Monday, September 29, 2008
Community Speaks through Tucker Griffin Barnes
Yvonne Griffin, Charlottesville personal injury attorney at Tucker Griffin Barnes, was pleased to announce that her Albemarle County jury last week spoke out against drunk driving. Her client was rear-ended by a drunk driver. The jury not only awarded compensatory damages, but punitive damages as well. According to Ms. Griffin, this is one way the community can say “enough.” If you know someone who deserves justice, please contact Yvonne Griffin at 434.973.7474 or TGBlaw.com
Selected for Jury Duty?
Interesting article on jury selection....
Los Angeles TimesJury duty? You may want to edit your online profile
Los Angeles Times - CA,USAConsultant Anne W. Reed of the Reinhart law firm in Milwaukee finds the Internet most helpful when vetting younger jurors, who tend to be avid users. ...See all stories on this topic
Los Angeles TimesJury duty? You may want to edit your online profile
Los Angeles Times - CA,USAConsultant Anne W. Reed of the Reinhart law firm in Milwaukee finds the Internet most helpful when vetting younger jurors, who tend to be avid users. ...See all stories on this topic
Proud To Be Part Of This Effort
Google Web Alert for: "Dana Slater" Charlottesville Virginia
Prosecuting Lawyers and Co-Opting Grand Juries: The Rise and Fall ...Earl Dudley, a professor at the University of Virginia School of Law, did the research and wrote the winning brief. Dana Slater, a Charlottesville criminal ...
Prosecuting Lawyers and Co-Opting Grand Juries: The Rise and Fall ...Earl Dudley, a professor at the University of Virginia School of Law, did the research and wrote the winning brief. Dana Slater, a Charlottesville criminal ...
TGB - A Leading Pioneer in Work-Place Trends
The following article describes work-place trends for large law firms. Tucker Griffin Barnes realized the importance of this years ago........
Law firms turning to a family-friendly culture to keep female ...
Law firms turning to a family-friendly culture to keep female ...
Friday, September 26, 2008
Yvonne Griffin Selected as a Director of Virginia Trial Lawyers Assoc
VTLA taps new leaders for 2008-2009
By Virginia Lawyers Weekly April 14, 2008
Norfolk lawyer Andrew M. Sacks became president of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association during the group’s Annual Convention late last month. The association also elected a slate of officers and directors to oversee its work in the coming year. Those lawyers are:
http://www.valawyersweekly.com/weeklyedition/2008/04/14/vtla-taps-new-leaders-for-2008-2009/
By Virginia Lawyers Weekly April 14, 2008
Norfolk lawyer Andrew M. Sacks became president of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association during the group’s Annual Convention late last month. The association also elected a slate of officers and directors to oversee its work in the coming year. Those lawyers are:
http://www.valawyersweekly.com/weeklyedition/2008/04/14/vtla-taps-new-leaders-for-2008-2009/
Yvonne Griffin Co-Counsels $3.5 Million Settlement
I am so proud to represent, along with co-counsel Yvonne Griffin, one of the finest people I've ever met........
http://richmond.injuryboard.com/head-and-brain-injuries/35-million-settlement-in-brain-damage-case.aspx?googleid=227832
http://richmond.injuryboard.com/head-and-brain-injuries/35-million-settlement-in-brain-damage-case.aspx?googleid=227832
Dana Slater Update
Defense Attorney Dana Slater said her client has accepted responsibility for what he did.
“This young man is very aware of the seriousness of his actions and the fear and concern of the citizens,” Slater said......
http://www.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/boy_pleads_guilty_in_interstate_shootings/21491/
“This young man is very aware of the seriousness of his actions and the fear and concern of the citizens,” Slater said......
http://www.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/boy_pleads_guilty_in_interstate_shootings/21491/
Dana Slater Helps with Important Case
Wyatt’s phalanx of attorneys, including Alexandria-based John Zwerling (left), Alan Silber, and Dana Slater, concede that Wyatt attempted to contact five grand jurors. But they say it was merely to let them know she was available to testify as a witness.........
http://www.readthehook.com/blog/index.php/2007/11/14/debbie-wyatt-indictments-tossed-out/
http://www.readthehook.com/blog/index.php/2007/11/14/debbie-wyatt-indictments-tossed-out/
Firm Supports Great Cause
The Jennifer Leigh Wells Moonlight Walk/Run for Meningitis Research
http://www.moonlight4meningitis.com/thanks_to_our_sponsors
http://www.moonlight4meningitis.com/thanks_to_our_sponsors
Firm Recognized by Children, Youth & Family Services
Family-Friendly Employer Featured on the TODAY Show
NBC's The TODAY Show featured the local law firm of Tucker Griffin Barnes on January 31st in a story about businesses who allow children in the workplace. Children, Youth & Family Services recognized this group of attorneys in 2003 by awarding them the first annual Family-Friendly Employer Award. By including family –friendly benefits and services in the workplace, employers engender loyalty among staff, reduce absenteeism, and aid the community in fostering a well-educated, healthy work force. Family-friendly business practices are wide and varied and may include, but are not limited to, benefits that allow leave for a variety of family related reasons, insurance, flexible work schedules, education support, access to a telephone, availability of a cafeteria or a provision of privacy for breastfeeding. Recipients must only be nominated by an employee. This award honors an organization with practices that recognize the importance of family and instill a family-friendly work culture. Other winners were North Branch School (2004), Lexis Nexis (2005), VMDO Architects (2006) and State Farm Insurance (2007).
NBC's The TODAY Show featured the local law firm of Tucker Griffin Barnes on January 31st in a story about businesses who allow children in the workplace. Children, Youth & Family Services recognized this group of attorneys in 2003 by awarding them the first annual Family-Friendly Employer Award. By including family –friendly benefits and services in the workplace, employers engender loyalty among staff, reduce absenteeism, and aid the community in fostering a well-educated, healthy work force. Family-friendly business practices are wide and varied and may include, but are not limited to, benefits that allow leave for a variety of family related reasons, insurance, flexible work schedules, education support, access to a telephone, availability of a cafeteria or a provision of privacy for breastfeeding. Recipients must only be nominated by an employee. This award honors an organization with practices that recognize the importance of family and instill a family-friendly work culture. Other winners were North Branch School (2004), Lexis Nexis (2005), VMDO Architects (2006) and State Farm Insurance (2007).
Our Sr Partner Supporting Camp Albemarle
Camp Albemarle: Board of Directors
A truly “working board of directors,” the members of this dedicated Board not only set policy, oversee camp operations, raise funds, and administer the Camp, but currently also do all forms of “hands on” maintenance as needed. This extraordinarily dedicated Board includes past campers and others who have experienced the Camp's unique value first hand. They are deeply committed to continuing Camp Albemarle as a unique community resource.
President: Elly Tucker Retired Faculty UVA; Former 4-H Extension Agent
Vice President: Chuck PaceInstructional Coordinator, Albemarle County Schools
Secretary: Staci England Former 4-H Extension Agent; Program Director, Albemarle County Schools
Treasurer: Bill Tucker Senior Partner, Tucker Griffin Barnes PC
Reservations Coordinator: Bertha Durbin4-H Leader, 4-H Camp Director & Equestrian
Directors:
LoriAnne BarnettAgent, Virginia Cooperative Extension
Larry ClaytorAlbemarle County Police Officer
Martin Johnson Conservation Field Technician, Thomas Jefferson Soil & Water Conservation District
Jim KennanRetired Army Officer & Health Care Executive
A, Wayne KnightRetired University of Virginia Police Officer
C. Purcell McCueRetired University of Virginia Police Officer
T. Rock PhillipsRestoration Consultant and Implementor
Mike SheffieldRetired Chief of Police, University of Virginia
Sue SheffieldCoordinator for Guidance and Career/Technical Education, Albemarle County Schools
Carrie SwansonAgent, Virginia Cooperative Extension
Contact Camp Albemarle Free Union Rd, Charlottesville, VA (434) 973-8755
A truly “working board of directors,” the members of this dedicated Board not only set policy, oversee camp operations, raise funds, and administer the Camp, but currently also do all forms of “hands on” maintenance as needed. This extraordinarily dedicated Board includes past campers and others who have experienced the Camp's unique value first hand. They are deeply committed to continuing Camp Albemarle as a unique community resource.
President: Elly Tucker Retired Faculty UVA; Former 4-H Extension Agent
Vice President: Chuck PaceInstructional Coordinator, Albemarle County Schools
Secretary: Staci England Former 4-H Extension Agent; Program Director, Albemarle County Schools
Treasurer: Bill Tucker Senior Partner, Tucker Griffin Barnes PC
Reservations Coordinator: Bertha Durbin4-H Leader, 4-H Camp Director & Equestrian
Directors:
LoriAnne BarnettAgent, Virginia Cooperative Extension
Larry ClaytorAlbemarle County Police Officer
Martin Johnson Conservation Field Technician, Thomas Jefferson Soil & Water Conservation District
Jim KennanRetired Army Officer & Health Care Executive
A, Wayne KnightRetired University of Virginia Police Officer
C. Purcell McCueRetired University of Virginia Police Officer
T. Rock PhillipsRestoration Consultant and Implementor
Mike SheffieldRetired Chief of Police, University of Virginia
Sue SheffieldCoordinator for Guidance and Career/Technical Education, Albemarle County Schools
Carrie SwansonAgent, Virginia Cooperative Extension
Contact Camp Albemarle Free Union Rd, Charlottesville, VA (434) 973-8755
TGB Makes Contribution To Affordable Again Program
AFFORDABLE AGAIN PROGRAM
Joint Educational Program from Housing Advisors, Builders, Local Businesses & REALTORS® Seeks to Educate Public on Opportunities in Marketplace CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS® (CAAR) has joined with the Blue Ridge Home Builders Association, the Chamber of Commerce, NBC29, the Charlottesville Radio Group, and Piedmont Housing Alliance (PHA) to launch a new educational program to the public called Affordable Again. The goal of this program is to educate first-time homebuyers, their REALTORS®, and others about what opportunities exist in the current market that may help potential buyers achieve the dream of home ownership.
CAAR President Judy Savage, of RE/Max Assured Properties, explains the initiative as having simple motivation. “There are a lot of programs available out there for first-time buyers, including down payment assistance, financing options, and more. If we can get the word out, those buyers can jump-start the real estate market and get things moving.�
The Affordable Again program has several major initiatives aimed at generating interest and excitement in potential first time home buyers. CAAR will focus on agent education by providing classes to REALTORS® on down-payment assistance and other financing programs for first time buyers. There are 80 agents currently enrolled in the Affordable Housing Advisor training program.
Piedmont Housing Alliance will work to educate the public, hosting first-time homeowner workshops aimed at preparing consumers for the process of purchasing a home. Those workshops will precede two weekends of Affordable Again Open Houses featuring homes on the market under $250,000.
Area businesses are supporting the program by offering Savings Certificates to those interested in the Affordable Again program. These businesses have agreed to offer a 20% or higher discount on a product or service to all Savings Certificate holders. Certificates will be available at the Affordable Again Workshops and Open Houses and in copies of the CAAR Real Estate Weekly. A complete list of discount providers and their offers is available on the Affordable Again website, http://www.affordableagain.com/.
Businesses have also supported this program by donating products and services to generate interest and excitement. Anyone attending an Affordable Again Workshop or Open House will be eligible to enter for a chance to win a Grand Prize Package worth $6,700. Elements of the prize package were generously donated by Crutchfield, Ryan Homes, Tucker Griffin Barnes PC, UVA Community Credit Union, 1-800-Got-Junk?, and Court Square Title.
Joint Educational Program from Housing Advisors, Builders, Local Businesses & REALTORS® Seeks to Educate Public on Opportunities in Marketplace CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS® (CAAR) has joined with the Blue Ridge Home Builders Association, the Chamber of Commerce, NBC29, the Charlottesville Radio Group, and Piedmont Housing Alliance (PHA) to launch a new educational program to the public called Affordable Again. The goal of this program is to educate first-time homebuyers, their REALTORS®, and others about what opportunities exist in the current market that may help potential buyers achieve the dream of home ownership.
CAAR President Judy Savage, of RE/Max Assured Properties, explains the initiative as having simple motivation. “There are a lot of programs available out there for first-time buyers, including down payment assistance, financing options, and more. If we can get the word out, those buyers can jump-start the real estate market and get things moving.�
The Affordable Again program has several major initiatives aimed at generating interest and excitement in potential first time home buyers. CAAR will focus on agent education by providing classes to REALTORS® on down-payment assistance and other financing programs for first time buyers. There are 80 agents currently enrolled in the Affordable Housing Advisor training program.
Piedmont Housing Alliance will work to educate the public, hosting first-time homeowner workshops aimed at preparing consumers for the process of purchasing a home. Those workshops will precede two weekends of Affordable Again Open Houses featuring homes on the market under $250,000.
Area businesses are supporting the program by offering Savings Certificates to those interested in the Affordable Again program. These businesses have agreed to offer a 20% or higher discount on a product or service to all Savings Certificate holders. Certificates will be available at the Affordable Again Workshops and Open Houses and in copies of the CAAR Real Estate Weekly. A complete list of discount providers and their offers is available on the Affordable Again website, http://www.affordableagain.com/.
Businesses have also supported this program by donating products and services to generate interest and excitement. Anyone attending an Affordable Again Workshop or Open House will be eligible to enter for a chance to win a Grand Prize Package worth $6,700. Elements of the prize package were generously donated by Crutchfield, Ryan Homes, Tucker Griffin Barnes PC, UVA Community Credit Union, 1-800-Got-Junk?, and Court Square Title.
Attorney Dana Slater - Working for her client
1988 killing case heads to grand jury Charlottesville Daily Progress - Charlottesville,VA,USAAfter court, defense attorney Dana Slater said she wasn’t surprised at Barkley’s ruling, and that she has a lot of hard work and investigation to do before ...See all stories on this topic
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Working our "Legal Butt" Off
The following comments were posted by a satisfied real estate client..........
We Set A Record
We set a record in Albemarle County with the number of liens on our property. Our closing date was set to be July 31, a Thursday, and move-in was that day, too. We had business in New England the week previous, and we knew that something was not quite right when we began to get emails from the settlement lawyer about the title. The first title we saw had about 5 liens, all filed from subcontractors who had not gotten paid by Church Hill. By the time we went to settle, there were 19 liens on the property, a record in Albemarle County. Bill Tucker, our most excellent settlement attorney worked his legal butt off the get that title clean as a whistle, because not only were there liens for people who were owed money, there were conditions that required Church Hill to get signatures from subcontractors who had not filed liens saying they would never file liens. Church Hill had to go around and get signatures in July when many people were on vacation, and well, the delay was intense.I was still in New England when Bret called me and said, "I just had a conversation with our lawyer that a new home owner never wants to have." I had those conversations, too. Bill Tucker started calling us the Belvedere Poster Child, and amid threats that we were not going to close, we persevered. It was difficult though. But once the papers were signed and filed, Bret and I finally could relax and really be in our home. Now, the second home owner has moved in to Belvedere. Church Hill properties in Belvedere have been bought by Eagle and new energy is flowing into the project. Things are moving in many different ways. Our esteemed realtor, Jim Duncan, says, "Belvedere will survive." It may be awhile, but I think Belvedere will thrive. Just watch.
We Set A Record
We set a record in Albemarle County with the number of liens on our property. Our closing date was set to be July 31, a Thursday, and move-in was that day, too. We had business in New England the week previous, and we knew that something was not quite right when we began to get emails from the settlement lawyer about the title. The first title we saw had about 5 liens, all filed from subcontractors who had not gotten paid by Church Hill. By the time we went to settle, there were 19 liens on the property, a record in Albemarle County. Bill Tucker, our most excellent settlement attorney worked his legal butt off the get that title clean as a whistle, because not only were there liens for people who were owed money, there were conditions that required Church Hill to get signatures from subcontractors who had not filed liens saying they would never file liens. Church Hill had to go around and get signatures in July when many people were on vacation, and well, the delay was intense.I was still in New England when Bret called me and said, "I just had a conversation with our lawyer that a new home owner never wants to have." I had those conversations, too. Bill Tucker started calling us the Belvedere Poster Child, and amid threats that we were not going to close, we persevered. It was difficult though. But once the papers were signed and filed, Bret and I finally could relax and really be in our home. Now, the second home owner has moved in to Belvedere. Church Hill properties in Belvedere have been bought by Eagle and new energy is flowing into the project. Things are moving in many different ways. Our esteemed realtor, Jim Duncan, says, "Belvedere will survive." It may be awhile, but I think Belvedere will thrive. Just watch.
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