Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson PLLC

The concept of the metaverse 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. However, as virtual real estate transactions become more prevalent, legal concerns arise, and navigating the legal landscape of the metaverse becomes a crucial aspect for stakeholders to consider. Lasher lawyer, Kelly Rutledge expounds: https://buff.ly/424Xcor #LasherLaw #Metaverse #VR #AR

Yesterday, we hosted our annual "Build Your Own Sandwich Bar" fundraiser for Food Lifeline's annual Food Frenzy competition. Lasher team members provided sandwich fixings and sides, and at the appointed hour the lunchroom filled with a line of folks eager to make a wide variety of sophisticated and complex sandwiches, after making their donation of course! We were delighted to raise $252 towards our eventual total donation. We look forward to seeing all the fun and creative ways that other teams are raising funds, too! #TeamLasher #Lashercommunity #FoodLifeline #FoodFrenzy #LetsEndHunger

It's Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Launch Day and we are delighted to share that our Family Law practice group has once again been recognized as one of only two ranked practices in the State of Washington, with three of our Family Law principals (Linda Ebberson, Jamie Polito Johnston and Lisa Sharpe) being individually recognized. We are proud of the work we do on behalf of our clients, and grateful for the recognition. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/grvpSJEW #LasherLaw #LasherFamilyLaw #ChambersHNW

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, they are still subject to the same fiduciary duties. In today's post, Lasher Litigator, Julie Pendleton, shares some thoughts: https://buff.ly/3OZ9dJc #LasherLaw #FidicuaryDuties #FamilyOwnedCompanies

It's that time of year again... Having certain estate planning documents in place prior to the start of the school year will give parents the ability to step in on behalf of their college student in the event of an emergency, which should provide both the parents and the college student with peace of mind. Lasher lawyer, Amanda Whitely, offers this primer on Estate Planning for College Students: https://buff.ly/45Vplkq #LasherLaw #LasherEstatePlanning #EstatePlanningTuesday #College

While you can’t predict the future or prevent catastrophes, with good planning you can safeguard your interests. Lasher Estate Planning attorney, Patrick Carter, provides some insights on the peace of mind you can have by creating a durable power of attorney: https://buff.ly/3zJOZxv #LasherLaw #LasherEstatePlanning #DPoA #PowersofAttorney #EstatePlanningTuesday

Landlords that lease commercial property in Seattle need to be aware of major changes to the Municipal Code. Seattle recently enacted Ordinance 126982, which introduces significant regulations for commercial property lessors within the City. Lasher lawyer, Harman Bual, shares what you need to know: https://buff.ly/3xZKjmE #LasherLaw #SeattleLaw #CRE #CommercialProperty #RealEstateLaw

Join Lasher Family Law Principal, Jamie Polito Johnston, at this fall's "Complex Family Law Issues" seminar, hosted by The Seminar Group, on September 17, 2024. Use code FAC100 for $100 off qualifying registrations. Register here: https://lnkd.in/g6F5-rUu.

Have you ever heard of a "Collaborative Divorce"? The Collaborative process uses a team approach to help parties resolve their divorce in a manner that respects and honors each Party’s interests. At Lasher, we have two widely recognized lawyers who regularly assist with Collaborative Divorce. Both Jamie Polito Johnston and Justin Sedell help their clients to find the best, healthiest and most successful outcomes to their unique problems.

Our Lasher Business Litigation attorneys are recognized throughout the Northwest for efficient and effective resolution of complex civil disputes. If litigation is necessary, having a skilled and aggressive advocate on your side is essential to protect your interests and achieve your goals. This team provides clear and concise guidance about the pros and cons of initiating, defending, and resolving legal actions. Meet the Litigators in the Summer 2024 edition of Seattle Met magazine (page 25). (with Joseph Evans, Mario Bianchi, Harman Bual, Brent Beecher, Dan Pharris, Anthony Gewald, Quentin Wildsmith, Sean Small, James Blankenship, Julie Pendleton and Paul Spadafora) #LasherLaw #BusinessLitigation #WhenitMattersMostChoosetheBest #LasherBusiness