Insight, Analysis, and Perspective for Businesses and Individuals

Divorce and other related family law matters can be complex, time-consuming, and stressful. In 2026, generative AI (“Artificial Intelligence”) models such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and Copilot are rapidly becoming part of everyday life, both in personal and professional settings. As this technology grows and becomes more accessible, individuals going through divorce or other family […]

A client called me to ask how she could resolve a dispute with her business partner.  After 10 years of working together circumstances had changed.  They were no longer seeing eye-to-eye on business strategy and as 50-50 owners, their Company was in deadlock. They needed a separation. While a traditional lawsuit seeking dissolution of the […]

Legal notices are integral to exercising rights under contracts and must be sent timely and via an appropriate method in order to be valid.  These communications may include rent payments, default notices, termination notices, renewal notices, and other time-sensitive contractual communications and/or notices.  Postmarks are commonly used to determine when mail was sent and whether […]

The start of the new year is an ideal time to review your current estate plan or to create an estate plan for the first time.  January brings updated exemption amounts, inflation adjustments, and, in some years, new regulatory guidance that can affect planning strategies.  This year presents some timely opportunities to implement strategic gifting […]

Collaborative Divorce is a structured legal process wherein parties resolve their disputes without going to court. The process focuses on reaching mutually agreeable solutions, while using shared neutral experts, and aiming to meet the priorities of each party. I practice both traditional litigation and Collaborative Law. I’ve run across many litigation attorneys who think Collaborative […]

Lasher is pleased to announce that, effective February 10, 2026, attorney Elizabeth “Betsy” Hershman has joined the firm as a Principal in our Family Law Practice Group. Betsy brings sharp litigation skills with a thoughtful, compassionate approach to dispute resolution. A seasoned litigator and trained Collaborative lawyer, Betsy represents clients across the full spectrum of […]

Securing a federal trademark registration is one of the most effective ways to protect your brand, deter copycats, and enhance the value of your business. Yet, the path from concept to registration is full of strategic choices and technical requirements. Missteps can delay registration, narrow your rights, or even jeopardize enforceability. The following guidance outlines […]

Washington’s construction lien statutes provide contractors with remedies to secure payment from property owners for furnished labor and/or materials.  These statutory requirements are strictly enforced, and even minor mistakes can invalidate an otherwise legitimate lien and eliminate a contractor’s ability to foreclose.  The following are some of the most common mistakes that can cause a […]

If a spouse hid money during the marriage, then they will undoubtedly try to hide it during the divorce. The way a person manages money during the marriage is a roadmap for how they will behave during the divorce. If they were secretive with bank statements or kept a “private” stash while you were together, […]

If divorce law reflects the way people live, work, and plan their futures, then 2026 is shaping up to be a year of quieter strategy and longer-term thinking. The days of reactive decisions and splashy courtroom battles are giving way to preparation, privacy, and precision. Here’s what we’re seeing as “in,” and what’s quickly becoming […]

When you’re going through a divorce or other family law proceeding, there will inevitably be court orders that everyone must abide by.  Not everyone does.  These orders can relate to parenting plans, child support, restraining orders, and so on.  Oftentimes you can file a ‘Motion to Enforce’ the order at issue, but an alternative is […]

Many properties are affected by easements. An easement provides one property owner the right to use another property owner’s land. For example, a property owner (“easement holder”) may use water and sewer lines that cross a neighbor’s property (servient estate”) before connecting to the public utility lines in the street. However, there are times when […]