I assist clients with legal problems in the areas of bankruptcy, divorce, wills and trusts, and probate or estate administration. I am an experienced trial lawyer and have been a member of the Virginia State Bar since 1987. While I am glad to help clients settle their legal matters expeditiously and at the lowest costs to their satisfaction, I welcome the opportunity to litigate contested matters when settlement is not an acceptable option. I particularly enjoy the interplay between different practice areas, and have helped clients with both marital or divorce problems and financial problems such as bankruptcy, or family problems and probate or estate administration needs. I was graduated from the University of Virginia in 1984 with a B.A., and from the University of Richmond School of Law in 1987 with a J.D.
I am happily married with two sons at home. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, hiking, reading, chess, and sailing.
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- Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
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- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
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- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
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- James H. Wilson, Jr., Attorney & Counsellor at Law
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- The Interplay Between Bankruptcy and Divorce Law in Virginia
- Supreme Court of Virginia recognizes burdens in fraudulent conveyance case:
May 6, 2021 - Bankruptcy Punitive Damages Awarded Against Overly-Aggressive Divorce Lawyer
March 31, 2021 - Common Mistakes to Avoid Before Filing Bankruptcy, and Longer-Term Bankruptcy Planning
May 11, 2020
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- Adultery in Divorce Law in Virginia
- Change in Adultery Law in 2020 Legislative Session
May 5, 2020 - Does a mutual reservation of spousal support satisfy the manifest injustice exception to the bar of spousal support for adultery?
May 10, 2018 - Did wife waive her 5th Amendment privilege against testifying about her adultery and was husband’s stock purchase agreement properly classified as hybrid property?
February 19, 2018
- Q. I have been terminated by Long & Foster and am the procuring cause for an upcoming commission they wont pay unless I
- A: Licensed real estate salespersons are typically independent contractors who act as agents on behalf of a licensed real estate broker. A broker may be entitled to a commission when it is the procuring cause of a sale of real estate. Commissions from the sale of real estate are paid to licensed brokers. Real estate real estate salespersons have contracts with their broker specifying their right to receive money from the broker from a sale. This amount is typically calculated as a percentage of the commission from a sale that a real estate agent worked on, either by procuring the listing for the brokerage, or by getting purchaser to sign up with the brokerage as a buyer's agent. The contract ... Read More
- Q. Should I file an insurance claim, work with my neighbors or contact an attorney?
- A: Assuming the condominium unit is in Virginia, I don't understand why you would not report a claim to your hazard insurance company for damage to your unit. The insurance proceeds will be used to repair the damage to your unit. Your insurance company will be subrogated to your right's to sue, and will pursue the appropriate parties for recovery. The condominium's policy should cover damage to the common elements. I see no reason to involve yourself in the legalities of this matter, assuming you had insurance coverage. If not, you should immediately consult with a community associations real estate lawyer to pursue your remedies.
- Q. I am seeking counsel to see if working with an attorney is a better course of action than filing an insurance claim.
- A: Assuming your unit is in Virginia, I am not sure why you would hesitate to use your hazard insurance for a claim. Your insurance carrier will straighten it out, and use subrogation to recover from the party who is liable. Sure, there is likely common element damage as well, that should be covered under the condominium's insurance coverage, but your insurance should cover damage to your individual unit. I am puzzled why you are asking this question from Boston about a condominium unit in Virginia. I assume you have a tenant in the unit, who might not have kept you informed. It is almost never a good idea to delay reporting a claim.
- White v. Llewellyn
- Supreme Court of Virginia