“We kind of have ‘lawyers row’ here now,” said Bob Kastenbaum, as his small law firm prepares to construct a new two-story office building across from its current home, which it leases from a competitor.
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Oliver Lawrence released from jail; properties auctioned off
In the midst of selling off some of his real estate holdings to satisfy a recent bankruptcy settlement, a notorious area landlord jailed since mid-March reached a plea deal last week that requires him to perform community service specific to combatting homelessness.
Live Well Financial forced into Chapter 7
An embattled local mortgage lender has been dealt another blow, as a group of its largest creditors were successful in their bid to push the company into bankruptcy.
Hild wants bank lawsuit tossed
The CEO of defunct local mortgage company Live Well Financial is fighting back against a multimillion-dollar lawsuit, arguing he’s not personally on the hook for debt his firm owes to a Michigan-based bank.
Lawsuits pile up for Virginia Center Commons
The struggling local mall is in deepening legal hot water, while another of its anchor tenant buildings is up for sale.
LeClairRyan loses another batch of attorneys
The steady stream of departures continues out of LeClairRyan.
‘Lawyerpalooza’ begins comeback tour
Richmond’s legal community is getting the bands back together, reviving a similarly-named series that was held locally over a decade ago.
Creditors: Live Well Financial under watch by FBI, SEC
As a group of creditors attempts to force it into bankruptcy, a collapsed local mortgage company also apparently has federal authorities on its back.
Settlement reached in Impact Makers dispute
A legal dustup between a local IT consulting firm and its founder has been squashed.
Live Well Financial fights back against laid-off employee
A recently shuttered local lender claims it was within its rights when it abruptly sent its entire workforce packing with no advance notice.