How can Partnership Disputes be avoided? | Virginia Business Attorney

Ryan C. Young, Esq.
How can Partnership Disputes be avoided? | Virginia Business Attorney
The best way to prevent a partnership dispute from happening in the first place is through a written agreement. Typically, this is done at the beginning of the business venture. However, it is never too late to enter into a written, binding agreement with your business partner(s)! Read More

Most Common Reasons for Partnership Disputes in Virginia | Business Attorney

Ryan C. Young, Esq.
Most Common Reasons for Partnership Disputes in Virginia | Business Attorney
WHAT IS A PARTNERSHIP DISPUTE? Starting a business on your own can be a very daunting task, so partnering with a friend or colleague can help relieve a lot of stress. After all, two minds think better than one. However, what happens when those two minds are thinking on completely different pages? This is when a partnership dispute occurs. A... Read More

Attorney-Client Privilege:  What are the real implications in civil litigation? | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney

Ryan C. Young, Esq.
Attorney-Client Privilege:  What are the real implications in civil litigation? | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney
Attorney-Client Privilege:  What are the real implications in civil litigation?   Most people have at least heard of the Attorney-Client Privilege.  It is often used as an element of conflict in crime dramas and novels; though often exaggerated in the theater, the Attorney-Client Privilege is very real and binding. Questions arise when the parties, meaning the attorney and the client,... Read More

Non-Compete Agreements in Virginia Employment | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney

Ryan C. Young, Esq.
Non-Compete Agreements in Virginia Employment | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney
Non-Compete Agreements in Virginia Employment The use of non-compete agreements has been a growing trend in Virginia and across the country in recent years. More and more Virginia employers are requiring their employees sign a non-compete agreement. This is true even when the employee isn’t highly skilled or in upper management. At the same time, there is a growing concern... Read More

Alternative Dispute Resolution in Virginia | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney

Ryan C. Young, Esq.
Alternative Dispute Resolution in Virginia | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney
Resolving Civil Litigation Through Alternative Dispute Resolution There are three types of resolution that can be utilized to avoid litigation in a courtroom:  mediation, arbitration, or settlement conference. There are benefits to each alternative, but the overriding benefit is that both parties avoid the formality, time and expense of a court proceeding.  Alternative dispute resolution can be an opportunity to... Read More

Basics of a Partition Suit for Real Estate in Virginia | Ryan C. Young | Estate Litigation Attorney, Richmond, Virginia

Ryan C. Young, Esq.
Basics of a Partition Suit for Real Estate in Virginia | Ryan C. Young | Estate Litigation Attorney, Richmond, Virginia
Who may file a partition suit for real estate in Virginia? Va. Code § 8.01-81 lists the following people who are able to file a partition action in Virginia: tenants in common, joint tenants, executors with the power to sell, and coparceners of real property. Essentially, anyone with a vested ownership interest in real estate may file suit to compel... Read More

Direct vs. Consequential Damages in Virginia Breach of Contract Litigation | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney

Ryan C. Young, Esq.
Direct vs. Consequential Damages in Virginia Breach of Contract Litigation | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney
Two Broad Categories of Damages in a Virginia Breach of Contract Lawsuit There are two broad categories of damages ex contractu: direct, or general, damages and consequential, or special, damages. Direct damages are those which arise “naturally” or “ordinarily” from a breach of contract; they are damages which, in the ordinary course of human experience, can be expected to result from a breach. Consequential damages are those which arise from the intervention of “special... Read More

Motion to Compel Discovery in Virginia | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Litigation Attorney

Ryan C. Young, Esq.
Motion to Compel Discovery in Virginia | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Litigation Attorney
What is a motion? A motion is simply a request filed with the court asking a judge to issue a ruling or order. When one party files a motion, notice is also given to the attorney for the opposing party. Virginia’s motions practice procedure is explained in Va. Sup. Ct. R. 4:15. Motion to Compel Discovery In relation to discovery,... Read More

Virginia Contract Litigation: Forum Selection Clause | Ryan C. Young | Richmond Litigation Attorney

Ryan C. Young, Esq.
Virginia Contract Litigation: Forum Selection Clause | Ryan C. Young | Richmond Litigation Attorney
What is a forum selection clause? A forum selection clause is used in a contract to designate the location, process, and/or court that will resolve any legal disputes that may arise between the parties named in the agreement.  These clauses range from very specific to extremely broad and all encompassing. A specific clause would indicate the type of court (state/federal)... Read More

What is Fiduciary Litigation? | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney

Ryan C. Young, Esq.
What is Fiduciary Litigation? | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney
What is a Fiduciary? A fiduciary is a person who has been entrusted with great confidence to manage and maintain the financial affairs of another party or parties. A fiduciary could be appointed through a Power of Attorney or a Will as a personal representative.  However, attorneys, financial institutions, corporate officers, and other such entities who are trusted to protect... Read More