Webinar – You’ve Been Sued: Now What? Introducing the Litigation Process
October 7th, 2021 Attorney JP. Diener introduces the litigation process and discusses what happens when you've been sued. Read More
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Webinar – Noncompete Agreements in Employment & LLC Matters
September 30th, 2021 Attorney David Tingstad discuss noncompete agreements in employment and LLC matters. Read More
Does Your Property Have An Easement On It? How To Find Out
I have often seen people make the mistake of assuming that one can easily determine the existence of an easement by simply searching the public records for a document called “easement.” Owners, prospective owners, real estate brokers, and even attorneys are not immune from making that mistake. This blog post will help you consider the… Read More
Capital Contributions and the Case of Brickstone Holdings, LLC
Last week, we discussed different possible remedies for a failure to contribute capital. This week, let us consider a recent Washington Court of Appeals case, Moses Land Grow LLC v. Brickstone Holdings LLC, that helps to clarify the definition of a capital contribution. Moses Land Grow LLC v. Brickstone Holdings LLC In March of 2017,… Read More
You’ve Been Sued: Now What? The Litigation Process
A process server showed up at your door and handed you a stack of legal documents. After review, you realize you’ve received a Complaint and a Summons, and you can deduce that you are being sued. What should you do now? Part 1: Hire an Attorney Everyone has a choice to represent themselves in a… Read More
Beware The Corporate Practice of Medicine
Washington State provides that, generally, a business entity may not employ medical professionals to practice their licensed professions. This Corporate Practice of Medicine (CPOM) doctrine protects the relationship between medical doctors and patients. The doctrine dates back to 1943, when the Washington Supreme Court ruled in State ex rel. Standard Optical Co. v. Superior Court, that only a person,… Read More
Litigation Paralegal
Beresford Booth is a full-service law firm located in Edmonds with clients ranging from small start-up companies to families to growing businesses. We are seeking a full-time litigation paralegal with at least two (2) years of Superior Court and/or Federal Court experience. The position requires performance of substantive legal support work requiring sufficient knowledge of… Read More
Selling Investment Real Estate In Washington State? Consider a 1031 Exchange Into a DST (Delaware Statutory Trust)
Real estate attracts investors for many reasons, including tax advantages. Upon sale of investment real property, you are subject to capital gains tax. However, you may delay payment of that tax by quickly purchasing new real estate (a “replacement” property) after the sale of the original property. Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code sets… Read More
Remedies For Failure To Contribute Capital
Every business needs capital, so what happens when members form an LLC and promise to contribute capital but fail to follow through? The breach of such a promise is foreseeable, so plan for it. Consider drafting provisions in an LLC Agreement that outline remedies when a member breaches their promise to contribute. Our discussion this… Read More
