The attorneys at MartinWren, P.C. are dedicated to protecting your rights. We serve clients in the Charlottesville, Virginia area, providing prompt and effective legal work. We place a strong emphasis on giving our clients personalized legal services. When you hire one of our attorneys, you'll feel comfortable knowing that they understand your needs and will fight for you. MartinWren practices the following areas of law: Business, corporate and tax Wills trusts and estates Residential and commercial real estate Personal injury Family law, and adoption We can represent your needs in custody, visitation, divorce, and adoption cases. In addition, our attorneys will get you the compensation you're due in any personal injury case. Our skill in law is only coupled with our concern for your rights. At MartinWren justice is always served. Call today to schedule your initial consultation.
An experienced bankruptcy attorney can help you address these issues and advise on what to expect in filing for both divorce and bankruptcy. The legal team at MartinWren, P.C. can work with you to properly and strategically plan and file for bankruptcy during your divorce. Our firm also handles family law matters, so we are also well-versed in Virginia divorce law and how bankruptcy could affect any distribution of marital assets, property, and debt. We can help you obtain debt relief and provide closure and guidance during a turbulent time. Call our office today to schedule a free consultation with a Harrisonburg bankruptcy lawyer and find out how we can help.
Child Support
Child Support. Both the father and mother are responsible for providing for their children. Even upon a divorce, the child’s financial, physical, medical and education needs must be met, and we can help clients find an arrangement that honors that role and is reasonable to both parties.
Child Custody and Visitation
Child Custody and Visitation. When a marriage dissolves, there is the all-important issue of determining who receives legal and/or physical custody of any children of the marriage. With a sensitivity to both spouse’s desires and the best interests of the children, we will attempt to find an amicable solution.
Adoption
Premarital Agreement
Family law is an area of the law that deals with family-related matters and domestic relations. The family law attorneys at MartinWren, P.C. have great experience in family law matters such as:  simple divorce, complex divorce litigation, property settlement, equitable distribution, premarital agreements, prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, child custody, child visitation, child support, spousal support, and adoption.
Guardianship
Spousal Support
Spousal Support. Often referred to as alimony, spousal support is an allowance paid by a husband or wife to the other spouse during separation or upon a divorce. Our family law attorneys can help calculate the proper amount and determine the best payment arrangements to be made.
The first question you need to ask when you are looking for a car accident lawyer is whether that professional specializes in car accident law. Similar to doctors, lawyers tend to specialize in a specific area of the law. Some lawyers may handle immigration law while other lawyers may handle criminal law. If you have been involved in a serious auto accident, you need to work with a lawyer who has experience handling cases related to auto accident law.Â
DUI/DWI
Drunk Driving: Drivers who drink alcohol before getting in a car put everyone on the road at risk. Being under the influence of alcohol can slow a driver’s reaction time and make him or her less focused.
Wrongful Death
If a loved one has suffered a fatal injury in an accident, you might be wondering if it’s time to contact a wrongful death lawyer Harrisonburg, VA has to offer. When an individual dies in an accident caused by another party, the survivors often want to know if it’s possible to collect financial damages. While no amount of money could possibly compensate for the loss of human life, a financial settlement may help the survivors pay outstanding bills and begin to recover from their grief.
Traffic Violations
Speeding: Nearly every Fredericksburg VA car accident lawyer has also dealt with car accidents caused by speeding. Whether they are in a hurry to get somewhere or didn’t see the posted speed limits, driving above the speed limit is not safe. Speeding slows down a driver’s reaction and perception time.
Hit and Run
If you see a truck driver driving erratically, speeding, weaving on the road or otherwise driving badly, and it’s safe to do so, make note of any contact information and ID number on the trailer. Ideally, have a passenger in the car take down the info or call the number immediately. Should you be in a hit and run accident with that truck, your Martin Wren, P.C. Attorneys at Law truck accident lawyer in Richmond VA, could use it to identify the driver who caused your accident.
The experienced Charlottesville business law attorneys at MartinWren, P.C. assist individuals and businesses throughout Charlottesville, Albemarle County, and the surrounding counties. Whether you are considering starting a new business, expanding an existing commercial enterprise, or need guidance in dealing with your current business challenges, MartinWren, P.C.’s business law attorneys can guide you through the process. Our corporate law attorneys are skilled advisors in the many areas of business and corporate law including...
Mergers and Acquisitions
Business Formation
Every stage of a business’ lifecycle is impacted by a variety of legal issues. From the initial business formation through implementation of your exit strategy, the business lawyers at MartinWren, P.C. will explore your business objectives and help you carefully choose the best legal structure for your venture.
Business Disputes
Such expertise is extremely helpful to business law issues as it deals with obvious and obscure issues that may arise during the lifespan of a business. These concerns include tax management, wealth transfer, and general liability of certain business options.
Limited Liability Companies
Trade Secrets
Intellectual Property
Intellectual property law protects inventions, designs, certain business information, and artistic work.  Its purpose is to provide an incentive for people to develop creative works that benefit society by ensuring they can profit from their works without fear of misuse or exploitation by others.
Unfair Competition
Entrepreneurs and innovators must strike a perfect balance between increasing public recognition and distribution while safeguarding these valuable proprietary rights and assets from unfair competition or infringement.
The insurance company will not pay bills until liability has been established, which means that you have to find other ways to cover these expenses. You may be able to use something like PIP, if you are in a motor vehicle accident. Medical payments coverage or health coverage can apply no matter the type of accident, if you are injured on the job the workers compensation is going to be a possibility. And of course any insurers that help you cover your medical costs will have to be reimbursed upon settlement.
Wrongful Termination
We handle a broad range of labor and employment litigation matters, including contract disputes, wage and hour claims, workplace sexual abuse claims, discrimination matters, noncompete litigation, defamation, wrongful discharge, and whistleblower/qui tam litigation under the False Claims Act and Virginia's Fraud Against Taxpayers Act.
Employment Discrimination
Employment Contract
Additionally, if your employment relationship has ended but your employer is alleging that an employment contract has been breached, the attorneys at MartinWren, P.C. can help. We are highly skilled in matters surrounding employment contracts and restrictive covenants and can advise you on the precise legal parameters that may impact your future conduct.
Employment Litigation
Non-compete Agreement
Severance Agreement
If you have experienced or are experiencing a conflict regarding your employment or have been improperly treated at your place of employment, please contact the employment lawyers at MartinWren, P.C. at (434) 817-3100. Our Virginia law firm is committed to providing excellent legal advice and support while fostering personal relationships with our clients and community, and we would welcome the opportunity to listen to your concerns and help devise a strategy that would meet your personal goals. Whether it is obtaining financial compensation, restoring your position or job duties, or negotiating a fair compensation or severance package, the employment attorneys at MartinWren, P.C. have the skills and experience required.
Sexual Harassment
Both federal and Virginia law provide certain guidelines as to behavior that is prohibited and proscribed in the context of a potential or actual employment relationship. Discrimination is forbidden. Sexual harassment is punished, and certain legally provided protections must be honored. These provisions affect every-day conduct in the workplace as well as the details of an individual’s consideration for a position and an employee’s consideration for a promotion.
When a real estate contract is breached, however, either party may incur significant losses and it may be necessary to consult an experienced real estate litigation attorney to receive the legal expertise and guidance needed to protect your interests. The Charlottesville real estate litigation lawyers of MartinWren, P.C. have vast experience in representing home buyers and sellers in the Charlottesville community and across Central Virginia in contract disputes. For more information about how to resolve your real estate contract dispute, call John B. Simpson at 434-817-3100.
Premises Liability
There are several different types of accidents where punitive damage may be awarded. These personal injury cases include car accidents, product liability, and premises liability.
Construction Litigation
If a victim’s injuries are due to a manufacturing defect, they have the right to file a claim against any party involved, including third parties. The manufacturer is responsible if they put out defective parts that result in an accident. In other accident cases that do not involve a driver, it may be due to negligence, construction issues, or lack of visible signs.
Real Estate Transactions
Obviously, the first step toward getting the best contract possible is to reach an agreement on your preferred purchase price. Even if you have managed to achieve that, however, there are still many other important details that you should include in the real estate purchase agreement to make sure you are protected in the transaction.
Eminent Domain
We have litigated a wide variety of real estate and land-use matters, including partition, eminent domain, easement disputes, mechanics lien litigation, restrictive covenants, timber trespass, constructive defects, construction delay, zoning litigation, water rights disputes, landlocked property, and quiet title actions.
Easement
Land Use and Zoning
Landlord-Tenant Disputes
Property Damage
Although many auto accidents are similar by nature, the impact can vary from one case to another. Some may result in excessive property damage, but minimal injuries. Others might cause severe or life threatening injuries that require months or years of rehabilitation. In general, the larger the vehicle is, and the greater the speed, the more the damage will be. This is why commercial truck accidents tend to be more severe than accidents with sedans. What’s important to take away from here is that no matter what the impact of your incident may be, you have the right to talk to
At MartinWren, P.C., you will find a personal injury lawyer who can provide legal assistance to clients who have been harmed as a result of someone’s negligence or intentional wrongdoing. Injuries can change your life forever, resulting in costly medical bills and an inability to work and do the things you once enjoyed. In some cases, injuries can be fatal and can result in the death of a family member. This can leave those left behind dealing with a lifetime of grief. At MartinWren P.C. you will find a personal injury lawyer Virginia victims have trusted for years to help them recover from the injuries suffered by them and their loved ones.
Medical Malpractice
If you have been the victim of medical malpractice, a medical malpractice lawyer Charlottesville VA residents trust may be able to recover financial compensation for the damages you have suffered. The law firm of MartinWren, P.C. has successfully represented many clients who have suffered from medical malpractice. Our experienced attorneys are dedicated to helping victims receive the maximum possible for compensatory damages.
Auto Accidents
Medicaid Planning
Medicaid Planning: Medicaid can cover medical bills and the cost of long-term care. However, income limits exist and you cannot give away assets to qualify for Medicaid. Medicaid imposes a five-year look back period and a transfer of assets can temporarily disqualify you from receiving coverage. Our attorneys use a comprehensive array of techniques, including the creation of trusts, to protect and preserve your assets.
Dog Bites
Premises liability is when a personal injury occurs on someone’s property. Icy steps, uneven sidewalks, dog bites and fires can all be categorized under premises liability. To pursue a successful premises liability claim, you must be able to prove the property owner was negligent. A personal injury lawyer in Harrisonburg VA, from Martin Wren, P.C. Attorneys at Law can help you get that proof.
Estate planning is much more than signing some legal documents. Matters of estate planning touch personal lives and affect relationships, families, businesses, and generations. As such, it is important that you have a compassionate, experienced, and highly skilled estate planning attorney to walk you through these significant issues to develop an estate plan that best serves and protects your family and your estate.
Wills
While a last will and testament is a fundamental building block to estate planning, a well-conceived estate plan goes beyond simply directing where your property and investments will go upon your death. Important estate planning tools utilize measures to minimize death taxes and administrative fees, provide for the care and education of minor children with specificity, and address the handling of financial matters and health care treatment in the event of your death or incapacitation.
Trusts
Creation of wills and trusts including revocable and irrevocable trusts charitable trusts living trusts and insurance trusts;
Power of Attorney
Powers of Attorney: A power of attorney ensures that the right person will make decisions and act on your behalf if you are no longer able to manage your interests. Our attorneys can help you select an agent and create a durable power of attorney.
To file a chapter 7 bankruptcy you will need to attend a financial management class, which can usually be done online.  You will be given additional information to help determine whether you are eligible for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Some factors to consider include the types of debt that you have incurred and the amount of your income and expenses.  If your income is too high, you may be ineligible for a Chapter 7 but could consider a Chapter 13 bankruptcy instead.
Foreclosure
Once a debtor files for bankruptcy, the automatic stay will be granted. This means creditors must halt all efforts to collect debts. They must not contact you in any way. Meaning, all phone calls, letters, wages garnishments, home foreclosures must come to a stop. Creditors cannot resume these efforts until the automatic stay has been lifted or after the bankruptcy has been resolved.Â
Tax Law
We can create and design personalized wills, trusts, advanced medical directives, and other estate planning documents to maximize wealth preservation for you and your beneficiaries. Â We also offer tax planning services for estates, both large and small.
Debt Collection
One option is a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, which is known as a “liquidation bankruptcy.†This means, in some sense, that your debts will be wiped clean. Just the act of filing a chapter 7 bankruptcy petition will immediately stop incoming calls from harassing debt collectors and creditors, and it will stop any debt collection actions that may be pending against you. Instead, any creditors will be required to work through an independent party, known as a trustee. A bankruptcy trustee will evaluate your income and expenses, as well as your assets. A Charlottesville bankruptcy lawyer will represent you before the trustee and help guide you through this process. If a Chapter 7 is granted, the debts will be forever forgiven.