A tort is a fancy legal term for a wrong against another. Tort law is made up of auto accident claims, motorcycle accident claims, tractor trailer accident claims, slip and fall, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and dog bites. Of course, there are many other categories, but those are the most common. So, if you hear …
Eli’s Heart & Amazon Smile – Help Make a Difference
Sometimes it is hard to find a charitable cause with which to become involved and help support that actually gives the majority of their proceeds directly to the ones in need. Eli’s Heart does that. This is a cause about which that I am passionate. I sit on the board of the organization and would …
We are Proud to Announce that James R. Parrish Has Been Nominated and Accepted as a 2015 AIOPIA’S 10 Best in Virginia for Client Satisfaction
The American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys has recognized the exceptional performance of Virginia’s Personal Injury Attorney James R. Parrish as 2015 10 Best Personal Injury Attorney for Client Satisfaction. The American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys is a third-party attorney rating organization that publishes an annual list of the Top 10 Personal Injury attorneys …
Revenge Porn – Cyber Rape Facts
Imagine browsing through the Internet and finding that an ex-partner or someone who wants to tarnish your reputation has posted sexually explicit images of you online. Finding that these images have been posted without your consent, to seek revenge for ending the relationship with them or another reason. This type of privacy violation, known as …
General Information About Whistleblowing – Parrish Law Firm
There are situations that many people find themselves involved in when they expose wrongdoing by people, businesses, and governments. The threat of retaliation is real enough to deter many people from doing the right thing and becoming whistleblowers. What is a person to do when they decide to do the right thing? Contact an attorney …
Whistleblower – Dramatic Increase in Number and Magnitude
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Office of the Whistleblower (OWB) released its 2014 annual report to Congress last month on the Dodd-Frank whistleblower program (http://www.sec.gov/about/offices/owb/annual-report-2014.pdf). OWB’s chief, Sean X. McKessy, states in the report, 2014 was “historic” for the OWB “in terms of both the number of reports filed and dollar amount of …
5 Tips for Finding the Best Personal Injury Lawyer
According to the U.S Department of Justice, personal injury trials comprised nearly 60 percent of tort, contract, and real property trials nationwide in 2005, and that number has only continued to grow. If you were injured by another party’s neglect or willful misconduct, you should seek advice from an attorney that specializes in personal injury …
2014 Parrish Law Firm Annual Coat Drive – Parrish Gives Back to a Community it Serves
Bring Comfort and Joy to Someone this Winter Season. Donate a Winter Coat That You No Longer Use. There are those less fortunate in our community who need them. Please drop off coats at our offices which are located at: 9214 Center Street, Third Floor Manassas, Virginia 8:00 am – 4:00 pm/Monday -Friday Thank You
$50 Gift Card Awarded Each Week to Public School Teachers In Prince William County
An extraordinary 92% of public school teachers in Virginia find themselves paying for necessary school supplies out of their own pockets. A weak economy and increased cuts in school budgets have forced teachers to spend more of their own earnings to continue making their classroom an enriching environment. This money goes toward even the simplest …
Whistleblower Protection – Private Sector Jobs
If you have wondered if Whistleblower Protection is available to you while working within a private company, the answer is yes. Private-company employees who allege they are retaliated against for reporting certain kinds of suspected wrongdoing can potentially bring valid claims against their employer. In the wake of the ruling by the Supreme Court earlier …