Out-of-state lawyers frequently turn to McKenry Dancigers Dawson to assist with their Virginia litigation cases. We provide local counsel services in Virginia state court and Virginia federal courts. Our Virginia litigation lawyers will help you and your legal team navigate the Eastern District of Virginia’s “Rocket Docket,” where trials often happen within 10 months of filing and where the court strictly enforces its deadlines in the Rule 16(b) Scheduling Order, including the local rule where discovery objections are due within 15 days, not 30 days. We are very familiar with removals to federal court, motions to remand to state court, as well as Rule 12(b) motions to transfer venue, challenge personal jurisdiction, or dismiss a case for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. Our Virginia trial lawyers will also guide you through the sometimes archaic procedural rules found in Virginia state courts, including when and how to “crave oyer” and the rare times in which summary judgment can be granted in Virginia Circuit Court. The Virginia lawyers at McKenry Dancigers Dawson have handled cases in the Alexandria, Richmond, and Norfolk divisions of the Rocket Docket, as well as the Western District of Virginia. Our lawyers have also appeared in every Circuit Court in Virginia. We are trial lawyers. Our office is conveniently located and available for depositions and mediations. To discuss your needs, call or email us...
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The attorneys at McKenry Dancigers Dawson aggressively defend workers’ compensation cases throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. We represent: Employers Carriers Self-insureds Our experienced team balances aggressive case handling with skillful negotiating to resolve cases in a cost-effective manner. Our attorneys handle claims under: The Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Act (“LHWCA”) Defense Base Act Areas of practice include: Asbestosis Death Benefits Dispute Resolution EDI Indemnity Benefits Injuries by Accident Mediation Medical Awards Medicare Set Asides Medicare Secondary Payer Act Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP (“MMSEA”) Occupational Disease Peer Review Permanent and Total Disability Prevailing Community Rate Issues Settlements Subrogation & Third Party Issues Uninsured Employer’s Fund Vocational Rehabilitation To discuss your needs, call or email us...
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Whatever business you own or interact with, financially significant disputes are always possible. When another business or individual violates the terms of a contract, misrepresents real property or other assets you purchase, or engages in unfair competition, you may need to take legal action. In other situations, you may require experienced counsel to defend your own interests against such allegations. Statewide Representation In Contract, Real Estate, And Employment Disputes For attorneys at McKenry Dancigers Dawson, P.C., analysis of contracts and resolution of business disputes are core strengths. We have experience on both the prosecution and defense sides of matters such as: Breach of contract claims and other contract disputes, including those associated with alleged construction defects or failures to perform contractual obligations Real estate disputes, often involving a party’s failure to adhere to the terms of a purchase agreement, failure to disclose physical or title defects or other acts of misrepresentation Employment disputes arising from alleged workplace discrimination, wrongful termination or violations of non-compete and non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) Disputes involving theft or misuse of intellectual property or other confidential information, sometimes leading to claims of unfair competition or business interference as well Disputes between partners or shareholders in a business over fulfillment of financial duties, potential self-dealing, control over operational decisions or other issues Defense of companies with commercial insurance policies that have self-insured retention provisions, leaving them exposed to major payouts when products liability, premises liability, employee negligence and other such claims are filed Strategic Analysis And Advice You Can Trust, Backed By Proven Trial Skills When a transaction goes badly or a business relationship descends into conflict for other reasons, the legal and practical considerations are complex. The single best step you can take is to enlist a law firm known for its capabilities in both trial litigation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR). Our track record in insurance defense, business and commercial litigation and many other forms of civil litigation clearly demonstrates those capabilities. Finding the right lawyer can restore your peace of mind and allow you to focus on your core business once again. To discuss any type of commercial dispute and begin exploring legal options, we encourage you to contact our firm. Shawn Voyles leads the...
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Personal injury litigation arising from serious motor vehicle accidents, falls on hazardous property, use of defective products and other traumatic events is an area of strength for the lawyers at McKenry Dancigers Dawson, P.C. Our legal team’s many decades of experience resolving insurance disputes and personal injury lawsuits favorably for our clients could be a crucial, difference-making asset for you. We are open about our strength in insurance defense and our firm’s long-standing relationships with major insurance carriers. Ultimately, however, we are advocates for justice. Our attorneys provide stellar representation for victims of severe personal injury and family members pursuing survivor claims after a tragic wrongful death as well. Our knowledge and capabilities cover a broad spectrum of serious and catastrophic injury and death claims, as well as actions causing serious financial injury. Put More Than 100 Years Of Collective Litigation Experience To Work For You Effectiveness in personal injury litigation requires prompt, rigorous investigation. It requires access to qualified experts in accident reconstruction, medical prognosis, life care planning and many other specialized areas. Our firm leaves no angle unpursued and no stone unturned. To request a consultation focused on your unique concerns and objectives, contact us by telephone or...
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A law firm that claims a fierce commitment to going the full distance for its clients must have clear strengths in both trial and appellate practice. At McKenry Dancigers Dawson, P.C., these strengths are well documented. Our attorneys have represented clients in numerous appeals throughout Virginia, either to preserve favorable state and federal trial outcomes or to reverse unfavorable results. Accomplished Attorneys For Appeals Of State And Federal Trial Verdicts And Decisions Effective appellate advocacy demands rigorous research into judicial precedents, the preparation of concise memorandums and merit briefs, excellence in oral argument and other specialized skills. These skills can be developed only through disciplined training and experience, both of which our firm possesses. At Our Firm, Effectiveness In Appellate Practice Is An Engrained Tradition Many attorneys complete accomplished careers without appearing in an appellate court. Further, many successful law firms may have one appellate lawyer, whereas the lawyers in our firm have filed and defended numerous appeals. These capabilities extend across our numerous areas of practice, including insurance defense and plaintiff’s personal injury litigation, insurance coverage, uninsured and underinsured motorists coverage, products liability, admiralty and maritime, disputes governed by real estate law and more. To discuss your own legal needs or a potential referral on an appellate case, we invite you to contact our respected, long-standing Virginia law...
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