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A few years ago, I wrote an article regarding seller financing here. The real estate market in Western Washington has cooled down since then, but nonetheless, opportunities continue to abound for buyers seeking to purchase a home. Unfortunately, sometimes purchasing a home with conventional lending involves too many requirements that certain prospective purchasers cannot meet. Sometimes,… Read More

In this webinar, Attorney Lisa H. Do discusses "Child Support Table: Do You Need to Update Support?" Read More

I am one of a number of attorneys defending attorneys and law firms against legal malpractice claims brought by an insurance company, in the case Great American E&S Insurance Company v. Houston Casualty Company, et al.[1]  This case may eventually go to the Washington Supreme Court but, for today, the Court of Appeals has extended… Read More

At some point in your dissolution matter, you will have to conduct discovery. Discovery is the process by which both parties exchange information and documents, primarily financial. This can be done through agreement or through formal discovery, which consists of interrogatories and requests for production. Interrogatories are questions the client must answer under penalty of… Read More

The Rotary Club of Everett will be selecting the next group of deserving students to receive scholarships. High school seniors who applied for the scholarships will be interviewed this Saturday, April 11th. These interviews will determine which students receive the Club’s approximately $400,000 in scholarships, which will be formally announced at a celebratory awards event… Read More

In this webinar, Attorney Ryan G. Foltz discusses "Seller Disclosure: Permits, Remodels, and the Buyer's Risk When You Don't Dig Deeper" Read More

When Delaware speaks, deal lawyers listen. And in In re Dura Medic Holdings, Inc., Consolidated Litigation, Cons. C.A. No. 2019-0474-JTL (Del. Ch. Feb. 20, 2025), the Delaware Court of Chancery clarified two issues that routinely shape private M&A negotiations: (1) Whether Delaware remains a pro‑sandbagging jurisdiction, and(2) When a buyer can use a transaction multiple… Read More

Taylor Swift is many things – artist, cultural force, economic engine – but she’s also something business owners sometimes overlook: a disciplined, strategic brand manager. Her recent trademark activity is a reminder that protecting your brand is not optional. It’s a core business function. Swift’s team has filed trademark applications for everything from album titles… Read More

Beresford Booth has served clients throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond for 80 years: since 1946! We continue to expand, learn and find new ways to meet the growing demands of our clients. Our lawyers are licensed to practice law outside of Washington State: David Tingstad and J Patrick Diener are licensed in Idaho, Anne… Read More