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Beresford Booth is sponsoring Dawson Place’s Hurt to Hope Luncheon Nov 7, 2024

The Lawyers at Beresford Booth | 10/28/2024
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

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Washington State Divorce & Family Law Lawyer Mackenzie O. Bretz | 10/25/2024
Family law attorneys are acutely aware of the cycle of violence and its detrimental impact on children and families. A significant part of our role is to amplify the voices of victims and to develop post-divorce solutions that prioritize their safety and that of their children. In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I want… Read More

Hazards in the Pumpkin Patch: Legal Issues in Agritourism

Washington State Litigation Lawyer J Patrick Diener | 10/25/2024
You may have noticed that more and more people include agritourism as a part of their entertainment.  This is especially true in autumn, when pumpkin patches decorate the countryside with food, games and even haunted attractions.  But agritourism is not all hot cider and smiles; indeed, it comes with its share of risks. Agritourism is… Read More

The Impact of the National Association of Realtors Settlement Agreement

Washington State Business and Real Estate Law Lawyer Babak Shamsi | 10/22/2024
When selling a home, the selling party will typically pay a 5-6% commission to the listing agent, who then pays a negotiated portion of that commission (often, but not always, half) to the buyer’s agent. Technically, the commissions are negotiable, but the National Association of Realtors (NAR), a powerful trade association boasting over 1.5 million… Read More

Can I Subdivide Without The Bureaucracy?  Consider Testamentary Subdivision

Washington State Litigation Lawyer Andrew M. McKenzie | 10/22/2024
Subdivision of property in Washington State is, generally speaking, highly regulated, and has been for many decades.  For Many owners of potentially subdividable land find themselves deterred from going through the process because of how onerous it is.  Subdivision can cost a lot and take a while.  Both state and local governments want to protect… Read More

Authorizing 3rd Parties to Make Health Care Decisions for Minor Children

Washington State Business and Real Estate Law Lawyer Per E. Oscarsson | 10/18/2024
Sometimes a parent is needed to make health care decisions for one or more of their children or a guardian is needed to make health care decisions for one or more of the children for whom the guardian is the legal guardian, but the parent or guardian is unavailable. This could happen when the child… Read More

Legal Collaborations: an Emerging Area of Law School Life

The Lawyers at Beresford Booth | 10/9/2024
Attorneys Amanda Gamble and Mackenzie Bretz recently co-authored an article titled "Legal Collaborations: an Emerging Area of Law School Life” for the October 2024 Primerus Lady Justice, a Publication of the Primerus Women Lawyers Section. Amanda N. Gamble Mackenzie O. Bretz Read Article Read More