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McCandlish Holton Awarded the “James River Shad Award” in 2012 Legal Food Frenzy
Over 157 law firms and legal departments participated in the 2012 Legal Food Frenzy to raise 14.1 million pounds of food for the Central Virginia Food Bank distribution center. We are pleased to announce that McCandlish Holton was awarded the "James River Shad Award" and placed first among medium-sized firms raising 54,363 total pounds of food and 755.03 pounds of food per employee. The Central Virginia Food Bank expects to provide more than 18.1 million pounds of food to disadvantaged families in the upcoming year. McCandlish Holton employees are proud to support the Central Virginia Food Bank and look forward to raising the bar for hunger relief in Virginia.
General Assembly Appoints Wesley G. Marshall, Esq. as New Commissioner
At a Special Session of the Virginia General Assembly last night Wesley G. Marshall, Esq. was appointed as the new Commissioner at the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission to fill former Commissioner Diamond's vacant seat. Commissioner Diamond was the employee's representative at the Full Commission. Mr. Marshall has been appointed to a term of six years beginning June 1, 2012.
McCandlish Holton Welcomes Kwabena Akowuah
McCandlish Holton is pleased to welcome Kwabena Akowuah to the firm's Litigation Team. Kwabena is a 2011 graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law. His practice is concentrated in the area of Workers' Compensation.
Jennifer Minear Leads Panel for American Immigration Lawyers Association
On January 31, 2012, Jennifer Minear lead a panel discussion titled “J-1 Waivers In Depth” as part of a Continuing Legal Education opportunity offered by the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).
McCandlish Holton’s Case Law Update Webinar
Join us virtually on Thursday, March 8, 2012 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., for a discussion of recent noteworthy decisions in workers' compensation claims. Scott C. Ford, Brian A. Richardson, and Jessica Hacker Trivizas will lead this webinar which is eligible for CEU credit. Click here to register.
McCandlish Holton’s Spring Subrogation Seminar
On Wednesday, March 21, 2012, Patricia A.C. McCullagh, Michael H. Gladstone, and J. Matthew Haynes, Jr. will present "Subrogation: Investigate and Preserve for Recover," a discussion of subrogation issues relating to liability and workers' compensation claims. CEU Credits are available for this seminar which will be hosted from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the 18th floor of the Bank of America Building. Click here to register or check out our post on facebook.
Virginia Business Legal Elite for 2011
McCandlish Holton is pleased to announce that six of the firm's attorneys have been recognized as Virginia Business Legal Elite for 2011. They are:
Health Law
Labor/Employment
Real Estate/Land Use
Young Lawyer Under 40
McCandlish Holton is pleased to welcome two new attorneys
McCandlish Holton is pleased to welcome recent graduates Gail M. Deady and Christina Ding. Gail and Christina, who have just passed the bar exam and were sworn in on Monday, October 31, 2011, will be working with the firm's Litigation Team. Gail focuses her practice on general liability matters while Christina joins our Workers' Compensation practice.
Mike Gladstone, Matthew Haynes and Trish McCullagh presented at Fire & Arson Investigation School
On October 19, 2011, Mike Gladstone, Matthew Haynes and Trish McCullagh presented “Ethics, Expert Witnesses and a Discussion of Arson Immunity” at the Virginia Chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators, Fall 2011 Fire & Arson Investigation School.
Patricia Collins McCullagh and Brian A. Richardson presented at Workers’ Compensation Symposium
On August 12, 2011, Trish McCullagh and Brian Richardson presented “Using Social Media for Managing Workers’ Compensation Cases: The Benefits and the Pitfalls” at the Orthopaedic & Spine Center’s 2011 Workers’ Compensation Symposium.
Patricia Collins McCullagh has been invited to join The Lewis F. Powell, Jr. American Inn of Court
McCandlish Holton is pleased to announce that Patricia Collins McCullagh has been invited to join The Lewis F. Powell, Jr. American Inn of Court.
Best Lawyers in America for 2012
We are pleased to announce that seven of the firm's attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America for 2012. They are:
Commercial Litigation, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, and Personal Injury Litigation
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Employment Law - Management
Health Care Law
Immigration Law
McCandlish Holton Wins 2011 Legal Food Frenzy
We are pleased to announce McCandlish Holton placed first in the Central Virginia Food Bank’s 2011 Legal Food Frenzy among medium-sized law firms in both total pounds of food collected (108,051 pounds) and per capita contributions (1,662.33 pounds per employee). The Central Virginia Food Bank is responsible for distributing almost 70,000 pounds of food and groceries per day to disadvantaged families in central Virginia, and the Legal Food Frenzy is its largest food drive. McCandlish Holton employees are committed to the Central Virginia Food Bank’s mission against hunger and look forward to continuing their strong support of this valuable asset to the greater Richmond community.
Virginia Super Lawyers for 2011
McCandlish Holton is pleased to announce that seven of the firm's attorneys have been recognized as Virginia Super Lawyers for 2011. They are:
Business/Corporate
Business Litigation
Health Care
Immigration
Tax
Workers' Compensation
In addition, eight of the firm's attorneys have been selected as Virginia Rising Stars. They are:
Business Litigation
Civil Litigation Defense
Health Care
Immigration
Real Estate
Workers' Compensation
McCandlish Holton is pleased to welcome Matthew Haynes
McCandlish Holton is pleased to welcome Matthew Haynes to the firm's Litigation Team.
McCandlish Holton announces the advancement of four Attorneys to firm Director
McCandlish Holton is pleased to announce the advancement of four of its Attorneys to firm Director: Jeremy Ball, Michael Gladstone, Jennifer Minear and Tonia Peake.
Virginia Business Legal Elite for 2010
McCandlish Holton is pleased to announce that six of the firm's attorneys have been recognized as Virginia Business Legal Elite for 2010. They are:
Bankruptcy
Real Estate/Land Use
Legistlative/Regulatory/Administrative
Health Law
Business Law
Labor/Employment
McCandlish Holton welcomes Mark Kronenthal
McCandlish Holton welcomes Mark Kronenthal to the firm's Corporate, Medical Campus Development, and Real Estate Practice Groups.
McCandlish Holton welcomes Meredith Brebner
McCandlish Holton welcomes Meredith Brebner to the firm's Litigation Team. Ms. Brebner is a 2010 graduate of the Washington and Lee School of Law.
The Best Lawyers in America for 2011
We are pleased to announce that six of the firm's attorneys have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America for 2011. They are:
Commercial Litigation, Mass Tort Litigation, and Personal Injury Litigation
Employee Benefits
Health Care
Immigration
Virginia Super Lawyers for 2010
McCandlish Holton is pleased to announce that seven of the firm's attorneys have been recognized as Virginia Super Lawyers for 2010. They are:
Business/Corporate
Business Litigation
Employment & Labor
General Litigation
Health Care
Immigration
Tax
In addition, seven of the firm's attorneys have been selected as Virginia Rising Stars. They are:
Business/Corporate
Civil Litigation - Defense
Health Care
Real Estate
Workers' Compensation
A. Linwood Holton, Jr. was honored at George Mason University’s Commencement
A. Linwood Holton, Jr. was honored at George Mason University's Commencement on May 15, 2010 with the George Mason Medal. The George Mason Medal is the university's highest honorary award and is given by the Board of Visitors.
Jamie Baskerville Martin has been named as one of the 2010 ‘Influential Women in Virginia’
Jamie Baskerville Martin has been named as one of the 2010 'Influential Women in Virginia' by Virginia Lawyers Media. For more information, please click here.
Patricia C. McCullagh has been selected to participate in an upcoming class
Patricia C. McCullagh has been selected to participate in the upcoming class for Leadership Metro Richmond, a nonprofit community leadership development program that seeks to advance the Richmond region by educating, energizing and connecting a diverse group of local leaders to serve the community.
Michael H. Gladstone named President of Montpelier Center for Arts and Education
Michael H. Gladstone has been named President of the Montpelier Center for Arts and Education.
Virginia Super Lawyers for 2009
McCandlish Holton is pleased to announce that five of the firm's attorneys have been recognized as Virginia Super Lawyers for 2009. They are:
Business/Corporate
Health Care
Immigration
Transportation/Marine
In addition, six of the firm's attorneys have been selected as Virginia Rising Stars. They are:
Health Care
Civil Litigation - Defense
Real Estate
Workers' Compensation
Jennifer A. Minear Spoke at the national conference of the American Immigration Lawyer’s Association
On June 5, 2009, Jennifer A. Minear spoke at the national conference of the American Immigration Lawyer’s Association on the topic of J-1 clinical waivers for foreign medical graduates.
Jennifer co-authored “Clinical J-1 Waivers – A Primer,” which appears in the American Immigration Lawyer’s Association Immigration & Nationality Law Handbook (2009-2010). She also authored “Getting the Green Card on the Five Year Plan: National Interest Waivers for Clinical Physicians,” in Immigration Options for Physicians (3rd edition, 2009).
She has also been chosen to serve on the 2009-2010 Healthcare Professional/Physicians Committee of the American Immigration Lawyer’s Association.
