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

Providing for your minor children with estate planning. | Ryan C. Young | Attorney | Richmond, VA

Providing for your minor children with estate planning. | Ryan C. Young | Attorney | Richmond, VA
Estate Planning for Families with Young Children. By: Ryan C. Young Every single parent needs to ask themselves “what would happen to my child tomorrow if I died?”  There are two fundamental concerns that must be adressed: 1) Who will manage the money for my child’s care, rearing and education? How will that money be managed? and 2) Who will... 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

Five Tips for Leasing Commercial Space | Ryan C. Young | Commercial Lease | Richmond, Virginia Attorney

Five Tips for Leasing Commercial Space | Ryan C. Young | Commercial Lease | Richmond, Virginia Attorney
Negotiating a Commercial Lease in Virginia Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney Although the economy is recovering slowly there are still excellent opportunities for small businesses that want to lease commercial space. The number one most important thing for a business to do is to have the lease reviewed by an experienced commercial lease attorney. A Virginia attorney familiar... Read More

Should I have a Will or a Living Trust? | Ryan C. Young | Estate Planning | Richmond Attorney

Should I have a Will or a Living Trust? | Ryan C. Young | Estate Planning | Richmond Attorney
Ryan C. Young | Attorney Richmond, Virginia No one likes to face their own mortality and far too many of us neglect to put our final wishes into a legal document. The stakes are high for failing to create an estate plan, the courts rather than you determine who gets your assets and if you have minor children who takes... Read More