Guardianship and Conservatorship in the Commonwealth of Virginia | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Lawyer

Guardianship and Conservatorship in the Commonwealth of Virginia | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Lawyer
Guardianship Attorney for Incapacitated Adults in Virginia According to the Virginia Code, there are two kinds of appointments the Circuit Court makes in relation to an incapacitated adult. These appointments include Guardianship and/or Conservatorship and/or Guardianship. An individual can be declared incompetent and have a guardian/conservator appointed at the same court proceeding. Declaring Incompetency Before the court appoints a conservator... Read More

Exclusivity Clause in a Commercial Lease | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney

Exclusivity Clause in a Commercial Lease | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney
What is an exclusivity clause in a commercial lease? Sometimes these are referred to as an exclusive use clause. Exclusivity clauses are much more common when leasing a commercial space in a shopping center. Why is exclusive use important to define in a commercial lease? The exclusivity clause largely protects the tenant signing the lease and ensures that the shopping center... Read More

What steps do I need to take to dissolve (close) my business? | Ryan C. Young | Richmond Business Attorney

What steps do I need to take to dissolve (close) my business? | Ryan C. Young | Richmond Business Attorney
Closing a Business in VirginiaRyan C. Young Business Law   There are numerous reasons for dissolving a business. Dissolving a business is the legal term for formally shutting down a business, sometimes the process is known as the dissolution of a business. Small and medium-sized businesses often have more than one owner. The first step towards dissolution is having all... Read More

Preparing for a Deposition in Virginia | Ryan C. Young | Civil Litigation | Richmond, VA

Preparing for a Deposition in Virginia | Ryan C. Young | Civil Litigation | Richmond, VA
Ryan C. Young | Attorney Richmond, Virginia Civil Litigation What is a deposition? If you are involved in a lawsuit you may be asked to give a deposition. In Virginia, as in most other states, a deposition is not a courtroom proceeding, although a court reporter will record the testimony you give under oath at the deposition. Essentially, it is... Read More

How Your Virginia Business Needs to React to Litigation | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia

How Your Virginia Business Needs to React to Litigation | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia
Ryan C. Young | Attorney Richmond, Virginia Small Business Law “You’ve been served!” are not words uttered by the out of work AOL mail voice now working in a restaurant. These are words no business ever wants to hear as they translates to: “Gotcha, you are being sued and here are the papers (summons and complaint) that prove it!” Usually... Read More

Estate Planning for Unmarried Adults in Virginia | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, VA | Attorney

Estate Planning for Unmarried Adults in Virginia | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, VA | Attorney
Ryan C. Young | Attorney Richmond, VA  Estate Law Distribution to a Partner, Friend or Specific Family Member If you are single or in a relationship not bound by marriage, you can still dictate the distribution of your estate, but you must set up your estate properly. Depending on how you set up your estate, you can have your estate... Read More

Changing the name of your business in Virginia | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, VA Attorney

Changing the name of your business in Virginia | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, VA Attorney
By: Ryan C. Young | Attorney Richmond, Virginia Business Law When you first opened your business selecting your name was far easier than registering with all the legal entities that you had to notify of your existence. When you change your business name there are a number of legal issues that have to be addressed, including many things you did... Read More

Non-Disparagement Clause in a Contract | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia | Contract Law

Non-Disparagement Clause in a Contract | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia | Contract Law
If you’re a party to any kind of contract in the state of Virginia, you’ll want to learn about non-disparagement clauses. These can appear in all kinds of contracts, and you may see one if you’re an employee or if you and another person are partners for any reason. Additionally, you may see this kind of clause if you receive... Read More

Why do real estate owners have to sue for partition? | Ryan C. Young | Attorney | Richmond, Virginia

Why do real estate owners have to sue for partition? | Ryan C. Young | Attorney | Richmond, Virginia
Partition of Real Estate in Virginia Ryan C. Young | Richmond Attorney When dealing with real estate, there are many issues to consider. One of those is the securing of a Virginia attorney to sue for a partition of real estate. There are several reasons why people have to sue in this manner. These involve several different circumstances, including divorce, an investment property, and inheritance issues. Additionally,... Read More

Consequential Damages from a Breach of Contract | Ryan C. Young | Contract | Richmond Attorney

Consequential Damages from a Breach of Contract | Ryan C. Young | Contract | Richmond Attorney
Contract Damages in Virginia Ryan C. Young | Richmond Attorney One of the most common questions I receive from clients in Virginia involves demanding consequential damages for breach ofcontract cases. While breach of contract cases are relatively straightforward, since they typically involve carefully written contracts, they often become complex in damage interpretation. When requests for consequential damages are introduced, breach... Read More