- Child SupportMark’s talents are not just reserved for big companies and rich clients. His most gratifying cases are those that help real people. In 1989, Mark spent hours sifting through piles of dirty boxes to find a warrant that exonerated a client who was charged with failing to pay child support. It seems a judge years before had determined that the child was not Mark’s client’s in the first place. In 1997, Mark traveled to Pennsylvania to take on a city hall determined to force small businesses to pay taxes it didn’t enforce on other larger businesses. After winning in the trial court, the case went on to the Pennsylvania appellate courts where the Judges agreed the tax was unfair and unconstitutional. His client even got nominated for the “Liberty Bell Award†for defending the rights of people to be treated equally. Throughout it all, Mark has held on to one simple ideal: “The law should work for regular people, not just the people in the corporate suites†. That simple idea comes through in everything he does in cases against manufacturers, governments, and insurance companies.
- Criminal DefenseExample: Sam borrows Mike's lawnmower but never returns it despite Mike's requests. Sam will be liable to pay damages to Mike under the theory of conversion. Note that this is a civil remedy which differs from any penalty imposed upon Sam under the criminal law of theft.
- DUI/DWIWe have heard a lot in the news over the years about drunk driving, and distracted driving has been getting a lot of attention recently as well. But one thing that is not talked about as much as it should be is drowsy driving. These days, people are more stressed-out than ever before. They work long hours and do not get as much sleep as they should, making it more likely that they will drive while drowsy or fatigued.
- Wrongful DeathThere are multiple types of wrongful death cases. A plaintiff may bring a wrongful death action for a death resulting from a...
- Traffic ViolationsWhile the consequences for the reckless driver may last a year or so, those who are severely injured half to live with the pain and suffering of the injury for an extended period of time. While this is happening, medical bills pile up, and they often have to miss a lot of time from work. And if the injury is permanent and debilitating, they may not be able to go back to work at all. If you or someone close to you was injured in a reckless driving accident, you need strong legal counsel in your corner fighting hard for maximum compensation.
- Sex CrimesSexual Abuse. One of the most injurious forms of elder abuse is sexual in nature. A nursing home employee may touch a resident inappropriately or commit other forms of sexual assault such as rape.
- Theft
- MisdemeanorsIn Virginia, reckless driving is a class 1 misdemeanor, and a conviction for this offense can carry heavy fines, loss of driving privileges, demerit points on their driving record, and even jail time. But when another driver’s recklessness causes a serious accident, those who are injured have very little concern about the criminal penalties that the driver faces. Because for them, this is a life-altering event.
- AssaultNote that this is different than what many people are familiar with within the context of criminal law, where assault and battery are terms that are defined by specific criminal legislation, which defines the criminal penalties imposed for engaging in certain acts, rather than the right to monetary recovery which is governed by personal injury law.
- Antitrust
- Workers CompensationMr. Schilling was great and honest. He represented me well in my workers compensation case and for an amazing price. I was awarded more than he expected and he handled the company well. I drove over an hour to have him represent me. I will recommend him to everyone that I know.
- Premises LiabilityWhen the owner of a business or home fails to ensure the safety of those who enter the premises, they may be held responsible for any injuries or harm that occur. Premises liability laws are in place to enforce this responsibility.
- Property DamageEconomic losses. A person who is injured in a truck accident will not only face medical bills but may also face lost wages and a loss of earning capacity as well. Depending on the individual, this may mean hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars of losses over the course of life. Medical bills, lost wages, and property damage expenses are the most common economic losses suffered by truck accident victims.
- Personal InjurySince graduating from the University of Richmond School of Law in 1983, Mr. Schilling has helped countless clients for various personal injury matters, especially those incidents where the injury occurred at their place of work.
- Medical MalpracticeThe majority of Virginians completely trust their medical professionals and expect each to always treat them with a high level of care, helping–never hurting–them. Unfortunately, medical errors are a leading cause of patient injury and death throughout the United States and even the best medical professionals can be guilty of medical malpractice.
- Auto Accidents
- Dog Bites
- Slip and Fall InjuryBy far, the most common type of premises liability case is a slip and fall injury. Few people anticipate walking into a business or another person’s home, only to end up with severe injuries after slipping or tripping and falling. Some of the common conditions that can lead to these accidents include...
- Estate PlanningAn aggressive litigator who has a diverse civil litigation background, Mr. Schilling has successfully litigated a wide range of complex cases across a broad spectrum of legal issues including personal injury, products liability, medical malpractice and worker’s compensation, antitrust, investment broker/dealers, first amendment issues, corporate malfeasance/breach of fiduciary duty, insurance disputes, and wills and estates, in both state and federal courts. While in the past he has been called upon to serve as counsel for Fortune 500 companies and governmental entities, Mr. Schilling remains first and foremost an advocate for the people, and throughout his career, the overwhelming majority of his clients have been injured individuals.
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