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  1. 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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  2. Obstruction in Virginia — and What It Is NOT

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    October 7, 2026 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Civil Rights · Know Your Rights Obstruction in Virginia —and What It Is NOT “Obstruction of justice” is the charge …
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  3. Appeals We May Take

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    October 1, 2026 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Appeals we may take We handle appeals to the Court of Appeals of Virginia, the Supreme Court of Virginia, and …
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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. When do I have to identify myself or show my ID in Virginia?

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    May 25, 2026 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Roberts Law Practice Areas Blog About Contact Virginia Criminal Defense · Know Your Rights When Do I Have to Identify …
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  7. 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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    Category Assault & Battery, Civil Rights, Excessive Force, First Amendment, Fourth Amendment, Freedom of Speech and Press, General, Litigation, Negligence, Personal Injury Law, Wrongful Death | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

  8. 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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    Category Assault & Battery, Assault & Battery, Defamation, False Imprisonment, General, Libel & Slander, Litigation, Negligence, Personal Injury Law, Sexual Assault, sexual harassment, Wrongful Death | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

  9. Choosing a Personal Injury Law Firm in Virginia

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    August 16, 2025 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    What to look for in a Virginia personal injury law firm, and what Thomas H. Roberts & Associates, P.C. brings to your case.

    Category Assault & Battery, Assault & Battery, Civil Rights, Due Process, Excessive Force, False Imprisonment, FOIA, Fourth Amendment, Freedom of Speech and Press, General, Libel & Slander, Litigation, Negligence, Personal Injury Law, Religious Freedom, Sexual Assault, Wrongful Death | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , ,

  10. 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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  11. Nazario Establishing Law in the Fourth Circuit

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    June 2, 2024 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Nazario Continues His Fight For U.S. Freedoms To read the full opinion click here: Fourth Circuit Opinion 5-31-2024 To read …
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    Category Assault & Battery, Civil Rights, Commentary, Excessive Force, False Imprisonment, First Amendment, Fourth Amendment, General, Litigation, Personal Injury Law | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

  12. 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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  13. Lt. Caron Nazario update – Town of Windsor Settles suit by Virginia Attorney General – 9/7/2023

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    September 7, 2023 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Settlement by Town of Windsor 9/7/2023 – The Town of Windsor Virginia settles the suit brought against it stemming from …
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    Category Assault & Battery, Assault & Battery, Civil Rights, Commentary, Due Process, Excessive Force, False Imprisonment, First Amendment, Fourth Amendment, Freedom of Speech and Press, General, Litigation, Personal Injury Law | Tags: , , , , , , , , ,

  14. Summary Contempt and Punishment in Virginia

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    June 12, 2023 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    When judges violate the law – summary contempt and punishment for conduct outside of their presence. Judges have substantial power …
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    Category Civil Rights, Due Process, General, Litigation | Tags: , , , , , , ,

  15. Solitary Confinement in Virginia

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    April 18, 2023 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Virginia Solitary Confinement – When does it become “cruel and unusual”? Is the Cumulative Effect Extreme? Does the segregation or …
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  16. BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT IN VIRGINIA

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    July 25, 2022 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Beyond a Reasonable Doubt in Virginia — What It Really Means | Thomas H. Roberts & Associates, PC Virginia Criminal …
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  17. 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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  18. How do I file suit by myself in Virginia? Pro Se in General District Court

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    May 11, 2019 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Litigation is often expensive.  There are many cases where it just doesn’t make financial sense to hire an attorney.  This …
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  19. 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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  20. 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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  21. 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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  22. Isaac Roberts, 2015 law clerk, explains that the US Supreme Court has usurped from citizens the democratic process for amending the Constitution

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    September 17, 2015 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    A 2015 summer high school law clerk for the law firm explains that the process for amending the Constitution by …
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    Category Civil Rights, Commentary, Due Process | Tags: , ,

  23. Overview of Special Grand Jury In Virginia

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    December 11, 2013 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    SPECIAL GRAND JURIES IN VIRGINIA Special grand juries have substantial power to conduct an investigation and limited power to return …
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  24. 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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  25. Can I keep my handgun or firearm in the secured but unlocked glove box or console of my car in Virginia?

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    July 15, 2013 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Q. Is it legal to have a handgun or other firearm in the unlocked but secured glove box or console …
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  26. 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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    Category Civil Rights, Criminal Law, Due Process, Freedom of Speech and Press, Religious Freedom | Tags: , , , , ,

  27. 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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  28. Appeals In Virginia

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    May 12, 2013 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Virginia appeals Experience in Virginia Appeals Representation or assistance with Virginia appeals. Virginia appeals require experienced Virginia appeal attorneys for …
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  29. 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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  30. 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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  31. 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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  32. Contact the Firm

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    February 22, 2012 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Contact the Firm New matter? Start with our Inquiry Hub. The quickest way to get a meaningful answer is our …
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  33. 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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  34. Free Consultation

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    October 1, 2026 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Free consultation Tell us about your situation and we will let you know whether we can help. Choose the kind …
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  35. What Civil Rights Cases We May Take

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    October 1, 2026 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Virginia’s Personal Injury & Civil Rights Law Firm  ·  Richmond, Virginia  ·  Since 1986 En Español Facebook Disclaimer Thomas H. …
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  36. Henry L Marsh, III Esq. – Memorial

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    January 27, 2025 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    While Henry and I often disagreed about the means to achieve justice we shared the goal.

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  37. Nazario’s Fourth Circuit Arguments – 3/19/2024

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    March 21, 2024 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Nazario Appeal Arguments before the United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals On March 19, 2024, Nazario asked a three …
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    Category Assault & Battery, Assault & Battery, Civil Rights, Excessive Force, False Imprisonment, Fourth Amendment, Freedom of Speech and Press, General, Litigation | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

  38. Police Brutality – Tyre Nichols

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    January 27, 2023 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Critical legal analysis of the Memphis Police brutal beating of Tyre Nichols by Civil Rights Attorney Tom Roberts – Tyre Nichols had a right to run for his life due to excessive use of force by Memphis Police

    Category Civil Rights, Commentary, Excessive Force, Fourth Amendment, General, Litigation | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

  39. Summary of Excessive Use of Force

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    January 16, 2023 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Your browser does not support the audio element. Listen to Podcast Virginia Police Brutality & Excessive Force Attorney | Thomas …
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  40. Can I sue somebody for putting an electronic tracker on my car?

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    October 26, 2022 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Answer: Yes, but you are not likely to get the damages you hoped to get. It is illegal in Virginia …
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  41. Parental Rights – Termination of parental right and adoption and Va Code § 63.2-1215 factors

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    March 15, 2022 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    3-15-2022 – Reversal of Termination of Parental Rights. On March 15, 2022, the Virginia Court of Appeals reversed the Prince …
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  42. Wrongful Death Claim Against Alec Baldwin, et al.? Probably Not – He Will Be Shielded By Worker’s Compensation’s Exclusive Remedy

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    October 30, 2021 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    1st Question – Worker’s Compensation Alec Baldwin is probably protected from civil liability due to New Mexico’s worker’s compensation laws. …
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  43. Victims of Sexual Assault by Chiropractor

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    June 22, 2021 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Is the Board of Medicine or Psychiatrist liable to victims for putting sexual predator in a position to harm patients? …
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  44. 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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    Category Assault & Battery, Assault & Battery, Civil Rights, Excessive Force, Fourth Amendment, Freedom of Speech and Press, General, Litigation, Personal Injury Law | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

  45. 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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    Category Assault & Battery, Civil Rights, Commentary, Excessive Force, First Amendment, Fourth Amendment, Freedom of Speech and Press, General, Litigation | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

  46. 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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  47. 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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    Category Defamation, First Amendment, General, Libel & Slander, Litigation | Tags: , , , , , ,

  48. Can I sue for injury or death of my pet dog or cat and can I recover emotional damages?

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    February 2, 2017 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Question: Somebody injured or killed by dog or cat, what are the damages a court will award? Short Answer: The …
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  49. 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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    Category Civil Rights, Employment Law, First Amendment, Freedom of Speech and Press, Litigation | Tags: , , , , , , , ,

  50. Absence for medical treatment may constitute a reasonable accommodation under the ADA

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    June 23, 2016 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Question: Is unpaid time off from work for medical appointments and treatment a reasonable accommodation under the ADA?   Answer: …
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  51. 7-23-2003 – Henrico County Religious Freedom

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    April 9, 2016 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    News – Henrico County Supports Religious Freedom The Students Become The Teachers Fellowship of Christian Athletes To Be Treated Equal …
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    Category Civil Rights, Commentary, First Amendment, Freedom of Speech and Press, General, Religious Freedom | Tags:

  52. litigation

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    March 30, 2016 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Litigation · Thomas H. Roberts & Associates, P.C. · Since 1986 Virginia litigation, from the courthouse to the Supreme Court. …
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  53. 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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  54. Jonathan M. Arthur, Esq.

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    February 28, 2014 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Thomas H. Roberts & Associates, P.C. Jonathan M. Arthur, Esq. Virginia litigation attorney Email JonathanCall (804) 991-4308 Contact Jonathan M. …
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  55. Personal Injury

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    February 22, 2014 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Virginia personal injury & wrongful death · Since 1986 Serious injuries deserve serious representation. Thomas H. Roberts & Associates, P.C. …
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  56. Prior Restraint of Speech – First Amendment Violations

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    December 20, 2012 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    RIGHT TO BE FREE FROM PRIOR RESTRAINT AND CENSORSHIP IN VIRGINIA You Can Help Defray the Legal Fees of Cox …
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  57. Public School and Physicals

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    March 4, 2012 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Public School and Physicals Facts     Question: Can Public Schools Require Physical Examinations (More than Drug Testing) as a Condition of …
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  58. 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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  59. Thomas H. Roberts, Esq.

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    March 3, 2012 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Principal · Thomas H. Roberts & Associates, P.C. Thomas H. Roberts, Esq. Virginia civil rights and personal injury attorney Email …
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  60. 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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  61. Articles

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    February 22, 2012 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Articles & insights Virginia law, explained by the lawyers who litigate it. Commentary, case results, and practical guides on civil …
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  62. Practice Areas

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    February 22, 2012 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Practice Areas | Serious Injury, Wrongful Death & Civil Rights Lawyers | Thomas H. Roberts & Associates, PC Richmond, Virginia …
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  63. $1.04 Million Verdict – Assault & Battery against Former Prosecutor Joe Morrissey

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    July 19, 2002 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    VIRGINIA CIVIL RIGHTS ATTORNEYBRINGS IN A $1.04 MILLION VERDICT July 19, 2002 — Virginia civil rights attorney, Thomas H. Roberts …
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