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Rules of Community Living

Washington State Real Estate Law Lawyer Babak Shamsi | 3/16/2022
Condominium and homeowners associations typically govern their communities through their CC&Rs, bylaws, and rules and regulations. Although not always the case, the CC&Rs often tackle big ticket items such as maintenance and repair obligations, damage and destruction to the units and common areas, insurance coverage, condemnation proceedings, and other such matters. The bylaws, on the other hand,… Read More

Beresford Booth Senior Partner Celebrates 50 Years in Legal Practice

The Lawyers at Beresford Booth | 3/14/2022
EDMONDS, WA, (March 14, 2022) – The law firm of Beresford Booth celebrates the 50th anniversary in the practice of law for its senior partner, Richard R. “Dick” Beresford. “Dick is a pillar in the legal and business community throughout the State of Washington,” said David C. Tingstad, the firm’s Managing Partner. “Dick is a tremendous… Read More

Beresford Booth Adds Lawyers to Litigation and Family Law Teams

The Lawyers at Beresford Booth | 3/10/2022
EDMONDS, WA, (March 10, 2022) – Edmonds-based full-service law firm Beresford Booth announced that Susan O’Toole and Kelsey L. Affronte have joined the firm. “We are excited to welcome Susan and Kelsey to Beresford Booth,” said David C. Tingstad, the firm’s Managing Partner. “Our litigation and family law practices continue to expand in response to our… Read More

I’m Thinking of Getting Divorced – What Financial Documents Do I Need?

Washington State Family Law Lawyer Lisa H. Do | 3/9/2022
Gathering basic financial documents prior to filing for divorce can potentially simplify your case, reduce attorney’s fees, and put you ahead of the process so you are not starting at a disadvantage. At minimum, you should compile the following documents for yourself and if available, for your spouse as well: Two years of tax returns,… Read More

Protect Yourself While A Dispute Is Pending: Preliminary Injunctions And Temporary Restraining Orders

Washington State Litigation and Real Estate Law Lawyer Andrew M. McKenzie | 3/1/2022
Real estate disputes frequently involve disagreements over rights of ownership, possession, and use of property.  However, the rigors of the litigation process and the ability of courts to process cases typically means it will take a year or more before the case gets resolved through a trial on the merits.  What do the parties do… Read More

Time to Update Your Washington Nonprofit Corporation?

The Lawyers at Beresford Booth | 2/28/2022
In 1967, Washington enacted the Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act, Revised Code of Washington (“RCW”) Chapter 24.03. After several years of review and study, Washington enacted a new Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act, RCW 24.03A. The new act became effective January 1, 2022. RCW Chapter 24.03 was repealed effective that date. The new act applies to all… Read More