You may have worked in your chosen profession for the same employer for ten years or so and have become very skilled at your craft. Now, you are looking to step out on your own and start your own business in Virginia. One of the first steps you will have to take is to...
Once you have made the decision to expand your family, you may find that adopting a child is the best choice for you. The adoption process can be daunting, but an experienced attorney can help handle any legal matters that arise and ensure that the process goes as...
State police have identified the driver killed in a wreck in Henrico County early Friday morning. Lorenzo Shepherd, 32, of Henrico County, was killed in a single vehicle car wreck on Interstate 295. Virginia State Police responded to a call at approximately 12:30 a.m....
Many emerging businesses in Richmond may not be at the point where they can have a robust human resources staff supported by in-house counsel. Still, these businesses obviously have employees, and thus, must follow all applicable local, state, and federal employment...
Divorce can be emotionally messy, but it is often money that causes individuals to suffer significant stress. When one partner to an ending makes little to no money on their own, they may fear how they will support themselves in the future. In Virginia, spousal...
This could not have happened to you. But it did. For years, you have cautiously told anyone you knew the dangers of overspending and falling into debt. Little did they know that you harbored a long-kept secret: You, too, struggle with debt. So much so that you owe...
Suspensions, expulsions, and juvenile arrests at school led to students having criminal records and constructed a school-to-prison pipeline. Two new laws will aid the criminal defense of juvenile offenders by eliminating criminal punishments in Virginia’s elementary,...
Getting their driver’s license is a huge milestone for many teenagers in Virginia. However, teens do not have the experience behind the wheel that older drivers do, and teens may be easily distracted or otherwise take unnecessary risks while driving. Any of these...
Virginia takes drunk driving very seriously even if it’s a defendant’s first offense. The penalties for drinking and driving in Virginia can vary based on numerous factors. But those who have been arrested for a second or third offense can face serious consequences....
During our current crazy economic environment, estate planning has increasingly become a hot topic. However, even after one completes their estate plan, there still may be post-estate planning pitfalls that Virginians face. Inappropriate investment strategies Estate...