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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.
Getting a Divorce? Don’t Make These Common Mistakes!
Going through a divorce can be incredibly stressful. Save yourself additional upset by doing your best to avoid: Listening to the Wrong People. Make sure to do your research and choose the right attorney; then be sure to listen to and follow what that attorney says. It can be hard to ignore the personal divorce
Employment Law Update: Two New Laws Expand Federal Protections for Both Pregnant and Nursing Workers
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”) takes effect on June 27, 2023, and requires private employers with at least 15 employees to provide reasonable accommodations to their employees for pregnancy, childbirth, recovery, and related medical conditions, including lactation. Such reasonable accommodations may include flexible hours, additional break time, and/or light work activity and must be determined via
SCAM ALERT: Be Aware of Recent Phishing Attacks on Washington Businesses
There has been a recent rash of targeted phishing attacks and misleading “filing offers” sent to Washington businesses. These scams access publicly available information from the Secretary of State’s website and use such information in attempts to obtain payment and confidential data from unsuspecting business owners. You may receive an email (often using official sounding titles)
Legal Concerns of Real Estate in the Metaverse: Navigating the Virtual Frontier
The concept of the metaverse, a virtual world where users interact with digital environments and each other in immersive ways, has gained significant attention in recent years. With advancements in virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies, the metaverse is becoming more accessible and has the potential to revolutionize various industries, including real estate.
Remember the Remainderman: Rights and Responsibilities of a “Life Tenant” in Washington State
In the State of Washington, a life estate is a legal arrangement where a person, known as the “life tenant,” has the right to use and occupy a property for the duration of his or her life. The life tenant has all the same rights and responsibilities as a regular owner, but only for the
Basic Legalese for Family Law
Sua sponte • inter alia • sine qua non • in pari materia • ex parte • stare decisis • in limine • ejusdem generis • per curiam • ad litem • in loco parentis • pro se • de novo • sui generis • de jure • intestate • arguendo • ipso facto
Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson PLLC Celebrating 50 Years
On April 1st, Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson PLLC celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the founding of the firm. The firm was founded on “the philosophy of providing a law firm small enough to handle our clients’ problems in a personal manner, but large enough to realize the benefits of specialization and a team approach
Estate Planning 101: Making Bequests to Charity
Many clients opt to make charitable donations to further charitable intentions and to perhaps help reduce estate tax exposure in the process. Charities often fulfill needs and perform work that the government does not otherwise provide, and supporting a charity can stretch one’s dollars further as charities can be more efficient with the contributions than
A Timetable for Divorce in King County, Washington
Legal proceedings tend to take longer than people expect or desire. For people facing divorce, most want the matter finalized as quickly as possible. An oft-asked question is how long it will take to be officially divorced. This depends on several factors and following are some of the key factors. First, in King County, the