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Sua sponte is Latin for “voluntarily.” In the legal context, sua sponte refers to issues that a court raises on its own, without the parties raising those issues. Which issues can the court raise on its own? And which can it not? The Washington Supreme Court tackled those very questions in the recent case Dalton… Read More

Beresford Booth is the proud tournament sponsor for the upcoming Sno-King Youth Club Golf Tournament. This fundraising tournament takes place on Sunday, October 1st at Nile Shrine Golf Course with the first group teeing off at 10:00 a.m. To join us in sponsoring or to sign up to participate, please click HERE. Sno-King Youth Club… Read More

September 21st, 2023 Beresford Booth attorney Lisa H. Do and special guest Kelly Deis, CVA, CDFA, CEPA of Soundpoint Consulting LLC discuss the role of a financial specialist in a collaborative divorce. Read More

Washington’s Uniform Easement Relocation Act (“UERA”) – effective on July 23, 2023 – allows a landowner burdened by an easement to relocate that easement in certain circumstances, even absent the consent of the neighboring landowner who is benefitted by that easement. The UERA – codified as RCW 64.65 – applies to all easements created by… Read More

Beresford Booth is proud to announce the addition of Amanda N. Gamble, a seasoned family law litigator, to its growing team. Amanda is an accomplished family law litigator with over 10 years of experience representing families and individuals in all areas of family law.  She recognizes the sensitivity of family law matters and knows her clients… Read More

Beresford Booth lawyer J Patrick Diener presented at the National Business Institute (NBI) Seminar, “Washington Probate Process from Start to Finish,” on Monday, September 18th.  NBI is committed to providing ongoing opportunities for continuing legal education on various topics to enable lawyers and legal support staff to increase their knowledge and skills. Topics presented were:… Read More

Beresford Booth is excited to announce the upcoming Mountain Pacific Bank 2023 Business Expo. This free event will take place on Tuesday, October 10th beginning at 8:00 a.m. at the Lynnwood Event Center. We are proud to announce our Managing Partner David Tingstad who leads our Business and Real Estate team will be sharing information… Read More

Beresford Booth is a proud table sponsor for the upcoming Great Futures Gala and Auction benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of King County.  The event takes place on Saturday, September 23rd at 5:00 p.m. at the Westin Seattle.  This will be an excitement-filled evening that includes a silent auction, games, dinner, a live auction,… Read More

Earlier this year, the Washington State legislature passed Senate Bill 5191. SB 5191 imposes a dual duty upon real estate brokers, i.e. a duty to both buyers and sellers alike, thereby shattering the current landscape of real estate transactions. The legislature used SB 5191 to take aim at a recent Court of Appeals decision. Falcon… Read More