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Loudoun County Soccer Player Featured in Sports Illustrated Concussion Report
Josh Plesce, a senior soccer player at Aldie, Virginia's John Champe High School, was one of the athletes featured in this week's special report on concussions in Sports Illustrated. The article tells the harrowing story of Josh's experience with the…
James River Parade of Lights
If you missed Grand Illumination last weekend in Richmond, don't worry, you can still see the James River Advisory Council's 23rd Annual "Parade of Lights," this Saturday, Dec. 12. This is one of our favorite holiday events in Richmond and…
Abbey Spencer Pitches In for the Redskins’ Harvest Feast
Burnett & Williams legal assistant Abbey Spencer joined volunteers from all over the region to help fill food baskets for the Washington Redskins' 13th annual Harvest Feast last week. Abbey's husband Cole Spencer is a scout for the team, and…
Shop Local on Small Business Saturday in Virginia
We like to go small for Thanksgiving, especially in terms of our shopping. One of the things we are grateful for this time of year is all of the local businesses in our service communities that help us do our…
Top 9 Sports for Neck Injuries
Catastrophic spine injuries are rare in high school sports, but when they happen they are always devastating. The sports with the highest risk of major spinal injuries are: football ice hockey wrestling diving skiing rugby cheerleading baseball The most common…
The Scariest Thing About Halloween
Are you afraid of the dark? As children all over Virginia prepare for a fun-filled night of trick-or-treating, we want to remind everyone of the increased risk of pedestrian accidents on Halloween night. Many reports suggest that children are twice…
Burnett & Williams Adds a Touch of Pink in Midlothian
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Burnett & Williams partner Jim Williams was the catalyst in providing special jerseys and socks for Chesterfield County's Midlothian High School football team. The students wore the pink accents throughout October in games…
Our Approach to Personal Injury Law in Virginia
At Burnett & Williams, we pride ourselves on providing expert legal care with detailed attention to our clients' needs on every case. As one of the oldest, most experienced law firms in the Commonwealth of Virginia, we have experience in…