November 5, 2013 is election day. Voters in the Commonwealth of Virginia will be electing a new governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, sheriff, and representatives for the Virginia House of Delegates. Herndon lawyer Doug Landau is frequently asked his opinion about other lawyers. People want to know, “Is lawyer ‘X’ or ‘Y’ any good ?”…
Continue readingWhat if you are disabled and unable to work? You would file for Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) benefits. Sounds simple enough. Now let us consider another – more complicated – question. What if there was a treatment for your disability which would allow you to work, BUT you cannot afford that treatment? Can your…
Continue readingIs it best to settle an injury case the morning of the trial? Or is it better to settle right after the lawsuit has been filed? The best time to settle may be earlier than you think. One reason is the expense. Typically, an enormous investment takes place in a case before it ever comes…
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Should my lawyer understand the laws in multiple jurisdictions? If you live in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, the answer is Yes! Since Washington, DC and Virginia are so close to one another, and many people work in one place and live in the other, it is not uncommon to see cases involving citizens…
Continue readingHazing is serious. So serious that most states, including Virginia, have enacted laws making hazing illegal. Click here to learn more about Virginia’s Hazing Law. What is hazing? According to the website www.hazingprevention.org, hazing is defined as any action taken or situation created intentionally: that causes embarrassment, harassment or ridicule, risks emotional and/or…
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