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Don’t Let Your Divorce Become Your Identity
Stress and anxiety are unfortunate byproducts of divorce. For some, every aspect of one’s life may be negatively impacted by divorce: productivity at your job may plummet; concern about finances might keep you up at night; social interactions may be more difficult as you try to stoically act as if everything is alright; and, if
The New Exception to Washington Landlord-Tenant Relationships and Leaseback Agreements
A Leaseback Agreement or a “rentback agreement” is an agreement between a buyer and seller of a property that permits the seller to continue living in the property for a period while paying rent to the buyer. Leaseback agreements are usually short-term arrangements that provide sellers with additional time to move out of the property
Lasher Celebrates 28 Lawyers Recognized by Washington Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Twenty-eight Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson attorneys have been named to the 2023 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists as top lawyers in Washington. The annually published Super Lawyers list, based on peer recognition, recognizes the top five percent of attorneys statewide for their professional achievements. In addition, two of our female partners, Linda Kelley
Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson Welcomes New Family Law Attorney
Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson is pleased to announce that Desirée L. Good has joined the firm’s Family Law Practice Group. Desirée focuses her practice exclusively on family law matters, including divorce, child custody and parenting plans, child support, legal separation, committed intimate relationships, as well as prenuptial and cohabitation agreements. Compassionate and empathetic, she has a
Did You Buy Marriage Insurance? The Importance of Prenuptial Agreements in Community Property States
Around the world there are millions of people who rely on insurance for homes and vehicles to celebrity body parts. Nowadays, there is even insurance to cover the postponement or cancellation of one’s wedding. Ironically, the average couple prefers to forgo the “marriage insurance” a proper prenuptial agreement can provide because of the stigma associated
When Do I Need an Estate Plan?
One of the most common questions we receive in our Estate Planning practice is “when do I need a personalized estate plan?” While there are many factors to consider, you will want a personalized estate plan when there is a significant change in your life, or you do not like the default plan created for
What are the “Relocation Factors” in Washington Family Law?
In a prior blogpost, I discussed the statutory notice you have to give to another parent when you plan to relocate with a child. If the non-relocating parent objects to the move, then the parents will need to go to court and have a judge determine whether to allow the move. The governing statutory scheme
Breaches of Fiduciary Duties in Closely Held Companies
In Washington State, closely held companies are those in which the ownership is concentrated among a small number of shareholders. These companies may also be family-owned or held by a group of individuals who have a relationship with one another beyond just being co-owners. While these companies may have a different dynamic than public corporations,
Welcome (Back) Summer Associate, Emily Husa!
Last week we welcomed Emily Husa back to Lasher. Emily was our Summer Associate last year as a result of LEAD WA’s fellowship program. Having completed her second year in law school, we are delighted to have Emily back before she returns to Seattle University School of Law for her final year. When asked what
Earl Lasher: Honoring a WAC Foundation Founder
Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson founding attorney, Earl Lasher, was recently highlighted in the Washington Athletic Club‘s monthly publication. You can find the article here: Honoring a WAC Foundation Founder: Earl Lasher – Washington Athletic Club.