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

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

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

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,

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,

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