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Last week Primerus held its 2025 Young Lawyers Section Conference in Fort Worth, Texas.  Beresford Booth has been a proud member of Primerus for over 15 years.  Primerus is an international society of top-rated independent law firms who share a commitment to a set of common values and high standards of legal practice. Lawyers Kelsey… Read More

In the recent Washington Court of Appeals case DWP General Contracting, Inc. v. Wilson Architects, PLLC, Dr. Harold Lee hired DWP General Contracting to build an apartment complex. The contract required DWP to complete the project within 180 days. But construction delays and payment disputes caused work to halt, leaving the project only 60% complete… Read More

March 6th, 2025 Beresford Booth Attorney Kelsey L. Affronte discusses Don’t Block Your Ex – ‘BIFF’ Them, Instead! Read More

On March 2, 2025, the U.S. Treasury Department (the “Treasury Department”) issued a press release announcing that, with respect to the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), it will “not enforce any penalties or fines associated with the beneficial ownership information reporting rule under the existing regulatory deadlines.” Furthermore, the Treasury Department stated it will “not enforce… Read More

An easement is a right to use land that belongs to someone else.  Most of the time, it will “run with the land,” meaning that it will continue on even if ownership of the burdened property changes hands.  Frequently, easement language does not on its own settle questions of interpretation, and the document may be… Read More

February 27th, 2025 Beresford Booth Attorney Dexter N. Bradford discusses the need for a home inspection before buying in Washington state. Read More

When some think about civil litigation, they think about what is often portrayed in shows and movies: lawyers examining witnesses and presenting arguments in front of a judge or jury at trial. In reality, trials in civil matters are rare. The reasons why the vast majority of civil cases resolve before trial include the fact… Read More

If you’re renting out a property or entering into a rental agreement, it’s essential to formalize the arrangement to protect both parties involved. Whether you’re renting to a friend, family member, or a stranger, a well-drafted rental agreement can prevent misunderstandings, legal disputes, and financial losses. Here’s why formalizing a rental agreement is crucial and… Read More

If you have purchased real property with another person or persons, apart from your spouse, you have most likely purchased that real property as a “tenant-in-common” with your co-owners. Tenancy in common constitutes one of the most, well, common forms of collective property ownership in Washington State. Although the concept of purchasing a home or… Read More