Catherine Moore has joined Carmichael Clark, P.S. as an associate. Catherine practices in the areas of land use and real estate, water law, municipal law and civil litigation.

Many real estate disputes involve easements. These disputes can often involve the location of an easement, the scope and purpose of an easement, and even whether an easement exists at all.

In the United States, courts recognize that certain relationships are special and that communications made in the relationship are protected from being disclosed except under narrow exceptions.

Many commercial loans contain what are called default interest provisions. The provisions call for the default rate to apply upon any default by the Borrower under the loan agreement.

Legal Foundation of Washington provides funding to the local civil legal aid programs across Washington. Its annual fundraising drive is the Campaign for Equal Justice.

Audits can be scary for businesses, given the mystery surrounding these audits and the complex laws and regulations these agencies enforce. There are a few tips businesses can follow to make an audit go more smoothly.

Major changes are coming to Washington’s law on limited liability companies. Attorneys representing LLCs should be aware of these changes.

The possibility of disputes arising can be eliminated or greatly reduced by doing a few simple things. These tips apply equally to both commercial and residential property.

For the third year in a row, Bryan Page of Carmichael Clark, P.S. has been named a Rising Star by Washington Super Lawyers magazine.

Attorney Lisa Keeler has joined Carmichael Clark, P.S. as an associate. Lisa’s practice will focus on insurance defense, general civil litigation, and appellate advocacy.