On a Motion to Dismiss with prejudice filed at the General District Court level (VA) it appeared the judge ignored the law.

Dear Richmond – in effect, the judge made a finding that the plaintiffs lawyer did make a diligent effort to find and serve you. In addition, he...

What will happen to my friend who lives in DC but was driving in VA without a license because he was the only sober one?

Dear Springfield - yes, yes - have him get his license before court!!

Dear Alexandria - It means that the parties have resolved their dispute (usually by payment from the defendant to the " victim") and, a such, th...

Dear West Chester- unfortunately, you have described a very rare and odd event. I say that because most judges will tend to not believe what...

Is my vehicle covered under this?Is my insurance provider required to repair my vehicle through the uninsured motorist coverage?

Dear Alexandria - Short answer is yes. See Va. Code Section 38.2-2206, which is too long to reproduce here. The limits required are found in Va....

If I am injured at work and diagnosed by x-ray with a sprain of Unspecified site of wrist only to find out 3 months later

Dear Richmond - It is possible or maybe likely that the original doctor mis-diagnosed the fracture. A review of the x-ray and the doctor's notes...

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I am in Virginia. I no longer want to be my sister's POA. Doctors say she is of sound mind. How do I resign?

Dear Tappahannock - No one can force you to be their attorney in fact - it is a VOLUNTARY position. You can write her a letter and send copies to...

My name is not present on the official VA judicial web site when I tried paying court fees online??

Dear Centerville - The computer system did not catch up with the ticket due to either the officer's not filing with the court, yet, or the clerk's...

2 traffic court questions

Dear Midlothian – generally charges will show on your driving record for 10 years, along with the decision. I agree with the other lawyer that...

How to get my restricted license mother of two

Dear Woodbridge – the compliance summary from DMV the place to start. If you take care of all of the items listed, you should be able to get your...