McGonigle, founded in 2010 by a group of attorneys from LeClairRyan, is merging into Davis Wright Tremaine in a deal that includes an office in Innsbrook.
Law firm merger to bring new national brand to Richmond
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Acorn Sign Graphics revived after bankruptcy auction
A Pennsylvania-based company is the new owner of the Acorn name and has begun to open a new office and hire back some of the company’s former employees.
Model Tobacco developer sued by two investors who claim fraud
As work continues on the redevelopment of the Art Deco-style former tobacco factory in South Richmond, they seek a jury trial and damages of at least $4 million from Chris Harrison.
Matson spars with LandAmerica estate from his minimum-security prison
The former LeClairRyan attorney is incarcerated in West Virginia, but the successor trustee on the case continues to pursue a lawsuit against him seeking hundreds of thousands in damages.
Mayo Island owners sue VCU over parking lot lease dispute
The lawsuit claims the university owes $240,000 for 10 months of back rent but VCU says the landlord failed to meet the lease terms.
Merger of Roanoke, Norfolk law firms to bring Richmond offices together
The Richmond outposts of two soon-to-merge Virginia law firms won’t have far to go when it comes time to combine their local operations.
$21M settlement pending in LeClairRyan-UnitedLex dispute
It’s the second multi-million-dollar settlement to result from the trustee’s lawsuit against UnitedLex, which was initially sued in the case for $128 million in damages.
Hild awaits judge’s ruling after lawyers spar over acquittal or new trial
The embattled Richmond businessman faces a combined maximum of 115 years in prison on counts including securities fraud, mail fraud and bank fraud.
Neighboring Scott’s Addition property owners in legal fight over parking spots
The owner of the parking lot wants to include it in its planned redevelopment, but the company that leases the 51 spots allegedly isn’t cooperating.
Josh Romano, ex-paralegal plead not guilty to charges of defrauding lender
The federal criminal trial of the former local house flipper and the woman authorized to disburse construction draws to Romano from the lender’s bank account is set for June 6-8.