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A Probate Checklist for Executors of a Will

January 8, 2024 |  By: George Reilly Probate, the legal process of administering a deceased person’s estate, can be complex and challenging. During this process, a court determines whether a Will is authentic and valid and then distributes the estate to heirs or beneficiaries. Probate is also required if someone dies without a Will, which… Continue reading A Probate Checklist for Executors of a Will

Why Should I Work With a Probate Litigation Attorney?

January 8, 2024 |  By: David Ludwig If you expect to face disputes over the allocation of your loved one’s estate, retaining a probate litigation attorney might be the right choice. Here’s what you need to know about hiring an experienced attorney who can help you manage probate litigation. But first, let’s look at what… Continue reading Why Should I Work With a Probate Litigation Attorney?

Ins and Outs: Can a Property Owner Block an Easement?

Sometimes homeowners want to understand if they can remove an easement from their property or block an easement. In Virginia, a statute

Can a Property Owner Block an Easement?   October 18, 2023   |   By: Ryan Kennedy   There are several kinds of easements, but the one most people are familiar with is an easement for “ingress and egress.” These kinds of easements are typical when a lot is subdivided and only one lot has public road… Continue reading Ins and Outs: Can a Property Owner Block an Easement?

Proving What Might Have Been: Part 4

June 26, 2023   |  By: Erick Poorbaugh   Part 4: Proving Profits That Never Were   In my previous blogs, I discussed the basic standards governing lost profits, the rules about which profits are recoverable, and the general methods of proving which profits you lost, most commonly by using your past profits as a guidepost. But what if… Continue reading Proving What Might Have Been: Part 4

Proving What Might Have Been: Part 3

June 23, 2023   |  By: Erick Poorbaugh   Part 3: Using the Known Past to Prove the Unknown Future   In the previous articles, I discussed the basic standards governing lost profits as well as some of the restrictions on which profits were recoverable, including the need to prove that the losses were caused by… Continue reading Proving What Might Have Been: Part 3

Proving What Might Have Been: Part 2

June 22, 2023   |  By: Erick Poorbaugh   Part 2: Which Profits Are Lost Profits   One of the greatest challenges in business litigation is proving the profits the plaintiff would have made. This four-part blog series covers the methods and rules for proving lost profits. In the last article, I discussed the basic principles governing how… Continue reading Proving What Might Have Been: Part 2

Proving What Might Have Been: Part 1

June 21, 2023   |  By: Erick Poorbaugh   Part 1: How to Prove Your Lost Profits   It’s a familiar situation for businesses: Someone has done something to harm your business—be it breaching a contract, slander, or any other misconduct—and you have been forced to sue. You have all of the evidence to prove what… Continue reading Proving What Might Have Been: Part 1

How Reliable is AI Evidence?

April 21, 2023   |   By: Ryan Kennedy   How Reliable is AI Evidence? Artificial Intelligence (AI) programs, such as the frequently highlighted ChatGPT, are rapidly changing the way we approach many aspects of modern life. And the legal system is no exception. As AI continues to evolve, it’s likely it will play an increasingly important… Continue reading How Reliable is AI Evidence?

When to Consider Alternative Dispute Resolution

February 17, 2023   |   By: Tom Dunlap Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) may, in certain circumstances, be a much less expensive way for parties to resolve legal disputes. It can also prove to be a highly efficient and effective solution because, through ADR, both parties have some role in developing the solution. This makes that solution… Continue reading When to Consider Alternative Dispute Resolution

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As part of our effort to recruit, develop and retail the best and brightest attorneys, Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig offers a summer intern program for promising law school students who are looking to work as part of an innovative and incredibly successful team. With a global team of lawyers, selected candidates are able to work on high level projects in a collaborative space.

Paralegals and Legal Support Staff

At Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig, our team of paralegals and staff work together collaboratively along side our attorneys toward a common goal. We have created a positive work environment where our paralegals and legal assistants work to successfully reach firm-wide goals and support each other to combine individual strengths to enhance team performance. They regularly assist our attorneys with organizing and maintaining files, conducting legal research, and preparing documents.