T HE T Y PE S O F CAS E S WE HAND L E
that sort of work as part of our practice. But we have many trusted estate planning attorneys in our network, and we refer people to them frequently. 3. BUSINESS DISPUTES About 20 percent of our practice involves business disputes. This is a very general topic that covers a lot of different scenarios, from ordinary breaches of contract to more complicated tortious interference and business conspiracy cases. Most of these cases are billed by the hour. But on occasion, if the fit is right, we will take one of these cases on a contingency fee arrangement, meaning that we don’t get paid unless we win or obtain a settlement. 4. APPEALS Ben Kyber is actively taking referrals and offering co-counsel arrangements in appeals to the Supreme Court of Virginia and Fourth Circuit. This work is a real passion of Ben’s, and his appellate-brief writing and issue-spotting skills are top-notch. Check out his new Twitter feed, @ScovaScoop, for the latest in news from the Supreme Court of Virginia.
When I meet people and mention that I’m a lawyer, the most common question I get is, “What kind of law do you do?” When I get this question, the first thing I tell people is that if they have a legal issue, I would love to be the first person they call. My practice covers a miniscule sliver of the legal world, as you’ll see below. But my collection of contacts and referral sources throughout the legal industry is huge. I have contacts in every part of Virginia and from sea to shining sea. In fact, a good deal of my time is spent referring people who call me to the right lawyer for their situations. Just yesterday, a young lady facing a very serious drug charge called me. I was able to refer her to one of Richmond’s leading criminal lawyers in my network. So, whatever the issue, I am happy to help people in my network find the right fit. As for The Mottley Law Firm, the cases we handle fall into four buckets.
2. ESTATE DISPUTES We also handle any dispute involving an estate. These cases take a variety of forms. They could involve a trust that is being mishandled, a power of attorney that is being abused, or a questionable will. In these cases, our initial job is to assess the situation for the client and provide some advice as to the matter. Most of the time, this results in no legal action being taken. But in some cases, it is necessary to pursue legal action in court to address the situation. We get a lot of calls from people who need help drafting their estate plan documents. We do not do
1. BRAIN AND OTHER SERIOUS INJURY Representing individuals who have suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or other serious injury due to some other person’s or company’s negligence makes up a substantial portion of our practice. Over the past several years, we have produced, together with our colleagues in each case, over $12,500,000 in settlements and verdicts for our clients in TBI cases. We are actively taking referrals and co-counsel arrangements in this area.
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EASY BACON AND SPINACH STIR-FRY
INGREDIENTS:
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1 teaspoon crushed red pepper Salt and black pepper, to taste
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3 slices bacon
3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
2 bunches spinach
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oil. However, keeping the fat is recommended for flavor. 4. Add garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes. 5. Add spinach and crushed red pepper and stir-fry for 10 minutes. 6. Season with salt and pepper, and serve.
1. Heat a large skillet to medium. 2. While skillet is warming, cut bacon into squares. 3. Cook bacon until fat is rendered and bacon is almost to your desired doneness. If desired, you can remove bacon fat from skillet and replace with 1 tablespoon
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