Raising the Bar

Comparing Social Security Disability Benefits with Workers Compensation Benefits How do Social Security benefits compare to Workers Compensation benefits? Join attorney Michele Lewane of the Injured Workers Law Firm as she pairs up with social security attorney Sean Kavanagh to navigate the differences! The post May 23, 2018: Comparing Social Security Disability Benefits with Workers Compensation Benefits appeared first on Locke & Quinn | Attorneys at Law in Richmond, VA.

Why is Estate Planning Important? Attorney Jeremy Pryor of Carrell Blanton Ferris talks about estate planning and why it is so important. The post May 16, 2018: Why is estate planning so important? appeared first on Locke & Quinn | Attorneys at Law in Richmond, VA.

Understanding Virginia’s Crazy and Confusing Court System Join attorneys Colleen M. Quinn and Kati Kitts Dean as they give an overview of the Virginia court system including what cases get filed where, when you can get by without an attorney (and when you cannot) and what cases warrant getting a court appointed attorney. The post May 9, 2018: Understanding Virginia’s Crazy and Confusing Court System appeared first on Locke & Quinn | Attorneys at Law in Richmond, VA.

Replay of our April 11th episode. Attorney Colleen M. Quinn of Locke & Quinn interviews her clients Tiffany and Dustin Griffith regarding their 2 year and 3 month contested adoption case with an incarcerated birth mother and where the birth father had placed the child with them to adopt. The Griffiths describe the emotional, financial […] The post May 2, 2018: Replay – Surviving a Contested Adoption and the Rights of Incarcerated Birth Parents to Contest appeared first on Locke & Quinn | Attorneys at Law in Richmond, VA.

Building a Family Three Ways Join attorney Colleen M. Quinn as she interviews her single dad client Keith Lippa on how he has grown his family by adopting from foster care, doing a private placement adoption and using donor egg with a gestational carrier. The post April 25, 2018: Building a Family Three Ways appeared first on Locke & Quinn | Attorneys at Law in Richmond, VA.

Common Employer Screw Ups Running a business is no easy task – and making employment mistakes can be costly. Join attorneys Colleen M. Quinn and Kati Kitts Dean of Locke & Quinn and learn about the main tips employers should know to stay out of hot water and avoid costly liability. The post April 18, 2018: Common Employer Screw Ups appeared first on Locke & Quinn | Attorneys at Law in Richmond, VA.

Surviving a Contested Adoption Attorney Colleen M. Quinn of Locke & Quinn interviews her clients Tiffany and Dustin Griffith regarding their 2 year and 3 month contested adoption case with an incarcerated birth mother and where the birth father had placed the child with them to adopt. The Griffiths describe the emotional, financial and mental […] The post April 11, 2018: Surviving a Contested Adoption and the Rights of Incarcerated Birth Parents to Contest appeared first on Locke & Quinn | Attorneys at Law in Richmond, VA.

Why Marriage Equality Still Does not Mean Equality For LGBTQI individuals and families – marriage equality has been a real celebratory event – but many folks do not realize that it still does not mean real equality for LGBTQI individuals. Join attorneys Colleen M. Quinn and Kati Kitts Dean as they discuss many deficits that […] The post April 4, 2018: Why Marriage Equality is Still Not Equality appeared first on Locke & Quinn | Attorneys at Law in Richmond, VA.

Why do you need adequate auto and homeowner’s coverage? Join attorneys Colleen M. Quinn and Kati Kitts Dean as they use real life sad stories to explain how Auto & Homeowner’s Insurance coverage really work and why having enough coverage really important. The post March 28, 2018: Tragic Tales of Under-coverage in Auto and Homeowner Cases appeared first on Locke & Quinn | Attorneys at Law in Richmond, VA.

Being a foster parent – what is it about? Join attorney Colleen M. Quinn as she interviews author, therapist and single foster parent Joel Elston about foster parenting. What must I do to be a foster parent? What is involved? What are my rights? Will I be able to adopt the child? In this presentation […] The post March 21, 2018: Being a foster parent – what is it about? appeared first on Locke & Quinn | Attorneys at Law in Richmond, VA.

Attorneys Colleen M. Quinn and Kati Kitts Dean talk about the recent and increased recognition of multiple legal parents including tri-partite parenting and three parents on a birth certificate. The post March 14, 2018: A Child Can Have More Then 2 Legal Parents? Really? appeared first on Locke & Quinn | Attorneys at Law in Richmond, VA.

Mike Phelan of Phelan and Petty discusses exploding e-cigarette cases and other mass product defect claims. What can make a product dangerous? How do these cases get processed? What has to be proved? Why is preserving the evidence so important? The post March 7, 2018: Exploding E-Cigarettes and Other Mass Product Defect Cases with Mike Phelan appeared first on Locke & Quinn | Attorneys at Law in Richmond, VA.

Sexual Assaults & The Law – with the “Me Too” Movement With the “Me too” movement, the frequency of the reporting of sexual assaults is becoming increasingly clear. What legal remedies are available? What are applicable time limits on making a legal claim? What new laws are helping to address issues of sexual assault including […] The post February 28, 2018: Sexual Assault & the Law – Understanding “Me Too” appeared first on Locke & Quinn | Attorneys at Law in Richmond, VA.

What is My Claim? is it personal injury? workers’ compensation? an employment case? This show explores the overlap of claims occurring on the job – and whether it is a personal injury claim, a workers compensation claim, an employment claim or a combination of claims. Personal Injury Attorney Colleen Quinn joins forces with Workers Compensation […] The post February 21, 2018: On the Job Injuries – What is My Claim? appeared first on Locke & Quinn | Attorneys at Law in Richmond, VA.

Gestational Surrogacy – When Your Baby Bun Needs a Different Oven Attorney Kati Kitts Dean interviews Jen Nixon about what the surrogacy process is like from the Intended Mother’s point of view. The show also covers what prerequisites and counseling should take place prior to contract drafting as well as available resources in assisted reproductive […] The post February 14, 2018: Gestational Surrogacy – When Your Baby Bun Needs a Different Oven appeared first on Locke & Quinn | Attorneys at Law in Richmond, VA.

Modern Day Feuds – Cyber-bullying, Revenge Porn and More! Instead of swords or pistols, today’s modern day feuds involve revenge porn, cyber-bullying, mis-use and misappropriation of photos, defamatory posts on Facebook, Go Fund Me challenges to raise money to litigate, and much more. What is legal and what is not? Attorneys Colleen Quinn and Kati […] The post February 7, 2018: Modern Day Feuds – Cyber-bullying, Revenge Porn and More! appeared first on Locke & Quinn | Attorneys at Law in Richmond, VA.

Medical Mishaps – My doctor screwed up & I don’t have a case? Really!? This radio show explores the issues with bringing cases against medical providers for medical negligence. Attorney Colleen M. Quinn is interviewed by Kati Kitts Dean and gives a variety of examples of when medical mishaps occur but no valid or viable […] The post January 31, 2018: Medical Mishaps – My Doctor Screwed Up and I Don’t Have a Case? Really?! appeared first on Locke & Quinn | Attorneys at Law in Richmond, VA.

Single Dads by Choice & Adopting out of Foster Care In this entertaining radio show, attorney Colleen M. Quinn interviews her client Joel Elston about his choice to be a single foster parent and how he ended up adopting his three sons out of foster care. Joel also is an openly self-admitted recovered former gambling […] The post January 24, 2018: Single Dads by Choice & Adopting out of Foster Care appeared first on Locke & Quinn | Attorneys at Law in Richmond, VA.

Understanding the Myths of Adopting a Child In this radio program attorney Colleen M. Quinn, immediate Past-President of the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys, is interviewed by Kati Kitts Dean about the various types of adoption, expected costs, average time frames and what children generally are available to be adopted. The post January 10, 2018: Understanding the Myths of Adopting a Child appeared first on Locke & Quinn | Attorneys at Law in Richmond, VA.

Hiring a Lawyer – What is Free or Not Free? What Should I Expect Join attorneys Colleen M. Quinn and Kati Kitts Dean as they explore the myths and mysteries of when lawyers are free or give free consultations and when you should expect to pay for legal services. The show also delves into the […] The post Jan 3, 2018: Hiring a Lawyer – What is Free or Not Free? What Should I Expect? appeared first on Locke & Quinn | Attorneys at Law in Richmond, VA.

What is it like to be a surrogate or gestational carrier? Attorney Colleen M. Quinn interviews her client and three time surrogate Brooke Collawn (who carried twins – twice!) about her experiences in being a gestational carrier. Brooke shares her story including: why she decided to be a surrogate, how she selected her attorney, going […] The post December 29, 2017: Replay – Being a Surrogate or Gestational Carrier appeared first on Locke & Quinn | Attorneys at Law in Richmond, VA.

Understanding On the Job Injuries and Workers Compensation Law Attorney Michele Lewane of the Injured Workers Law Firm discusses what on the job injuries are covered by workers compensation, how such claims work and the role of a workers compensation attorney in the process. The post December 22, 2017: Understanding On the Job Injuries and Workers Compensation Law appeared first on Locke & Quinn | Attorneys at Law in Richmond, VA.

Tackling Domestic Violence Issues, Resources & the Law Attorney Colleen M. Quinn interviews Linda Tissere, Executive Director of the Richmond YWCA and Kathleen Carey, licensed clinical social worker at the Richmond YWCA, about the many services offered by the Richmond YWCA as well as the consortium formed with other domestic violence service providers in surrounding […] The post December 13, 2017: Tackling Domestic Violence Issues, Resources and the Law appeared first on Locke & Quinn | Attorneys at Law in Richmond, VA.

Exploring Women’s Injury Issues Attorney Colleen M. Quinn and paralegal Katie Obermiller of Locke & Quinn discuss a variety of ways that injuries unique to women occur – from salon and spa injuries to sexual assaults and sexual harassment. The show includes a special interview with Jennifer Kain Kilgore, attorney editor of the on-line legal […] The post December 6, 2017: Exploring Women Injury Issues and the Law appeared first on Locke & Quinn | Attorneys at Law in Richmond, VA.

What do Paralegals Do? Paralegals Katie Obermiller and Carol Hassett of Locke & Quinn discuss the many different roles that paralegals play and the numerous tasks that they undertake in order to make law firms function more efficiently. The post November 29, 2017: What Do Paralegals Do? appeared first on Locke & Quinn | Attorneys at Law in Richmond, VA.

Understanding Divorce, Support & Custody in Virginia Attorney Richard Locke of Locke & Quinn talks about the basic ways that a divorce can happen in Virginia as well as how child custody is determined and how child and spouse support are awarded. The post November 22, 2017: Understanding Divorce, Support & Custody in Virginia appeared first on Locke & Quinn | Attorneys at Law in Richmond, VA.

Understanding Head and Brain injuries and their intersection with the Law Attorney Colleen M. Quinn of Locke & Quinn interviews Anne McDonell who is the Executive Director of the Brain Injury Association of Virginia about the various ways in which head and brain injuries occur, the impact on victims and their families, available resources and […] The post November 15, 2017: Understanding Head and Brain injuries and their intersection with the Law appeared first on Locke & Quinn | Attorneys at Law in Richmond, VA.

Access to Justice and Legal Services Part 1 & 2 Access to Justice and Legal Services is critical to ensure that persons of all economic levels and walks of life get access to the justice system. In this informative show, Marty Wegbreit of Central Virginia Legal Aid Society and Ali Fannon of the Greater Richmond […] The post November 8, 2017: Access to Justice and Free Legal Services appeared first on Locke & Quinn | Attorneys at Law in Richmond, VA.

Protecting the Rights of Persons with Disabilities What are some of the laws and programs that protect the rights of individuals with disabilities here in the Commonwealth? Attorney Kati Dean interviews Robert Gray and Julie Triplett from the disAbility Law Center of Virginia, which is the state’s designated agency to advocate for the rights of […] The post November 1, 2017: Protecting the Rights of Persons with Disabilities appeared first on Locke & Quinn | Attorneys at Law in Richmond, VA.

Being a Surrogate or Gestational Carrier What is it like to be a surrogate or gestational carrier? Attorney Colleen M. Quinn interviews her client and three time surrogate Brooke Collawn (who carried twins – twice!) about her experiences in being a gestational carrier. Brooke shares her story including: why she decided to be a surrogate, […] The post October 25, 2017: Being a Surrogate or Gestational Carrier appeared first on Locke & Quinn | Attorneys at Law in Richmond, VA.

Common Misconceptions in Employment Law How secure are you in your job? Just what is a “Hostile Work Environment?” Paralegal Katie Obermiller interviews Attorney Colleen M. Quinn on the fundamental aspects of employment law in Virginia and the common misconceptions. Quinn explains the various federal laws on discrimination, harassment and retaliation as well as applicable […] The post October 18, 2017: Common Misconceptions in Employment Law appeared first on Locke & Quinn | Attorneys at Law in Richmond, VA.

Getting Essential Medical Care in Recovering from an Injury What is involved in recovering from a personal injury? Attorney Colleen M. Quinn interviews Dr. Mason Sheehan of FITT RVA regarding getting essential medical care after being injured. Dr. Sheehan explains the various steps to recovery and his use of various therapies. This show also covers how the […] The post October 11, 2017: Getting Essential Medical Care in Recovering from an Injury appeared first on Locke & Quinn | Attorneys at Law in Richmond, VA.

What is it like to go through a personal injury lawsuit? Attorney Colleen M. Quinn interviews her client Lisa Walker of Believe Fitness about her personal injury case. This show covers Lisa’s initial injury while sitting at a deli with her family having lunch through two shoulder surgeries and Lisa’s trying to run her business […] The post October 4, 2017: Being a Personal Injury Client appeared first on Locke & Quinn | Attorneys at Law in Richmond, VA.

What It Is like to Be a Personal Injury Plaintiff In this Raising the Bar podcast, we explore what it is like to be a personal injury plaintiff. The post December 4, 2017: What it is like to be a personal injury plaintiff appeared first on Locke & Quinn | Attorneys at Law in Richmond, VA.

In this radio show segment, Colleen Quinn addresses the topic of automobile liability, including the comparison of Virginia’s contributory negligence (fault) system versus the comparative negligence systems of the majority of states. Colleen also explains the concept of “maximum medical improvement (MMI)” as well as “uninsured motorist insurance coverage” and “negligent entrustment” (when the keys […] The post Legal Brief – Automobile Liability appeared first on Locke & Quinn | Attorneys at Law in Richmond, VA.

Product liability law involves issues with anything available for purchase. Listen as attorney, Colleen Quinn discusses three primary types of product liability cases: defect in design, defect in manufacturing, or failure to warn of a potential danger. Colleen details examples of prior cases in each of these three areas including a case about an exploding […] The post Legal Brief – Product Liability appeared first on Locke & Quinn | Attorneys at Law in Richmond, VA.

Attorney Colleen Quinn discusses issues relating to employment law in Virginia including the hiring and firing of employees, workplace discrimination, and harassment. Quinn details which groups are protected under Virginia law from discrimination by their employer and what kind of accommodations employers have to provide disabled and other employees. Lastly, Quinn discusses sexual harassment in […] The post Legal Brief – Employment Law appeared first on Locke & Quinn | Attorneys at Law in Richmond, VA.

In this radio clip, attorney Colleen Quinn discusses adoption law and details the process of adopting a child. As President of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys, Quinn is an expert in adoption law. Quinn answers questions regarding how one starts the adoption process, the differences between adopting domestically and internationally, and the average length […] The post Legal Brief – Adoption Law appeared first on Locke & Quinn | Attorneys at Law in Richmond, VA.

In this radio clip, attorney Colleen Quinn talks about the legal aspects of surrogacy. Quinn is the current President of the American Academy of Assisted Reproductive Technology Attorneys and is recognized as an expert in surrogacy law. Quinn answers questions about how to choose a surrogate, what type of screening surrogates should receive and the […] The post Legal Brief – Surrogacy Law appeared first on Locke & Quinn | Attorneys at Law in Richmond, VA.

From the broadcast: “Private attorney Colleen Quinn talks about women’s injuries, whether from assault, sexual assault, or rape, and explains how these cases are presented from initial evidence gathering to trial strategy.” Listen to the complete broadcast The post Women’s Injuries Discussed on Central Virginia Legal Aid Radio appeared first on Locke & Quinn | Attorneys at Law in Richmond, VA.