Legal Opinion
Dixon v. Crawford, McGilliard, Peterson & Yelish
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided September 19, 2011No. 66935-4-IPublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtEllington, J.
¶1 This case involves the valuation of a law partnership upon the voluntary disassociation of one partner. The chief question is whether goodwill is properly recognized as an asset. It is. We affirm.
BACKGROUND
¶2 The Port Orchard law firm of Crawford, McGilliard, Peterson & Yelish (Crawford) was established in 1980. In 1984, Steve Dixon joined the firm. He became a full equity partner in 1991.
¶3 From its formation, the firm’s business strategy was to develop a public defense practice to the point it could be serviced by salaried employees, allowing the partners to build practices in other…
2Cases cited13 opinions
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- Mahoney v. TingleyWashington Supreme Court · 1975
- In Re Marriage of LukensCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1976
- State v. HunsakerCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1994
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