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Preventing Chimney Fires
We all love the warmth of a fire on a cold winter day, but recent chimney fires in Ashburn, Leesburg, and Chesterfield remind us that regular maintenance is essential to ensure fireplace safety. Simply put, dirty chimneys cause chimney fires. Chimneys are made to…
How Does the Case Process Work?: Part 1, The Investigation.
Getting a fair settlement in a legal matter is a complex endeavor, and many of our clients are surprised to discover how long it can take for a claim to be settled. Beginning with investigation, which can take a few…
Loudoun County Traffic Law Changes
Sheriff Wants More Legal Options For Texting Accidents and Other Crashes As reported in the Leesburg Today, an interesting debate was engaged at a recent Loudoun supervisors committee meeting over whether there should be more options for charging at-fault motorists…
A Surprise Factor in Determining Automobile Insurance Rates
How is it possible that two drivers, living just down the street from one another in Reston, Virginia, with similar cars and driving records, pay significantly different rates for automobile insurance? The reason would surprise most people. Many people believe…
Leesburg Law Office Tour
Burnett & Williams serves Loudoun County from our office in the heart of historic Leesburg, Virginia. Burnett & Williams’ 105 Loudoun Street SE office in downtown Leesburg is the hub of the firm’s Northern Virginia practice. Led by senior partner…
Smart Cars that Drive Themselves
An article in the latest issue of The Chesterfield Monthly explores the topic of self-driving “Smart” cars and projects that we may see them on the road within the next five years. Self-driving cars will have a major impact on…
Artist Collaboration: John Gable
Burnett & Williams is pleased to be celebrating the New Year with a unique collaboration with the talented fine artist John Gable of Woolwich, Maine. Working with John, we have created a series of notecards from some of his unique…
Art Warren Steps Down After 24 Years on Chesterfield Board of Supervisors
Burnett & Williams would like to recognize the service of an influential and long-tenured member of the Chesterfield Board of Supervisors, Art Warren. After 24 years of service, Art has decided to step aside and not seek re-election for…