Concerns about an Agent acting under a Power of Attorney | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney

Ryan C. Young, Esq.
Concerns about an Agent acting under a Power of Attorney | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney
Are you concerned about the actions of a fiduciary acting under a Power of Attorney? There are many instances where someone will come to my office who has concerns about how another party (agent) is managing their funds or the funds of a family member (principal). Unfortunately, many times the concerns are well-founded and the agent is not living up to... Read More

Attorney-Client Privilege | Ryan C. Young | Litigation Attorney

Ryan C. Young, Esq.
Attorney-Client Privilege | Ryan C. Young | Litigation Attorney
The attorney-client privilege dates back to the Elizabethan era in England, possibly, even earlier. This long-accepted feature may be the English and American oldest disclosure protection principle. Although this confidentiality feature does not appear in state code, the privilege is recognized in courts throughout Virginia. Read More

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

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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

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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

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

What is a deposition? | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney

Ryan C. Young, Esq.
What is a deposition? | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney
   Depositions are one type of civil discovery in Virginia. Civil Litigation can seem overwhelming. If this is your first time being involved in a civil lawsuit, you probably have many questions about the various steps. In particular, discovery can be extremely daunting to any litigant. One of the most powerful discovery tools available in civil litigation in circuit courts... Read More

Virginia Civil Actions: What are the differences between the General District Court and the Circuit Court? | Trial Attorney | Richmond, Virginia

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Virginia Civil Actions: What are the differences between the General District Court and the Circuit Court? | Trial Attorney | Richmond, Virginia
  General District Court and Circuit Court in Virginia This article addresses the differences between the general district courts and the circuit courts in Virginia. Since I only practice in civil litigation, I will only discuss lawsuits involving a dispute over monetary damages. It is important to note that the courts in each of Virginia’s counties or cities usually have... Read More

Virginia Real Estate: Representations and Warranties of the Seller | Ryan C. Young | Real Estate Law | Richmond, Virginia Attorney

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Virginia Real Estate: Representations and Warranties of the Seller | Ryan C. Young | Real Estate Law | Richmond, Virginia Attorney
Virginia Law: What are the Seller’s legal duties to disclose a defect with real estate? I am often asked whether a seller has a duty to disclose defects with real estate. In many of these instances, the buyer has purchased real estate and later found that there are defects with the property. The buyer is seeking legal counsel because they feel... Read More