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Recent Gay Marriage Ruling in Virginia Could Have Effects Across the South

By Tucker Griffin Barnes | Published July 2, 2014 | Posted in Family Law | Tagged Tags: DOMA, gay marriage, LGBT family law, same-sex marriage | Leave a comment

In early February, a Virginia federal judge ruled that the commonwealth’s existing ban on same-sex marriage was unconstitutional. This is the first ruling of its kind in the South, setting an important precedent for future court cases. While federal judges in Utah and Oklahoma have announced similar decisions, Virginia is the first state in its Read More

Termination of Real Estate Contract | Tucker Griffin Barnes P.C. Blog

By Tucker Griffin Barnes | Published June 18, 2014 | Posted in Real Estate Contract Review | Tagged Tags: Bill Tucker, Charlottesville, Tucker Griffin Barnes | Leave a comment

It is common knowledge in the real estate community that a buyer has three days after the receipt of an HOA disclosure packet to review the documents. Within the three days, the buyer can decide if they want to terminate the contract due to the information contained in the HOA packet. A few months ago, Read More

Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit | Tucker Griffin Barnes P.C. Blog

By Tucker Griffin Barnes | Published June 13, 2014 | Posted in Charlottesville Personal Injury Attorney | Tagged Tags: Charlottesville, Tucker Griffin Barnes, Yvonne Griffin | Leave a comment

The Cost of Raising a Child with Cerebral Palsy: Children with cerebral palsy require therapy, extended medical care, and other cerebral palsy treatments that can cause a significant financial hardship. Some have estimated the average cost to raise a child with cerebral palsy to be $921,000. If your child developed cerebral palsy because of the Read More

Using An Internation Chemical Weapons Treaty Against A Woman Scorned

By Tucker Griffin Barnes | Published June 6, 2014 | Posted in Charlottesville Criminal Defense Attorney | Tagged Tags: Andre Hakes, Charlottesville, Tucker Griffin Barnes | Leave a comment

“The notion that some things go without saying applies to legislation just as it does to everyday life.” –SCOTUS Really? The law lives and dies by semantic and technical absurdities. You mean there’s a limit? The issue in the following case was the applicability of an international chemical weapons treaty to a woman scorned. No, really. That Read More

Bicycle Satety Tips – Dress for Safety To Avoid Traffic Accidents

By Tucker Griffin Barnes | Published June 4, 2014 | Posted in Bicycle Accident Attorney | Tagged Tags: Charlottesville, Tucker Griffin Barnes, Yvonne Griffin | Leave a comment

According to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles You Should Dress for Safety! Stay safe by making sure that you are visible to motorists passing by. Wear a helmet, wear bright colored clothing, and secure loose pant legs. Maximize your visibility at night – wear reflective clothing and apply reflective tape to your bicycle. Read More

Best Personal Injury Lawyer Firms in Virginia

By Tucker Griffin Barnes | Published June 4, 2014 | Posted in Charlottesville Personal Injury Attorney | Tagged Tags: Charlottesville, Tucker Griffin Barnes, Yvonne Griffin | Leave a comment

Just tooting our horn – Recently ranked in top 5 in personal injury firms in Virginia by bestattorneysonline.com. Our personal injury partner, Yvonne T. Griffin, and her staff have a great reputation helping injury clients. If you’ve been injured in an automobile accident, please give her a call. Tucker Griffin Barnes P.C. Charlottesville, VA Read More

Bicycle Safety Tips Can Prevent Tragic Accidents

By Tucker Griffin Barnes | Published June 3, 2014 | Posted in Bicycle Accident Attorney | Tagged Tags: Charlottesville, Tucker Griffin Barnes, Yvonne Griffin | Leave a comment

According to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicle You Should Follow These Safety Tips To Prevent Accidents: Bicycles are subject to the same laws as motor vehicles. Riders of all ages should use the following tips to help ensure safe and legal bike operation: Ride with traffic. Stop and look both ways before entering the Read More

What is Pain and Suffering worth in a Personal Injury case?

By Tucker Griffin Barnes | Published May 30, 2014 | Posted in Charlottesville Personal Injury Attorney | Leave a comment

What is my pain and suffering worth? What is pain and suffering worth? What is my pain and suffering worth? Because you do not get a bill for pain and suffering as you do for medical treatment and lost wages, pain and suffering is determined by several factors. The length of treatment that is reasonable Read More

Surprise From Personal Injury Client

By Tucker Griffin Barnes | Published May 23, 2014 | Posted in Charlottesville Personal Injury Attorney | Tagged Tags: Charlottesville, Tucker Griffin Barnes, Yvonne Griffin | Leave a comment

Beautiful flowers received from a personal injury client. We love it! Yvonne T. Griffin Personal Injury Attorney Tucker Griffin Barnes P.C. Charlottesville, A 434-973-7474 www.TGBLaw.com

2014 Memorial Day (Real Estate Closing Advice)

By Tucker Griffin Barnes | Published May 21, 2014 | Posted in Residential Real Estate Closings | Tagged Tags: Charlottesville, Residential closings, VA, William D. Tucker | Leave a comment

Good news! All the Clerk’s Offices, Banks and Attorney’s Offices will be closed on Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day (is summer really here?). Remember, all closings which need to occur before Memorial Day should be completed by Friday, May 23. The Clerk’s Offices stop recording around 4 PM on Friday afternoon. Accordingly, all closings Read More

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