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New Washington State Civil Protection Orders Statute

The Lawyers at Beresford Booth | 7/6/2022
Major provisions of RCW 7.105, Washington’s new protection order statute, became effective July 1, 2022. The statute combines all current types of restraining orders under one statute, with the intent of increasing the accessibility, efficiency, and effectiveness of protection orders. Under the statute, domestic violence protection orders (DVPO), sexual assault protection orders (SAPO), stalking protection… Read More

What Is Title Insurance, Anyway?  Part 2- How A Title Policy Protects You (And Doesn’t)

Washington State Real Estate Law Lawyer Andrew M. McKenzie | 7/1/2022
In the first part of the blog post, I explained what goes into a title policy.  This part of the blog post discusses how a title policy does and does not protect you. Coverage Generally Title insurance policies protect their insured against actual losses resulting from “covered risks,” which generally include:  (1) Someone else owns… Read More

Reinstating an Administratively Dissolved Washington Entity

The Lawyers at Beresford Booth | 6/27/2022
Corporations, limited liability companies, and certain types of partnerships, formed in the state of Washington, are required to file annual reports and pay an annual license renewal fee to the Washington Secretary of State (the “Secretary”).  Each year, the Secretary sends notice to the entity that its annual report and fees are due by a… Read More

Demand Letters: What Are They and How Can They Help?

Washington State Litigation Lawyer Kelsey L. Affronte | 6/9/2022
If you have found yourself in a pickle and are looking for a plan to get out of it, a demand letter is a simple and cost-effective means of communicating your desires. What Is a Demand Letter? A demand letter is intended for the person or company that wronged you. A good demand letter will… Read More