Peterson Russell Kelly Livengood PLLC

What does it mean to have a Northwest Focus with a Global Perspective? 🗺 Northwest Focus: •Regional Expertise: We have a deep understanding of the legal matters specific to the Pacific Northwest - including local regulations, regional business practices, and community needs. •Local Connections: Over our 28 years, we have built a strong network within the Pacific Northwest, which helps us to navigate the local legal landscapes and provide tailored advice based on regional insights. 🌍 Global Perspective: •International Awareness: We maintain a broad understanding of international laws, regulations, and trends that could impact our regional clients. •We are a member of Legus International Network of Law Firms, one of the world's leading independent law firm networks. Through this affiliation, our clients have access to the combined experience of over 1,500 attorneys in over 60 jurisdictions throughout North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Learn more at prklaw.com

Washington state employers may be tempted to classify workers as independent contractors, but misclassification can result in substantial penalties and liability. In the latest blog post from our Labor and Employment Law Group, Kevin Hansen highlights key considerations for employers when making these distinctions. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g2VsgrUw    #employmentlaw  #indpendentcontractor

We are very grateful for the community where we work and live, and PRK Livengood strives to give back whenever possible. And there is something extra special about the opportunity to partner with another like-minded local firm to make a difference together!     Last Friday, as part of our commitment to Food Lifeline's Food Frenzy, we spent the afternoon with our friends from Pathstone volunteering at the Food Lifeline warehouse packing food for those experiencing food insecurity in Western Washington. Having fun, giving back, and building relationships is the best way to spend a Friday afternoon! #foodfrenzy

Week one is in the books for Food Frenzy 2024, helping Food Lifeline combat food insecurity in Western Washington! It has been a fun week around the PRK Livengood offices with a kick-off breakfast, a Thai food lunch, and keeping Nicholas Cage and Harry Styles moving around the office!     Next week's activities include a pizza and Bingo lunch and volunteering with Pathstone at the Food Lifeline Warehouse! Learn more about Food Frenzy, Food Lifeline, and what it means to PRK Livengood, and help us in the fight at https://lnkd.in/gWEPypdE    #foodfrenzy

Summer vibes on Lake Washington with our friend Ginger Dearinger CPA from Sweeney Conrad, P.S.! We could not agree more, we love partnering to help our clients with people we are proud to call friends!

It's a frenzy over here! Today officially kicks off Food Lifeline's Food Frenzy competition to help in the fight to end hunger in Western Washington. Click here to learn more about PRK Livengood's connection to Food Lifeline and how you can help: https://lnkd.in/gWEPypdE    #foodfrenzy

There is still time to register your team for Food Frenzy! Compete against us and other companies to earn points and bragging rights for the year, all while working to end hunger in Western Washington with Food Lifeline! Summer should be a time to relax, but for far too many kids and families, it only exacerbates food insecurity in our communities. When kids are away from school, many lose access to free meals, straining already stretched-thin budgets. It is more important than ever to partner with our local businesses and community leaders to feed our community. Food Frenzy starts this Friday! Learn more or register your team using the link below! https://lnkd.in/gUyepFV #FoodFrenzy

📣 The Q2 edition of our Perspectives newsletter hits inboxes today. This month we are sharing what you need to know about upcoming estate tax changes and estate planning, a recent Vlog on preparing for your next big deal, and how to navigate recent changes in non-competes. Interested in signing up for Perspectives? Subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/gaAhVxTK   #newsletter #subscribe #estateplanning #estatetax #employmentlaw #mergersandacquistions

ICYMI: The topic of estate taxes has garnered a lot of attention lately, especially as we approach a new presidential election. Recently, Partner Wendy Allard sat down with Puget Sound Business Journal, Ben Johnson, CPWA®, CFP® from Highland Private Wealth Management, and Melanie Abigania from Sweeney Conrad, P.S. to discuss these potential changes and what you can do now. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/ghCa7tnT #estateplannning #estatetax #tax

Recent changes to federal and state law has made navigating non-competes more complex. In our recent blog article, Kevin Hansen, of PRK Livengood's Employment Law group outlines these changes and what you need to know now. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gcKvv-Mt   #noncompetes #employmentlaw #employer