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Though artificial intelligence (“AI”) remains a largely unknown quantity, AI continues to make huge strides into our daily lives. Even some lawyers venture to use AI in their practice, saving massive amounts of time and expense in the process. However, this post is an admonition to these courageous (yet, possibly foolhardy) lawyers who tread the… Read More

Most buyers of real property do not wonder “what land did I buy?” Usually that question has an easy, intuitive and straightforward answer. But not always. Your legal description is the law’s expression of your property’s dimensions. Absent claims like adverse possession, a buyer of real property effectively purchases whatever is provided in his or… Read More

August 17th, 2023 Beresford Booth Attorney Linda E. Naish presents the fourth and final part of the series "Understanding Trusts 101" Read More

The buzz continues around how A.I. will affect the law and lawyers in general. However, Family Law may feel some very specific effects of A.I. What is A.I.? A.I. stands for Artificial Intelligence. Typically, this means programs use machine learning to perform human-like tasks. The programs will take information from complied data to detect patterns,… Read More

Let’s say Mr. X owes you an overdue balance under a contract in Washington. Let’s say that debt is unsecured, e.g. a past-due promissory note with no collateral. Until a few weeks ago, that unsecured debt was actually… kind of secured? Yes. Under RCW 6.25.030(10) and RCW 6.26.010(1), you could sue Mr. X and immediately… Read More

August 10th, 2023 Beresford Booth Attorney William O. Kessler talks about Damage to Land Adverse Possession and… Insurance? Read More

In Washington State, the county assessor values real property to reflect the property’s true and fair market value, in accordance with its highest and best use. The assessor bases the value on what a buyer in an arms-length transaction would pay for the property. The county assessor may use several different methods to appraise real… Read More

Please join us in congratulating Beresford Booth Attorney Dimitra S. Scott who was recognized as a Client Champion!  Client Champions are an elite group of attorneys who have received exceptional reviews from their clients, the people who know them best.  This confidential review process is managed and monitored by Martindale-Hubbel. Dimitra is a partner at… Read More

David C. Tingstad William O. Kessler Ryan J.P. Dyer Eli K. Yim Please join us in congratulating the four Beresford Booth attorneys who were chosen as honorees for this year’s Super Lawyers list. David C. Tingstad and William O. Kessler were selected as 2023 Washington Super Lawyers.  David has received this honor six times and Bill Kessler has been… Read More