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Elder Law: A special section
Virginia Lawyers Weekly is pleased to present “Elder Law,” a special supplement to the Feb. 18, 2013 paper. This 16-page B-Section is sponsored by the Virginia Academy of Elder Law […]
DSS Wins Fees in Guardian Cases
In light of the Salem Circuit Court’s separate appointments of a guardian and conservator for an elderly husband and wife, after their daughter, a physician licensed in another state, unlawfully […]
Lawmakers to target exploitation of elderly
(AP) — Advocates of tougher laws against financial exploitation of the elderly and mentally incapacitated will press their case in the General Assembly again in 2013, this time with the […]
Elder law bar upset over Fairfax case
A court case that says it may be unreasonable for a law firm serving as guardian to charge legal rates for non-legal services has elder law attorneys saying they may […]
Elder Law: A special supplement
Virginia Lawyers Weekly is pleased to present “Elder Law,” a special supplement to the May 21, 2012 paper. This 12-page B-Section is sponsored by the Virginia Academy of Elder Law […]
The advantages of Qualified Settlement Funds
You have been diligently preparing for an important upcoming trial. The trial date has been set; you are deep in trial preparation. You are in the middle of heated negotiations […]
A uniform guardianship law celebrates its birthday
Let’s just admit it. It’s a mouthful, and none of us can say it three times fast – the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act (Virginia Code § […]
Basic estate and long-term planning a must for LGBT seniors
Virginia does not recognize same-sex marriages or domestic partnerships, and also does not recognize the validity of same-sex marriages or domestic partnerships entered into in other states. As a result, […]
Revocable living trusts …plan for an incapacity of wealthy clients
You have reviewed your new client’s intake questionnaire. She is an 80-year-old widow with three children, two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Her net worth, including her mortgage-free home, is […]
Planning for a veteran’s aid and attendance benefits
Attorneys who work with elderly clients, clients with disabilities, or veterans should be aware of the Veterans Administration’s Aid and Attendance Benefit. A&A is a pension program, available to certain […]
Understanding clients’ issues: How to be a good elder law attorney 101
As a professional who serves senior citizens, it is important to stay on top of emerging laws and legislation. It truly is in your best interest if your clients view […]
When you notice your client has diminished capacity
At some point in your practice you may be confronted by the diminished capacity of a client. With the American population aging, the number of individuals with diminished capacity is […]
Verdicts & Settlements
- Motor Vehicle Negligence- Motorcyclist hit by car suffers two broken wrists
- Medical Malpractice – Young patient commits suicide while on psychoactive drugs
- Motor Vehicle Negligence- Art teacher’s hand injured in collision
- Premises Liability- Gas grill explosion left mom with severe burn injuries
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Crash video showed force of Tesla rear-end collision
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – 74-year-old injured in two-vehicle crash
- Employment- Arbitrator finds unfair labor practices by school
- Medical Malpractice- Gallbladder removal surgery results in reparative procedure
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Car with mother, two children broadsided, rolled several times
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Driver, passenger suffer injuries after truck crosses into lane
- Fraud – Jury sides with couple in home construction case
Opinion Digests
- Criminal – Man convicted for role in robbery that ends in murder
- Search & Seizure – Search of defendant’s backpack was not unlawful
- Criminal – Man convicted of strangling, assaulting and abducting his romantic partner
- Criminal – Woman ordered to pay victim $4,359.28 for vehicle damage
- Evidence – Court didn’t err in admitting unavailable witness’s testimony
- Criminal – Sexually violent predator recommitted to Commonwealth’s custody
- Criminal – Felon is convicted for unlawful possession of firearm
- Criminal – Evidence shows police would have inevitably found firearm
- Criminal – Evidence supports fentanyl possession/distribution conviction
- Search & Seizure – Defendant wasn’t entitled to copy of search warrant
- Search & Seizure – Officer didn’t improperly extend traffic stop
- Negligence- Court won’t limit expert testimony at alleged malpractice trial
