Even with computers and online legal research, sometimes Richmond injury and disability lawyer Doug Landau likes to go to the library and “look it up” ! After oral arguments before the Federal Court of Appeal for the Fourth Circuit, Landau did some legal research at the University of Richmond Law School. The multi-state trial lawyer…
Continue readingToday the ABRAMS LANDAU, GARVER and CREAGER Law Firms argued an appeal on behalf of a husband and wife who were injured while biking in Fauquier County. They were struck by a motorist who was in the course and scope of his work for a real estate company. The trial court had ruled that despite…
Continue readingClients have come and seen me in court, near Herndon, Oak Hill and Fairfax County, and some have seen me “in action” in Richmond, yet there is more to these “road trips” than trying cases for injured and disabled clients and their families in the courts. For example, in my latest trip to the Virginia…
Continue readingYesterday’s “Wheel to Work Day” was a success. Hundred of cyclists, adults and children stopped by the ABRAMS LANDAU tent to learn about biking safety and laws. Because our practice does not lend itself to “show and tell” and because we weren’t selling anything, we had free coloring books for kids, free books for adults…
Continue readingThe W&OD Trail passes by the Landau Law Shop in Herndon, and a number of bikers use this path to get to work. “We’re definitely seeing higher numbers,” said Gaylynn Abram, a VDOT transportation planner. She said VDOT is working toward educating bicycle commuters, as well as other vehicle drivers, about safety to decrease the…
Continue readingEven an experienced cyclist like Six time Ironman world champion Dave Scott can get struck by car while cycling. While riding in his home town of Boulder, Colorado, Ironman Champion Dave Scott was hit by a car while on a training ride. Witness at the scene of the accident report that Scott was conscious and…
Continue readingWhile looking for a quiet nook to stretch while at the University of Virginia Law School this week, I came across this sign. While I have seen signs asking students to be “quiet” and not to smoke, I have never seen anything like this ! If it is not an “approved” study area, what IS…
Continue readingCompetition, exercise, sightseeing, andrenalin – these are reasons I race. But there is another reason for my frequent participation in athletic events – reunions with friends, family and clients. At the DC Nations Triathlon, I was able once again to meet up with Maccabiah Triathlon Teammate Steve Shulman, of Long Island, New York. Steve is…
Continue readingAt this year’s Nations triathlon, there were thousands of athletes in the “holding pen” on Ohio Drive. One in particular stood out. Howard County, Maryland police officer John McKissick had thought ahead. Unlike the rest of us who were nervously milling about, jogging in place, sweating in out wetsuits an hour before our heats, McKissick…
Continue readingAnother reason to volunteer at local races is to see friends and familiar faces. I especially enjoy volunteering at the “always sold out in a nanosecond” Reston Triathlon. This is because I am always handing out some of the sweetest shwag (or “schwag”) that you will find at any race. This year’s socks, race belts,…
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