership within the legal profession. The event offered all attendees… Read More

In any divorce or separation case, the Court must ‘determine the nature and extent of both separate and community property’ before equitably dividing assets and debts.  This means that the Court must first characterize the property as separate or community before deciding on an equitable division.  When disputes arise as to whether property is separate… Read More

3-Part Series – How Accountants Steer M&A—A Lawyer’s Insight Closing day is a milestone, but it’s not the finish line. Post-close, the real work begins. Integration, tax structuring, and compliance all come into play. And once again, accountants are at the center of it. Integration: Where Systems Meet Strategy Post-merger integration is where good deals… Read More

3-Part Series – How Accountants Steer M&A—A Lawyer’s Insight Once the deal structure is set and diligence is underway, the focus shifts to protecting value. This is where accountants and lawyers work side by side crafting representations, making adjustments, and preparing for post-close reconciliation. Representations and Warranties: Built on Financial Reality Representations and warranties are… Read More

When a trial court makes a decision that doesn’t go your way, it can feel frustrating or unfair. Fortunately, you may have the option to ask a higher court to review that decision. However, not every ruling can be appealed automatically, and not every appeal works the same way. In Washington state, there are two… Read More

Michael Kvistad, a business lawyer with Beresford Booth’s Business Mergers and Acquisitions Group, recently partnered with Cedar Park Christian School (Lynnwood Campus) to offer students a behind-the-scenes look at the legal side of business.  He spoke with the Principles of Business Management class, taught by Signe Whaling.  This is a course designed to prepare students… Read More

One of the most common issues that arises in disputes between neighbors are those involving trees. I previously wrote an article here regarding a property owner’s right to trim back both encroaching trees that physically stand entirely on another owner’s property, and boundary trees that stand on both properties at issue. When a tree that stands entirely… Read More