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About Stacia Hofmann

I am a business contracts attorney at Cornerpoint Law in Seattle, Washington and in Boise, Idaho. I help small business owners use the power of contracts, the rules of law, and concepts of risk management for more effective operations and enhanced legal protection. I also assist individuals with business ownership offers, exits, LLC disputes, and employment contracts. t: 206-693-2718 | e: stacia@cornerpointlaw.com

Understanding Indemnity Agreements in Washington

2023-08-23T14:28:45-07:00

Indemnity agreements can be critical for protecting businesses and individuals from potential legal and financial risks. These agreements are often used to transfer the risk of loss from one party to a contract to the other in case of certain events or situations, such as accidents, negligence, intentional acts, and breach of contract.

Understanding Indemnity Agreements in Washington2023-08-23T14:28:45-07:00

Waivers of Arbitration Clauses in Employment Agreements

2022-05-27T15:56:10-07:00

Can a party waive an arbitration clause in an employment agreement if there has been no prejudice to the other party? The U.S. Supreme Court says, "Yes!"

Waivers of Arbitration Clauses in Employment Agreements2022-05-27T15:56:10-07:00

New Laws for Washington State Small Businesses in 2022

2022-01-06T17:00:54-08:00

These new business-related laws were passed by the Washington State Legislature and went into effect on January 1, 2022.

New Laws for Washington State Small Businesses in 20222022-01-06T17:00:54-08:00

If the Other Side Breaches the Contract, Can You Too?

2021-08-27T16:50:44-07:00

When is a party legally excused from performing its promises because the other party breached the contract first?

If the Other Side Breaches the Contract, Can You Too?2021-08-27T16:50:44-07:00

Liability Waivers Need to Be Obvious

2021-07-29T17:17:20-07:00

In Washington, preinjury contractual releases and waivers of liability are permitted. Whether or not they are actually enforceable depends on several factors, one of which is the conspicuousness of the contract language.

Liability Waivers Need to Be Obvious2021-07-29T17:17:20-07:00

What Small Businesses Need to Know About Forum Selection Clauses

2021-06-30T19:49:33-07:00

In their contracts, businesses can preselect certain states, counties, or courts to host a future lawsuit between the parties. Doing so has its pros, and occasional cons.

What Small Businesses Need to Know About Forum Selection Clauses2021-06-30T19:49:33-07:00

Termination and Cancellation Provisions in Service Contracts

2021-05-28T08:40:29-07:00

To minimize risk and set expectations, businesses can plan for the conclusion of services by using termination and cancellation clauses in contracts. 

Termination and Cancellation Provisions in Service Contracts2021-05-28T08:40:29-07:00

What Kind of Dispute Did We Agree to Arbitrate?

2021-04-28T12:39:39-07:00

If you're considering adding an arbitration requirement to a contract, you can choose which types of disputes to leave in court and which types of disputes to ship off to private arbitration.

What Kind of Dispute Did We Agree to Arbitrate?2021-04-28T12:39:39-07:00

Conditions Precedent in Contracts

2021-05-05T13:20:27-07:00

With a condition precedent, if a condition in a contract is not met, then the promise related to the condition does not have to be fulfilled.

Conditions Precedent in Contracts2021-05-05T13:20:27-07:00

Judges Cannot Intervene During Private Arbitration

2021-02-26T18:58:47-08:00

Arbitration is an alternative venue to court. If a party could seek a judge midcourse, there would be increased delays and expenses for all parties.

Judges Cannot Intervene During Private Arbitration2021-02-26T18:58:47-08:00