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Why Have a Knowledge Base?
At Tingen & Williams, we believe that a good client relationship is an informed and empowered client relationship. We want you to know what’s going on in your case, and what we’re doing for you.
Our growing library of more than 600 legal articles demonstrates our commitment to transparency with our clients.
Ranging from Immigration Law to Criminal Defense, Virginia Divorce to Personal Injury, our Knowledge Base provides quick, accessible, and educational legal information to tens of thousands of visitors every single month.
We edit all of our content on a quarterly basis and adhere to strict editorial guidelines to ensure that our articles provide the most up-to-date and accurate information.
Over the past few years we’ve received website visits, phone calls, and questions about our articles from other lawyers and even law enforcement.
Our firm takes pride in the trust we’ve built not only among our clients, but throughout Virginia’s legal community.
By carefully curating and updating our already-extensive Knowledge Base, we hope to offer our extensive trust and experience to you as well.
Jacob Tingen
Managing Partner, Tingen & Williams, PLLC
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How to File for a Family-Based Immigrant Visa
Filing for a family-based immigrant visa can be a long and expensive road. Before you choose to file, make sure you understand the basics of the process.
How to Start a Business in Virginia: A 10-Step Guide
This step-by-step guide walks you through every aspect of starting a new business in Virginia, from choosing your idea to marketing your new brand.
The Virginia Divorce Process: A 6-Step Guide
In this guide, we cover the basics of the Virginia divorce process, and break these basics down in a 6 step example of Virginia’s uncontested divorce process.
Equitable Distribution: How to Divide Your Property During a Virginia Divorce
If you’re planning to file for divorce in Virginia, you’ll have to go through the state’s equitable distribution process to divide your property.
Reckless Driving in Virginia: The Ultimate Guide
Reckless driving is a Class 1 misdemeanor in Virginia, punishable by hefty fines, license suspension, and even, in some cases, jail time.
Driving Under the Influence (DUI) in Virginia: The Ultimate Guide
There are 5 general ways to receive DUI charges in Virginia, all of which will result in the loss of your license, fines, and possibly even jail time.
United States Trademark Law: The Ultimate Guide
Registering your first trademark can be hard. Luckily, this guide covers everything you need to know about registering your mark with the USPTO.
Affirmative and Defensive Asylum: What’s the Difference?
While the affirmative and defensive asylum processes include many of the same steps, there are also several key differences that you should be aware of.
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Trade Secret Basics: How to Protect Your Business’s Most Valuable Assets
Trade secrets are a type of intellectual property that can help businesses safeguard their “secret sauce” from prying eyes.
Does Embedding a Tweet Count as Copyright Infringement?
Generally speaking, you should assume that any use of another person’s artistic or creative work counts as copyright infringement.
7 Website Legal Issues Small Business Owners Should Avoid
Small business owners will sometimes fall victim to one of these eight common mistakes when building or adding to their website or brand.
Copyright Basics: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Creative Works
Copyright law exists to protect the interests of content creators by establishing them as the sole owners and distributors of certain original works.
What is a DMCA Takedown?
Artists, streamers, and other content creators can use DMCA takedown requests to protect their work from individuals and websites infringe on their rights.
What is Fair Use and How Does it Affect My Copyright?
Under the fair use doctrine, individuals may copy portions of another person’s work as long as they follow certain guidelines as outlined in copyright law.
I-944 Tax Documentation Requirements: Tax Documents You Should Submit
Individuals who file Form I-944 alongside their green card applications will also have to file tax transcripts and records of all taxes paid abroad.
A Quick Guide to Form I-864, Affidavit of Support
Form I-864, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA is a critical document that can make or break an immigrant’s green card application.
How Do I Register a Copyright for My Book?
Registering a copyright for your new book is actually surprisingly simple. It’s also a necessary first step in protecting your new book from infringement.
Virginia Legal Code Updates for 2020: An Overview of the New Laws
Every year on July 1st, all of the new laws from the previous General Assembly session go into effect. This year’s laws largely focused on civil rights.
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Green Card Renewal Processing Times [2020]
It should take 12.5 to 15 months for you to receive your green card after you file for renewal. This means your green card will expire in the interim.
Can I Change My Name After a Virginia Divorce?
Yes. In Virginia there are actually several ways for you to change your name both during and after the divorce. You should talk them over with an attorney.