WA Business Law Blog

Buying/Selling A Business In Washington State: A Process

David C. Tingstad, Edmonds Lawyer
David C. Tingstad
Jan 10, 2019
Most closely held business owners are not familiar with the process associated with buying or selling a business. The process is comprised of four general steps: conversation, letter of intent, definitive documentation and closing. Conversation The first step in the process is the initial conversation between the buyer and the seller.  A simple conversation can… Read More

Appointing A Special Master In Lawsuits In Washington State

William O. Kessler, Edmonds Lawyer
William O. Kessler
Jan 9, 2018
The lawyers can see it coming. By their nature, certain lawsuits are primed from the outset to cost the parties excessive money and time, regardless of the amount in controversy. A certain a piece of litigation might involve a technical or complex area of the law. It might require ongoing and frequent oversight of the… Read More

Washington State’s New Power Of Attorney Act

BeresfordBooth
Dec 4, 2017
A power of attorney gives powers to another party (commonly known as an agent or attorney in fact) to act on his or her behalf. A power of attorney essentially allows the agent to step into the shoes of the principal, and perform all acts a principal could perform in his or her own right.… Read More