Protecting you and your company’s reputation, assets and employees is essential. Our business attorneys are skilled litigators. We are adept at evaluating your case and providing efficient and effective advice and representation in pursuit of your claims or defenses. When the rights of you or your company are at risk, our legal team works to best protect you and your business in all areas of contract and business litigation relating to: Contract and business disputes Breach of fiduciary duty Business torts Class actions Shareholder and partner disputes Unfair business practices / unfair competition Shawn Voyles leads the firm’s business law and litigation practice. Contact Mr. Voyles at 757-461-2500 or...
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McKenry Dancigers Dawson offers comprehensive legal and advisory services to companies that do not maintain in-house counsel, as well as in-house counsel needing assistance with complex legal matters. Our attorneys advise companies of all sizes and across all industries regarding a wide range of legal issues. McKenry Dancigers Dawson’s attorneys develop close working relationships with business owners, department heads, human resource representatives and other key personnel to make certain that proposed solutions are a fit with the culture of the organization. Providing Solutions To Address Business Needs The firm provides the following corporate general counsel services: Business entity formation Business transactions Business litigation support and litigation avoidance planning Contract drafting and review Drafting and review of employment documents, including compensation agreements, separation agreements, non-compete agreements and confidentiality agreements Labor and employment law matters Risk assessment Drafting and revision of corporate bylaws and policy manuals Preparation and delivery of management training programs McKenry Dancigers Dawson’s lawyers provide general corporate counsel services to businesses throughout Virginia. Shawn Voyles leads the firm’s corporate general counsel practice. Contact Mr. Voyles at 757-461-2500 or...
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When allegations of legal malpractice or another form of professional malpractice arise, the stakes are unquestionably high for all parties involved. Not only do professional licenses, careers and reputations hang in the balance, financial liability for the malpractice insurance carrier may be very substantial. Dedicated To Representation With Rigor And Integrity The complexity of legal and other professional malpractice cases would be difficult to overstate. As either a defendant or plaintiff, the outcome you achieve will likely hinge on intricate, technical questions of whether the applicable standard of care was met. Our firm’s combination of in-house knowledge and ready access to highly credible experts nationwide is a powerful one. Trial-Proven In Insurance Defense And Advocacy For Victims Of Malpractice We welcome inquiries from insurance carriers and individual professionals in need of qualified representation in any of Virginia’s courts. Our firm is committed to building compelling cases and reaching favorable resolution through negotiations or mediation whenever possible. However, our experience in hundreds of trials and numerous appeals illustrates the critical ability to go the distance for our clients. We also have an impressive track record in appellate practice. To discuss your concerns involving legal malpractice, medical malpractice or professional liability in another field, please contact us and request a...
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Disputes over whether specific claims are valid and whether coverage applies lie at the heart of the most intensive, high-stakes insurance litigation matters. If you need to defend an insurance claim denial or fight a denial you believe may be unjust and illegal, your counsel’s depth of experience and relevant knowledge will be pivotal. Leaders In Litigation And Resolution Of High-Value Insurance Coverage Disputes Over the past 40 years, the attorneys of McKenry Dancigers Dawson, P.C. have been engaged in numerous significant insurance cases tried in Virginia courts. Our knowledge covers a vast spectrum of issues and strategies associated with denials of auto accident, fire and casualty, marine, and commercial insurance claims, including: Consideration and filing of declaratory judgment actions to establish whether insurance policies and their specific terms apply under the circumstances at hand Interpretation of policy provisions and exclusions Negotiation and litigation over scope-of-coverage issues Defense against, or pursuit of, bad faith allegations that can lead to punitive damage awards if an insurance claim denial is judged arbitrary and capricious Representation of insurance agents accused of errors and omissions, misrepresenting coverage or other negligence or wrongdoing that exposes them to liability Turn To Proven Veterans Of Hundreds Of Trials And Appeals Our clients, including leading auto insurance and fire and casualty carriers in Virginia, depend on us for the utmost rigor in investigation and analysis. We have litigated extensively over a variety of insurance coverage issues over the past 40 years. Whether your case hinges on the underlying action or resolution of complex coverage and damage issues, you can turn to our legal team with confidence. We will recognize all that you have on the line and promptly prioritize your case. To discuss your insurance coverage needs, call Shawn Voyles at (757) 461-2500 or email him at...
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When homes, businesses and other property are destroyed or incur severe structural damage, high-value insurance coverage disputes often follow. These are just a few examples of situations that can lead to complex litigation between insurance carriers and insured parties over fire and casualty claims — a broad category encompassing homeowners policies, commercial general liability (CGL) policies and a range of other forms of insurance. McKenry Dancigers Dawson, P.C. is an established resource for major national insurers, regional carriers and others with concerns involving fire and casualty claims. Our attorneys’ experience in hundreds of trials and appeals statewide across Virginia covers a broad spectrum of insurance defense and pursuit of third-party claims against other parties liable for damages. Decades Of Experience Handling Arson Claims, Storm Damage Cases, Examinations Under Oath (EUO) And Other Complex Coverage Disputes Prompt, rigorous investigation and thorough cause-and-origin analysis are critical components of essentially all fire and casualty disputes. They are also hallmarks of our practice, together with proven skills in interpreting policy language in light of current laws and projecting likely outcomes if disputes are ultimately settled in a Virginia courtroom. A timely Examination Under Oath (EUO) can often lead to an efficient resolution of a complex claim. We welcome inquiries regarding insurance claim denials, damage valuation, bad faith/punitive damages and all other aspects of claims arising from: Home, apartment and business property fires — after which the possibility of arson must be carefully evaluated, requiring effective interaction with qualified arson investigators and special investigation units (SIUs) Hail, wind and other storm damage affecting both residential and commercial property, including those that also generate business interruption claims Alleged construction defects, whether involving a manufactured home, farm or ranch construction or any other structure Disputes that may require relevant knowledge of condominium law or agricultural law as well as insurance law Losses due to theft, boating accidents and a vast range of other destructive events Turn To A Trial-Proven Legal Team That Will Prioritize Your Case We emphasize personal attention and decisive action to protect our clients’ vital interests. Our lawyers’ strong track record in trials and appeals is a difference-making factor that lead to many favorable settlements via negotiation, mediation and arbitration. To discuss your needs involving...
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