Following a year that saw several of its attorneys jump ship, and an eight-figure payout to creditors of a bankrupt former client, a downtown law firm is moving ahead in 2017 with a pair of notable additions to its local team.
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Law firm caps lucrative year with new hires
Fresh off its most profitable year to date, a downtown legal giant is starting off 2017 with a renewed sense of confidence and some additions to its team.
Niche law firm lands in Richmond
A fast-growing national law firm with a singular focus of representing men in divorce cases has set up shop in Richmond, tapping a UVA and William & Mary grad to lead its first local office.
Local investment advisor, insurance agent plead guilty
An insurance agent accused of bilking victims through a supposed nonprofit financial academy and an investment advisor charged with skimming from his clients’ accounts each pleaded guilty this week to separate, unrelated federal criminal charges.
Local family claims fleecing by advisor; Richmond firm implicated
The widow of a wealthy local investment banker is suing a Charlottesville businessman who she claims stole much of her family’s $7 million fortune.
Downtown law firms merge
A pair of neighboring downtown law firms has tied the knot, creating a combined operation that will put it near the top 10 among Richmond peers based on local attorney headcount.
2nd shareholder suit filed over $2.7B Genworth deal
The class action bug has hit Henrico-based insurance giant Genworth Financial for the second time this month, as yet another shareholder has sued to try to block the company’s pending acquisition.
International law firm moves into Riverfront Plaza
Six months after poaching a team of lawyers from one of Richmond’s legal giants, an international law firm has found a home for its first permanent local office.
Oyster venture pushed toward Ch. 7
A group of disgruntled investors, which includes at least two Richmonders, is trying to force a Middle Peninsula oyster venture into bankruptcy.
Judge approves $20M HDL-LeClairRyan settlement
The pool of creditors waiting to be paid what they’re owed from collapsed local lab firm Health Diagnostic Laboratory are set to get a big boost.