What to Watch for at Trial in Virginia Courts to Avoid Having Your Appeal “Disqualified” or “Sent to the Rear”

This article first appeared in the Journal of Civil Litigation, Vol. 35, No. 4, a publication of the Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys. It appears here with permission. The author thanks former WRVB associate, Alli Mentch for her co-authorship, research,… Read more

February 2, 2024 | Appellate Law

Interpanel Accord: An Important Concept for Civil Litigants in the New Court of Appeals of Virginia

By W. Thomas Chappell

The term “interpanel accord” has increased importance in Virginia civil state court practice after the General Assembly recently expanded the size and scope of the Court of Appeals of Virginia. More information about the expansion can be found here. Previously… Read more

June 27, 2023 | Appellate Law

Three WRVB Women Attorneys Assume Leadership Roles with the VADA

Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black (WRVB) is pleased to announce that three attorneys have been named to leadership roles with the Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys (VADA) for 2022-23. Tracy Hague becomes Chair of the Appellate Advocacy Section with Elaine McCafferty… Read more

October 20, 2022 | News

An Appeal of Right: Navigating the New Court of Appeals of Virginia

By W. Thomas Chappell

Chappell, W. Thomas (Fall 2022). An Appeal of Right: Navigating the New Court of Appeals of Virginia. VBA Journal, 24—25. https://vba.ygsclicbook.com/pubs/vbajournal/2022/fall-2022/live/index.html#p=24 Read more

September 9, 2022 | Appellate Law

Determining Whether a New Cause of Action “Relates Back” to the Initial Complaint

By Alli Mentch

Occasionally, a plaintiff may file a complaint and later seek an amendment to add a new cause of action. An issue may arise if the statute of limitations as to the new cause of action has expired. However, if the… Read more

September 9, 2022 | Appellate Law | Litigation

Civil Interlocutory Appeals In Virginia

By W. Thomas Chappell

*This article was authored with the assistance of Summer Associate Alexa Kathol Macumber. Alexa is pursuing her JD at the Regent University School of Law. While most appeals do not occur until after a final order is issued… Read more

August 17, 2022 | Appellate Law

What To Expect From The Virginia Supreme Court Regarding Certified Questions Of Law

By W. Thomas Chappell

*This article was authored with the assistance of Summer Associate, Alexa Kathol Macumber. Alexa is pursuing her JD at the Regent University School of Law. While the vast majority of cases heard by the Supreme Court of Virginia are to… Read more

June 13, 2022 | Appellate Law

The New Court of Appeals of Virginia Issues Its First En Banc Ruling, Issuing an Important Ruling on Preservation of Error

By W. Thomas Chappell

Recently, in Jacks v. Commonwealth, No. 0833-20-3, ___ Va. App. ___ (May 17, 2022), the Court of Appeals of Virginia issued its first en banc ruling since it expanded from 11 to 17 full-time members to accompany the new rights… Read more

June 2, 2022 | Appellate Law

A Brief Overview of Suspension Bonds and Appeal Bonds for Appeals to the Court of Appeals of Virginia and the Supreme Court of Virginia

By W. Thomas Chappell

As part of a larger set of articles on Appellate Law inspired by the Court of Appeals of Virginia taking on an expanded role, this article will discuss the often-overlooked but important topic of appeal bonds. The term “appeal bond”… Read more

April 13, 2022 | Appellate Law

Appellate Law: Standard of Review in Virginia Appellate Courts

By W. Thomas Chappell

As discussed in our recent article, the Virginia General Assembly voted to allow most criminal defendants and civil litigants to have an appeal as of right to the Court of Appeals of Virginia starting on January 1, 2022. This means… Read more

July 27, 2021 | Appellate Law | Litigation

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