Webinar – Coercive Control ── A New Aspect of Domestic Violence Protection Orders
September 8th, 2022 Susan O’Toole discusses updates on Domestic Violence Protection Orders (DVPO). Read More
Recent News
Out of State Child Support Orders
A Child Support Order entered in another state is referred to as a “Foreign Support Order.” In Washington, enforcement of such foreign orders must be done in accordance with the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (codified in RCW 26.21). Enforcement is a remedy asking the Court to compel a party to abide by the terms… Read More
Malicious Prosecution in Civil Cases
When I am defending a client in a civil lawsuit, I often hear a variation of this question: “Can I sue them for suing me?” This is a typical reaction to being sued, because you may feel angry and offended and want to lash out and punish the other side just for filing a lawsuit… Read More
What is the Statute of Frauds?
Washington State affords great flexibility to parties that want to enter into a contractual arrangement. Indeed, in Washington State, parties to a contract do not have to create a written contract to have an enforceable agreement. Of course, oral contracts often create confusion and leave parties open to expensive litigation that they could have avoided… Read More
Webinar – Committed Intimate Relationships
September 1st, 2022 attorneys Per Oscarsson and Linda Naish discuss committed intimate relationships. Read More
Webinar – Earnest Money Disputes and Related Purchase and Sale Issues
August 25th, 2022 attorney Babak Shamsi discusses earnest money disputes and related purchase and sale issues. Read More
Buyer Considerations Pertaining to Earnest Money Deposits
Buyers have many considerations when purchasing a home, including how to structure an offer, how to address financing, whether to have an inspection contingency, and more. Perhaps the first consideration that springs to mind, however, in the process towards purchasing a home is how much earnest money a buyer wants to put down in order… Read More
Webinar – Indemnification Provision
August 18th, 2022 attorney Eli K. Yim talks about indemnification provision. Read More
David C. Tingstad Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America
Beresford Booth is pleased to announce that David C. Tingstad has been recognized in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for Corporate Law in the state of Washington. Best Lawyers is the oldest and most highly-respected ranking guide in the legal community. Its rankings are based on a rigorous peer review, and only the top 5.3%… Read More
