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Divorce, child custody, support, marriage and adoption lie at the heart of our domestic relations practice. With decades of experience across Maryland, D.C. and Virginia, we guide clients through emotionally charged situations—whether negotiation, mediation, collaborative law or litigation. We listen first, protect your rights, and work toward a fresh start for you and your family.
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Jonathan M. Harrison
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Jonathan Harrison is a shareholder with Bean, Kinney & Korman, focusing his practice on representing clients in complex commercial litigation and government contracts matters at the state and...
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Finding True North in Turbulent Times: Insights into Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Boards
In today’s environment of economic uncertainty, social transformation, and technological disruption, nonprofit boards must take a proactive and legally informed approach to strategic planning. Strategic oversight is a core governance function that directly affects mission fulfillment, legal compliance, and organizational sustainability. Boards need to actively engage on these topics or risk obsolescence.As outside legal counsel, we’ve worked with nonprofit boards… Read more
NLRB Rules Every Non-Union Employer Needs to Know
Even if your business doesn’t have unionized employees, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) still has something to say about your policies, your severance agreements, and even your social media rules. In 2025, the NLRB continued its trend of expanding employee rights under the National Labor Relations Act. Non-union employers in Virginia are not exempt from NLRB oversight. Several key… Read more
Understanding the Family and Medical Leave Act: The DOL’s Latest Guidance and Practical Application
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a foundational federal law that helps employees balance work and family responsibilities. Enacted in 1993, the FMLA entitles eligible employees of covered employers to take up to 12 workweeks of unpaid, job-protected leave in a 12-month period for specified family and medical reasons. These include the birth or adoption of a child,… Read more
Culture, Compliance, and Cocktails: Managing Risk at Corporate Holiday Events
As the holiday season approaches, many companies look forward to hosting office parties as a way to celebrate achievements, boost morale, and reinforce a sense of community. These events can be helpful tools for strengthening corporate culture and enhancing employee identification with the organization. A well-executed holiday party can foster camaraderie, reinforce shared values, and remind employees that they are… Read more
Bean, Kinney & Korman Named a 2026 “Best Law Firm” for Fifteenth Consecutive Year
ARLINGTON, VA, —Best Lawyers® named Bean, Kinney & Korman a 2026 “Best Law Firm” based on performance ratings from clients and peers. This is the fifteenth consecutive year the firm has been included on the regional list and the twelfth consecutive year on the national list. The ranking, presented in tiers, named Bean, Kinney & Korman a first-tier law firm… Read more
Mustafa Farzad, Pranav Gangele, Sophia C. Kingsley Join Bean, Kinney & Korman
ARLINGTON, VA, –Bean, Kinney & Korman is pleased to announce that Mustafa Farzad, Pranav Gangele, and Sophia Kingsley have recently joined the firm. Mustafa Farzad joins as an associate attorney with a practice focused on banking law, real estate, and commercial lending. Mustafa regularly represents banks, asset managers, funds, broker-dealers, and insurance companies in a variety of financial transactions. He is… Read more
Using Criminal Background Checks in Hiring? Here’s What You Need to Know
In today’s highly competitive and compliance-driven hiring landscape, criminal background checks have become a standard part of the recruitment process for U.S. employers. According to recent surveys, more than 90% of employers conduct some form of background screening, with criminal history checks being among the most common. Over the past five years, the use of criminal background checks has not… Read more
Contractor or Employee? What Every Virginia Builder Needs to Know Now
General contractors and subcontractors often retain companies and individuals to perform part of their scope of work. This can be done, obviously, by hiring employees or by hiring independent contractors. The question of whether an “independent contractor” is in fact an independent contractor is a repeat arena for disputes and risk in the form of wage and hour claims, regulatory… Read more
How Employers Can Legally Manage Social Media in the Workplace
In today’s increasingly digital workplace, social media and employee privacy have become critical considerations for many employers. While platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram can offer valuable insights into prospective and current employees, the line between business interests and employee personal privacy is not always easy to discern. Navigating this balance requires employers to understand the legal framework applicable to… Read more
Updated Virginia Child Support Laws and the Impact on High Income Families
By Christian Lapham and Livia Paschke In July 2025, Virginia implemented its first major update to child support guidelines in more than a decade.[1] For families with higher earnings, these changes may significantly affect the amount of child support in cases filed both before and after July 1, 2025. For parents who either pay or receive child support in Virginia,… Read more
