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Kevin Johnson’s Experience
When Kevin Johnson sustained a serious injury in a fall, he endured considerable pain, prolonged medical treatment and an uncertain future. Working with Jim Williams in the Burnett & Williams Midlothian office to pursue his claim gave Kevin the confidence…
Thoughtful Planning For Life
I was delighted to open Purcellville’s Blue Ridge Leader and see the article by our friend and colleague, Leesburg attorney Dan Smith of Smith & Pugh. Dan is a wills and estates specialist with decades of experience. His article on…
A Personal Veteran’s Day Remembrance
LEESBURG, VA -- Over the last 150 years American wars have been fought on foreign soil and returning soldiers have traditionally been tight lipped about the horrors of the battlefield. This understandable silence can lead many of us to forget…
What is Common Law?
Common Law Background At its core English common law is a complex set of judicial precedents and customs that has evolved over centuries, shaped by judges, courts, and royal tribunals through judicial opinions. Common law gives great weight to precedent…
Welcome to the Firm Seth Lindberg
The newest member of the Burnett & Williams team, Seth Lindberg, brings an energetic and compassionate approach to caring for his clients. A Fairfax, Virginia native and Syracuse graduate, Seth continues in the Burnett and Williams tradition of thorough legal…
Leesburg Says Goodbye to Town Manager John Wells
Leesburg Town Manager John Wells formally retired on October 3rd, an event marked by two farewell functions honoring Wells' sustained commitment to the town. The events were attended by community representatives and co-workers, gatherings that reflected the tremendous respect and…
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Midlothian High School Football Goes Pink! The Midlothian High School Football team has become one of the sharpest-looking in the Richmond area, outfitted in pink this month to help raise awareness about the risks of breast cancer. The Beth Williams…
Winchester Office Tour
Burnett & Williams’ Winchester office provides a convenient meeting place for our clients in the northern Shenandoah Valley. The historic Kent Building at 14 S. Kent Street in downtown Winchester offers a quiet, comfortable location for residents of Frederick County,…