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Background Since the 1700s, the American legal system has largely clung to a tradition of not automatically awarding attorneys fees to the party who prevails in court.  In Washington, the general rule has been that the prevailing party does not get their attorneys fees unless a statute or a contract with the losing party specifically… Read More

March 24th, 2022 attorney Anne B. Bennette explains what is cryptocurrency. Read More

The Washington Legislature recently passed House Bill 1901, which formally adds ‘coercive control’ to the domestic violence statute.  Coercive control is defined as a pattern of behavior that is used to cause another to suffer physical, emotional, or psychological harm, and in purpose or effect unreasonably interferes with a person’s free will and liberty.  Examples… Read More

March 17th, 2022 Per E. Oscarsson & Sarah C. Smith discuss things to consider when estate planning for your surviving spouse. Read More

One might think that the “handshake deal” is a thing of the past but it continues to thrive in the construction industry.  After representing many contractors in various lawsuits with owners and other contractors, I have concluded that almost everything comes down to the quality of the contract between parties.  Surprisingly, as often as not,… Read More

Condominium and homeowners associations typically govern their communities through their CC&Rs, bylaws, and rules and regulations. Although not always the case, the CC&Rs often tackle big ticket items such as maintenance and repair obligations, damage and destruction to the units and common areas, insurance coverage, condemnation proceedings, and other such matters. The bylaws, on the other hand,… Read More

March 10th, 2022 attorney Babak Shamsi shares a primer on Corporate Practice of Medicine. Read More

EDMONDS, WA, (March 14, 2022) – The law firm of Beresford Booth celebrates the 50th anniversary in the practice of law for its senior partner, Richard R. “Dick” Beresford. “Dick is a pillar in the legal and business community throughout the State of Washington,” said David C. Tingstad, the firm’s Managing Partner. “Dick is a tremendous… Read More

EDMONDS, WA, (March 10, 2022) – Edmonds-based full-service law firm Beresford Booth announced that Susan O’Toole and Kelsey L. Affronte have joined the firm. “We are excited to welcome Susan and Kelsey to Beresford Booth,” said David C. Tingstad, the firm’s Managing Partner. “Our litigation and family law practices continue to expand in response to our… Read More