The Patrick County Board of Supervisors recently contracted Guynn, Waddell, Carroll & Lockaby, P.C. to serve as the County’s legal counsel. The firm has represented the county, its officials, staff, and constitutional officers on a variety of matters over the years and looks forward to serving the locality on a more comprehensive basis. Jim H.
In a published opinion, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court’s granting of summary judgment in favor of a correctional healthcare provider defended by Chris Dadak and Susan Waddell. An inmate sued the doctor claiming deliberate indifference to his serious medical need: diabetes. The Honorable Michael F. Urbanski of
The Salem City Council unanimously voted Jim H. Guynn to serve as the new City Attorney. Jim has enjoyed serving the city council members and staff in an interim role since last November, and looks forward to continuing his relationship with the City on a permanent basis. As the founding partner of Gyunn, Waddell, Carroll
Jeremy Carroll and Julian Harf won summary judgment in Federal Court for a local government in an age discrimination case. In the lawsuit, a former employee alleged she was discriminated against and denied a promotion because of her age, in violation of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). The former employee also filed a
On April 1, 2021, the Supreme Court of Virginia reversed a ruling by the Circuit Court of Stafford County and found in favor of the defendant, Stafford County, and against plaintiffs, real estate developers D.R. Horton, Inc. and Metts L.C. GWCL attorney Jim H. Guynn, Jr. represented the County in the land use case. The
Jeremy Carroll obtains summary judgment for a police officer sued for alleged malicious prosecution and conspiracy to violate constitutional rights. The plaintiff in the law suit was a foreign national in the country on a student visa. Under Virginia Code Section 18.2-308.2:01, it is illegal for a foreign national to possess an assault weapon.
Chris Dadak successfully defends the Rockbridge County Board of Supervisors (BOS) on an appeal by two landowners from a decision for the board of zoning appeals. The Rockbridge County zoning administrator granted an applicant an exemption for farm structures under the local zoning ordinance. Nearby landowners who opposed the structures appealed the decision. The landowners
The City of Salem recently announced Jim Guynn will serve as Interim City Attorney following the retirement of long-time serving City Attorney Stephen Yost. “I am honored and humbled to receive the interim post,” says Jim. “I have enjoyed assisting the City of Salem on legal matters over the years, and as a Salem resident
Amherst County recently passed a new solar ordinance allowing for the future development of utility-scale solar farms. As County Attorney for Amherst, Mike Lockaby worked with county officials, including Community Development Director Jeremy Bryant, on researching and drafting the ordinance. To date, the county has only allowed small-scale solar projects, such as rooftop solar installations
The finalization of a $4.6 million deal enables Franklin County to begin Phase One of its broadband expansion plan. This initiative will bring both fiber and fixed wireless to underserved areas. The plan uses a Public-Private Partnership (P3) model to leverage public assets and skills through the Franklin County Broadband Authority, private equity and expertise