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

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

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

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

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

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

ARLINGTON, VA, Bean, Kinney & Korman P.C. is pleased to congratulate the following seventeen attorneys as recipients of Arlington Magazine’s 2025 Top Attorneys recognition: Zack Andrews – Business & Corporate Carole Capsalis – Elder Maureen Carr – Employment (Employer) Stephen Caruso – Construction, Litigation Andrea Davison – Bankruptcy/Creditors Rights Raighne Delaney – Appellate, Litigation Juanita Ferguson – Construction Blake Frieman – Real Estate Timothy Hughes – Construction Richard Kelley – Government… Read more

Going through litigation can feel daunting. Whether you’re facing a divorce, custody dispute, or another family law matter, the process can be emotional, time-consuming, and complex. While your attorney will guide you through each stage, there are important steps you can take to make the process more efficient and less stressful. The most successful clients are proactive, organized, and focused… Read more

Just like other businesses, nonprofits sometimes may need to think about potential merger and acquisition issues. In our legal practice, we have handled a number of affiliation deals or asset acquisitions involving nonprofits. This experience is consistent with what other sources report. Over the last five to ten years, the U.S. nonprofit sector has experienced a modest, but measurable, increase… Read more

The federal government shut down that began last night at midnight will have an immediate adverse impact on thousands of federal sector workers across the United States. While the federal government is still funded to provide essential government services, such as Social Security checks and VA benefits payments, non-essential services will not be provided until Congress can come up with… Read more