Best Law Firms in Washington for Corporate Law

Founded in 1946, Beresford Booth has a long-standing presence in Snohomish County. We are a full-service law firm with offices in Edmonds and Bothell, Washington. Our clients include individuals, families, start-up companies, and established businesses. We focus on delivering thoughtful, responsive legal counsel that reflects our clients’ goals and circumstances. We serve clients throughout Washington State and across the Pacific Northwest.

Our firm provides a broad range of legal services through the following practice groups:

• Adoption & Assisted Reproduction Group – Led by Dimitra S. Scott
• Divorce & Family Law Group – Led by Dimitra S. Scott
• Business, Mergers and Acquisitions – Led by David C. Tingstad
• Real Estate Law Group – Led by Babak Shamsi
• Estate Planning and Probate – Led by Sherry Bosse Lueders
• Litigation Group – Led by William O. Kessler
• Employment Law Group
• Banking Law Group
• Appeals - Led by J Patrick Diener

To learn more or schedule a consultation, please contact us at (425) 776-4100. We welcome the opportunity to work with you.

Carney Badley Spellman PS is a leading law firm with 17 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers across 14 practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 1983. Having lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers' purely peer review process emphasizes the lawyers credibility and reputation for their practice amongst their peers in their practice area and region. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that Carney Badley Spellman PS has on their team. The firm has lawyers recognized in practice areas including: M&A, Construction, Appellate, Real Estate, Commercial Litigation, CleanTech, First Amendment Law, and Corporate Law.

Carney Badley Spellman PS is also ranked by Best Law Firms in 11 practice areas. The Best Law Firms rankings are founded on a time-tested and transparent research process that has remained consistent since Best Lawyers launched it in 2010. Carney Badley Spellman PS has 14 rankings in 11 practices. Echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.

Lukins & Annis was established in 1972 when Scott Lukins and Gene Annis combined their tax and litigation practices. What began with eight attorneys and twelve staff members has grown into one of the larger law firms in Spokane, serving individuals, businesses, and organizations throughout the Inland Northwest from three office locations.

Gene Annis

Gene Annis was born and raised in Shelby, Montana. He graduated from Gonzaga University School of Law in 1959 and later earned a degree in Advanced Studies in Environmental Law from Lewis & Clark Law School. Before co-founding Lukins & Annis in 1972, Gene began his legal career with Hamblen, Gilbert and Brooke in 1960. In 1962, he formed a partnership with George Shields and Eldon Reiley under the name Shields, Reiley and Annis. Two years later, the firm became Reiley and Annis, and later Smitty Myers — former dean of Gonzaga Law School, U.S. Attorney, and Federal Magistrate — joined the partnership, which became Myers, Reiley and Annis.

Throughout his career, Gene was known for his commitment to clients, the legal profession, and the Spokane community.

Gene retired from the practice of law in 2011. He enjoyed spending time with his wife, nine children, and fifteen grandchildren. Gene Annis passed away in Spokane, Washington, in October 2019.

Scott Lukins

Scott Lukins was born and raised in the Palouse region of Washington State. He graduated from Harvard University in 1951 and from the University of Washington School of Law in 1954. From 1955 to 1957, Scott served in the U.S. Army. Prior to co-founding Lukins & Annis in 1972, he practiced with Witherspoon, Kelley, Davenport & Toole and later became a principal with Butler & Lukins.

Scott was active in the Spokane community and served on numerous boards and civic organizations. In 2004, Scott and his wife, Betty, established the Scott & Betty Lukins Fund to support the arts, the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, and public radio and television.

Scott Lukins passed away in Spokane, Washington, in April 2010 at the age of 81.