Legal Brief – Automobile Liability
In this radio show segment, Colleen Quinn addresses the topic of automobile liability, including the comparison of Virginia’s contributory negligence (fault) system versus the comparative negligence systems of the majority of states. Colleen also explains the concept of “maximum medical improvement (MMI)” as well as “uninsured motorist insurance coverage” and “negligent entrustment” (when the keys […]
Read More...Legal Brief – Employment Law
Attorney Colleen Quinn discusses issues relating to employment law in Virginia including the hiring and firing of employees, workplace discrimination, and harassment. Quinn details which groups are protected under Virginia law from discrimination by their employer and what kind of accommodations employers have to provide disabled and other employees. Lastly, Quinn discusses sexual harassment in […]
Read More...VSU at center of lawsuit
Four female members of Virginia State Universitys faculty and staff are suing the university and its governing board over alleged gender-based pay disparities, sexual harassment and favoritism, and retaliation when they complained. Read more on this story by clicking the links below:
Read More...Colleen Quinn Wins the Entrepreneur of the Year Award
2016 Women of Excellence Awards Colleen M. Quinn, attorney, and owner of the Quinn Law Centers, as well as Locke & Quinn (now Locke & Otto), was named Entrepreneur of the Year at the 2016 Women of Excellence Awards, hosted by the Richmond chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners. Colleen was among […]
Read More...How do I become an Adoption Attorney?
Given the twenty-seven plus years that I have practiced adoption law, I frequently get asked by other attorneys how they can become an adoption attorney. Of course it helps if once already is practicing family law because custody and adoption matters often overlap. However, I am not a traditional family law attorney since I practice […]
Read More...Changing Your Name and Gender on Your Virginia Birth Certificate
Virginia Code § 32.1-269(E) says that: Upon receipt of a certified copy of an order of a court of competent jurisdiction indicating that the sex of an individual has been changed by medical procedure and upon request of such person, the State Registrar shall amend such person’s certificate of birth to show the change of […]
Read More...Assisted Reproductive Technology and Family Formation Options For Single and Same Sex Couples in Virginia
As of May 2022 Family formation for singles and same-sex couples in Virginia has become much easier since marriage equality occurred in October 2014 and since major changes were made to Virginia’s Status of Children of Assisted Conception effective July 1, 2019. Whether married, unmarried or single, there are a variety of options available for […]
Read More...Top Nine Tips If You’re in a Motor Vehicle Accident
If you are in a motor vehicle accident and you believe the other driver was at fault, or it is not clear who may have been at fault, what should you do? Call the police. Collect and exchange information with the other drivers, passengers and eyewitnesses. Capturing complete eyewitness information is essential; especially if you […]
Read More...Estate Planning
Putting your legal affairs in order is the best gift you can give to you and your family in the New Year. Unfortunately it is hard to predict if and when we might be incapacitated and not capable of handling our own affairs, including caring for our children, or if and when we cannot make […]
Read More...Salon and Spa Injuries
Most individuals making appointments with beauty or hair salons or medical spas do not anticipate the risk of injury associated with these businesses. However, it is essential to do your homework before making an appointment for a salon or spa procedure – even just a simple highlight or coloring job! It is important to sign […]
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