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    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.

Seminar: Deed Restrictions

August 26, 2011 on 7:55 pm | In Common Interest Community, General Interest, HOA, Susan B. Tarley, Weekly Tweets | Comments Off on Seminar: Deed Restrictions

Susan B. Tarley will be presenting Deed Restrictions for the Advanced ABC’s course for the Central Virginia Chapter of CAI.  This is the third and most advanced track of CAI’s Homeowner Education Curriculum.  Date:  November 13, 2010 from 8;30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  at Brandermill Clubhouse in Midlothian. Two other components are being presented – Building Community and insurance Matters.  Contact CVC-CAI Executive Director, Stacey Drayer at sdrayer_cvccai@verizon.net or 804-739-7655 to register. We’ll post an outline of the presentation.

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2-Minute Drill Weekly Tweets for 2011-08-26

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Susan Tarley named to CAI Legislative Action Committee

August 25, 2011 on 8:30 am | In Common Interest Community, HOA, HOA litigation, Susan B. Tarley, Weekly Tweets | Comments Off on Susan Tarley named to CAI Legislative Action Committee

Susan Tarley

Susan was named recently to the Community Association Institute’s Virginia Legislative Action Committee (“VALAC”). VALAC monitors legislation affecting Virginia community associations in which more than 500,000 homeowners reside. VALAC is known as the “resource for providing accurate, timely, influential input to Virginia legislators.” You can follow Legislative Updates regarding community associations for the upcoming General Assembly session here.

Susan has long been an active participant in the CAI as a Board Member and Past President. If you have any legislative suggestions, call or send an email.

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We’re featured in the Virginia Gazette

August 23, 2011 on 5:00 am | In General Interest, Weekly Tweets | Comments Off on We’re featured in the Virginia Gazette

Virginia Gazette has a new feature called Ask A Pro. We’re going to be providing regular commentary and answering questions so click here and join the action!

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2-Minute Drill Weekly Tweets for 2011-08-19

August 19, 2011 on 7:55 pm | In Weekly Tweets | Comments Off on 2-Minute Drill Weekly Tweets for 2011-08-19
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2-Minute Drill Weekly Tweets for 2011-08-12

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2-Minute Drill Weekly Tweets for 2011-08-05

August 5, 2011 on 7:55 pm | In Weekly Tweets | Comments Off on 2-Minute Drill Weekly Tweets for 2011-08-05
  • On Saturday, Williamsburg Dr. Stacey Hall will be delivering dentures to 4 residents for the Grove Summer of Love… http://fb.me/1cRFqjBT6 #
  • Big property ownership case in Va. Beach. Circuit Court judge rules that Chesapeake Bay area beaches belong to public #
  • The Bankrupt Debtor surrenders real estate but bank does not foreclose-the debtor is on the hook but how about the bank? http://t.co/5EAxZaF #
  • How to Attract HOA Volunteers (spritz a little Eau de Volunteer in the air?) bit.ly/qksIIF RT @hoamgtcom #HOALaw #
  • The Lender Foreclosed and The Owner Has Not Paid; Is Your HOA Leaving Money on the Table? via @AddThis #HOALaw #
  • Some easy accounting essentials for the new business owner. My favorite: Don’t mistake debt for profit! nyti.ms/pTMmal RT @vahoalaw #
  • Blog Post: Conflicts of interest when an attorney is on your HOA Board of Directors #HOALaw #
  • Recap of the 2011 Virginia Leadership Retreat: The 2011 Virginia Leadership Retreat was held this past weekend a.. #
  • Conflict of Interest on HOA Boards of Directors http://wp.me/p1mcKE-nU RT @AmberPrprtyMgmt #HOAlaw #
  • NC: Editorial – We should find a way to keep most #HOA disputes out of court starnewsonline.com/article/201009 RT @TheMossReport #
  • News from the York County Comm. Atty. race-York County sheriff endorses Ben Hahn, not the incumbent #VaElections #
  • Sage Advice: RT @BuggLaw Getting a divorce is an important step to take before you remarry… http://ow.ly/5Tz0j #
  • Why law firms need to stop blocking the use of social media: http://t.co/71NWBNb via @AddThis #
  • Can your condo board charge owners to see records?http://t.co/57KWLRt #HOALaw RT @TheMossReport #
  • Do your HOA rules and restrictions fit your community? tinyurl.com/3ktperv RT @cohoalaw #HOALaw #
  • Can I cut down my neighbor’s tree? https://blog.tarleyrobinson.com/?p=87 Aug 03, 2010 #
  • If only this was my experience – How sarcasm can boost creativity – http://t.co/OkYCv0H via @washingtonpost #YouExpectMeToBelieveThis #
  • Reserves, reserve studies & investment of reserves. Here are some best practices: RT @ColoradoHOAGal #HOALaw #
  • Wow. Jury in Norfolk awards small tech company $115m verdict against Verizon http://hamptonroads.com/node/609246 RT @AndrewMcRoberts #VaLaw #
  • Do Not Use “and/or” in Legal Writing http://t.co/94doO87 via @slaw_dot_ca #
  • 30 Lawyers Pick 30 Books Every Lawyer Should Read – Magazine – ABA Journal http://ow.ly/1vfq9w #
  • “The Five Worst Parts of Virginia Law” via @jayokeeffe Excellent discussion points, but change doubtful. #VaLaw #
  • Mandatory Arbitration Isn’t All Bad, if. . . http://ow.ly/1vfonE RT @constructionlaw Draft carefully for efficient procedure. #
  • York County finally has a circuit court judge but GA failed to name replacement for the new J&DR opening. http://ow.ly/5SUdS #JobHalfDone #
  • New to Facebook? Download @HubSpot‘s new eBook, “How to Use Facebook for Business: An Introductory Guide” for 2011: #
  • FHA’s Revised Condominium Guidance Solves Some Problems but Creates Many More RT @meebpc #
  • Blog Post rerun – What can an HOA do when a bankrupt homeowner surrenders property but the lender does not foreclose? #
  • Va politicians, discussing former Delegate Hamilton’s conviction, are befuddled. via @PilotNews #
  • I gave a social media seminar at The Homestead this weekend-I learned about an app to change your facebook page-Like it? #
  • More law students forced to take unpaid internships – story from Norfolk via @PilotNews #VaLaw #
  • For you W&M grads – new construction in open space next to Paul’s Deli – #
  • Topic discussed at VLR this weekend – Strategies for Dealing with Noise Disputes http://wp.me/p1mcKE-nA @AmberPrprtyMgmt #HOALaw #
  • Richmond bank fails – first Virginia bank failure since 1992 #
  • More progress made by Va. General Assembly- 2 justices named to the Supreme Court and 2 to the Court of Appeals – #VaLaw #
  • York County finally has a circuit court judge – congratulations to Judge AtLee! #VaLaw #

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2-Minute Drill Weekly Tweets for 2011-07-29

July 29, 2011 on 7:55 pm | In Weekly Tweets | Comments Off on 2-Minute Drill Weekly Tweets for 2011-07-29
  • Blog Post: Getting rid of an LLC member can be difficult without an effective operating agreement http://t.co/rdDR853 #
  • At the Homestead: Virginia Leadership Retreat at The Homestead – 2011 http://t.co/BWLf4Ls #
  • RT @MarkWarner – Va. Indian tribal recognition a step closer to passage http://t.co/TjxfT5I (via @rtdnews) #
  • More on Va. judges – Deal brokered to seat judges in Va. Beach, Eastern Shore #VaLaw #
  • Judicial vacancies-Gov. can’t appoint until GA adjourns but redistricting prevents adjournment. http://t.co/CorA0oJ via @VAStateNews #VaLaw #
  • 12 Rules to Increase Your Klout Score http://t.co/IPmkQrV via @eugenefarber #
  • Blog Post: Mediation and Arbitration – There is a big difference #
  • Blog Post: HOA Boards of Directors: Two Essential Tips to Effective Management #
  • 10/7 Seminar: “Creating Your Personal Brand”. Norfolk. Register as attendee or exhibitor at goo.gl/aMGvx. RT @VABIN_org #
  • Deposition drama in an NBC case A video of this depo could rival this classic Joe Jamail depo #
  • York Commonwealth’s Attorney opponents argue their cases for election. #
  • RT @ValleyCrest Top 10 healthiest housing markets & other development trend news courtesy of ULI. RT @urbanlandinst: http://lnkd.in/YheCCc #
  • RT @jayokeeffe Interesting: Checklists in your law practice http://zite.to/n7yQeO via @zite #
  • TarleyRobinson Williamsburg Daily is out! ? Top stories today via @wmnews @jarredt @colonialwmsburg @alisonheittman #
  • Williamsburg Transit Authority holding public meetings concerning new fare pass programs & fare increases http://fb.me/16EFRA6YL RT@WATA_VA #
  • Benefits of Community Associations, Part 1: Are Community Associations really as bad as some portray?: Community.. #
  • York County, VA woman fights to put up ‘no trespassing’ sign. Calls TV news instead of attending meeting RT @canetwork #
  • Are barking dogs part of country life? Middlesex judge finds ordinance unconstitutionally vague as to barking dog #VaLaw #
  • The challenges for lawyers in the “new economy” Makes for nervous reading RT @constructionlaw http://bit.ly/mYnEj9 #
  • Here we go again. Virginia legislators will return to work promising to fill judgeships http://ow.ly/1uZPcC #VaLaw #
  • Does Virginia law require an HOA to transition automatically to homeowner control of the Board of Directors? #
  • Disabled woman files suit against apartment complex for not allowing service dog via @kslcom RT @utahcondolaw #HOALaw #
  • Ford’s Colony Homeowner Association Is Foreclosing On Delinquent Property Owners: http://t.co/VZzzk0A via @mrwilliamsburg #
  • Thanks @jmhowell84 and @MelGroismanEsq Should 3 years of law school plus bar exam be the only path to a legal career? #

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2-Minute Drill Weekly Tweets for 2011-07-22

July 22, 2011 on 7:55 pm | In Weekly Tweets | Comments Off on 2-Minute Drill Weekly Tweets for 2011-07-22
  • Who owns the meteorite that falls from the sky and lands on property? http://ow.ly/1uPvUc #
  • This looks awful. Attorney accused of lying in $10 mil wrongful death case #VaLaw #
  • NY Times – Should three years of law school, followed by the bar exam, be the only path to a legal career? http://ow.ly/1uRIuJ #LawSchool #
  • Va. Governor lectures General Assembly: Appoint judges immediately or I will. #DoYourJob #
  • Holly Smith, current Williamsburg/JCC Asst. CA wins GOP nomination for Gloucester CA #
  • Next week is the Va. Leadership Retreat at Homestead-I’m teaching the business use of social media-“I Should Tweet That” http://ow.ly/1sSpmP #
  • No crim charges in Va Beach case-Comm Serv Bd employee collected $320k in pay/benefits over 12 years without working. http://ow.ly/1uPwNp #
  • HOA sued over employee’s actions. More to the story it appears. #
  • HOAs controlling geese populations always ruffles feathers #
  • What can an HOA do to collect past dues when a bankrupt homeowner surrenders property but the lender does not fo.. #
  • An explanation of HOA Leader Roles and Duties http://wp.me/pCTbC-1a RT @HOAleader #
  • What to do know before borrowing from HOA reserves. RT @HOA_Lawyer: New newsletter from HOA Brief http://t.co/O60SJVq #
  • Maximize Social Media Traffic to Your Blog http://ow.ly/1uLtV8 #
  • Florida couple opts out of chinese drywall settlement to try their chances in court RT @jmhowell84 via @seanvirtue #
  • Out of State Contractor? Call a Virginia Construction Attorney RT @constructionlaw #
  • Blog Post: The importance of state statutes and case decisions in governing your HOA #
  • Law School Economics – Job Market Weakens, Tuition Rises – 1989-2009 college tuition up 71% law school tuition up 317% http://nyti.ms/nxcd2n #
  • Do your homework before running for seat on HOA board – The Washington Post http://t.co/56XN9mk via @washingtonpost #
  • Va. Beach homeowner’s pool privileges suspended by HOA for painting house trim an unapproved color #
  • Another story on the continuing challenges caused by the General Assembly’s failure to appoint a judge for York County #
  • A Michigan Law School Sues Law Firm and Bloggers for Criticizing its Placement Data http://ow.ly/1uJqc5 #

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2-Minute Drill Weekly Tweets for 2011-07-22

July 22, 2011 on 7:55 pm | In Weekly Tweets | Comments Off on 2-Minute Drill Weekly Tweets for 2011-07-22
  • Thanks for the RT @kenisaacson: Who owns the meteorite that falls from the sky and lands on property? http://ow.ly/1uPvUc #
  • The Tarley Robinson HOA Daily is out! ? Top stories today via @irem_info @caicalif @amberprprtymgmt @athomenet #
  • Heading to Wild Wonderful West By God Virginia for camping, fishing family reunion. Cue the banjo. http://ow.ly/i/eH2x #AlmostHeaven #
  • Thanks Jason @jmhowell84: #FF VA Lawyers @ppradoslaw @constructionlaw @valaborlaw @AndrewMcRoberts @VaAvnAtty @MarkLefflerEsq @willshewmake #
  • Thanks Jeff! RT @fooddude4life: The Jeff Cattell Daily is out! ? Top stories today via @tarleyrobinson #
  • Blog post: Can HOAs suspend pool privileges to collect unpaid assessments? On a day like today, that could be brutal #
  • Too late for Valentine's Day but maybe an early Christmas gift. The iNecklace RT @tuaw_rss: http://aol.it/pqHtTN #
  • This looks awful. Attorney accused of lying in $10 mil wrongful death case #VaLaw #
  • NY Times – Should three years of law school, followed by the bar exam, be the only path to a legal career? http://ow.ly/1uRIuJ #LawSchool #
  • Va. Governor lectures General Assembly: Appoint judges immediately or I will #DoYourJob #
  • Holly Smith, current Williamsburg/JCC Asst. CA wins GOP nomination for Gloucester CA #
  • Tarley Robinson Virginia Law is out! ? Top stories today via @fairfaxbar @jimparrish @garyreinhardt @gatewood5000 #
  • TarleyRobinson Williamsburg Daily is out! ? Top stories today via @vagazette @prutownerealty @dailysocials @wmalumni #
  • Next week is the Va. Leadership Retreat at Homestead-I'm teaching the business use of social media-"I Should Tweet That" http://ow.ly/1sSpmP #
  • No crim charges in Va Beach case-Comm Serv Bd employee collected $320k in pay/benefits over 12 years without working. http://ow.ly/1uPwNp #
  • Thanks Jason! I received Klout +K in #law from @jmhowell84 http://t.co/k9Lg09B #
  • Who owns the meteorite that falls from the sky and lands on property? There's a case in Virginia. http://ow.ly/1uPvUc #FindersKeepers #
  • The Tarley Robinson HOA Daily is out! ? Top stories today via @cohoalaw @seacondoatty @hoasoftware @valleycrest #
  • TarleyRobinson Williamsburg Daily is out! ? Top stories today via @mrwilliamsburg @vaavnatty @buschgardensva @wmnews #
  • Agreed @markleffleresq We just want mtg companies to 4close if debtor surrenders the house. Seems like a reasonable solution. #
  • Tarley Robinson Virginia Law is out! ? Top stories today via @jmhowell84 @valw @tstweets @wmlawcomm @benglasslaw #
  • Thanks for the mention @markleffleresq re HOA/bankruptcy issues-This case appears to move the ball. What do you think? #
  • Thanks for the RT @HOA2HOA @canetwork HOAs controlling geese populations always ruffles feathers #
  • Thanks for the RT @FourPointsMgmt What can HOA do to collect dues: owner surrenders property but bank won't foreclose #
  • HOA sued over employee's actions. More to the story it appears. #
  • HOAs controlling geese populations always ruffles feathers #
  • What can an HOA do to collect past dues when a bankrupt homeowner surrenders property but the lender does not fo… #
  • Letter says incumbent York Comm. Atty. sets up campaign office in the office of pending York County criminal defendant #
  • In response to Holly Smith's campaign, Gloucester incumbent CA turns Republican the day before the primary #RINO #
  • I just gave @_robdean +K about #ipad on @klout http://t.co/CiFk6sq #
  • The Tarley Robinson HOA Daily is out! ? Top stories today via @caicalif @hoa_lawyer @meebpc @canetwork @carlosfmartin #
  • I just gave @legalmediamtrs +K about lawyers on @klout http://t.co/tMvIQBb #
  • I just gave @jmhowell84 +K about #law on @klout http://t.co/Cbl6CEU #
  • TarleyRobinson Williamsburg Daily is out! ? Top stories today via @alisonheittman @preservationva @hittjw #
  • Thanks for the RT @ChristiWellsing What to do know before borrowing from HOA reserves. via @HOA_Lawyer http://t.co/O60SJVq #
  • Thanks for the RT @chrisjaglowitz Do homework before running for HOA board http://wapo.st/qduCwd Check egos, self-interest at the door. #
  • Thanks for the RT @jmhowell84 Va. Beach homeowner's pool privileges suspended by HOA for painting house trim purple. #
  • An explanation of HOA Leader Roles and Duties http://wp.me/pCTbC-1a RT @HOAleader #
  • Tarley Robinson Virginia Law is out! ? Top stories today via @bugglaw @susanallenlaw @attorneyat_law @andrewmcroberts #
  • Thanks for the RT @fourpointsmgmt: Good points! Do your homework before running for seat on HOA board http://t.co/56XN9mk #
  • What to do know before borrowing from HOA reserves. RT @HOA_Lawyer: New newsletter from HOA Brief http://t.co/O60SJVq #
  • Maximize Social Media Traffic to Your Blog http://ow.ly/1uLtV8 #
  • Florida couple opts out of chinese drywall settlement to try their chances in court RT @jmhowell84 via @seanvirtue #
  • Out of State Contractor? Call a Virginia Construction Attorney RT @constructionlaw #
  • TarleyRobinson Williamsburg Daily is out! ? Top stories today via @wmnews @wmschoolofbiz @peterfrost @jamescitycounty #
  • Tarley Robinson Virginia Law is out! ? Top stories today via @tstweets @wmlawcomm @_robdean @gatewood5000 @jimparrish #
  • Blog Post: The importance of state statutes and case decisions in governing your HOA #
  • Law School Economics – Job Market Weakens, Tuition Rises – 1989-2009 college tuition up 71% law school tuition up 317% http://nyti.ms/nxcd2n #
  • Do your homework before running for seat on HOA board – The Washington Post http://t.co/56XN9mk via @washingtonpost #
  • Thanks for the RT @kmhobbie I should have been clearer: How about "Law school in Michigan. . . " Stupid 140 characters http://ow.ly/1uJqc5 #
  • Va. Beach homeowner's pool privileges suspended by HOA for painting house trim an unapproved color. #
  • Another story on the continuing challenges caused by the General Assembly's failure to appoint a judge for York County #
  • Michigan Law School Sues Law Firm and Bloggers for Criticizing its Placement Data http://ow.ly/1uJqc5 #
  • TarleyRobinson Williamsburg Daily is out! ? Top stories today via @jmhowell84 @eastwesthr #
  • Tarley Robinson Virginia Law is out! ? Top stories today via @northrnvirginia @domolaw @andrewmcroberts #
  • The Tarley Robinson HOA Daily is out! ? Top stories today via @deniselash @meebpc @amberprprtymgmt @caicalif #
  • TarleyRobinson Williamsburg Daily is out! ? Top stories today via @jarredt @jtassoc #
  • Tarley Robinson Virginia Law is out! ? Top stories today via @_robdean @digititle @jimparrish @tstweets #
  • 2-Minute Drill Weekly Tweets for 2011-07-15: Thanks Chris @constructionlaw: Anniversary of this first tweet Blog… http://bit.ly/pBk3j2 #
  • TarleyRobinson Williamsburg Daily is out! ? Top stories today via @wmlawcomm @hamptonroadseda @colonialwmsburg #

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