• Recent Posts

  • Martindale Hubbell AV Rating

    The Greater Williamsburg area is an exciting place to live and work, especially because of the large number of entrepreneurs who have built businesses from the ground up. These entrepreneurs have taken their passion and made it their profession. Many of us want to take that step. Before you begin, you need to think of the type of business entity you want to form. Our attorneys have extensive business experience, from small one-person companies to publicly traded major corporations. Our attorneys are among the leaders in Virginia in the representation of Common Interest Communities. These communities are generally referred to as "homeowners associations," or "HOAs," and "condominium associations." In the greater Williamsburg area alone, we provide legal assistance to nearly 100 associations. Our attorneys have successfully prosecuted and defended a wide array of civil disputes involving community association covenant enforcement, commercial transactions, construction disputes, contracts, real estate matters, boundary line and easement disputes, employment matters, antitrust litigation, copyright violations, administrative proceedings, and estate issues. Real Estate law encompasses a wide variety of matters, and our attorneys have vast experience to assist you. Whether you need assistance with a commercial or residential closing, or you have questions relating to residential or commercial leasing, we provide experienced advice and counsel to our clients. Zoning law can be a complicated maze of statutes and ordinances. We have ample experience in successful applications for rezoning, variance, and special use permit requests. Finally, commercial and residential construction provide special challenges with respect to financing issues and the construction process. We serve as counsel to various financial institutions.
  • Tarley Robinson, PLC

    Promote Your Page Too
  • View John Tarley's profile on LinkedIn

Chinese Drywall damages not covered by homeowners insurance

June 20, 2012 on 10:12 am | In John Tarley, Real Estate Strategies, State & Federal Litigation, Weekly Tweets | Comments Off on Chinese Drywall damages not covered by homeowners insurance

Although it’s only one case, and it probably will be appealed, a Virginia federal court judge determined that a homeowners insurance policy did not cover losses resulting from Chinese drywall. The case is TRAVCO Ins. Co. v. Ward. Frankly, the decision is not surprising, but it does provide another roadblock to homeowners looking for assistance in paying for drywall replacement. Nothing has happened thus far, including the award of a large default judgment against Chinese manufacturers of the drywall, that provides any immediate financial relief to those homeowners. Therefore, if you are in the market to buy a house, you need to take precautions when considering homes built between 2004 and 2007, the timeframe generally accepted as when the Chinese drywall was used prominently in new home construction. The Consumer Product Safety Commission and James City County Code Compliance has a wealth of information and reports regarding the ongoing investigation of Chinese Drywall.

UPDATE: The James City County Board of Equalization has reduced to $100 the home values of Chinese drywall victims. These legislative solutions will probably become the only source of financial relief for homeowners.

Tarley Robinson, PLC, Attorneys and Counsellors at Law

Williamsburg, Virginia

Comments Off on Chinese Drywall damages not covered by homeowners insurance

2-Minute Drill Weekly Tweets for 2012-06-08

June 8, 2012 on 7:55 pm | In Weekly Tweets | Comments Off on 2-Minute Drill Weekly Tweets for 2012-06-08
Comments Off on 2-Minute Drill Weekly Tweets for 2012-06-08

2-Minute Drill Weekly Tweets for 2012-06-01

June 1, 2012 on 7:55 pm | In Weekly Tweets | Comments Off on 2-Minute Drill Weekly Tweets for 2012-06-01
Comments Off on 2-Minute Drill Weekly Tweets for 2012-06-01

2-Minute Drill Weekly Tweets for 2012-05-25

May 25, 2012 on 7:55 pm | In Weekly Tweets | Comments Off on 2-Minute Drill Weekly Tweets for 2012-05-25
Comments Off on 2-Minute Drill Weekly Tweets for 2012-05-25

Sign up for the Community Association Legislative Lunch & Learn in Williamsburg or Richmond

May 24, 2012 on 9:00 am | In Common Interest Community, HOA, HOA litigation, Susan B. Tarley, Unit Owners Association, Weekly Tweets | Comments Off on Sign up for the Community Association Legislative Lunch & Learn in Williamsburg or Richmond

The Central Virginia Chapter of Community Association Institute is sponsoring two sessions of the Legislative Lunch & Learn. The June 5 session will be held in Williamsburg at the Ford’s Colony Swim & Tennis Club, and the June 7 session will be held at The Wyndham Foundation. The sessions will cover updates on Virginia legislation and case law that affect Virginia homeowner associations and condominium associations. Managers, HOA Boards of Directors, and interested owners will benefit from this educational opportunity.

Our own Susan Tarley will be teaching both sessions, along with Jerry Wright of the Richmond area law firm Chadwick, Washington, Moriarity, Elmore & Bunn, P.C. Use this registration form for either the Williamsburg or the Richmond event. Already registrations have been strong for this event so sign up soon!

Susan new photo1 150x150 ADA Compliance – (Another) Update on HOAs, Condos and Swimming Pools

Tarley Robinson, PLC, Attorneys and Counsellors at Law

Williamsburg, Virginia

 

Comments Off on Sign up for the Community Association Legislative Lunch & Learn in Williamsburg or Richmond

2-Minute Drill Weekly Tweets for 2012-05-18

May 18, 2012 on 7:55 pm | In Weekly Tweets | Comments Off on 2-Minute Drill Weekly Tweets for 2012-05-18

Powered by Twitter Tools

Comments Off on 2-Minute Drill Weekly Tweets for 2012-05-18

2-Minute Drill Weekly Tweets for 2012-05-11

May 11, 2012 on 7:55 pm | In Weekly Tweets | Comments Off on 2-Minute Drill Weekly Tweets for 2012-05-11

Powered by Twitter Tools

Comments Off on 2-Minute Drill Weekly Tweets for 2012-05-11

Williamsburg Bar Association unveils Judicial Portrait

May 10, 2012 on 6:13 pm | In John Tarley, Weekly Tweets | Comments Off on Williamsburg Bar Association unveils Judicial Portrait

Our Circuit Court Judge Samuel T. Powell III retired this year. As a gesture of appreciation for his service, the Williamsburg Bar Association commissioned a judicial portrait that was unveiled at a ceremony in the Circuit Court for Williamsburg and James City County.

I was honored to present remarks and, with the help of Sergeant Darrell Brantley, Judge Powell’s long-serving bailiff, to unveil the portrait to Judge Powell and the community. A photo of the event, below, was published by The Virginia Gazette.

Comments Off on Williamsburg Bar Association unveils Judicial Portrait

2-Minute Drill Weekly Tweets for 2012-05-04

May 4, 2012 on 7:55 pm | In Weekly Tweets | Comments Off on 2-Minute Drill Weekly Tweets for 2012-05-04

Powered by Twitter Tools

Comments Off on 2-Minute Drill Weekly Tweets for 2012-05-04

2-Minute Drill Weekly Tweets for 2012-04-27

April 27, 2012 on 7:55 pm | In Weekly Tweets | Comments Off on 2-Minute Drill Weekly Tweets for 2012-04-27

Powered by Twitter Tools

Comments Off on 2-Minute Drill Weekly Tweets for 2012-04-27
« Previous Page — Next Page »

  • Phone Numbers

    (757) 229-4281- Office

    (757) 229-7439 - Fax

  • Address

    4801 Courthouse Street Suite 122 Williamsburg, Virginia 23188
Web Development by OneWaveMedia.Com