In the old days, handwritten wills rose like zombies from the dead to wreak havoc upon loved ones left behind.  They still do, but today many “do-it-yourselfers” use someone else’s will or a form that they download online. They do this in an effort to save money or avoid what they see as the hassle…

Many developers struggle to find the resources to complete building projects.  One potential avenue for developers that is often overlooked is the use of historic tax credits.  The historic tax credit programs are a unique way for developers to obtain tax credits while simultaneously preserving historic resources for future generations. These historic tax credits programs…

Patricia M. Wood has been selected as a 2015 Virginia Super Lawyers Rising Star. No more than 2.5% of lawyers in a state are named to Rising Stars, who are 40 years old or younger. Patricia focuses her practice on helping clients with personal disputes, estate planning and family law matters, as well as the representation of businesses…

What did Janay Palmer do to Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice after he punched her, knocking her out? She married him. That is rare. Usually divorce — not marriage — follows domestic violence. Rice’s recent notoriety and numerous other episodes surrounding athletes and celebrities highlight the breadth of family abuse. Virginia defines family abuse…