Considering your incapacity or death can feel overwhelming, but thoughtful estate planning can provide peace of mind and ensure your goals are carried out.

Happy Spring from the Kaufman & Canoles ESOPs, Benefits & Compensation team!

On Monday, the Court of Appeals of Virginia issued a significant decision about private road easements often referred to as “Ryder” easements.

The Court of Appeals of Virginia held that when a deed conveys “all that certain tract or parcel of land, consisting of a . . . right of way,” that right of way is conveyed in fee simple, not as an easement.

Christopher M. Seelie authored an article titled "Will Maritime Law Control Your Contract?" for the Spring 2025 VBA Journal, Vol. LII, Number 1.

Kaufman & Canoles is pleased to announce that the firm and 11 of its attorneys have been named to the 2025 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.

Kaufman & Canoles is pleased to announce that Stephen E. Noona has been named to Virginia Lawyers Weekly's Virginia Lawyers Hall of Fame Class of 2025. 

Kaufman & Canoles is pleased to announce Kristan B. Burch has been elected to serve on the Virginia State Bar Council.

Kaufman & Canoles is pleased to announce that Jason R. Davis was selected to the Inside Business 2025 Power List and Ann K. Crenshaw (Ret.), Vincent J. Mastracco Jr., and William R. Van Buren III were named to the 2025 Power List Emeritus, a list of longtime community shapers.

Kaufman & Canoles is pleased to announce that James L. Windsor has been selected to become a member of the Boyd-Graves Conference, which seeks to improve the quality of civil justice in Virginia.