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Check Out the Hopewell Fall Farmer’s Market!
For our friends in the Richmond & Tri-cities area who are looking for a fall excursion this weekend, we'd encourage you to check out the Hopewell Fall Farmers' Market. It takes place every Saturday this month from 2:00pm - 5:00pm…
Fresh Start in the Classroom
We are very proud of Peter Burnett's daughter, Ellie, who started her teaching career at Fairfax County's J.E.B. Stuart High School this month. She's one of 1600 new teachers in Fairfax County this year, and thanks to the wonders of…
Is Life Insurance a Good Investment for You?
Life insurance demystified. Life can be full of unpredictable events that can suddenly change everything for you and your family. As personal injury lawyers, we are very aware of how one tragic event can permanently alter the lives of those…
Virginia Judge Rules in Favor of a Patient to Reduce Hospital Bill
Life saving intervention leaves a patient with nearly 100k in medical bills after insurance. In a rare decision by a circuit court, a judge decreased the amount a patient owed to a hospital by over $80,000. This was the result…
Fence laws in Virginia
As a property owner in Virginia it is important to be aware of the laws regarding fences. Knowing the laws can save you a lot of headaches and prevent any disputes with neighbors, or violations with the county or town…
Permanency: Calculating an Injury’s Lifetime Impact
The Expert Legal Basis for Establishing the Full Compensation a Longterm Injury Requires. Many people who are injured in accidents fully recover, but many do not. Injuries that do not fully heal are regarded by the law as permanent. If…
Volunteers Needed for Fairfax Falcons Paralympics Team
This week our Ampersand Campaign salutes the work of the Fairfax Falcons Paralympics Team. If you are feeling inspired by the summer olympics action in Brazil, the Falcons are looking for volunteers to help wheelchair athletes age 4 - 21 in Saturday morning…
Pokemon Whoa!
Since the Pokemon GO craze broke out a few weeks ago, groups of kids - and adults - have been seen wandering around cities and towns holding their phones out in front of themselves like magnetic compasses or divining rods.…