A key question during Monday’s hearing was why the former attorney and bankruptcy trustee would steal millions of dollars only to let the funds sit unspent in a bank account.
Former LeClairRyan attorney Matson starts 44-month sentence immediately
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‘Tremendous fall from grace’: Matson asks for 37-month prison sentence
The federal government wants the embattled former longtime LeClairRyan attorney to serve 47 months. He’s set for sentencing Nov. 22.
Smooth sailing for marina owner with suit settled and Lilly Pad blooming
Kingsland Marina’s Max Walraven has also bought a 60-foot yacht that he’s using to kickstart a boat rental and charter business.
Judge lets bankruptcy trustee pursue case against LeClair, UnitedLex
The trustee has cast LeClair as a “deceitful law firm ‘entrepreneur’ conspiring with” UnitedLex, “an opportunistic ‘global enterprise legal services provider’… to manipulate a law firm for their own gain and benefit.”
Stony Point breakfast joint files for bankruptcy but remains open
The local Eggspectation franchisee seeks protection as it tries to resolve a dispute with the corporate office of the Maryland-based chain.
Gary LeClair wants bankruptcy trustee’s lawsuit against him tossed
The co-founder of the now-defunct Richmond legal giant LeClairRyan last month called for an across-the-board dismissal of more than a dozen counts.
Shamin Hotels staves off foreclosure auction for Short Pump Hilton
The local hotelier has struck a deal with its lender to remain as owner of the Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa and to have the property taken out of receivership.
Project developer drops $20M lawsuit against property owner’s widow
An age-restricted development with 233 homes in Chesterfield is moving forward now that the dispute has been resolved.
Lawyerpalooza will be live show after COVID forced it to go virtual in 2020
This year’s show, featuring bands with attorney members in a benefit for the Greater Richmond Bar Foundation, is tonight at The Hof in Scott’s Addition.
Judge sides with Romano in lender dispute as bankruptcy wraps up
The once-high-profile local house-flipper scored a legal victory, with the judge pointing a finger at a local real estate law firm.