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  1. Andrew Bodoh – Media Profile

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    October 24, 2018 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    MEDIA PROFILE Andrew T. Bodoh, Esq. Senior Associate with Thomas H. Roberts & Associates, P.C. 804-783-2000 x 110 andrew.bodoh@robertslaw.org   …
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  2. Expert on Due Process – Andrew T. Bodoh, Esq. Quoted by Virginia Supreme Court

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    June 21, 2023 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Virginia Supreme Court cites expert Andrew T. Bodoh, Esq. with the law firm of Thomas H Roberts & Associates, PC …
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  3. The Virginian’s Guide to FOIA – Andrew T. Bodoh, Esq.

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    October 19, 2015 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Cover of The Virginian’s Guide to FOIA, 2025 Edition, by Andrew T. Bodoh

    Virginia FOIA · October 19, 2015 by Tom Roberts, Esq. The Virginian’s Guide to FOIA – Andrew T. Bodoh, Esq. …
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  4. Andrew T. Bodoh, Esq.

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    March 3, 2012 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Associate · Thomas H. Roberts & Associates, P.C. Andrew T. Bodoh, Esq. Author of The Virginian’s Guide to FOIA Email …
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  5. Legal Analysis of Minnesota Shooting of Alex Pretti by Civil Rights Law Firm

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    January 26, 2026 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Justice and Civil Rights, It’s In Our Blood Note: This article addresses civil liability rather than criminal liability. Is the …
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  6. Virginia Personal Injury Attorneys Legal Precedent Shapes $10 Million Verdict in Newport News School Shooting

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    November 7, 2025 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Justice and Civil Rights, It’s In Our Blood How Thomas H. Roberts & Associates, PC’s Virginia Supreme Court Victory in …
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  7. Virginia FOIA Law Firm

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    August 12, 2025 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Virginia FOIA · August 12, 2025 by Tom Roberts, Esq. Virginia FOIA Law Firm Virginia FOIA Lawyer – Andrew T. …
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  8. LOCAL NEWS IMPACTING OUR VIRGINIA COMMUNITY

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    June 23, 2025 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    wrongful death law firm image of airbags from crashed vehicle

    Reports of Serious Accidents in Central Virginia ⚠ Personal Injury Attorneys Seriously Injured in Virginia?We Fight to Win. If you …
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  9. Overview of Construction Litigation In Virginia

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    September 16, 2024 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    An overview of construction litigation in Virginia: contracts, material breach, expert testimony, spoliation, discovery, and ADR.


  10. What is the definition of “public business” for Virginia’s Freedom of Information Act (VFOIA)?

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    May 24, 2023 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    The answer — “public business” in Code § 2.2-3701 means business that is on a public body’s agenda or is …
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  11. Settlement Terms Released for 2020 RPD Violations of 1st Amendment Rights of Protestors at Lee Circle on June 1, 2020.

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    July 24, 2022 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Settlement – Watch Channel 8 1st News Coverage of Law Suit – Watch Channel 12 Transparency – Part of the …
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  12. Happy 4th of July!

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    July 4, 2022 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    “So what actually happened on July 4, 1776 – ‘Independence Day’?” Happy 4th of July! Musing of Tom Roberts, a …
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  13. Petersburg Jury Awards $300,000 for Civil Rights Violations

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    July 12, 2021 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    July 12, 2021 – Petersburg Virginia jury awarded Monica Cromartie $300,000 in compensatory and punitive damages against a Petersburg Police …
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  14. Lt. Nazario v Town of Windsor Police Officers – Official Update

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    May 6, 2021 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Because this important civil rights case highlights the need for national attention and reform – this page will serve the …
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  15. Suit Filed in Norfolk Against Windsor Police for Civil Rights Violations against Lt. Caron Nazario

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    April 8, 2021 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    TO READ THE LATEST UPDATES – CLICK HERE Nazario v Gutierrez & Crocker, Case 2:21-cv-00169 -Filed 04/02/21 Eastern District of …
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  16. THIS HAS TO STOP! – police brutality – Class Action filed against Richmond Police officers.

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    June 16, 2020 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Civil Rights Law Firm of Thomas H Roberts & Associates PC Protecting 1st Amendment Rights Under United States Constitution! Summary: …
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  17. Civil Rights In Virginia – Upheld by Virginia’s Highest Court – 2020

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    January 16, 2020 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Virginia’s Highest Court Confirms That It Will Not Tolerate Virginia Law Enforcement Violations Of  The 4th Amendment To The U.S. …
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  18. Virginia CLE Course 2019 – Need to Know: Making and Enforcing Virginia FOIA Requests

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    September 11, 2019 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Virginia FOIA · CLE course · October 15, 2019 Virginia CLE Course 2019 – Need to Know: Making and Enforcing …
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  19. Lawyer Representing Members for CCC-Plus

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    January 26, 2018 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Legal Help For Medicaid Members of Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus (CCC + or CCC Plus) Your Child Advocate and Attorney …
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  20. Civil Rights Law Firm Lands A Jury Verdict for Police Misconduct

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    April 29, 2017 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    April 28, 2017 – Civil Rights Victory in Petersburg–Jury Verdict For Police Misconduct.   A Petersburg jury awarded damages against former Petersburg …
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  21. FOIA – FOR MEMBERS OF THE PRESS

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    April 5, 2016 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Virginia FOIA FOIA – for Members of the Press Virginia FOIA for the Press For Quotes from Virginia FOIA Legal …
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  22. FOIA FOR VIRGINIA CITIZENS

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    April 4, 2016 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Cover of The Virginian’s Guide to FOIA, 2025 Edition, by Andrew T. Bodoh

    Virginia FOIA for citizens Unlock the freedom of information with a FOIA attorney in Virginia The Virginia Freedom of Information …
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  23. FOIA – a matter of transparency

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    January 22, 2016 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Cover of The Virginian’s Guide to FOIA, 2025 Edition, by Andrew T. Bodoh

    Virginia FOIA · January 22, 2016 by Tom Roberts, Esq. FOIA – a matter of transparency FOIA – Freedom of …
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  24. 2015 FOIA Victory – Open Elections

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    January 4, 2016 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Virginia FOIA 2015 FOIA Victory – Open Elections Another FOIA Victory in Virginiaby Thomas H. Roberts & Associates, P.C.,Virginia’s Civil …
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  25. Litigation in Insurance Policy Coverage – Ambiguity in Contract Construed Against Insurance Company

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    April 7, 2014 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Ambiguity in the contract: Insurance company must pay defense costs of an $85 Million defamation action for Virginia non-profit Attorney …
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  26. Unreasonable Force in “Terry Stop” Gives Rise to Officer Liability

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    February 9, 2013 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    En Español Civil rights · Jury verdict · Richmond Circuit Court Unreasonable Force in “Terry Stop” Gives Rise to Officer …
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  27. 2-8-2013 Harmon v. Ewing – Virginia Supreme Court

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    February 8, 2013 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Virginia FOIA 2-8-2013 Harmon v. Ewing – Virginia Supreme Court 2-8-2013 – Virginia Supreme Court affirms in part and reverses …
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  28. Defamation – Alexandria Federal Jury Confirms Facebook Is Not a Safe Haven for Libel and Defamation

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    July 26, 2012 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    July 25, 2012 – On the third day of trial in the Alexandria Federal Court, the jury returned a verdict …
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  29. Virginia’s Personal Injury & Civil Rights Law Firm

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    February 23, 2012 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Thomas H. Roberts & Associates, PC | Virginia Personal Injury & Civil Rights Law Firm Virginia’s Personal Injury & Civil …
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  30. In the News

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    February 22, 2012 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    CASE RESULTS DEPEND UPON A VARIETY OF FACTORS UNIQUE TO EACH CASE.  CASE RESULTS DO NOT GUARANTEE OR PREDICT A …
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  31. Virginia’s Serious Injury Lawyer

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    September 24, 2026 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Virginia’s Personal Injury & Civil Rights Law Firm. Richmond, Virginia, since 1986. En Español Facebook Disclaimer Thomas H. Roberts & …
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  32. Drafting FOIA requests in Virginia using AI and the free protocol developed by VFOIA

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    September 23, 2026 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Listen: Hack Virginia’s bureaucracy with specialized AI Short on time? Hear how a tailored AI protocol can help you write …
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  33. Virginia Personal Injury Attorneys

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    August 25, 2025 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Virginia personal injury attorneys at Thomas H. Roberts & Associates, P.C.: what a personal injury case requires, what damages are available, and how to reach us.


  34. Navigating Personal Injury Cases in Richmond, VA: What You Need to Know

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    August 18, 2025 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Personal Injury Attorneys in Richmond: Your Guide to Legal Success Richmond is a bustling city, but accidents can happen at …
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  35. A summary of the law for wrongful death in Virginia caused by the negligence or wrongful act of another.

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    August 14, 2025 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Virginia’s Personal Injury & Civil Rights Law Firm. Richmond, Virginia, since 1986. En Español Facebook Disclaimer Thomas H. Roberts & …
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  36. Summary of defamation, slander & libel in Virginia

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    August 13, 2025 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

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    Overview: Slander, defamation and libel are all treated the same in Virginia. Defamation is a false statement of fact published …
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  37. Navigating Personal Injury Cases in Chesterfield County, VA: What You Need to Know

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    August 18, 2024 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Personal Injury Attorneys in Chesterfield: Your Guide to Legal Success Chesterfield is a bustling county, but accidents can happen at …
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  38. Navigating Personal Injury Cases in Henrico County, VA: What You Need to Know

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    July 18, 2024 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Personal Injury Attorneys in Henrico: Your Guide to Legal Success Henrico is a bustling county, but accidents can happen at …
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  39. Is the Virginia state stalking statute unconstitutional?

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    November 11, 2023 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Is the statute overly broad under the First Amendment, and facially unconstitutional? State stalking statutes unconstitutionally chill speech in violation …
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  40. Can I sue police for not acting?

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    November 6, 2023 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Failure to Furnish Police Protection to Specific Individuals in Virginia Are Police Liable for Not Acting? Probably not.  Under the …
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  41. Richmond Commercial Litigation Law Firm

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    February 6, 2023 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Business Dispute Resolutions We guide you through the storm… Business means dealing with a host of companies, vendors, customers, clients, …
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  42. Richmond Civil Rights Attorneys – Thomas H Roberts & Associates, PC

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    February 5, 2023 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Richmond Civil Rights Attorneys Richmond Civil Rights Attorneys – Virginia’s Personal Injury & Civil Rights Law Firm supports the United …
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  43. Lawyers for the Onion Held In Contempt by U.S. Supreme Court

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    October 4, 2022 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Lawyers representing the Onion were held in contempt, imprisoned and water-boarded for writing a lengthy but brilliant amicus brief in …
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  44. Taxing Settlements and Judgments – Are Attorneys’ fees paid included in income to litigant?

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    February 25, 2020 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Are attorneys’ fees paid from a settlement included in the gross income to the plaintiff – are they “above-the-line deduction”, …
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  45. 2-5-2020 – Law Enforcement Officer Cannot Lawfully Retaliate For First Amendment Speech By Attempting to Induce Another Officer To Issue a Traffic Citation

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    February 6, 2020 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    2-5-2020 – The law firm of Thomas H. Roberts & Associates, PC. achieved another victory for the First Amendment with …
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  46. Defamation Republication on the Internet

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    December 31, 2019 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Q: When is a statement “republished” on the internet or in social media, so as to constitute a new cause …
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  47. 2018 – Virginia Accepts 2 Civil Rights Appeals to Address Sovereign Immunity Issues

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    December 19, 2018 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Virginia Supreme Court grants two petitions to address sovereign immunity issues argued by Virginia’s Civil Rights Law Firm – Thomas …
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  48. 1st Amendment – ANOTHER BLISTERING CRITICISM OF PETERSBURG GOVERNMENT BY THE COURTS TODAY WITH AN OPINION BY THE 4TH CIRCUIT STRIKING DOWN PETERSBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT BAN ON SOCIAL MEDIA CRITICISM OF THE DEPARTMENT

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    December 15, 2016 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    12-15-2016– THE US COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE 4th CIRCUIT REMOVES WHAT IT DESCRIBED AS A “VIRTUAL BLANKET PROHIBITION ON ALL …
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  49. “Sex”, Bathrooms and the Rule of Law

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    April 20, 2016 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    4-20-2016 – Attorneys Andrew T. Bodoh and Jonathan M. Arthur of the Virginia civil rights firm Thomas H. Roberts & …
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  50. Civil Rights in Virginia

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    April 9, 2016 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Civil rights Virginia’s Civil Rights Law Firm The law firm of Thomas H. Roberts & Associates, PC has been a …
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  51. VIRGINIA FOIA FOR PUBLIC BODIES

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    April 5, 2016 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Cover of The Virginian’s Guide to FOIA, 2025 Edition, by Andrew T. Bodoh

    Virginia FOIA Virginia FOIA for Public Bodies Consulting Services from FOIA Experts The Virginian’s Guide to FOIA, 2025 Edition, by …
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  52. VIRGINIA FOIA OFFICER

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    April 5, 2016 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Cover of The Virginian’s Guide to FOIA, 2025 Edition, by Andrew T. Bodoh

    Virginia FOIA Virginia FOIA Officer Virginia FOIA Officer Required for Most Public Bodies The Virginian’s Guide to FOIA, 2025 Edition, …
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  53. FOIA FOR VIRGINIA ATTORNEYS

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    April 4, 2016 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Cover of The Virginian’s Guide to FOIA, 2025 Edition, by Andrew T. Bodoh

    For Virginia attorneys Co-counsel or expert witness in Virginia FOIA cases A client thinks their Virginia FOIA rights have been …
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  54. Virginia FOIA

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    March 29, 2016 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Cover of The Virginian’s Guide to FOIA, 2025 Edition, by Andrew T. Bodoh

    Thomas H. Roberts & Associates, P.C. Virginia FOIA The Virginia Freedom of Information Act, explained by the attorneys who wrote …
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  55. FOIA setback is the fault of the Virginia legislature

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    September 22, 2015 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Editorial Opinion – Virginia FOIA By Andrew T. Bodoh, Esq. (Author of Virginian’s Guide to FOIA) 9/22/2015 –  If we wish …
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  56. $25 Million lawsuit against officials of the Prince William Manassas Regional Adult Detention Center reinstated by unanimous decision of the Virginia Supreme Court

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    October 4, 2013 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    CASE RESULTS DEPEND UPON A VARIETY OF FACTORS UNIQUE TO EACH CASE.  CASE RESULTS DO NOT GUARANTEE OR PREDICT A …
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  57. Things to consider when choosing appellate counsel in Virginia

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    September 16, 2013 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Choosing appellate counsel How do you choose the right law firm for your appeal in Virginia? Seven things to consider …
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  58. Virginia Appeals Law Firm

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    September 16, 2013 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Virginia appeals lawyers Winning an appeal takes a different set of skills than winning a trial. Our attorneys have argued …
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  59. I’ve been sued for defamation–how do I defend a defamation claim?

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    July 11, 2013 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    You’ve been accused of defamation in Virginia.  What’s next? A general summary of defamation and the steps that should be …
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  60. Challenging Local Criminal Ordinances In Virginia

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    July 8, 2013 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Challenging Local Criminal Ordinances in Virginia Attacking the Validity of a Local Ordinance – A Good Defense! The best defense …
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  61. HOW TO WIN YOUR CRIMINAL APPEAL IN VIRGINIA

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    May 13, 2013 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Virginia criminal appeals How to Win Your Criminal Appeal in Virginia State Courts If you have been convicted of a …
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  62. 12-17-2012 – Virginia granted writ for appeal in civil rights case

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    December 18, 2012 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Summary – The law firm has argued that the state is not free to unilaterally modify its contracts or breach …
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  63. FOIA VICTORY FOR CITIZENS – VIRGINIA

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    April 2, 2012 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Virginia FOIA FOIA Victory for Citizens – Virginia Keeping the Light Shining on Virginia Government – Law Firm’s Victory Providing …
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  64. Summary of Virginia’s Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”)

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    April 2, 2012 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Virginia FOIA · April 2, 2012 by Tom Roberts, Esq. Summary of Virginia’s Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) What is …
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  65. Summary of Personal Injury Law

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    March 4, 2012 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Virginia’s Personal Injury & Civil Rights Law Firm. Richmond, Virginia, since 1986. En Español Facebook Disclaimer Thomas H. Roberts & …
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  66. Law Library

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    February 22, 2012 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Virginia’s Personal Injury & Civil Rights Law Firm. Richmond, Virginia, since 1986. En Español Facebook Disclaimer Thomas H. Roberts & …
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  67. Attorney & Staff Profiles

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    February 22, 2012 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Attorney & staff profiles Our attorneys Since 1986 Thomas H. Roberts & Associates has provided aggressive legal services to our …
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