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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

Whether you have been married for one year or thirty years, it is extremely important to update your estate plan following a divorce.  RCW 11.12.051(1) states that “if, after making a will, the testator's marriage or domestic partnership is dissolved, invalidated, or terminated, all provisions in the will in favor of or granting any interest… Read More

February 20th, 2025 Beresford Booth Attorney discusses Formalizing Rental Agreements: Avoiding Common Pitfalls Read More

Amidst all the judicial back and forth regarding Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) compliance, we may finally have some certainty. As of February 18, 2025, CTA compliance is now mandatory. The lone remaining question is “when do I have to report?” Summary of CTA Litigation Results – Texas Top Cop Shop and Smith Texas Top Cop… Read More

Beresford Booth is proud to announce that Partner Babak Shamsi will assume leadership as Chair of our experienced and well-established Real Estate Litigation and Transactions Team.  “Babak is a proven leader and mentor with a long track record of negotiating sophisticated real estate transactions and litigating complex real property disputes.  He is the natural choice… Read More

If you have begun the process of obtaining a Child Support Order or are working to finalize your divorce, you likely understand the time and effort required to navigate this situation. Once you have the order in place, it can be incredibly frustrating if the other party refuses to pay. This refusal not only adds… Read More