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Missing Middle Appeal Ruling Highlights Procedural Risks in Land Use Litigation

A Virginia appellate court ruling has shifted the trajectory of Arlington County’s “Missing Middle” housing lawsuit, focusing on a key procedural issue rather than the substance of the zoning policy. The Court of Appeals determined that the case was improperly decided because necessary parties—such as affected property owners and developers—were not included, overturning the lower court’s earlier ruling that had invalidated the ordinance. This decision underscores how procedural requirements…

January 16, 2024

Real Estate

Arlington County loses pretrial appeal in Missing Middle suit

Raighne Delaney quoted, providing insight on far-ranging political impacts resulting from missing middle lawsuit.

January 16, 2024

Business and Financial Services

Philip M. Schwartz and Justin T. Banford Join Bean, Kinney & Korman

Bean, Kinney & Korman welcomes shareholder Philip Schwartz, bringing 30 years of employment and healthcare business experience, and shareholder Justin Banford, focusing on corporate law and estate planning.

January 10, 2024

Leadership Transition at Bean, Kinney & Korman

Bean, Kinney & Korman announced a new management committee of shareholders Christian Lapham, Jennifer McCammon, and John Kelly, succeeding Managing Shareholder Tim Hughes after nine years of distinguished leadership.

January 1, 2024

Bean, Kinney & Korman Mourns the Loss of Esteemed Attorney, Kathleen Kelley

Bean, Kinney & Korman remembers Kathleen Kelley, a beloved corporate and transactional attorney whose legal brilliance, integrity, humor, and dedication left a lasting legacy at the firm since 2018.

December 12, 2023

Divorce and Family Law

Four Bean, Kinney & Korman Attorneys Named in the Washingtonian's 2023 Top Divorce Lawyers List

Washingtonian Magazine named four Bean, Kinney & Korman family law attorneys --- Lynn Hawkins, Christian Lapham, Jennifer McCammon, and Theresa Mihalik --- among the D.C. area's top divorce lawyers for 2023.

December 4, 2023

Business and Financial Services

Thomas W. Matthew II and Yousef M. Ahmed Join Bean, Kinney & Korman

Bean, Kinney & Korman welcomes associate Thomas Matthew, focusing on commercial litigation, and associate Yousef Ahmed, specializing in commercial leasing, lending, and business transactions.

November 8, 2023

Business and Financial Services

Bean, Kinney & Korman Named a 2024 "Best Law Firm" for Thirteenth Consecutive Year

Best Lawyers® recognized Bean, Kinney & Korman as a 2024 "Best Law Firm," earning first-tier regional and national rankings in construction and litigation for the thirteenth consecutive year.

November 2, 2023

Twenty-Two Attorneys from Bean, Kinney & Korman Recognized as Top Attorneys for 2023 by Arlington Magazine

Arlington Magazine named twenty-two Bean, Kinney & Korman attorneys to its 2023 Top Attorneys list, recognized by peers across practice areas spanning litigation, family law, construction, real estate, and more.

October 17, 2023

Litigation

Stafford Judge Dismisses Lawsuits Concerning Proposed Methadone Clinic

Bean, Kinney & Korman attorney Raighne Delaney secured a court victory for client Concerted Care Group Fredericksburg, winning dismissal of lawsuits opposing their county-approved methadone clinic project in Stafford, VA.

September 12, 2023