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What Are Your Consumer Rights For a Vehicle Repair under the Virginia Automobile Repair Facilities Act?

Car owners have the right to a written estimate and repair facilities shall not exceed 10% of the estimate price unless car owners give express authorization. Facilities who violate these obligations would make facilities liable to car owners under the Virginia Consumer Protection Act.
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Big wheels keep turning and tow trucks keep towing – so here is what you should expect if your car is towed in Virginia

Virginia lawmakers drafted regulations to protect you from predatory towing practices, like the Virginia Consumer Protection Act and Va Code § 46.2-1233.
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Do All Threats Guarantee a Protective Order in Virginia?

Although Virginia code includes “threat” in the definition of family abuse, the courts require more than indirect or implied threats to grant a protective order.
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Collecting on a Judgement Against a Licensed Vehicle Dealer in Virginia Who Committed Fraud

The traditional stereotype of the “shady used car salesman” did not become a stereotype without some basis in fact, and many consumers have suffered losses because they placed themselves in the hands of the wrong auto salesperson, broker, or dealership.  There are, however, protections in the law to assist a consumer who has been damaged...
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How Do I Pierce the Corporate Veil of a Virginia Business to Hold an Individual Owner Responsible for My Damages?

Although the benefits of incorporation include shareholder immunity from suit in most cases, what happens when someone uses their business’s corporate status as a sword to commit fraud, rather than a shield to avoid contractual liability? 
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How Do I Legally Change My Name in Virginia?

Do you want to change your legal name? If you are an adult over the age of 18 and you want to change your name, you may be able to do so by filing a petition within the County and State of which you reside. If you are not incarcerated, on probation, incapacitated, or required...
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What Happens if Parents Do Not Agree on an Important Medical Decision for their Child?

If the Court determines that the parents are not able to make a joint decision that the Court believes is in the best interest of the child after weighing the factors, the Court will  likely order sole legal custody to one parent to make the decision or give the parent that the Court determines is...
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Can I Move or Relocate out of Virginia with My Child? 

In determining whether to permit a relocation, the Court will look at what is best for your child.  The burden is on the parent who wants to relocate to show that the move is in the child’s best interest and that the move will not significantly negatively impact the other parent’s relationship with the child.
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Motor Vehicle Dealerships have Disclosure and Inspection Requirements in Virginia to Protect Consumers

Car dealerships have disclosure and inspection requirements in Virginia to protect consumers from unknowingly purchasing lousy vehicles.
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A Decisive Business Advantage for Virginia Business Owners—the LLC

LLCs provide operations and taxation flexibility in one cohesive system of business governance that benefits all businesses in Virginia.
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Steven Krieger and guests (lawyers and non-lawyers) will periodically post about topics relevant to his firm and practice areas. Your comments and feedback are always welcome. 

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