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It can feel encouraging and validating to consult a lawyer who happens to see your case exactly how you do.  When a lawyer and client are aligned in their view on a case, it can mitigate potential conflicts in the relationship.  But clients should take heed not to assume that lawyers are disloyal or the… Read More

Colloquially, this may refer to the inability to engage in proper sanitation habits, but legally, “unclean hands” refers to an equitable doctrine that denies remedy to a party seeking equitable relief because of that party’s inequitable or wrongful conduct. To put it bluntly, it is a principle that the defendant should not have to suffer… Read More

“It’s just a he-said-she-said case.”“It’s only my word against theirs.” I hear this all the time. Many people hesitate to pursue a legal claim because they assume that without a recording, document, or eyewitness, their testimony won’t be enough to win. That concern is understandable — but often wrong. Cases that are truly “he-said-she-said” are… Read More

In any construction project, when changes, modifications, alterations, or deviations are ordered, the risk for delays and extra costs is high. Contractors obligated to implement and supply those changes are vulnerable, incurring costs that may not be paid timely or even paid at all. As a result, contractors often include “extra cost” and “interest rate”… Read More

Whether you’re planning a wedding or already married, you may have heard of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. While they are both marital agreements, they serve different purposes and apply at different times in a relationship. What Is a Prenuptial Agreement? A prenuptial agreement, commonly called a “prenup”, is a legal contract signed before marriage. Prenups… Read More

Most real estate purchase and sale agreements involve the acquisition of residential real estate, often housing (apartment style units, townhomes, single family homes, etc.), for the purpose of serving as a primary residence for the buyer, or as an investment opportunity in the property’s current form. In these circumstances, the buyers basically know what they… Read More

It is often said that nothing is certain but death and taxes.  In Washington, property taxes are a critical source of funding for local governments, including local infrastructure such as roads, police, and schools.  To ensure the vital collection of property taxes, the Washington Legislature has created a system to allow the local governments (generally… Read More

In the competitive business environment of the Pacific Northwest, disputes are almost inevitable. Whether involving partners, employees, customers, or competitors, litigation often becomes a defining—and expensive—moment for a company. While no business can eliminate legal risk entirely, many of the most costly litigation outcomes stem from avoidable mistakes made long before a lawsuit is filed.… Read More

In business transactions, buyers and sellers tend to obsess over the big issues: purchase price, financing terms, governance structures. Yet it’s often the smallest details that create the biggest headaches. One of those details? The humble Employer Identification Number (“EIN”). The Scenario Picture a deal that closes without a hitch. Documents signed, wires confirmed, champagne… Read More