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06/17/2026

An easement is a nonpossessory right to use or enjoy someone else’s land. In other words, an easement grants the holder a limited privilege to perform certain acts on someone else’s land without owning that land. It is a right to use, but not own (outright), the land owned by another.

An easement is a nonpossessory right to use or enjoy someone else’s land. In other words, an easement grants the holder a limited privilege to perform certain acts on someone else’s land without owning that land. It is a right to use, but not own (outright), the land owned by another. There are ...

06/17/2026

In today’s webinar, Attorney Samantha Dammrose from our Family Law Group discusses “Child Support: Post-Secondary Support”

06/17/2026

Nearly two thousand years ago, the ancient Roman legal system developed a series of maxims having general applicability in court. Around the year 161, the jurist Gaius wrote a textbook, “Institutes,” in which he set forth his philosophy of the legal status of persons, things, and civil procedure.

Nearly two thousand years ago, the ancient Roman legal system developed a series of maxims having general applicability in court. Around the year 161, the jurist Gaius wrote a textbook, “Institutes,” in which he set forth his philosophy of the legal status of persons, things, and civil procedure...

06/17/2026

Today, open adoption is the norm rather than the exception. While every adoption relationship is unique, most involve some level of ongoing communication between adoptive families and birth parents. Understanding what open adoption is—and what it is not—can help families approach the process with greater confidence and realistic expectations.

For families considering adoption, the concept of open adoption can feel unfamiliar and overwhelming. Early in the process, uncertainty about the future and the impact of an open relationship drives most of my client’s questions: -Will the birth parents be involved in our child’s life forever? -...

06/16/2026

Please join us in congratulating Nicholas D. Gross, recognized by The National Trial Lawyers (NTL) as a Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Lawyer again for 2026.

Please join us in congratulating Nicholas D. Gross, recognized by The National Trial Lawyers (NTL) as a Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Lawyer again for 2026. Nick was also recognized as a Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Lawyer for the last two years and a Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Lawyer by the NTL in 2025....

06/16/2026

Upcoming Webinar -

Thursday, June 18th at 12:15 pm Pacific

Please join Attorney Drew J. Tingstad from our Business Mergers and Acquisitions Group. Details coming soon.

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Please join Attorney Drew Tingstad from our Litigation Group for this week's webinar. More details to follow!

06/10/2026

This Friday, June 12, 2026, David Tingstad, Beresford Booth Partner and Chair of the Business, Mergers and Acquisitions Team, presents continuing legal education regarding business law updates for the Washington State Bar Association.

This Friday, June 12,, 2026, David Tingstad, Beresford Booth Partner and Chair of the Business, Mergers and Acquisitions Team, presents continued learning education regarding business law updates for the Washington State Bar Association. Along with Attorney Douglas Batey from Batey Business Law PLLC...

06/10/2026

In this Webinar, Attorney Babak Shamsi from our Real Estate and Litigations Transactions Group discusses “Enforcement and Termination of Easements”

06/10/2026

There are many forms of privilege which may render certain evidence or information inadmissible or can act as a complete defense and bar to claims and lawsuits. One of these privileges which can operate as a complete bar to recovery is the litigation privilege doctrine. The litigation privilege is a judicially created privilege that protects participants – including attorneys, parties and witnesses – in a judicial proceeding against civil liability for statements they make in the course of that proceeding.

There are many forms of privilege which may render certain evidence or information inadmissible or can act as a complete defense and bar to claims and lawsuits. One of these privileges which can operate as a complete bar to recovery is the litigation privilege doctrine. The litigation privilege is a...

06/10/2026

For many families, domestic adoption is a path to parenthood built on hope, patience, and careful planning. Yet prospective adoptive parents are often surprised to learn how much the adoption landscape has changed over the past decade.

For many families, domestic adoption is a path to parenthood built on hope, patience, and careful planning. Yet prospective adoptive parents are often surprised to learn how much the adoption landscape has changed over the past decade. The reality is that domestic adoption today looks very different...