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Mark M. Demaray is an attorney in the State of Washington where the majority of his practice involves handling adoptions and assisted reproductive technology matters. He is an adoptive parent of two children, is a member of the Washington State Adoption Council, was appointed to and served on the Washington State Adoption Commission and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys. He has been active in the review and drafting of adoption legislation in Washington for many years.

David C. Tingstad joined the Firm in 1995, and has extensive experience in the areas of business and real estate transactions, limited liability companies (LLCs), corporations and real estate. David regularly counsels clients in all aspects of business including operations, asset acquisitions, terminations and joint ventures. In addition, his practice includes assisting operating businesses with succession planning, financing, dissolution and disputes between owners.. David is a member of the Washington State Bar Association’s Partnership Law Committee, which recently revised Washington’s Limited Liability Company Statute. David is also a Member of the American Bar Association’s Committee on LLCs, Partnerships and Unincorporated Entities.. As a speaker to groups of attorneys, professional organizations and community associations, David has demonstrated the ability to communicate effectively over a broad range of legal concepts.. David lives in Edmonds and is committed to helping his community. In particular, David serves as a director to the Max Foundation, a non-profit company that provides cancer treatment medication to the poor on an international basis. Besides spending time with his family, as a former college football player, David enjoys most all challenges including endurance events, and cycling.

Bill Kessler helps businesses, individuals and families reach their goals by providing timely, thorough representation. He understands and facilitates each client’s big-picture objectives, and efficiently integrates his role in achieving those objectives. Bill has litigated Superior Court cases all around Washington and cases in the United States District Courts for the Western District of Washington and Eastern District of Washington. He has also argued cases to the Washington Court of Appeals and has been admitted pro hac vice to several federal and state courts around the United States.. Bill conducts a range of business and real estate transactions, including entity formation, partnership/shareholder agreements, commercial lease transactions, and the purchase and sale of real estate, business assets and entity interest. Bill serves as the court-appointed Examiner of Titles for King County registered land matters.. In addition, Bill performs estate planning and estate administration services, such as conducting probate and drafting wills, trusts and powers of attorney.. Bill is dedicated to helping local charities and serves on several boards of directors of nonprofit corporations. He enjoys traveling, hiking and spending time with his family.

After being admitted to the Washington State bar in 1992, I began a solo practice, which I continued until joining Beresford Booth in 2003. I am now the chair of our Estate Planning & Probate Group.. I balance the legal, practical, and ethical considerations of every legal matter to ensure that my clients' needs are met in a timely and cost effective way. My transactional and litigation experience allows me to bring a seasoned perspective to every deal and dispute. I serve a variety of clients; from individuals to privately held business organizations of all types and pride myself on being able to translate complex legal issues into everyday language.. I have had the privilege of speaking to a variety of professional organizations and community groups, including realtor associations and at senior community centers. I have also served for a number of years as a volunteer with the King County Debt Clinic, providing much needed legal assistance to those who cannot afford to consult with private counsel.. I was raised in Edmonds and graduated from Edmonds High School in 1982. I continue to live in Edmonds with my wife Cindy and two boys, Seth and Benjamin. I am active at my church, where I have served as Treasurer for five years, and also volunteer as a Special Olympics basketball coach.. As for my personal interests, I enjoy spending time with my family and outdoor activities such as camping, cycling, and golf. Additionally, I have played softball in a local community league since 1986, and enjoy curling at the Granite Curling Club of Seattle.