Commercial Litigation
Suing Someone? Five Crucial Factors to Consider Before Proceeding
So, you think you can sue. Maybe you had a contract, and the other side breached it. Or maybe someone…
Read MoreProtecting Real Estate Rights – Filing a Lis Pendens in Virginia
In the realm of real estate litigation, securing or defending your interests during a pending legal action is paramount. One…
Read MoreVirginia Civil Lawsuit Filings Surge in 2023
Civil lawsuit filings in Virginia’s General District Courts increased more than 14% in 2023. The biggest increase? Unlawful detainer (eviction)…
Read MoreHow to Avoid Estate Litigation
Trust and estate litigation is an all-too-common outcome for individuals and families in the wake of a loved one’s passing.…
Read MoreTrial Lawyers Beware: Federal Discovery Deadlines are Actually 30 to 40 Days Earlier
Originally posted on 5/3/2020, content updated 12/29/2023 In federal court we know the courts tend to limit discovery periods to…
Read MoreProtecting Contractors’ Rights Filing and Perfecting Mechanic’s Liens in Virginia
In the complex realm of construction and property development, contractors and suppliers often find themselves grappling with payment disputes. A…
Read MorePossession – Is It Really Nine-Tenths of the Law?
What does the expression “possession is nine-tenths of the law” mean? “Possession is nine-tenths of the law” is simply a…
Read MoreSame Material Facts . . . Opposite Results?
The Western District of Virginia’s Hartford Life v. Herring case outcome doesn’t track with the Virginia Supreme Court’s Wood v.…
Read MoreThe “Omnibus Order” – “Mutually Beneficial ‘Kitchen-sinking’” | Part One
Originally posted on 04/23/20, content updated on 11/07/23 “MBKS” or Mutually beneficial “kitchen-sinking.” It’s a thing. . . .…
Read MoreBuyer Beware: What Homebuyers Should Know About Latent Defects
With “home buying season” now firmly in the rearview mirror, first-time home buyers and repeat buyers alike are continuing to…
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