Attorneys Recognized as Part of Virginia Business' Prestigious Legal Elite 2010

Jonathan Kinney, Carol Schrier-Polak, Philip Keating and Timothy Hughes named among Virginia’s top lawyers

ARLINGTON, VA, December 2, 2010—Bean, Kinney & Korman, P.C. announced today that four of its attorneys, Jonathan Kinney, Carol Schrier-Polak, Philip Keating and Timothy Hughes, have been listed as part of the Virginia Business Legal Elite 2010.

Virginia Business’ Legal Elite recognizes the top lawyers in Virginia in a variety of practice areas. Lawyers are invited to vote for other lawyers, and then the magazine makes their selection based on the highest scores received.

“Bean Kinney is extremely proud of how widely recognized our attorneys have become,” said Leo Fisher, managing shareholder for the firm. “Being a part of the Virginia Business Legal Elite is a powerful testament to how hard these attorneys have worked and Bean Kinney looks forward to continuing to support them.”

Jonathan Kinney, part of the Legal Elite Real Estate/Land Use category, has more than 30 years of experience in this area. A shareholder with Bean Kinney, Jon is listed in “The Best Lawyers in America” and is “AV” rated by Martindale-Hubbell. He lectures extensively with the American Foreign Service Protective Society, the Senior Living Foundation, federal and state agencies and Northern Virginia community organizations. He is also a LEED Accredited Professional.

Carol Schrier-Polak, shareholder of the firm, is listed in the Legal Elite Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) category. Carol’s expertise in family law, domestic relations, family mediation and ADR has earned her wide recognition. She is listed in “The Best Lawyers of America” and on the “Top Divorce Lawyers in Metropolitan Washington” by The Washingtonian for several years running. She is listed as a “Super Lawyer” by both Virginia and Washington, DC. She was also honored with Virginia Lawyers Weekly’s “Leader in the Law Award.”

Philip Keating, a shareholder of the firm and listed in the Legal Elite Labor/Employment category, has extensive experience in matters before the EEOC, Department of Labor, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Federal and State Courts, and various state, county and local agencies. He is the 2010 Chairperson of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce and is on the Board of Directors of the Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance. Phil is “AV” rated by Martindale-Hubbell.

Timothy Hughes, listed in the Legal Elite Construction category, is Of Counsel to the firm. He is the former Chair of the Construction Law and Public Contracts Section of the Virginia State Bar. He is a LEED Accredited Professional and is involved with numerous industry-related organizations. Tim is a frequent speaker and writer on construction legal issues and is the lead editor of the Virginia Real Estate, Land Use and Construction Law Blog. Tim was recognized as a "Leader in the Law" for 2010 by Virginia Lawyer's Weekly.