Carney Badley Spellman, P.S. is a Pacific Northwest law firm located in Seattle, Washington. Our clients will tell you we are known for providing exceptional value in legal services by recognizing case objectives early and obtaining cost-effective results. The Carney firm provides legal services in business, litigation, construction, government affairs and insurance to individuals and to privately-held and publicly-traded companies.
January 2010
Temporary Repeal of Federal Estate Tax Requires Review of Estate Plans
September 2009
Washington State Reseller's Permits to Replace Resale Certificates
May 2009
Life Insurance Policy Review Recommended
April 2009
How Do You Get Paid in These Difficult Economic Times?
March 2009
Tips for Ensuring Payment in a Difficult Economy
November 2008
Are You Compliant With the New Product Safety Act?
September 2008
Attorneys' Fees Recoverable in Performance Bond Coverage Litigation
September 2008
When the Owner Bonds Around Your Mechanics' Lien, You Still Have to Litigate the Lien's Validity
June 2008
Beware of Deceptive "Official" Documents
June 2008
Estate Planning – Increasing Federal Exemption and the Washington Estate Tax
June 2008
International Domain Name Registration Alert
June 2008
Occupational Safety: New Rules for Outdoor Workers
June 2008
Recent Court Cases Raise Questions About Construction Liens
March 2008
Attorneys' Fees Recoverable in Performance Bond Coverage Litigation
July 2007
New Licensing Requirements for Ambulatory Surgery Centers in Washington
June 2007
Governor Spellman "The Do-Something Politician"
May 2007
Estate Planning: News from the IRS
May 2007
Statute of Repose for Construction Defects
September 2006
June 2006
Washington Department of Revenue Audit Project on Use Tax for Artwork
June 2005
June 2005
Washington Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Taxpayers Challenging Washington Estate Tax
April 2005
Do You have a Living Will and Medical Power of Attorney?
October 2004
May 2004
Negligent Parties not Jointly Liable for Damages Resulting from Intentional Acts
March 2004
Government Takes a Shine to Alternative Bids
October 2003
Family Holding Companies Must Observe Formalities
September 2003
Washington State S-Corporation Tax Guide
July 2003
New Rules: Architects' and Engineers' Duty to Warn Clients and the Public
July 2003
Provide Liquidity to Your Estate
February 2003
November 2002
Limited Liability Companies for Families
August 2002
Statute of Limitations for Breach of Contract Begins Upon Discovery of Breach
August 2002
Changes in the Civil Rules Allow Videotaping of IMEs
July 2002
Washington State Excise Taxes - Interstate and Foreign Transactions
May 2002
Washington Department of Revenue Audit Project on Use Tax for Artwork
May 2002
May 2001
The Dismantling of Washington's Builder Limitation Statute
February 2001
Watercraft Taxation: Rule Changes
February 2000