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Welcome to the Larson Hart & Shepherd, PLLC News and Resource Center. Here you will find current news and announcements; original articles, publications and presentations; and other information that we think you will find useful and interesting.

News & Announcements

The Business Prenuptial
Posted Wednesday, April 9th, 2008

This is a must-read article for CEOs, owners and entrepreneurs interested in business start-ups, partnership exit strategies, and business operating agreements that protect you now and later.

“The time to agree on the terms of a possible separation is while you are still in a happy partnership.” - Ken Hart

Read The Business Prenuptial online, or download the PDF.

Law of Easements Seminar
Posted Friday, October 26th, 2007

Larson Hart & Shepherd Partner Kenneth W. Hart was a presenter at a Lorman Educational Service seminar, held on October 19, 2007. The topic was the “Law of Easements: Legal Issues and Practical Considerations.” Mr. Hart spoke for three hours and answered questions from a lively and engaged audience of mainly surveyors, civil engineers and other non-lawyer professionals.

Alert For General Construction and Specialty Subcontractors!
Posted Friday, October 12th, 2007

Because of the recent proliferation of construction defect litigation, the insurance industry has tightened up the underwriting requirements for general contractor liability insurance coverage. One result of this development is that more and more general contractors are now requiring that each of their subcontractors sign a form, Subcontractor Master-Agreement, the provisions of which then apply to each project or job the subcontractor performs for the general contractor. In our experience, these agreements, although similar in some respects, can be quite different from one another. Some tend to be reasonable and even-handed, while some definitely favor the general contractor, and may include provisions that could put the subcontractor at a distinct disadvantage in the event of a contract dispute.

If you are asked to sign one of these agreements, do not assume, therefore, that it is just a “standard contract” and that you have nothing to worry about. Instead, we strongly recommend that, before you sign, you consult with one of our attorneys.

- Kenneth W. Hart

10th Anniversary Celebration
Posted Monday, August 27th, 2007

On Saturday, August 25th, the attorneys and staff of Larson Hart & Shepherd, PLLC, along with our clients, colleagues, families and friends, gathered together and celebrated our 10 year anniversary at the Daybreak Center in Discovery Park. Thanks to all who attended, and to all those who were unable to attend, for making it a great 10 years!

Getting the Deal Done Luncheon Seminar
Posted Monday, June 25th, 2007

On June 22nd, 2007, Mike Larson of Larson Hart & Shepherd, PLLC, along with John Martinka of “Partner” On-Call Network®, and Alan Fulp of Charter Bank, shared their insights and information to help guide business owners toward a winning outcome for whatever deals they might have on their planning horizon. The Seminar was a great success and several prominent business owners were in attendance.

Last updated on Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 1:00:07 PM GMT.

Articles & Publications

Corporate Disregard and Successor Liability
These materials are intended as an overview of the key Washington cases concerning corporate disregard, also often referred to as piercing the corporate veil, and the somewhat related concept of successor liability.
— Chris Thayer

What To Do If You Are Involved In a Car Accident
If you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident, here are some general suggestions for what you should do:
— Chris Thayer

The Business Prenuptial: Key Issues in Operating Agreements for Closely-Held Companies
In many ways, a business partnership is like a marriage, and as anyone who has been there can tell you, when things aren’t working, it can be just as painful and fraught with peril as any marriage gone bad.
— Kenneth W. Hart

Law of Easements: Legal Issues and Practical Considerations, Other Methods of Creating Easements
The following is an outline of the common ways that easements are created in Washington other than by express grant, but rather through various judicial doctrines, and in some case, by private condemnation.
— Kenneth W. Hart

Boundary Law Issues in Washington
Boundaries are closely tied to the progress of civilization. When land ownership or boundaries are disputed, progress is stifled, development slows and investment stagnates.
— Kenneth W. Hart

Last updated on Thursday, July 31, 2008 at 4:57:38 PM GMT.

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