Many of us enjoy time with extended family during the holidays. For those with elderly parents, saying goodbye is often the toughest part of the holidays. As their physical abilities diminish, it is hard to balance their safety with their…
Burnett & Williams' Reston office provides an easily accessible meeting place for our clients who live or work in western Fairfax County. 1900 Campus Commons Drive Suite 100 Reston, VA 20191 Directions Phone: (800) 969-1650 Located adjacent to the Dulles Toll…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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,…
A Few Tips for Avoiding Premises Injury Liability on Halloween In 2013 an Oklahoma man's Halloween decorations went beyond the usual ghosts and tombstones. The display involved two realistic-looking bodies in his driveway, including a dummy placed to look like…