In 1999 there were approximately 2,500 civil jury trials across all Virginia courts. Last year there were less than 500, a more than 80% decline. Over the same time period the use of a resolution process called mediation has skyrocketed.…
A recent feature on urban food security in The Atlantic caught our eye, in part because of the arresting photos and in part because of a mention that even in Loudoun County, with the nation's highest per capita income, there are…
The Southside Speedway in Chesterfield County, Virginia kicks off its 2016 season tonight! For the first time, one of the cars will be featuring a Burnett & Williams logo, right on the rear bumper where the other drivers can get…
Are Extra Damages for DUI Victims? Many of our clients come to us having been hurt by someone who was driving under the influence of alcohol. When the insurance company concedes fault and engages in negotiations to determine the appropriate…
Burnett & Williams was proud to be among the Richmond and Tri-cities area businesses honored last week by the Chesterfield County Public Schools for their contributions to student achievement. Jim Williams and the staff of our Midlothian office have been…
Many people who are injured in accidents fully recover, but many do not. In our Personal Injury Law practice in Northern Virginia and the Richmond area, we help many people whose lives are permanently affected by injuries that were caused…
HOPEWELL, VIRGINIA - We were thrilled to hear that one of the Tri-Cities most beloved citizens, longtime Hopewell High music teacher Carolyn Taylor, was honored by the Hopewell School Board during Black History Month for her lifetime of service to…
Every state has laws, typically called limitations on actions or statutes of limitations that provide a cut off for the bringing of a legal claim. These limitations are designed to give aggrieved parties time to identify, investigate, and possibly resolve…
When Justice Antonin Scalia passed away earlier this week, our nation lost one of its most powerful voices for a conservative interpretation of the law. In an era of partisan rancor, it was a pleasant surprise to discover that within…
Watch your step Virginia According to CDC Injury Prevention and Control, hundreds of thousands of US citizens are hospitalized for slip and fall injuries every year. Fractures, broken bones, and head injuries are the most common types of injuries seen…