- Divorce
- Child SupportIn addition to seeking unpaid disability benefits, an individual can also sue for consequential and punitive damages. Consequential damages are those that an insured individual incurs in addition to not receiving benefits. For example, as a “consequence†of not receiving benefits, a person will lose their home since they no longer can make mortgage payments. They no longer can pay bills, pay for prescriptions, pay child support and then may lose custody of their children.
- Child Custody and Visitation
- Premarital Agreement
- Guardianship
- Spousal Support
- Criminal DefenseAs experienced litigators, the attorneys of the Criminal Law Group are able to zealously defend our clients’ interests and meet the heavy demands of the Virginia’s legal system.
- Wrongful DeathIn the personal injury arena, Rick recently obtained settlements in excess of 1.5 million dollars in a wrongful death and injury claims resulting from a horrible auto accident where multiple insurers were involved. Trial verdicts have resulted in large awards as well for clients.
- Traffic ViolationsJBWK’s Criminal Law Group has been representing persons accused of criminal and traffic offenses for over 70 years. Our lawyers represent litigants in both federal and state courts, assisting clients in the defense of traffic offenses such as speeding and driving on a suspended license, D.U.I. charges, and felony matters including possession of narcotics and related crimes.
- Misdemeanors
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Business Formation
- Business DisputesIn addition to his real estate & business law practice, Matt also actively represents clients in civil litigation, including both jury and bench trials, covering real estate, creditor’s rights, construction, employment, business and landlord/tenant. He practices regularly in the Circuit Courts and General District Courts throughout Southeastern Virginia. He represents clients in Unemployment Compensation Hearings before the Virginia Employment Commission and Hearings before the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation.
- Business TransactionsIn real estate matters, Bert has handled thousands of residential settlements, represented borrowers and lenders in commercial transactions from restaurants to shopping centers. Having participated in the development and management of residential subdivisions and multi-family apartment projects, he has covered the spectrum in real estate matters.
- Limited Liability Companies
- Intellectual Property
- Unfair Competition
- Antitrust
- Workers CompensationA workplace injury can have a devastating impact on you, your family and your finances. You are worried about your job, money, health and family obligations. I understand what you are going through and am dedicated to helping you through this traumatic experience. I am fully committed to maintaining a close relationship with you and ensuring that you are kept abreast of everything going on throughout your claim. To further alleviate the strain of this stressful experience, I do not charge upfront fees and all fees are required to be approved by the overseeing Compensation agency. Rest assured, if you are looking for a workers compensation attorney in Hampton Roads I am here to serve you.â€
- Employment Discrimination
- Employment ContractLitigation of claims relating to employment contracts, non-competition and non-solicitation agreements, trade secrets, proprietary information and duty of loyalty issues
- Employment LitigationThe attorneys in our Employment Law Group have significant experience assisting employers with the myriad of issues arising out of and involving the employer/employee relationship. In proactively managing the employment relationship, we work with employers to review and develop legally compliant policies and procedures, prepare employment and non-competition agreements, and provide advice and guidance to employers as they navigate the employment relationship. For clients engaged in government contracting, our attorneys assist in preparing affirmative action plans. Additionally, we provide employers with specially designed training and workshops to minimize the risk of complaints and lawsuits. In the event that employment disputes do arise, we are well prepared to represent our clients before administrative bodies or courts at the local, state, or federal level.
- Real Estate LitigationThe Real Estate & Finance Practice Group at JBWK draws on a broad range of experience and knowledge to assist our clients in both residential and commercial real estate matters. The firm’s attorneys can provide legal counsel relating to the acquisition and financing of real estate, litigation and resolution of disputes relating to real estate, and real estate tax issues.
- Premises LiabilityIn addition to motor vehicle collisions, we handle a variety of different kinds of injury cases, including on-the-job injuries caused by third parties, premises liability, or other types of tortious conduct.
- Construction LitigationThe attorneys of JBWK’s Construction Law & Litigation Practice Group participate in the development of cities and counties throughout Hampton Roads and are well-versed in every aspect of construction law. Our attorneys have experience representing many of the individuals and entities that play a role in the construction industry, including property owners, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, lenders, sureties, architects, and engineers.
- Real Estate TransactionsReal estate transactions often present opportunities that require resolution through litigation or other forms of dispute resolution. Our attorneys specialize in both state and federal litigation, as well as engaging in mediation and arbitration on behalf of our clients. Protecting and preserving a client’s interest in real estate frequently requires judicial intervention to resolve controversies and our firm has the experience and knowledge necessary to achieve our clients’ goals.
- Land Use and ZoningJBWK provides legal services relating to the purchase, sale, financing, refinancing, and development of residential, commercial, and industrial real estate. Our attorneys have extensive experience in the various aspects of real estate transactions, including contract negotiation, land use issues, zoning, and in choice of entity considerations. This experience has proven instrumental in helping our clients develop many of the premier office buildings, retail and commercial shopping areas, residential single-family, condominium, townhouse age-restricted communities, and mixed-use projects throughout Hampton Roads.
- Personal InjuryIn today’s legal and regulatory environment, products liability claims can threaten a company’s very existence.  The litigation attorneys at JBWK are well-seasoned in defending personal injury claims against product manufacturers and retailers having to do with faulty products to injury from harmful products. It is because of this experience that corporate defendants have sought our assistance in handling a variety of products liability matters.
- Medical MalpracticeLike medical malpractice cases, legal malpractice cases require the injured client to prove that the lawyer did not meet the standards of his profession. In a litigation setting, this may require the lawyer to try the case-within-a-case in order to recover for the lawyer’s mistake.
- Auto Accidents
- Social Security DisabilityLet us help you maneuver through the complicated regulations governing entitlement to social security disability. From the initial application, through a hearing before an administrative law judge, we can guide and assist at every step. We help you get your claim in an effective format to better position your claim for success and receipt of much needed benefits. Call us to see if we can help. It doesn’t cost you anything to ask.
- Estate PlanningAs Chairman of the firm’s Estate Planning and Taxation Practice Group and over 44 years experience, John has developed an especially refined skill for estate planning and administration. His philosophy in working with estates and trusts has always been to take what is complex and make it understood by the client. By accomplishing this goal, John prepares his clients to be well equipped in carrying out the estate plan that best meets the needs for the individual and his or her family. Having always been fascinated by the uniqueness of family asset bases, family owned businesses, and the uniqueness of individuals generally, John works tirelessly with his clients to provide them the best possible solution to maintain their assets and to protect their family members.
- WillsOur attorneys regularly advise clients on sheltering assets from income, gift, estate, and generation-skipping transfer taxes, and help clients preserve wealth for future generations. The planning techniques we employ range from simple wills and powers of attorney to a variety of revocable and irrevocable trusts. We tailor each plan to our client’s unique goals and work with our client’s other professional advisors such as CPAs, financial planners, investment managers, insurance advisors and trust officers in a team approach to planning.  We also assist with the management of trusts and estates during all phases of administration, to include probate.
- TrustsJBWK offers comprehensive life and estate planning services to our clients for the management and transfer of wealth during life, upon incapacity and at death in ways that will minimize taxes and carry out the goals of our clients for their families and other beneficiaries. Our focus is on educating and advising the client on all available options, including the tax and non-tax consequences of their choices. Clients include individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, trusts and estates, and tax-exempt organizations.
- Power of AttorneyRebecca is an attorney in the firm’s Estate Planning & Taxation and Business & Technology Groups and also has experience in the areas of Employment and Real Estate law. As a member of the Estate Planning & Taxation group, Rebecca prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, living wills and advance medical directives. She also handles estate and trust administration, corporate and partnership tax issues, non-profit organizations and business succession planning. In the area of Business & Technology law, Rebecca’s practice includes business formation and transactions, the sale and acquisition of businesses, and advising clients on issues such as corporate governance matters. Rebecca has experience with commercial and residential real estate transactions, as well as tax-deferred 1031 exchanges.  In addition, she advises employers about employee benefits, as well as the tax aspects of employment and employee benefit issues.
- Probate
- Bankruptcy
- Foreclosure
- Tax LawAlthough estate planning often centers on estate, gift and generation skipping transfer taxes, recent changes in the law have allowed John and his clients to also focus on income tax planning for individual retirement assets. Because retirement assets can be significant family assets, including these income tax considerations in a client’s estate plan offers clients another level of planning opportunities.