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ANNULMENT VIRGINIA MARYLAND MASSACHUSETTS
There are two types of annulments. Void ab initio and Voidable.
The ab initio annulment makes the marriage void due to an intrinsic flaw – such as fraud, force, bigamy or mental incompetence.
The void able annulment allows a marriage to be made invalid if the person who is entitled to the annulment desires to exercise their desire to void the marriage.
Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts have different standards for granting an annulment. It is very important to act quickly if you are seeking an annulment in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts due to the fact that there are time limits as to when an annulment may be granted.
Contact the SRIS Law Group annulment lawyers if you need help with an annulment in Virginia, annulment in Maryland or annulment in Massachusetts.
The Massachusetts, Maryland & Virginia divorce lawyers of SRIS, P.C., have prepared and/or reviewed prenuptial agreements for a number of our family law clients who want to safeguard their finances.
Our divorce lawyers have an extensive amount of experience with representing clients who are seeking an prenuptial agreement in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts. Our divorce attorneys who represent clients with prenup agreements are careful to consider all of your family law concerns and provide thoughtful, prudent guidance through all of your family law & divorce law issues.
• In Virginia, our offices in Northern Virginia are in Fairfax & Manassas; in the Richmond Metro area, our office is in Fredericksburg & Richmond; in the Hampton Roads/Tidewater Area, our office is in Virginia Beach; in Western Virginia, our office is located in Lynchburg.
• In Maryland, our offices are in Rockville & Baltimore
• In Massachusetts, our office is in Boston & Cambridge
Immigration Law – O-1 Visa
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What are the different types of an O-1 immigration law visas?
The O-1 category is set aside for an immigrant who possesses extraordinary ability. Pursuant to immigration law, there are three different standards for the O-1 category: (1) the most exacting standard applies to aliens in the sciences, education, business, and athletics; (2) a much less rigorous standard applies to individual aliens in the arts; and (3) an intermediate standard applies to aliens of extraordinary achievement in the motion picture or TV industries.
(a). Aliens of extraordinary ability in the sciences, education, business, and athletics
To qualify for O-1 status, the immigrant must demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim and recognition for achievements in the field of expertise by providing evidence of:
- receipt of a major, internationally-recognized award, such as the Nobel Prize, or
- at least three of the following forms of documentation:
- receipt of nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence in the field of endeavor.
- membership in associations in the field which require outstanding achievements of their members (as judged by recognized national or international experts in the discipline or fields).
- published material in professional or major trade publications or major media about the alien concerning the alien’s work in the field (include the title, date, and author of such published material, and any necessary translation).
- participation on a panel, or individually, as a judge of the work of others in the field.
- scientific, scholarly, or business-related contributions of major significance in the field.
- authorship of scholarly articles in the field in professional journals or other major media.
- employment in a critical or essential capacity for organizations and establishments that have a distinguished reputation.
- high salary or other remuneration commanded by the alien for services (as evidenced by contracts or other reliable evidence).
- other comparable evidence.
(b). Aliens of extraordinary ability in the arts
To qualify as a member of the second group of O-1, immigrant (aliens of extraordinary ability in the arts), the USCIS rules require “distinction.” “Distinction” accrding to USCIS, means a high level of achievement in the field of arts as evidenced by a degree of skill and recognition substantially above that ordinarily encountered to the extent that a person is described as prominent, leading, or well known in the field of arts.
The rules define the term “art” to include any field of creative activity or endeavor such as, but not limited to, fine arts, visual arts, culinary arts, and performing arts. In addition, aliens engaged in the field of arts include not only the principal creators and performers but also other essential persons such as, but not limited to, directors, set designers, lighting designers, sound designers, choreographers, choreologists, conductors, orchestrators, coaches, arrangers, musical supervisors, costume designers, makeup artists, flight masters, stage technicians, and animal trainers. The Administrative Appeals Office has held that a position of architect/urban designer also falls within the field of fine arts.
To establish the immigrant’s distinction, USCIS rules provide that the immigrant must be recognized as being prominent in his or her field as demonstrated by the following:
- evidence that the alien has been nominated for or has been the recipient of significant national or international awards or prizes in the particular field, such as an Academy Award, an Emmy, a Grammy, or a Director’s Guild Award, or
- at least three of the following forms of documentation that the alien:
- has or will perform a lead or starring role in productions or events which have a distinguished reputation (as evidenced by critical reviews, advertisements, publicity releases, publications contracts, or endorsements).
- has achieved national or international recognition for achievements (evidenced by critical reviews or other published materials by or about the individual in major newspapers, trade journals, magazines, or other publications).
- has performed a lead, starring or critical role for organizations and establishments that have a distinguished reputation (evidenced by articles in newspapers, trade journals, publications, or testimonials).
- has a record of major commercial or critically acclaimed successes (as evidenced by such indicators as title, rating, standing in the field, box office receipts, motion picture or television ratings, and other occupational achievements reported in trade journals, major newspapers, or other publications).
- has received significant recognition for achievements from organizations, critics, government agencies, or other recognized experts in the field in which the alien is engaged (such testimonials must clearly indicate the author’s authority, expertise, and knowledge of the alien’s achievements).
- has commanded or now commands a high salary or other substantial remuneration for services in relation to others in the field (as evidenced by contracts or other reliable evidence).
- other comparable evidence.
(c). Aliens of extraordinary achievement in the motion picture or TV industries
To qualify as a person of extraordinary achievement in the motion picture or television industries, it must be shown that the immigrant has a very high level of accomplishment in the motion picture or television industry evidenced by a degree of skill and recognition significantly above that ordinarily encountered to the extent that the person is recognized as outstanding, notable, or leading in the motion picture or television field. This standard is more exacting than the standard applicable to aliens of extraordinary ability in the arts but less rigorous than the standard applicable to aliens in the sciences, education, business, and athletics.
(d). Work in area of extraordinary ability or achievement
The O-1 alien must be coming to the United States to work in his or her area of extraordinary ability or achievement. Under prior rules, the Service had taken the position that the performance, event, or position must require the services of an alien of extraordinary ability or achievement. Responding to comments from industry groups that there was no statutory basis for such a requirement, the August 1994 rules eliminated the requirement that an O-1 alien must be coming to perform services in a performance, event, or position which requires the services of an alien of extraordinary ability or achievement. Instead, under the final rules, it must merely be shown that the alien will perform services in his or her area of extraordinary ability or achievement.
What has Congress defined as a felony and an aggravated felony?
FELONY CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER
in Virginia, Maryland, D.C. & Massachusetts
DON’T BECOME A CONVICTED FELON
The consequences of a felony conviction in Virginia, Massachusetts or Maryland are rather severe. The term felony is used to identify very serious criminal offenses in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts. If you are charged with a felony offense in Virginia, Massachusetts or Maryland, it would be a grave mistake to not hire a defense attorney.
The Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. has offices in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts.
If you have been charged with a felony in Virginia, Maryland or Massachusetts, call us at 888-437-7747 or contact us on our on line form immediately.
A number of different crimes are classified as felonies. Some examples of felony crimes are murder, burglary, arson, drug distribution of controlled substances, most sex crimes (rape, solicitation of a minor over the internet, child pornography), grand larceny. In most states a third offense of drunk driving is deemed to be a felony.
Some of the other consequences of being convicted of a felony that most people don’t realize at the time of conviction are: loss of your right to vote, extreme difficulty in finding employment, the loss of right to carry firearms, etc.
If you have been charged with a felony and have the court appoint you an attorney, then you don’t get the benefit of having an attorney of your choice. Very few people understand how devastating a felony conviction is and how badly it will affect your life. Contact the Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. immediately to meet with one of our Maryland, Massachusetts or Virginia felony defense attorneys who is experienced in defending clients charged with a felony. A SRIS, P.C. felony defense lawyer will work with you to defend you.
Our felony defense attorneys and staff in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts speak the following languages in addition to English: Spanish, French, Arabic, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Cantonese, Mandarin & Malaysian.
Our criminal attorneys are licensed to handle cases in Virginia, Maryland, D.C. & Massachusetts; however our criminal lawyers handle felony defense only in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts.
Please click on attorneys to learn more about the felony criminal defense lawyers who assist clients with felony criminal defense in Virginia, Maryland or Massachusetts.
GRANDPARENTS & CHILD CUSTODY, GRANDPARENTS & VISITATION RIGHTS & GRANDPARENTS RIGHTS
Family Law Attorneys Helping Grandparents Exercise Their Rights
Frequently, the grandparents’ rights attorneys of the SRIS Law Group are contacted by grandparents who are either seeking custody of their grandchildren, grandparents seeking visitation with their grandchildren or grandparents who want to know what rights they have as grandparents in regards to their grandchildren.
The honest answer is that it is a fact specific question. What we mean by this is that the law does allow for grandparents to obtain custody of their grandchild or grandchildren. The law also allows grandparents to have visitation with their grandchildren. However, the application of these laws varies from state to state. Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts each have different set of laws and the case laws in each state are truly fact specific.
The SRIS Law Group has attorneys that assist grandparents with custody & visitation rights issues in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts. Grandparents can contact us on line or call us at 888-437-7747
INDECENT EXPOSURE DEFENSE LAWYER
Licensed in Virginia, Maryland, D.C. & Massachusetts
A person who intentionally and deliberately exposes a portion or portions of his/her private body parts, i.e. their genitalia, in an environment where such an exposure is likely to be considered a violation of the prevalent standards of decency may be charged with indecent exposure. Depending on the state in the United States where the offense is charged, the charge may be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony. In many states, an act of indecent exposure to a minor is charged as a felony.
Generally, to be charged with indecent exposure, the law requires the indecent exposure to happen in a public place. However, a person can be on private property such as their deck or porch and if they expose a portion or portions of their body that is considered indecent, they may still be charged with indecent exposure. Some of the different types of acts that can result in indecent exposure charges are masturbation, sexual intercourse or exhibitionism in a public place.
Please contact the Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. if you have been charged with indecent exposure in Virginia, Maryland or Massachusetts.
If you wish to learn more about the laws regarding indecent exposure in the the above mentioned states, please click on the respective state.
The Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. has offices in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts to better serve you.
- In Virginia, our offices are in Fairfax, Lynchburg, Manassas, Richmond & Virginia Beach.
- In Maryland, our offices are in Rockville & Annapolis.
- In Massachusetts, our office is in Boston.
We also represent clients charged with indecent exposure in the federal courts of Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts.
Our attorneys are licensed to handle indecent exposure cases in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania & Massachusetts, however we handle indecent exposure charges only in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts.
Our attorneys and staff in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts, speak the following languages in addition to English: Tamil, Spanish, French, Arabic, Hindi, Malaysian, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Telugu.
For more information, or to make an appointment with a SRIS, P.C. attorney in Virginia, Maryland or Massachusetts, call us at 888-437-7747, send us an e-mail or fill out our on-line form.
To learn more about the attorneys who represent clients charged with indecent exposure in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts, please click on lawyers.
Contact an Experienced Massachusetts, Maryland or Virginia Lawyer at SRIS, P.C.
Licensed in Virginia, Maryland, D.C., Pennsylvania & Massachusetts
The lawyers at the Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., have offices in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts.
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Our offices in Virginia are located in Fairfax, Manassas, Richmond, Lynchburg & Virginia Beach.
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Our offices in Maryland are located in Rockville & Annapolis.
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Our office in Massachusetts is in Boston.
Our attorneys in Virginia, Maryland and Massachusetts maintain the highest standards of client service and will provide you with the close, personal attention you deserve. Our attorneys are dedicated to replying their clients’ call within 8 hours, Monday thru Friday. We will be happy to represent you regarding any of the following legal matters, and more:
Our Virginia, Maryland and Massachusetts attorneys and staff speak various languages, including English, Tamil, Spanish, French, Arabic, Hindi, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Telugu. Our lawyers provide legal representation to clients in Virginia, Maryland, the DC Metro area & Massachusetts, and throughout the United States
Our attorneys are licensed to handle cases in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania & Massachusetts, however we handle legal matters only in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts at the present time.
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A Discussion about a person’s Constitutional rights:
Criminal Law – Search & Seizure & the Fourth (4 th) Amendment/Probable Cause for a Crime, DUI or Drugs
In the United States, the police must, whenever practicable, obtain advance judicial approval of searches and seizures through the appropriate warrant procedure. In most instances, failure to comply with the warrant requirement can only be excused by exigent circumstances. There should be circumstances sufficient to warrant a prudent man to believe that the person stopped had committed or was committing an offense. Intrusions upon constitutionally guaranteed rights must be based on more than unarticulated hunches, and simple good faith on part of the officer is not enough. The facts should prove reasonable inferences derived from unusual conduct.
A person may assert violation of his Fourth Amendment rights in connection with search or seizure only if he can demonstrate a legitimate expectation of privacy in the area searched or items seized. To establish, for Fourth Amendment purposes, a legitimate expectation of privacy in area searched or items seized, defendants must demonstrate: (1) subjective expectation of privacy; and (2) that this expectation is one that society is prepared to recognize as objectively reasonable.
Under Fourth Amendment, police are authorized to conduct a warrantless protective pat-down of individuals they encounter in the field so long as their concerns are justified by reasonable suspicion of possible danger. Under the Fourth Amendment, police may execute warrantless searches incident to a lawful arrest, as it is reasonable for authorities to search an arrestee for weapons that might threaten their safety, or for evidence which might be destroyed.
The United States Supreme Court has explicitly determined that a person has no reasonable expectation of privacy in an automobile belonging to another. Though the passenger does not have a standing to challenge the search of car that he does not own, he can still challenge the lawfulness of his own detention when the car is stopped at a drug interdiction checkpoint, and therefore, he can seek to suppress any evidence seized as fruit of his allegedly illegal detention. Even assuming that drug interdiction checkpoint was legal, such that the officers did not violate the passenger’s Fourth Amendment rights by stopping the vehicle in which he was riding, a passenger’s detention was held to be independent and separate from officers’ discovery of drugs during the search of the vehicle’s driver/owner consensual search of the vehicle.
The stop and search of a moving automobile can be made without a warrant but, automobile or no automobile, there must be probable cause for the search. Probable cause to search exists when there is a fair probability that contraband or evidence of a crime will be found in a particular place. Standards of “reasonable suspicion” and “probable cause,” as used to evaluate constitutionality of investigative stops and searches, are not readily, or even usefully, reduced to a neat set of legal rules but rather are common sense, non- technical conceptions that deal with factual and practical considerations of everyday life on which reasonable and prudent persons, not legal technicians, act. Standards are fluid concepts that take their substantive content from particular contexts in which standards are being assessed.
The United States Supreme Court held that brief, suspicion-less seizures at highway checkpoints for the purposes of combating drunk driving and intercepting illegal immigrants were constitutional. The Fourth Amendment requires that searches and seizures be reasonable. A search and seizure is ordinarily unreasonable in the absence of individualized suspicion of wrongdoing.
When officers have reasonable suspicion that occupants of a vehicle are engaged in criminal activity, they may briefly stop the vehicle to investigate. Police may make an investigative stop of a vehicle when they have reasonable suspicion of an ongoing crime, whether it be a felony or misdemeanor, including drunk driving in jurisdictions where that is a criminal offense. Police may also make a stop when they have reasonable suspicion of a completed felony, though not of a mere completed misdemeanor.
The court in various cases held that for purposes of determining whether an investigatory stop is justified by reasonable suspicion, the following instances may be taken in to account, as the traffic violation of failure to stay within lanes, a driver’s slowing down, stiffening of posture, and failure to acknowledge a sighted law enforcement officer might well be unremarkable in one instance, such as a busy San Francisco highway, while quite unusual in another, such as a remote portion of rural southeastern Arizona. But a brief veering out of a lane of travel on a windy day does not give probable cause to the police to stop the vehicle.
In making reasonable-suspicion determinations, reviewing courts must look at the totality of the circumstances of each case to see whether the detaining officer has a particularized and objective basis for suspecting legal wrongdoing. “Totality of the circumstances” approach to making reasonable-suspicion determinations allows officers to draw on their own experience and specialized training to make inferences from and deductions about the cumulative information available to them that might well elude an untrained person. Although an officer’s reliance on a mere “hunch” is insufficient to justify an investigatory stop, the likelihood of criminal activity need not rise to the level required for probable cause, and it falls considerably short of satisfying a preponderance of the evidence standard. Although the concept of reasonable suspicion required to justify an investigatory stop is somewhat abstract, the United States Supreme Court has deliberately avoided reducing it to a neat set of legal rules.
In determining whether individualized suspicion is required to support a stop of a motorist’s vehicle, the United States Supreme Court considered the nature of the interests threatened and their connection to the particular law enforcement practices at issue. The Court is particularly reluctant to recognize exceptions to the general rule of individualized suspicion where governmental authorities primarily pursue their general crime control ends. While subjective intentions on the part of police officers play no role in ordinary, probable-cause Fourth Amendment analysis, checkpoint stops may be relevant to the validity of Fourth Amendment intrusions undertaken pursuant to a general scheme without individualized suspicion.
The United States Supreme Court determined that checkpoints set up for general crime prevention, including drug interdiction, do not pass constitutional muster under the Fourth Amendment. The United States Supreme Court noted that checkpoint cases only limited exceptions to the general rule that a seizure must be accompanied by some measure of individualized suspicion.
An Anatomy of a Criminal Trial
Most criminal trials follow a uniform set of procedures.
The many rituals associated with modern trials have developed over centuries. America’s common law heritage makes it possible for all states and the federal government to follow a largely uniform set of procedures. Assuming that the trial is carried out to completion, those procedures are as follows:
Decision on judge or jury. The defense decides whether it wants the case tried by a judge or a jury (the prosecution can’t require a jury trial).
Jury selection. If the trial will be held before a jury, the defense and prosecution select the jury through a question and answer process called “voir dire.” In federal courts and many state courts, the judge carries out this process using questions suggested by the attorneys as well as questions that the judge comes up with on his or her own.
Evidence issues. The defense and prosecution request the court, in advance of trial, to admit or exclude certain evidence. These requests are called motions “in limine.”
Opening statements. The prosecution and then the defense make opening statements to the judge or jury. These statements provide an outline of the case that each side expects to prove. Because neither side wants to look foolish to the jury, the attorneys are careful to promise only what they think they can deliver. In some cases the defense attorney reserves opening argument until the beginning of the defense case.
Prosecution case-in-chief. The prosecution presents its main case through direct examination of prosecution witnesses by the prosecutor.
Cross-examination. The defense may cross-examine the prosecution witnesses.
Redirect. The prosecution may re-examine its witnesses.
Prosecution rests. The prosecution finishes presenting its case.
Motion to dismiss (optional). The defense may move to dismiss the charges if it thinks that the prosecution has failed to produce enough evidence — even if the jury believes it — to support a guilty verdict.
Denial of motion to dismiss. Almost always, the judge denies the defense motion to dismiss.
Defense case-in-chief. The defense presents its main case through direct examination of defense witnesses.
Cross-examination. The prosecutor cross-examines the defense witnesses.
Redirect. The defense re-examines the defense witnesses.
Defense rests. The defense finishes presenting its case.
Prosecution rebuttal. The prosecutor offers evidence to refute the defense case.
Settling on jury instructions. The prosecution and defense get together with the judge and craft a final set of instructions that the judge will give the jury.
Prosecution closing argument. The prosecution makes its closing argument, summarizing the evidence as the prosecution sees it, and explaining why the jury should render a guilty verdict.
Defense closing argument. The defense makes its closing argument, summarizing the evidence as the defense sees it, and explaining why the jury should render a not guilty verdict — or at least a guilty verdict on a lesser charge.
Prosecution rebuttal. The prosecution has the last word, if it chooses to do so, and again argues that the jury has credible evidence that supports a finding of guilty.
Jury instructions. The judge instructs the jury about what law to apply to the case and how to carry out its duties. (Some judges “preinstruct” juries, reciting instructions before closing argument or even at the outset of trial.)
Jury deliberations. The jury deliberates and tries to reach a verdict. Most states require unanimous agreement, but Oregon and Louisiana allow convictions with only 10 of 12 votes.
Post-trial motions. If the jury produces a guilty verdict, the defense often makes post-trial motions requesting the judge to override the jury and either grant a new trial or acquit the defendant.
Denial of post-trial motions. Almost always, the judge denies the defense post-trial motions.
Sentencing. Assuming a conviction (a verdict of “guilty”), the judge either sentences the defendant on the spot or sets sentencing for another day.
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The law firm of SRIS, P.C. is a one-of-a-kind legal entity in legal business and customer service – bringing specialized attorneys in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts together with the clients who need their services. Our attorneys are devoted to the highest standards of legal skill and client service, selected with high standards in mind. Contact SRIS, P.C. today for quality, skilled legal help in any of our broad range of practice areas in Virginia, Maryland or Massachusetts.
The Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. primarily handle cases in Criminal Law, Family & Divorce Law & Child Custody, Traffic Law such as Reckless Driving, Driving on Suspended, Speeding Ticket & DUI/DWI/OUI, Immigration, & Bankruptcy.
We also represent clients who have criminal & traffic matters before the Federal Courts of Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts.
Since our founding in 1997, SRIS, P.C., has grown to include six offices in seven cities spanning three states, with licenses to practice in four states as well as the District of Columbia. Click on the office you are trying to locate and view the directions to that office.
- Fairfax, Virginia
- Fredericksburg, Virginia
- Lynchburg, Virginia
- Manassas, Virginia
- Richmond, Virginia
- Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Annapolis, Maryland
- Rockville, Maryland
- Boston, Massachusetts
What is SRIS, P.C.?
SRIS, P.C., in a manner of speaking, is like a wheel with many spokes. We are a growing law practice serving clients currently with legal matters in three states. Each of our attorneys focuses specifically in one area of law, which ensures that our clients are provided with top notch, in-depth knowledge and experience dealing with whatever legal problems they may have.
In addition, our lawyers are able to practice law without having to worry about bringing in clients – they focus strictly on doing the best they can in every case. Our unique structure also allows us to regulate how many cases each attorney takes on at a time, so our lawyers never have so much work that they can’t provide excellent service to every client, every time.
Expect a High Standard of Legal Service from Our Skilled Attorneys
At SRIS, P.C., our attorneys are chosen carefully, with the client’s best interest in mind. We devote ourselves to a high level of client service, and all of your important legal matters will be handled by your attorney every time - never handed off to an assistant or paralegal. As a rule, we make a sincere effort to respond to all phone calls within 8 hours, maximum. To set up an initial consultation with one of our attorneys for skilled legal help in any of our practice areas, contact SRIS, P.C. by e-mail or by phone.
Our attorneys and staff in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts, speak the following languages in addition to English: Spanish, French, Arabic, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Cantonese, Mandarin & Malaysian.
Our attorneys are licensed to handle cases in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania & Massachusetts, however we handle legal matters only in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts.
4008 Williamsburg Court
Fairfax, Virginia 22032
Phone: 703-278-0405
Directions to the Fairfax Office:
From Route 66
Take the Route 50 exit toward Fairfax
Stay in your right lane on Route 50
Route 50 turns into 236 Main Street
From Main street, look for Williamsburg Court on your right.
From the Capitol Beltway, 495:
Take the 236 Exit toward Fairfax
236 is Little River Turnpike
Little River Turnpike turns into Main Street
Continue on Main until you see Williamsburg Court on your left
Office in Fredericksburg, Virginia:
150 Riverside Parkway, Suite 300
Fredericksburg, Virginia 22406
Phone: 703-278-0405
Directions to the Fredericksburg, Virginia Office:
Coming from the North:
From I-95 South
Take exit 133B to merge onto US-17/Warrenton Rd toward Warrenton
Turn left at Sanford Dr/Stanstead Rd
Continue to follow Sanford Dr
Turn left at Riverside Pkwy
Destination will be on your right
Coming from the South:
From I-95 N
Take exit 133 to merge onto US-17/Warrenton Rd toward Warrenton
Turn left at Sanford Dr/Stanstead Rd
Continue to follow Sanford Dr
Turn left at Riverside Pkwy
Destination will be on your right
Coming from the East:
From US-17
Turn right at Sanford Dr
Turn left at Riverside Pkwy
Destination will be on your right
Coming from the West:
From US-17
Turn left at Sanford Dr/Stanstead Rd
Continue to follow Sanford Dr
Turn left at Riverside Pkwy
Destination will be on your right
Office in Virginia Beach, Virginia:
College Park Executive Suites
900 Commonwealth Pl, Suite 200
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23464
Phone: 757-512-5002
Directions to the Virginia Beach Office:
From I-264 W:
Merge onto Hampton Roads Belt/I-64 E via the I-64 E exit to Chesapeake/Suffolk
Merge onto Indian River Rd/VA-407 N via the Indian River Rd W exit 286A
Turn left at Level Green Blvd
Turn left at Commonwealth Pl 16 ft
From the Hampton area:
From Hampton Roads Belt/I-64 E via the I-64 E ramp 1
Merge onto Indian River Rd/VA-407 N via the Indian River Rd W exit 286A
Turn left at Level Green Blvd
Turn left at Commonwealth Pl 16 ft
From the Suffolk area:
Head southeast on VA-337/W Washington St toward N Main St/VA-32 s
Turn right at Portsmouth Blvd
Continue on W Military Hwy/US-13 N/US-460 E/US-58 E
Continue straight onto US-13 N
Merge onto Hampton Roads Belt/I-664 S via the I-264 E/I-64/US-13 N ramp to Portsmouth/Norfolk/VA Beach
Merge onto Hampton Roads Belt/I-64 W via the I-64 exit 15B to Chesapeake/VA Beach
Merge onto Indian River Rd/VA-407 N via the Indian River Rd W exit 286A
Turn left at Level Green Blvd
Turn left at Commonwealth Pl 16 ft
From the Chesapeake area:
Liberty St/VA-246
Continue on Border Rd
Turn left at Wingfield Ave
Turn right at Tatemstown Rd
Turn right at Indian River Rd/VA-407 S
Turn right at Level Green Blvd
Turn left at Commonwealth Pl
7400 Beaufont Springs Drive, Suite 300
Richmond, Virginia 23225
Phone: 804-201-9009
Directions to the Richmond Office:
From the Chesterfield Area:
Take VA-150 N toward CHIPPENHAM PKWY/POWHITE PKWY
Take the MIDLOTHIAN TNPK/MIDLOTHIAN exit onto MIDLOTHIAN TPKE(US-60 W)
Turn RIGHT on BOULDERS PKY
Turn RIGHT on BEAUFONT SPRINGS DR
Arrive at 7400 BEAUFONT SPRINGS DR, RICHMOND
From the Midlothian Area:
Turn MIDLOTHIAN TPKE(US-60)
Turn LEFT on BOULDERS PKY
Turn RIGHT on BEAUFONT SPRINGS DR
Arrive at 7400 BEAUFONT SPRINGS DR, RICHMOND
From the North:
Take I-95 S toward FREDERICKSBURG
Take exit #79/POWHITE PKWY/CHARLOTTESVILLE onto I-195 S toward 186/POWHITE PKWY (US-60) (Toll applies)
Bear LEFT on VA-76 S (Toll applies)
Take the JAHNKE RD exit onto JAHNKE RD(VA-686 E)
Continue on BOULDERS PKY
Turn LEFT on BEAUFONT SPRINGS DRi
Arrive at 7400 BEAUFONT SPRINGS DR, RICHMOND
From the South:
Take I-95 N
Take exit #67B/CHIPPENHAM PKWY onto VA-150 N
Take the MIDLOTHIAN TNPK/MIDLOTHIAN exit onto MIDLOTHIAN TPKE(US-60 W)
Turn RIGHT on BOULDERS PKY
Turn RIGHT on BEAUFONT SPRINGS DR
Arrive at 7400 BEAUFONT SPRINGS DR, RICHMOND
Office in Manassas, Virginia:
8551 Sudley Road
Manassas, Virginia 20110
Phone: (703) 278-0405
Directions to the Manassas Office:
From the Gainesville area:
Head east on Lee Hwy/US-29 N toward Old Linton Hall Rdn
Take the ramp onto I-66 E toward Washington
Merge onto Sudley Rd/VA-234-BR S via the VA-234-BUS/VA-234 N exit 47 to Manassas
Make a U-turn at Impalla Dr
From the Centreville area:
Head west on Lee Hwy/US-29 S toward Old Centreville Rd
Turn left at Old Centreville Rd
Turn left at Centreville Rd/VA-28 S
Turn right at Sudley Rd
From the Fairfax area:
Head south on Chain Bridge Rd/VA-123 toward Sager Ave
Turn right at Judicial Dr
Turn right to stay on Judicial Dr
Turn left at Main St
Continue on Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy/US-50 W
Take the ramp onto I-66 W toward Front Royal
Merge onto Sudley Rd/VA-234-BR S via the VA-234-BUS exit 47A to Manassas
Make a U-turn at Impalla Dr
Lynchburg, Virginia Office:
102 Oakley Ave.
Lynchburg, Virginia 24501
Phone: 434-509-4004
Directions to the Lynchburg, Virginia Office:
From the South:
Merge onto Danville Expy/US-29 N via the ramp to Lynchburg
Continue to follow US-29 N
Continue on US-29-BR N/Wards Rd
Continue to follow Wards Rd
Slight right at US-460-BR
Slight left at Memorial Ave
Turn left at US-221
From the East:
Take VA-24
Turn right to merge onto Charles T Moses Memorial Hwy W/US-460 W/VA-24 W toward Lynchburg
Continue to follow US-460 W
Take the US-460-BUS W/US-501 S/US-501-BUS N exit toward N 29/S Boston
Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Campbell Ave/US-501-BUS N and merge onto Campbell Ave/US-460-BR W/US-501-BR N
Continue to follow US-460-BR W/US-501-BR N
Turn left at 12th Ave
Continue on US-221/US-460-BR
Turn right at US-221/Wythe Rd
Continue to follow US-221
From the West:
Take US-11-ALT E/US-460 E
Continue to follow US-460 E
Exit onto Blue Ridge Ave/US-221 N/US-460-BR E toward VA-43/Bedford
Continue to follow US-221 N/US-460-BR E
Turn left at US-221
Turn right at Lakeside Dr/US-221
Continue to follow US-221
From the North:
Take VA-56
Turn right at VA-151/VA-56
Continue to follow VA-151
Turn right at US-29 S
Exit onto US-29-BR S toward Madison Heights
Take exit 4 to merge onto Stadium Rd
Turn right at Wythe Rd
Continue on US-221
Office in Rockville, Maryland:
1 Research Court, Suite 450
Rockville, Maryland 20850
Phone: 240-399-0304
Directions to the Rockville Office:
From the South:
Take I-95 N
Continue on I-395 N
Merge onto Capital Beltway via the I-495 N exit 170B to Tysons Corner
Slight left at I-270-SPUR N toward Rockville/Frederick
Merge onto I-270 N
Slight right at I-270 Local N toward Montrose Rd
Merge onto W Montgomery Ave via the W Montgomery Ave/MD-28 W exit 6B to Darnestown Turn right at Research Blvd
Turn right at Research Ct
From the North:
US-40 E via the I-270 S/US-40 E/I-70 exit
Continue on I-270 S
Slight right at I-270 Local S toward Shady Grove Rd/Local Lanes
Take the Shady Grove Rd exit 8, keep following signs
Merge onto Shady Grove Rd
Turn left at Research Blvd
Turn left at Research Ct
From the West:
Head southeast on Fisher Ave toward Westerly Ave
Continue on Whites Ferry Rd
Slight right at Darnestown Rd
Continue on Key W Ave
Turn left at Shady Grove Rd
Turn right at Research Blvd
Turn left at Research Ct
From the East:
Take US-29 S
Merge onto Capital Beltway/I-495 W/I-495 Outerloop via the I-495 W ramp to Bethesda/Northern Virginia
Continue straight onto I-270 N toward Frederick
Slight right at I-270 Local N toward Montrose Rd
Merge onto W Montgomery Ave via the W Montgomery Ave/MD-28 W exit 6B to Darnestown
Turn right at Research Blvd
Turn right at Research Ct
Office in Annapolis, Maryland:
116 Defense Highway, Suite 502
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
Phone: (240) 399-0304
Directions to the Annapolis Office:
From the South:
Take I-95 N
Merge onto Capital Beltway/I-495 E/I-495 Outerloop/I-95 N via the I-95 N/I-495 E exit to Baltimore
Merge onto US-50 E via exit 19A to Annapolis
Take the MD-178/MD-450 exit 23 to Parole
Take the right fork to MD-450 W/Crownsville and merge onto West St
Continue on MD-450
Turn left at Defense Hwy/MD-450
From the North:
Head northwest on Harrell Rd toward Generals Hwy/MD-178
Turn left at Generals Hwy/MD-178
Turn right at Defense Hwy/MD-450
From the East:
Take US-301 S
Take the MD-450 exit 23B to Crownsville
Turn left at MD-450
Turn left at Defense Hwy/MD-450
From the West:
Take the ramp onto US-50 E toward Annapolis
Take the MD-178/MD-450 exit 23 to Parole
Take the right fork to MD-450 W/Crownsville and merge onto West St
Continue on MD-450
Turn left at Defense Hwy/MD-450
Office in Boston, Massachusetts
101 Federal Street, Suite 1900
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
Directions to the Boston Office
From the North:
Merge onto I-93 S toward Boston
Take exit 20B-A toward S Station
Merge onto John F Fitzgerald Surface Rd/Purchase St
Turn right at Summer St
Turn right at High St
Turn left at Federal St
From the South:
Merge onto I-95 N
Take exit 12 to merge onto I-93 N/US-1 N toward Boston
Take exit 20 toward S Station/I-90 W/Worcester
Follow signs for Chinatown/S Station
Turn right at Kneeland St
Kneeland St turns left and becomes Atlantic Ave
Turn left at Summer St
Turn right at High St
Turn left at Federal St
From the West:
Merge onto I-90 E/Massachusetts Turnpike/Mass Pike via the ramp to Boston/Framingham (Partial toll road)
Take exit 24 A-B-C on the left toward I-93 S/Quincy/S Station/Concord NH/I-93 N
Take exit 24A for S Station
Keep left at the fork to continue toward Atlantic Ave and merge onto Atlantic Ave
Turn left at Summer St
Turn right at High St
Turn left at Federal St
From the East:
Merge onto RT-3 N via the ramp to Boston/Points N
Continue on SE Expy/I-93 N/RT-3 N/US-1 N
Take exit 20 toward S Station/I-90 W/Worcester
Follow signs for Chinatown/S Station
Turn right at Kneeland St
Kneeland St turns left and becomes Atlantic Ave
Turn left at Summer St
Turn right at High St
Turn left at Federal St
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The main goal under any filing in bankruptcy is to give one who is burdened with debt a fresh start. A Chapter 7 Bankruptcy is the most common form of bankruptcy filing, accounting for over 65% of all consumer bankruptcy filings.
A filing under Chapter 7 bankruptcy is often called liquidation or a straight bankruptcy. Liquidation converts one’s assets to money. This process involves the appointment of a trustee, who collects all non-exempt property, sells the assets and then distributes the proceeds from the sale to the appropriate creditors. However, unlike Chapter 13 Bankruptcy filings, a debtor does not make payments to the trustee.
Although not exclusively limited to businesses, Chapter 11 bankruptcy is generally most suitable for businesses that are attempting to restructure financial obligations. Unlike Chapter 7 bankruptcy, where the goal is to sell all of the assets and eliminate outstanding debt obligations, Chapter 11 bankruptcy is appropriate when the business wants to reorganize its debts in a manner that will allow it to continue operating.
After filing a petition for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the debtor usually continues to operate the business. Although much of the business property may be subject to liens, creditors cannot repossess the property. Additionally, business owners can continue to sell property that remains unencumbered. For more information about Chapter 11 bankruptcy, speak with an experienced bankruptcy attorney today.
A Chapter 13 Bankruptcy allows the debtor to keep all of their property. However, an interest-free plan for repayment must be developed and approved by the court. The debtor begins to make payments within thirty to forty-five days after the case has begun. Unlike Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, the payments are made to the trustee who will then pay the appropriate creditors. Chapter 13 bankruptcy prevents creditors from collecting from the debtor. The creditors are required by law to strictly follow the terms of the repayment plan.
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Expungement of a record means that a criminal record is wiped from the slate. As a result, expungement makes the crime as if it never occurred. By successfully getting an expungement, each law enforcement agency will destroy their records of the crime. Although some people confuse the two, expungement differs from getting a record sealed. By getting a record sealed, the file will remain intact but can only be released to other law enforcement agencies, so employers and other people cannot get access to the record but is not completely erased like with an expungement.
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