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Please join us in congratulating the Beresford Booth lawyers who were chosen as honorees for this year’s Super Lawyers® list. Super Lawyers® David C. Tingstad, Managing Partner and leader of the Business, Mergers and Acquisitions Group, selected for his work in Business/Corporations. William O. Kessler, Partner and leader of the Litigation Group, selected for his… Read More

August 7th, 2025 - In this webinar, Attorney C. Michael Kvistad discusses "Washington's New Digital Sales Tax." Read More

The term “grey divorce” is in reference to couples ending long-term (18+ years) marriages after age 50. These types of divorces have surged dramatically in recent years. In the U.S., divorces among individuals 50+ increased from only 8% in 1990 to nearly 40% by 2019. The recent data indicate the “grey divorce” is on the… Read More

If you are a contractor building homes or a homeowner settling into a new property, you have likely heard the term “easement” before. But what does it mean, and how can it be modified? A recent Washington State Court of Appeals case, Carter v. C&K Contracting, Inc. (No. 40485-4-III), offers practical lessons about easements that can save… Read More

July 30th, 2025 - In this webinar, Attorney Anne B. Bennette discusses "New Changes to the Mandatory Parenting Plan." Read More

When people hear “expert witness,” they may think about shows like CSI, where a scientist can evaluate things like blood samples or DNA to determine who committed the crime. While expert witnesses certainly play an important role in some criminal matters, expert witnesses can be vital to the outcome of civil cases. This article explores… Read More

Even if you’ve made every effort to be a good neighbor, you may find yourself caught in a dispute you didn't see coming. A disagreement over a late-night backyard party, a disputed property line, or an unapproved fence repair can quickly escalate, leading to long-term friction between neighbors. If you’ve found yourself at odds with… Read More

Commercial landlords and tenants have dramatically different considerations from residential landlords and tenants. Commercial landlords, for example, must deal with longer lease terms, complex code regulations, and significant financial consequences stemming from the success or failure of their tenants’ businesses. These do not generally come into play for residential landlords, who deal with shorter term… Read More

What happens if someone is married, but separated when they die? As a general rule, all assets acquired before a marriage are separate property and all assets acquired during a marriage are community property.  This includes wages a person earns.  There is an exception to the rule for unmarried people living in a “committed intimate… Read More