Our Mission
Bean, Kinney & Korman embraces a culture of service to its clients, its community and its profession. As a full-service, multi-disciplinary law firm, our attorneys provide versatile and experienced legal counsel to business and individual clients throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan region and other jurisdictions throughout the country from our offices in Arlington, Virginia.
For over six decades, we have distinguished ourselves by our commitment to our shared value of service as professionals, colleagues and citizens.
Lawyer Spotlight
Samuel J. Banks
Shareholder
Sam Banks is a shareholder with Bean, Kinney & Korman practicing in the areas of employment law, government contracts, and commercial litigation....
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Highlights
Parking Reimagined – Changes to Fairfax County’s Parking Requirements
Fairfax County’s Zoning Ordinance may undergo major changes in parking requirements at the end of this year. “Parking Reimagined,” the County’s initiative to reevaluate longstanding vehicular parking standards within its borders,[1] will soon release its draft proposal to citizen workgroups and the broader public for feedback. Notably, the proposal may include modifications to County maximum and minimum parking requirements for… Read more
License to…Bid? When a Virginia Contractor’s License is Required and Why You Should Have One
Many contractors considering projects in the Commonwealth, particularly those that primarily operate in Maryland and the District of Columbia, are surprised to learn how strict the licensing requirements are here in Virginia and that reciprocity often does not apply. Careful compliance with the licensing statutes and regulations is key to ensuring your contracting firm is entitled to get paid in… Read more
Changes to Fairfax County’s Site-Specific Plan Amendment Process
The use of land in Fairfax County is governed by the Zoning Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan. Last year, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a new Zoning Ordinance. This year, the Board of Supervisors is turning its attention to the Comprehensive Plan. The “Comp Plan” includes both (1) broad planning policies, such as those concerning the management of the… Read more
Andrew W. Gregg Joins Bean, Kinney & Korman
ARLINGTON, VA, –Bean, Kinney & Korman is pleased to announce that Andrew W. Gregg has joined the firm as a shareholder, focusing his practice on land use, zoning, and development. His unique background as a developer, owner and investor in commercial real estate offers his clients a valued perspective of their business goals and interests. “We are quite fortunate to… Read more
2022 Super Lawyers
ARLINGTON, VA, –Bean, Kinney & Korman P.C. is pleased to congratulate its 2022 Virginia and Washington DC Super Lawyers and Rising Stars: 2022 Virginia & Washington DC Super Lawyers Maureen E. Carr, Employment & Labor Raighne C. Delaney, Business Litigation Lynn E. Hawkins, Family Law Timothy R. Hughes, Construction Litigation Kathleen Kelley, Business/Corporate Jonathan C. Kinney, Land Use/Zoning James W.… Read more
Theresa M. Mihalik Joins Bean, Kinney & Korman
ARLINGTON, VA, –Bean, Kinney & Korman is pleased to announce that Theresa M. Mihalik has joined the firm as a shareholder. Ms. Mihalik had represented clients in all aspects of family and domestic relations law for more than twenty-five years. Her practice encompasses the full range of issues including extensive litigation experience, and experience in high-end asset cases. In addition… Read more
Explaining NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) and How the Department of Justice is Cracking Down on NFT Fraud
Non-Fungible Tokens A non-fungible token (“NFT”) is a non-interchangeable unit of data which can be sold and traded. NFTs come in varying forms, though commonly, they take the form of a simple .jpeg image. Popular auction houses, such as Sotheby’s and Christie’s, have recently reached hit numbers due to NFT sales.[1] This image shows an NFT which was part of… Read more
To Mask or Not to Mask: Virginia DOLI Board Votes to Repeal COVID Permanent Standard
On March 21, 2022, the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI), Safety and Health Codes Board (Board) voted to revoke the Virginia Standard for Infectious Disease Prevention of the SARS-CoV-2 Virus That Causes COVID-19 (the “Permanent Standard”). The Board’s revocation of the Permanent Standard was the subject of a thirty-day written comment period that ended on March 19, 2022. The Board held… Read more
HUBZone Compliance, Protests and Affiliates
What Happens if my Employees Move Out of a HUBZone After Certification? What Happens If my Business Merges with Another Company? Once certified, a HUBZone contractor must monitor the residences of its employees to ensure compliance with the Small Business Administration’s regulations. Because employees move – and not necessarily with the approval of their employers! – the regulations allow for… Read more
DOLI Moves to Repeal Virginia’s COVID-19 Workplace Safety Regulations
As summarized in a recent blog post about COVID-19 workplace facemask requirements, Virginia was one of the first states in the U.S. to implement comprehensive emergency temporary COVID-19 workplace safety regulations, with a permanent set of regulations (“Permanent Standard”) implemented in September 2021, by the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry’s (“DOLI”) Safety and Health Codes Board (the “Board”). Now,… Read more
What are the Requirements for Becoming and Maintaining HUBZone Certification?
Becoming HUBZone Certified: Background Intended to fuel small business growth in historically underutilized geographic areas, the government set a goal of awarding at least 3% of federal contract dollars to HUBZone certified companies that operate and employ residents of those areas each year. The program is beneficial for small businesses because, once certified, contracting officers may make sole-source awards to… Read more
R. Scott Caulkins, Patricia Bruce, and Carole Capsalis Join Bean, Kinney & Korman
ARLINGTON, VA, –Bean, Kinney & Korman is pleased to announce that three outstanding attorneys have recently joined the firm from Caulkins & Bruce, PC. Scott Caulkins has over 30 years of experience in complex commercial and business litigation matters, outside general counsel matters, and franchise and distribution law. Franchise Law, a major part of Scott’s practice, offers him the opportunity… Read more
Are Facemasks Still Required in Virginia Workplaces?
Back in July 2020, Virginia became one of the first states in the U.S. to implement comprehensive emergency temporary COVID-19 workplace safety regulations. Then, on September 8, 2021, the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry’s (“DOLI”) Safety and Health Codes Board (the “Board”) approved a permanent set of regulations governing workplace safety standards and disease prevention relating to COVID-19 (the… Read more
Bean, Kinney & Korman Named as a 2022 Best Places to Work in Virginia
ARLINGTON, VA, –We are happy to announce that for a second time Bean, Kinney & Korman P.C. has been named as one of the Best Places to Work in Virginia. The annual list of the Best Places to Work in Virginia was created by Virginia Business Magazine and Best Companies Group. This statewide survey and awards program is designed to identify, recognize and honor the best… Read more
Bean, Kinney & Korman Office Hours
Our physical office is open from 8:00 am – 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Our #1 priority continues to be the health and well-being of our employees, clients, and visitors as we adhere to CDC and OSHA guidance.
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