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The Americans with Disabilities Act and Working in the Age of COVID-19
June 4, 2020
Shannon L. Trivett
As parts of the country begin to re-open following closures associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, employers will face many issues regarding the best way to bring their employees back to ...
Read moreCan Relaxed Retirement Plan Withdrawal Rules Help Settle Your Divorce?
May 27, 2020
Lisa Sharpe
The new CARES Act has relaxed retirement account withdrawal rules for some retirement plans due to COVID-19 related reasons. These relaxed withdrawal rules apply to IRA, 401(k), and other “eligible ...
Read moreOvertime Gets an Overhaul
May 6, 2020
Shannon L. Trivett
The Washington Department of Labor and Industries announced sweeping changes, effective July 1, 2020, to the rules determining whether an employee in Washington State is entitled to receive overtime compensation. In ...
Read moreDivorcing During COVID-19? It is more important than ever to get an estate plan in place.
April 22, 2020
Lisa Sharpe
If you are going through a separation and/or divorce, it is important to review your estate plan as early as possible. In Washington State, you can start your estate planning ...
Read morePro Tips for Virtual Mediation in Divorce
April 22, 2020
James Stensel
In the shadow of COVID-19, change in the way that lawyers resolve cases has become a necessity. In the area of Family Law, and in divorce cases, social distancing and ...
Read moreLasher Family Law in the Time of the COVID-19 Crisis
April 20, 2020
Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson
The Family Law Practice Group of LHS&E is virtual! Thanks to remote access, electronic files, secure document sharing, and meetings via Zoom as well as conference calls we are able ...
Read moreCreating a ‘Bridge’ Estate Plan – Why Spouses should Update their Estate Plan During a Divorce or Separation
February 11, 2020
Eric C. Reutter
While many people consider updating their estate planning documents following a divorce, it is best to update these documents when planning for a divorce or separation process, or risk potentially ...
Read moreCongratulations to Smeraldo Restaurant!
December 31, 2019
Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson
In 1984, Carmine Smeraldo opened Il Terrazzo Carmine becoming a staple of Pioneer Square in Seattle. After his sudden passing in 2012, no one was sure what would happen to ...
Read moreThink Twice Before Reimbursing Your Employees
December 4, 2019
Konrad Miernowski
Under the recent Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”), as of January 1, 2018, employees are no longer able to deduct unreimbursed employee business expenses on their individual tax returns ...
Read moreThe Keys to Blended Family Estate Planning
October 9, 2019
Eric C. Reutter
More and more often, families define themselves as “a blended family” when one or both of the parents have children from a prior marriage. This creates unique issues in the ...
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Publications
4 Reasons to Bring Your Financial Expert to Mediation
May 2, 2019
Lisa Sharpe
Bringing your financial expert to mediation increases the likelihood that the parties, attorneys, and the mediator have a clear understanding of the financial aspects of your case – which is ...
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Press Releases
LHSE Supports Family Law CASA
June 2, 2020
Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson
LHSE is a proud supporter of CASA!
Read moreLHSE Ranked in 2020 “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News and World Report
November 25, 2019
Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson
We are pleased to announce recognition by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” with rankings in 6 practice areas. Closely Held Companies and Family Business Law: The LHSE ...
Read moreAttorneys Honored as 2019 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
June 12, 2019
Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson
LHS&E is pleased to announce that 18 of our attorneys have been named to the Washington Super Lawyers and Rising Star Lists. No more than 5% of the lawyers in ...
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