Different types of Civil Discovery Available in Virginia | Ryan C. Young | Virginia Trial Lawyer

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Different types of Civil Discovery Available in Virginia | Ryan C. Young | Virginia Trial Lawyer
Use of Discovery in Virginia Civil Litigation Discovery is the primary procedure for disclosing information to both plaintiffs and defendants. This sharing of information involves both written and oral questions, production of documents and requests for admissions. Discovery law prevents either side from “ambushing” the other with hidden evidence in civil litigation cases. A trial lawyer in Virginia has a... Read More

What the heck is Hearsay? – Ryan C. Young – Virginia Civil Trial Lawyer

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What the heck is Hearsay? – Ryan C. Young – Virginia Civil Trial Lawyer
Law Office of Ryan C. Young, PLLC Virginia Trial Lawyer www.novaesq.com Tel. (703) 896-7667   Hearsay definition Hearsay is evidence based not on a witness’s personal knowledge, but on another’s statement that was not made under oath. Hearsay is usually not allowed in court as evidence. This exclusion is termed the ‘hearsay rule.’ For instance, if a witness states that... Read More

Tips for your first time in court. | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney

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Tips for your first time in court. | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney
 Going to court for the first time. Going to court for a case hearing does not need to be a stressful experience if properly prepared. There are a number of tips to follow helping produce a stress-free courtroom appearance.  Of course, being represented by an attorney will go a long way to take additional stress off of you. Get your... Read More

Your first time giving testimony as a witness. | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney

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Your first time giving testimony as a witness. | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney
Tips for appearing as a witness (giving testimony): If you are represented by counsel, talk to your attorney about your concerns. Don’t simply “blurt out” the answers.  It’s perfectly acceptable to take your time.  Think about the question before answering. Ask your attorney to prep with you in advance.  Role play answering some of the questions which might likely come... Read More

Non-Compete Agreements and Virginia Law – Ryan C. Young – Virginia Contract Lawyer

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Non-Compete Agreements and Virginia Law – Ryan C. Young – Virginia Contract Lawyer
Email Ryan C. Young directly through this form: The act of sending email or other communications to our office DOES NOT establish an attorney-client relationship.  No attorney-client relationship is created by the information... Read More

How do I settle my civil lawsuit? | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Lawyer

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How do I settle my civil lawsuit? | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Lawyer
Settling a civil lawsuit.  By: Ryan C. Young, Esq. Recently, I was working on a case in which a pro se litigant (someone without an attorney) was suing my client. I kept trying to send communications to the opposing party that my client would be interested in discussing the possibility of settlement. Rightly or wrongly, many individuals have a poor... Read More

The 3 most common types of attorney’s fee structures | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney

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The 3 most common types of attorney’s fee structures | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney
Attorney’s Fees ***Please leave your comments below. I would love to hear from you regarding your experiences with attorney’s fees. FEE: the mention of the word tends to make people uneasy; add it to “Attorney Fee’s” and some of us may just run and hide.  However, if we understand how and why your Attorney decides how he/she comes up with... Read More

Talk to a lawyer after your vehicle accident. | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney

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Talk to a lawyer after your vehicle accident. | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney
By: Ryan C. Young Unfortunately, car accidents happen every single day. You may be the most careful and cautious driver, however, you are sharing the road with others who may be careless, intoxicated, texting or driving dangerously. I became passionate about plaintiff’s rights in vehicle accidents after my wife and I had our car rear-ended by someone who was clearly... Read More