Washington State Real Estate and Litigation Lawyer William O. Kessler | 1/27/2026
Property ownership can involve serious and unforeseen risks. Such is the case with environmental contamination from underground storage tanks and conflicts among co-owners. A recent Washington Court of Appeals case, Johnston v. Peach, illustrates these perils vividly. In this decision, co-owners of a commercial building in Bellingham faced costly soil pollution from leaking oil tanks left… Read More
Washington State Litigation Lawyer Marc Rosenberg | 1/21/2026
The parts of a lawsuit become common to a lawyer, and it is easy for a lawyer to think a client will understand what is going on. But for a non-lawyer, it is easy to get lost in the legal language, not understand what is happening, and not know what to expect. This article provides… Read More
Beresford Booth is proud to welcome litigation lawyer Taylor Dawson to our team. Taylor is an associate with Beresford Booth’s Litigation Group. He is an experienced trial lawyer who works to zealously represent and advocate on behalf of his clients. Taylor was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. He was introduced to the legal… Read More
Washington State Litigation and Business Lawyer J Patrick Diener | 1/14/2026
Many business owners assume the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) applies only to disputes involving individual consumers. After all, the name says it plainly. In reality, Washington courts have repeatedly held that business-to-business conduct can trigger CPA liability—sometimes with severe financial consequences. Understanding when a commercial dispute crosses into CPA territory is critical. The difference between… Read More
Washington State Estate Planning and Probate Lawyer Susan L. Alexander | 1/14/2026
Money can’t solve every problem, but financial security can make it much easier for a loved one with physical, intellectual, or developmental disabilities to have a superior quality of life. Special Needs Trusts are an excellent planning tool for creating lifelong financial security and stability for loved ones today and after we are no longer… Read More
Beresford Booth is thrilled to welcome estate planning attorney Susan Alexander to our team. Susan is a member of Beresford Booth’s Estate Planning and Probate Group. Susan brings decades of experience of designing and implementing estate plans for individuals and families. She has a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation, giving her additional expertise and… Read More