W. Thomas Chappell

Vandeventer Black attorneys named 2022 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch

Written by W. Thomas Chappell on 08/19/2021. Posted in Firm News.

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Vandeventer Black LLP  is pleased to announce that two attorneys have been included in the 2022 Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch recognizes associates or other attorneys in the earlier stages of their careers for their outstanding professional excellence in private...

Appellate Practice: Standard of Review in Virginia Appellate Courts

Written by W. Thomas Chappell on 07/27/2021. Posted in Appellate Practice, Litigation.

As discussed in our recent article, the Virginia General Assembly voted to allow most criminal defendants and civil litigants to have an appeal as of right to the Court of Appeals of Virginia starting on January 1, 2022. This means that Virginia lawyers will spend more time in the Commonwealth’s...

U.S. Supreme Court Rules that the NCAA’s Limits on Education-Related Benefits Violate Federal Antitrust Law

Written by W. Thomas Chappell on 07/14/2021. Posted in Appellate Practice, Litigation.

In a recent unanimous decision, the Supreme Court of the United States in NCAA v. Alston ruled that the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) limits on education-related benefits are invalid under federal antitrust law. This decision will affect compensation rules for student-athletes...

Virginia Has Created a New Right of Appeal for Civil and Criminal Litigants

Written by W. Thomas Chappell on 06/16/2021. Posted in Appellate Practice, Litigation.

Until this last legislative session, Virginia was the only state in the nation without a right of appeal from civil judgments and criminal convictions. However, the most recent General Assembly session passed, and the Governor signed, perhaps the most consequential piece of legislation affecting...

Vandeventer Black Attorneys Selected as 2020 Legal Elite

Written by Christopher Ambrosio on 11/30/2020. Posted in Firm News.

Thirty Vandeventer Black attorneys have been recognized as ‘Legal Elite’ for 2020 by Virginia Business Magazine. Every year, the magazine partners with the Virginia Bar Association to grant this award to attorneys nominated by their peers for this recognition. The selected attorneys are: Christopher...

Vandeventer Black LLP Attorney Named to 2021 Best Lawyers®: Ones to Watch

Written by W. Thomas Chappell on 08/27/2020. Posted in Firm News.

Vandeventer Black LLP is pleased to announce that attorney, W. Thomas Chappell, has been included in the 2021 Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. “Our Firm congratulates Thomas on this well-deserved recognition,” said Michael L. Sterling, Managing Partner for Vandeventer Black. Best Lawyers: Ones...

2020 Legislative Changes Affecting Virginia Community Associations

Written by Deborah M. Casey on 07/06/2020. Posted in Community Associations, COVID-19 Task Force.

The 2020 legislative session was notable for a few reasons. First, the Democrats held the majority of seats in both houses of the General Assembly for the first time in recent history. Second, the legislature also took action to address the impacts of COVID-19, which has affected virtually every...

The Impact Of Coronavirus On Virginia Community Associations – FAQs

Written by Deborah M. Casey on 05/05/2020. Posted in Community Associations, COVID-19 Task Force.

Frequently Asked QuestionsThe information in this article is for general information about the topics discussed and is not legal or tax advice. Nor does any exchange of information associated with this article in any way establish an attorney-client relationship. Which Executive Orders...

COVID-19 Legislative Update: Community Association Boards May Meet Virtually During State of Emergency

Written by W. Thomas Chappell on 04/24/2020. Posted in Community Associations, COVID-19 Task Force.

On April 22, 2020, the Virginia General Assembly approved two budget amendments recommended by Governor Northam that allow boards of directors of property owners’ associations and condominium unit owners’ associations to meet virtually when the Governor has declared a state of emergency. They will...

Chappell Appointed to the Community Associations Institute’s Virginia Legislative Action Committee

Written by Deborah M. Casey on 01/28/2020. Posted in Firm News.

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The Virginia Legislative Action Committee (VALAC) of the Community Associations Institute (CAI) recently appointed Vandeventer Black attorney, W. Thomas Chappell, to serve on its committee as a representative of the Southeastern Virginia Chapter of CAI. “I am excited to be part of this great...

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