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Civil Litigation What Are the 4 Elements of Fraudulent Misrepresentation in Contract Law in Virginia?
Signing a contract often requires trust. Whether you're entering into a business transaction, purchasing property, or negotiating another agreement, you expect the information you're given to be accurate. When someone intentionally provides false information to persuade…
Civil Litigation Do Verbal Contracts Hold Up in Court in Virginia?
You make a deal. No paperwork. No signatures. Just a conversation over coffee and an understanding. Then something changes. The other party backs out, refuses to pay, or claims the agreement never existed. Now you're left…
Civil Litigation Handshake Deal vs. Written Contract: What Virginia Law Actually Cares About
You make a deal. Maybe it's a quick conversation, a handshake, or a promise between you and another party. At the time, it felt clear. You both agree on what needs to happen. Then something changes.…
Civil Litigation Should You Hire a Virginia Civil Dispute Lawyer Before a Dispute Turns Into a Lawsuit?
A disagreement rarely starts as a lawsuit. It usually begins with a contract that fell apart, a business relationship that broke down, a landlord-tenant conflict that escalated, or one party believing the other failed to honor…
Civil Litigation Common Contract Disputes Virginia Businesses Face and How to Avoid Them
In Virginia, contracts are central to how businesses operate. They keep projects on track, safeguard your interests, and establish the responsibilities of everyone involved. When a party stops meeting obligations or changes how they communicate, the…
Business Law PJI Law Ranked No. 1,239 on 2025 Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Firms
FAIRFAX & RICHMOND, Virginia – PJI Law, an estate planning, probate, civil litigation, and business law firm with offices in Fairfax and Richmond, is proud to announce its ranking as number 1,239 on the 2025 Inc.…
Business Law PJI Law Ranked #53 Among Virginia's Largest Law Firms by Virginia Lawyers Weekly
FAIRFAX & RICHMOND, Virginia – PJI Law, an estate planning, probate, civil litigation, and business law firm with offices in Fairfax and Richmond proudly announces its inclusion on the Virginia Lawyers Weekly 2025 list of Virginia's…
Civil Litigation How to Avoid Pitfalls When Making a Personal Loan to a Friend in Virginia
The phone rings, and you see it’s one of your closest friends calling. After a few minutes of catching up, they gently bring up an unexpected financial situation. “I wouldn’t ask if it weren’t important,” they…
Civil Litigation Civil Litigation Attorney Laura Kouremetis Joins PJI Law, PLC in Fairfax, VA22030
Paul J. Abraham, Founder and Managing Attorney of PJI Law, PLC in Fairfax, Virginia, announces the hiring of civil litigation attorney Laura Kouremetis. Kouremetis, a graduate of the Antonin Scalia School of Law at George Mason…
Civil Litigation What Are Your Rights as a Virginia Landlord During COVID-19?
Being a landlord requires familiarity with relevant local and state housing rules. However, the impact of COVID-19 has further complicated the rules and processes surrounding owning and renting a property because many tenants have enhanced rights,…
Civil Litigation What Can Virginia Landlords Do About Tenants Who Are Behind on Rent in the Age of COVID-19?
Whereas commercial landlords can often utilize “self-help” and evict a non-paying tenant by changing the locks or, in some instances, shutting off utilities, landlords with residential tenants must use the court system by filing a Summons…
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