So, you’ve spent money on a consultation fee and you’ve met with an attorney to discuss your legal matter…but, something just doesn’t feel quite right about that attorney. Should you hire the attorney because you just shelled out your hard-earned money for the consult? Should you meet with another attorney for a second opinion? The answer to this is simple …
Wayne E. Holcomb Selected for Esteemed Lawyers of America
Yorktown, VA, June 16, 2017 –(PR.com)– While serving as a U.S. Navy pilot by day, Wayne E. Holcomb earned an MBA from Old Dominion University at night and then enrolled at the Regent University School of Law. Today, in recognition of his many professional achievements, distinguished Virginia attorney Wayne E. Holcomb has been selected for admission to the Esteemed Lawyers …
Gotta Hire an Attorney?
When you decide it is time to call an attorney, you are rarely happy, usually stressed, and you’re likely to have many, many questions. Is it too soon, or too late, to speak with someone? How much? How will I know if the attorney is a right fit for me? What do I do after the consultation? We hear several …
Why Do I Have to Pay a Fee to Speak with a Lawyer?
We get calls every day with potential clients asking why they have to pay a consultation fee. Many say that they “just have a few quick questions” and “it won’t take much of the attorney’s time at all”! Believe me, I understand. Shelling out money just to speak with an attorney can be another hoop you have to jump through …
What’s the Big Deal about a Reckless Driving Ticket in Virginia?
Here’s some truth for you, a reckless driving by speed ticket in Virginia can be very sneaky. It’s sneaky because it looks like a simple traffic violation—even the yellow paper the officer gave you looks like a traffic ticket. You were just going a little too fast, right? Time to just pay the fine and move on, right? Nope, I …
Why Not Hire the Cheapest Attorney?!
Once in a while, I am asked, “Why shouldn’t I hire the cheapest attorney? Aren’t you lawyers all the same anyway?” Most of our clients actually don’t ask this question because they are taking their cases seriously and looking for quality counsel. But when you are in the beginning stages of looking for a law firm — perhaps maybe even …
My Court Hearing is Tomorrow! HELP!
We get calls all the time from potential clients who have a court hearing coming up soon — like, tomorrow, or right now. They need advice, and they need it quick. In the past, we were almost always able to accommodate clients at the last minute but as we have grown, it seems as though our calendars have shrunk! If …
Do I Really Need a Lawyer? I’m Smart – Can’t I Just Represent Myself?!
Let’s face it, hiring a professional can be expensive, especially if you hire a good professional. There is no denying that you can be smart and still need a professional with experience in a particular field in which you are not trained. Most lawyers I know hire other lawyers to represent them when they are faced with a legal issue. …
Underage Possession of Alcohol in Virginia
If you, or someone you know, has been charged with underage possession of alcohol in Virginia, you should speak with an experienced attorney to discuss what can happen in court and what potential issues you are facing. Surprisingly, you can be charged with possession of alcohol even if the alcohol is only in your system, whether or not you are …
Expungement in Virginia: A Clean Slate
First of all, what is an Expungement? Well, contrary to popular belief, when a criminal charge is dismissed, the charge itself still remains on your record—forever in Virginia. If a charge was dismissed (with no delayed adjudication), nolle-prossed, or if you were found not guilty, you can petition the Court to remove the charges from your record – this is …