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Small oversights in contracts can lead to big problems. A new decision from the Washington Court of Appeals, Pacific Shoreline Properties, LLC v. First Liberty Bond, LLC, highlights some important risks for sellers. This case involved a failed sale of an apartment complex. The Court offers valuable insights for property owners who plan to sell. In… Read More

Beresford Booth is pleased to celebrate several of our lawyers for their selection among The Best Lawyers in America® for 2026: David C. Tingstad, Partner and Chair of the Business, Mergers and Acquisitions Group, has been selected for his fourth time in Corporate Governance Law and Corporate Law; William O. Kessler, Partner and Chair of… Read More

August 14, 2025 - In this webinar, Attorney Trevor H. Lane discusses "Protecting Residential Contractors' Legal Right from the Outset of a Project" Read More

Please join us in congratulating the Beresford Booth lawyers who were chosen as honorees for this year’s Super Lawyers® list. Super Lawyers® David C. Tingstad, Managing Partner and leader of the Business, Mergers and Acquisitions Group, selected for his work in Business/Corporations. William O. Kessler, Partner and leader of the Litigation Group, selected for his… Read More

August 7th, 2025 - In this webinar, Attorney C. Michael Kvistad discusses "Washington's New Digital Sales Tax." Read More

The term “grey divorce” is in reference to couples ending long-term (18+ years) marriages after age 50. These types of divorces have surged dramatically in recent years. In the U.S., divorces among individuals 50+ increased from only 8% in 1990 to nearly 40% by 2019. The recent data indicate the “grey divorce” is on the… Read More

If you are a contractor building homes or a homeowner settling into a new property, you have likely heard the term “easement” before. But what does it mean, and how can it be modified? A recent Washington State Court of Appeals case, Carter v. C&K Contracting, Inc. (No. 40485-4-III), offers practical lessons about easements that can save… Read More

July 30th, 2025 - In this webinar, Attorney Anne B. Bennette discusses "New Changes to the Mandatory Parenting Plan." Read More

When people hear “expert witness,” they may think about shows like CSI, where a scientist can evaluate things like blood samples or DNA to determine who committed the crime. While expert witnesses certainly play an important role in some criminal matters, expert witnesses can be vital to the outcome of civil cases. This article explores… Read More