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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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Skating Your Way Into Intellectual Property: IP Law in Figure Skating
Figure skating often intersects with IP law in unique and interesting ways, such as when skaters choose to register a copyright for their routines.
Do I Have to Update My Virginia Estate Plan if I Move Out of State?
In general, it’s wise to update your estate plan after every major life event. For this reason, you should speak with an attorney before moving to another state.
Can I Drive with My Pet in the Car in Virginia?
In general, yet. You can travel with your pet in the car in Virginia, provided you follow a few basic rules and guidelines related to distracted driving.
Virginia Seatbelt and Car Seat Laws: A Quick Guide
Virginia’s seatbelt and car seat laws were designed to keep you and your children safe while you travel throughout the Commonwealth.
How to Set Up a Trust in Virginia
It’s actually surprisingly simple to set up a trust in Virginia, provided you retain an attorney to help you along the way.
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.
