The finality rule is among the most fundamental rules of appellate procedure, as every appellate lawyer knows (or certainly should know). With few exceptions, appellate courts have jurisdiction only to review final judgments or orders of trial courts and other tribunals. See, e.g., 28 U.S.C. §§ 1291, 1292; Va. Code §§ 8.01-670, 8.01-670.1. In…
Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in each state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. Michael E. Harman Transportation Top 50 Lawyers in Richmond Top 100 Lawyers in Virginia 10+ Years Selected to Super Lawyers John M. Claytor Insurance Coverage Top 50 Lawyers in…
Harman Claytor welcomes two new attorneys. George A. Somerville, joins the firm as senior counsel and will concentrate his practice in Appellate Litigation. Elizabeth O. Papoulakos, joins the firm as an associate and will concentrate her practice in general civil litigation, including motor vehicle, premises and products liability.
Eleven Harman Claytor attorneys have been recognized in the December 2015 issue of Virginia Business as Legal Elite: Lynne Jones Blain – Civil Litigation Defense Jeremy D. Capps – Labor & Employment David P. Corrigan – Civil Litigation Defense Danielle D. Giroux – Civil Litigation Michael E. Harman – Alternative Dispute Resolution James R. Jebo – Young Lawyer…
Harman Claytor Corrigan & Wellman congratulates John Owen on being named one of 30 Virginians who are “Leaders in the Law”. John and his fellow honorees were celebrated on October 29, 2015 at a reception at the Science Museum of Virginia in Richmond. Paul E. Fletcher, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of the Virginia Lawyers Weekly, stated, “We seek to…
Last Friday marked the close of the Supreme Court of Virginia’s September session. The Court issued three insurance coverage opinions addressing important issues: (1) vehicle “occupancy” and vehicle “use” for purposes of UIM Coverage (2) whether bad faith is a question for the judge or the jury; and (3) whether use of…
The Supreme Court of Virginia recently affirmed a Circuit Court’s Order denying plaintiff’s motion to set aside the default judgment she obtained against the defendant, even though the defendant was never properly served with the summons and complaint. Sauder v. Ferguson arose out of an October 2009 motor vehicle accident. Susan Sauder…
Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in each state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. Michael E. Harman Transportation Top 50 Lawyers in Richmond Top 100 Lawyers in Virginia 10 Years Selected to Super Lawyers John M. Claytor Insurance Coverage David P. Corrigan…