News Author: Carol Hill
UPDATED: Overview of Washington State Tax Law Changes Beginning January 1, 2022
UPDATE: On January 27, Governor Jay Inslee signed two bills passed by the Legislature making key changes to WA Cares Fund. These reforms address coverage gaps and delay program implementation by 18 months. Significant changes include: Employees near retirement (born before 1968) will now be able to qualify for partial benefits on a pro-rated basis.
Lasher Welcomes Brent Beecher, Of Counsel, to the Firm
Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson is pleased to announce that Brent W. Beecher, formerly of Hackett Beecher, has joined the firm, Of Counsel, to practice with our Business Litigation and Real Estate Law groups. Brent concentrates on insurance policy and bad faith disputes. His practice is unusual in that he represents both insurance policy holders
Lasher & Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
LHSE is embracing the wisdom of former US secretary of Labor, Alexis Herman, as we learn about and implement changes to our firm. We understand that inclusion and fairness in the workplace is not simply the smart thing to do; it’s the right thing to do. Led by the Chair of our IDEA Committee, Lasher
5 Tips for Successful Dispute Resolution During Divorce
“Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.” ~Winston Churchill It’s easy to instinctively shy away from conflict and with good reason – given the choice, most people would rather resolve disputes in a healthy, productive way. The question is when you
Internal Revenue Service Announces Changes to Income Thresholds for 2022 Federal Income Tax Brackets
The IRS has announced it will be adjusting income thresholds for federal income tax brackets in 2022. Typically, the IRS raises thresholds to keep pace with consumer prices, however October’s year-over-year increases of 6.2% were even greater than September’s year-over-year increase of 5.4%, meaning Americans are paying more for everything – including food. As a
Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson Recognized in 2022 “Best Law Firms” and Lawyers Acknowledged as “Best Lawyers” and “Ones to Watch”
Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson is pleased to announce that it has been ranked in the 12th Edition of the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” publication. The 2022 rankings incorporate more than 8.2 million evaluations of more than 115,000 leading lawyers from more than 22,000 firms. More than 2,000 firms received a
Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson Welcomes New Attorney, Kelly Harris
Kelly joins Lasher as a member of the firm’s Real Estate and Corporate & Business Law practice groups. She will be working with the Real Estate Law practice group providing comprehensive transactional support in leasing, financing, development-related issues, and co-ownership arrangements. In her Corporate and Business Law practice, she will focus on advising clients on
City of Seattle Verification of Vaccination Order Now in Effect
Yesterday, October 25, 2021, the City of Seattle’s new local Verification of Vaccination Order went into effect, requiring and empowering local officials to require all patrons and customers (aged 12 years and older) to provide verification that they are fully vaccinated at the following events and establishments: Outdoor recreational and entertainment events with 500 or
LASHER HOLZAPFEL SPERRY & EBBERSON IS PROUD TO BE HOME TO TWO OF SEATTLE’S TOP 100 SUPER LAWYERS
Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson PLLC is proud to announce that both Linda Kelley Ebberson and Lisa Ann Sharpe have once again been named to the Top 100 Washington Super Lawyers. In addition, both Ebberson and Sharpe have been included on the Top 50 Women Washington Super Lawyer list for the past ten years. “I
Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson PLLC Announces Three-Year Commitment to Fund Diversity Scholarships
Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson is pleased to announce that our partnership has approved a 3-year funding commitment to continue supporting diversity scholarships at the Schools of Law at Seattle University, University of Washington and Gonzaga University. Lasher’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee created this scholarship program in 2021 to support and encourage diversity in