To take off, you need a flight plan: Small Businesses don’t forget the business plan.

I often laugh that my company is commonly referred to as a “small” business.  I am proud to be a business owner – and I acknowledge that we are not Walmart or Exxon – but I do not feel that there is … [Read more...]

Free Breakfast to Midlothian Rotary Applicants

CHESTERFIELD, VA--Chris Winslow, Partner of Winslow & McCurry, PLLC and incoming 2014-2015 President of the Midlothian Rotary Club announced today that he will purchase breakfast for one guest per … [Read more...]

What to Expect from a DUI charge

Driving under the Influence (DUI or DWI) is generally a class one misdemeanor in Virginia, which carries a maximum of 12 months in jail and $2,500 fine.  DUI charges are recidivist crimes, which means … [Read more...]

GA Amends Child Support Guidelines

The Virginia General Assembly concluded its annual legislative session a mere month ago but come July 1, 2014, the effects of the legislative session will be felt in full effect across the … [Read more...]

Are the contents of your phone protected? The Supreme Court will soon rule.

The United States Supreme Court heard oral argument for two very important set of cases on April 29, 2014 - Riley v. California and United States v. Wurie.  These cases will have a very large impact … [Read more...]

Final Decrees in Virginia: to Merge or not to Merge?

When parties to a divorce are able to come to a resolution regarding their assets, debts, property, and children, lawyers will often draft a Property Settlement Agreement for each party to sign. The … [Read more...]

Fannie/Freddie Conservatorship Underscores Bankruptcy Benefits

Recent discovery of the Treasury Department’s looting of private shareholders’ dividends from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac has triggered a flurry of attention on the two Government-Sponsored Enterprises … [Read more...]

Expungements, Restoration of Rights, and Pardons: Common Misconceptions

Expungements: Expungement is a very misunderstood term in Virginia.  The Commonwealth does not allow convicted persons to “expunge” their records.  The only way someone can get a charge expunged off … [Read more...]

Slip and Fall Lawsuits in Virginia

With all the snow and ice in the Richmond area in the last couple weeks, there have probably been plenty of dangerous slips and hazardous falls. Richmond residents should be aware that Sec. 25-23 of … [Read more...]

Diamonds are a Divorce’s Best Friend

During a divorce,  husbands and wives are often tasked with dividing personal property such as furniture, dishes, clothing, and often jewelry. If parties can’t agree, a judge will divide the personal … [Read more...]