Jul
9
2010
Personal Injury Attorney Tamara L. Jezic
Author: Attorney Tamara L. Jezic
On Tuesday, July 6, 2010, the Federal Government filed a lawsuit against the state of Arizona, challenging Arizona’s new immigration law. 1 The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Phoenix, asks that court to declare Arizona’s law invalid and to prevent the law from taking effect. The law is to become effective on July 29, 2010. 2… [ read more ]
Jul
6
2010
Virginia Medical Malpractice Attorney Malcolm P. McConnell
Author: Attorney Malcolm “Mic” McConnell, III
It has been said that you can tell a lot about a society by how it treats its children. Generally speaking, the United States and the Commonwealth of Virginia take good care of their children. There are, however, exceptions to that rule. In Virginia, the legal rights of children – our must vulnerable class – have been sacrificed to give extra… [ read more ]
Jun
24
2010
Richmond Personal Injury Attorney Charles Littlepage Allen
Author: Attorney Charles Littlepaige (“Litt”) Allen
Often I am asked by people who are injured in accidents that are someone else’s fault whether they will benefit from being represented by an attorney. Generally, the answer is yes. However, I always encourage people to take advantage of the opportunity for a free consultation that most attorneys offer, and to use that free consultation… [ read more ]
Jun
17
2010
Trailer Accident Statistics
Authors: Bill Bootwright & Attorney Courtney Allen Van Winkle
Utility trailers are one of the most overlooked dangers on the highway today. These types of trailers are designed for general use and are usually towed by a motor vehicle. Recreational travel trailers, horse trailers, small box trailers, and van trailers are all examples of utility trailers. The danger arises when utility vehicles… [ read more ]
Jun
16
2010
Allen & Allen 100 Hometown Heroes
Richmond, Virginia — The personal injury law firm of Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen today announced the winners of the 100 HOMETOWN HEROES award in celebration of the firm’s centennial anniversary.
“It’s time to celebrate,” said Douglas A. Barry, President. “In honor of Allen & Allen’s one hundred year anniversary, we are thanking… [ read more ]
Jun
10
2010
Paul D. Hux, Petersburg personal injury attorney
Author: Personal Injury Attorney Paul D. Hux
Here comes summer and with it the opening of the multitude of pools that may be in your area. There is nothing better than jumping into a pool on one of our hot and humid days in Virginia.
But pools can be dangerous if proper safety precautions are not taken. You can never be too… [ read more ]
Jun
8
2010
Attorney Malcolm P. McConnell
On Saturday , June 5th , medical malpractice attorney Mic McConnell of the Allen Law Firm, accompanied by environmental attorney and friend Shannon Varner, participated in the annual Potomac Swim for the Environment. The swimming route began at Hull Neck in Virginia, continued across the mouth of the Potomac, and ended at Point Lookout State Park in Maryland.
Out of… [ read more ]
Jun
1
2010
Petersburg personal injury attorneys
Located along the banks of the Appomattox River and straddling Interstates 85 and 95 at the gateway to Southside Virginia, Petersburg is a town with a long and illustrious history. In its heyday during the first half of the nineteenth century, Petersburg was the eleventh largest city in the South. It was a manufacturing center and a railroad hub, and was well-known for its tobacco market and warehouses.
Today, one hundred… [ read more ]
May
26
2010
Attorney Tammy S. Ruble
Author: Attorney Tammy S. Ruble
President Obama has nominated Elena Kagan to the United States Supreme Court to take the place of the retiring Justice John Paul Stevens. If she is confirmed, Ms. Kagan will be only the fourth woman to serve in the Court’s history.
The authors of the Constitution established the Supreme Court in Section 1 of Article III of the Constitution, which reads simply:
The… [ read more ]
May
25
2010
Attorney Melinda H. South
Author: Attorney Melinda H. South
The last Monday of May is Memorial Day, the unofficial beginning of summer – a day for picnics, barbecues, family reunions, parades and sporting events. Two auto races are run on Memorial Day: the Indianapolis 500 since 1911 and the Coca-Cola 600, since 1961. There is also a National Memorial Day Concert on the west lawn of the United States Capitol.… [ read more ]
