An Option to Purchase clause gives the holder the exclusive right to exercise an option to purchase a property so long she has complied with the option’s terms. Tenants entering commercial leases often negotiate an Option to Purchase within an expressly stated period for exercise. But what happens when a tenant is late in seeking…
We are pleased to announce that our law firm has been recognized as “Best Construction Defect Litigation – Pacific Northwest” by U.S. Business News as part of that publication’s 2019 Legal Elite Awards. “These awards highlight the most respected lawyers and attorneys as well as their fields of expertise and the companies they represent,” said…
Many of us who have sold a home later wonder if we could have gotten a better price. Was it the right time of year to sell? Was the property advertised well? Did my realtor do everything she or he could to get me the best possible price? That last question was the subject of…
Many commercial leases include an operating covenant or continuing operations clause pursuant to which the Tenant promises to continue operating its business through the term of the lease. This clause is intended to protect the Landlord’s interest in future sales and to prevent unexpected and unsightly vacancies which negatively affect neighboring tenants and thus the…
We are pleased to announce that our law firm has been recognized as “Best Construction Defect Litigation – Washington, and Recognized Leaders in Property Insurance Claims” by U.S. Business News as part of that publication’s 2018 Legal Elite Awards. “These awards highlight the most respected lawyers and attorneys as well as their fields of expertise…
Seattle, Wash. – Levy | von Beck | Comstock has been selected to receive the Seattle Small Business Excellence Award in the Lawyers classification. The 2018 Seattle Small Business Excellence Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. The Seattle Small Business Excellence Awards recognizes outstanding small businesses that serve the Seattle area. Each year, the…
Congratulations to shareholders Katie J. Comstock and Seth E. Chastain, who have been named as 2018 Washington Rising Stars® by Super Lawyers®, and as Top Rated Construction Litigation Attorneys in Seattle, WA. Katie was also named to the Top Women Attorneys in Washington Rising Stars® list. The Rising Stars® list recognizes lawyers who show tremendous talent and potential…
KIRO 7 reached out to Katie for comment on a local real estate lawsuit featuring a homeowner and the Lakeland Hills HOA, a subdivision near Auburn, WA. Watch the video for the full story.
On March 26, 2018, Washington’s Court of Appeals released its decision in Moun Keodalah and Aung Keodalah v. Allstate Insurance Company, et al., an important new case in which the court held that insurance adjusters may be found individually liable for bad faith and for Consumer Protection Act (“CPA)” violations. The Plaintiff, Keodalah, was involved…
We are pleased to announce that attorney Seth Chastain has become a shareholder at Levy | von Beck | Comstock. Now in his eighth year practicing law, Seth continues to demonstrate the very best skills as an advocate for our clients. His numerous, recent successes include winning in the Court of Appeals and resolving numerous…
