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When you are served with a lawsuit, the law generally requires you to defend against the lawsuit.  Common psychological reactions to being served are panic and paralysis.  But just as a deer in the headlights can freeze up and seal its own fate of getting struck by a vehicle, defendants can be hit with a… Read More

November 11, 2021 Estate planning team lawyers Matthew Cruz, Per Oscarsson and Sarah Smith present distribution issues in estate administration in Washington State. Read More

As a business owner, it is useful to understand that, in addition to owning real property and personal property, you can also potentially own intellectual property (or “IP”, for short).  While the rules surrounding real and personal property ownership can be difficult to follow, the law of intellectual property can be downright baffling.  IP covers… Read More

Published in 2007, Bishop of Victoria v. Corporate Business Park became a seminal case in the state of Washington with respect to LLCs and fiduciary duties.  Times have changed, however, and the law has developed since 2007. Over the next few weeks, we will discuss some of these developments and how current law applies today… Read More

November 4th, 2021 Eli Yim discusses representations & warranties in business purchase or sale transactions. Read More

Summary of Responsibilities Beresford Booth is seeking a Family Law Associate to join their downtown Edmonds practice group. A minimum of five (5) years of litigation experience, with at least 2 years in family law is required. This candidate will have the confidence and skill set required to successfully enter a fast-paced practice group and… Read More

October 21, 2021 Lisa H. Do answers some frequently asked questions about divorce and gives us some of the basics of how divorce works. Read More

October 14th, 2021 Per Oscarsson answers a common estate Question: How Do My Debts Get Paid? Read More

In Washington State, unmarried individuals who purchase real property together typically do so as tenants in common, as this provides significant flexibility for each co-owner.  For example, tenants in common can independently pass their respective ownership interests to their heirs after death and can sell their individual ownership interests in the real property to third parties. … Read More