Shawn Alexander Attorney-at-Law

08/05/2024

In Boulay v. Boulay, the Land Court addressed whether email correspondence may constitute a valid, binding contract in the context of a real estate…

07/26/2024

This subject actually comes up frequently.

Does an apartment building owner have the right to exclude disruptive or undesirable non-tenants? An Ohio court said no.

07/25/2024

If you receive a demand letter from EPA. Call a lawyer, before you send money.

On or around June 10, 2024, the federal Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) was advised of fraudulent letters that were circulating titled “EPA…

07/10/2024

Texts can't become a contract unless there are certain formalities.

Are communications sent via text message or email legally binding? It depends.

07/05/2024

Who ever has my old cell number (360) 317-5747 is a scammer and will ask for money if you text.
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06/12/2024

This is a good change.

Effective June 6, 2024, Washington State no longer requires that commercial leases with a term of more than one year be notarized to be effective. On…

06/04/2024

https://www.sanjuancountywa.gov/civicalerts.aspx?AID=1653

Sixty-five students from Friday Harbor and Orcas Island visited the courthouse and participated in a host of law-themed activities including a mock trial, career panel, civics lessons, games, and tours.

05/11/2024

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11/06/2023

Look before you leap.

While shopping for new homes is already competitive, prospective buyers should be aware of homeowners associations and investigate if they are the right fit.

08/27/2023

Possession at closing, only.

The house that I'm buying has a separate in-law apartment that is located above the garage. The people who I'm purchasing the property from wanted me to...

06/29/2023

Our clerks keep the courts running. Thank You.

San Juan Island hosted the annual summer conference of the Washington State Association of County Clerks last week. Read Story

06/27/2023

Don take the easy bait. If you need to sell you home, call a local real estate agent or a couple of them.

On June 13, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Rohit Chopra provided the CFPB’s Semiannual Report to Congress, which included…