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Divorce: Equitable, Not Equal Property Division

Washington State Divorce & Family Law Lawyer Mackenzie O. Bretz | 6/18/2025
When going through a divorce in Washington state, many individuals mistakenly believe that all assets will be split equally, or 50/50, because the state is a community property state. However, the court has significant discretion to determine a fair and just division of property, which may not always result in an even split. "Equitable" does… Read More

A Strong LLC Agreement Isn’t Just Paperwork: It’s Protection.

Washington State Business and Real Estate Lawyer C. Michael Kvistad | 6/18/2025
Kahn v. Warburg Pincus, LLC: A Wake-Up Call for LLC Owners On April 30, 2025, the Delaware Court of Chancery issued a decision in Kahn v. Warburg Pincus, LLC, C.A. No. 2024-0523-LWW (April 30, 2025). The case highlights how powerful LLC Agreements can be—and how majority members can use them to shape deals in their… Read More

What to Do When Someone Files for a Protection Order Against You

Washington State Litigation and Real Estate Lawyer Nicholas D. Gross | 6/16/2025
Being served with a petition for a protection order can be confusing and overwhelming, especially if you are unfamiliar with the legal process. Whether you are being accused of harassment, domestic violence, stalking, or other misconduct, it is important to take the process seriously from the beginning. Here are a few tips: Know Your Court… Read More

Congratulations to Mackenzie O. Bretz – TOP 10 Under 40 WA Family Law Attorneys!

The Lawyers at Beresford Booth | 6/16/2025
Please join us in congratulating Beresford Booth Attorney Mackenzie Bretz, 2025 recipient of the prestigious TOP 10 (Under 40) Attorney Award for Washington State designated by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys (NAFLA)! NAFLA was founded in 2013 with the primary objective to uncover and honor the TOP 10 family law attorneys in each… Read More

Beresford Booth Welcomes Estate Planning & Probate Attorney Rachel J. Wright

BeresfordBooth | 6/10/2025
Beresford Booth is proud to welcome Rachel J. Wright to its growing Estate Planning & Probate Team. Rachel will also work with our Business, Mergers and Acquisitions Team.  Alongside these teams, Rachel will primarily be handling business transactions, estate planning issues and probate matters.  Rachel’s strengths lie in her thorough preparation, creative problem-solving, and ability… Read More

Beresford Booth Welcomes Litigator Nicholas D. Gross

The Lawyers at Beresford Booth | 6/3/2025
Beresford Booth is proud to welcome Nicholas D. Gross to its litigation team. Before joining Beresford Booth, Nick acquired strong litigation experience practicing law for a large Seattle firm and spent over five years with the King County Department of Public Defense. Nick has handled dozens of jury trials and made thousands of court appearances.… Read More