Colleen Quinn Wins the Entrepreneur of the Year Award
2016 Women of Excellence Awards Colleen M. Quinn, attorney, and owner of the Quinn Law Centers, as well as Locke & Quinn (now Locke & Otto), was named Entrepreneur of the Year at the 2016 Women of Excellence Awards, hosted by the Richmond chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners. Colleen was among […]
Read More...How do I become an Adoption Attorney?
Given the twenty-seven plus years that I have practiced adoption law, I frequently get asked by other attorneys how they can become an adoption attorney. Of course it helps if once already is practicing family law because custody and adoption matters often overlap. However, I am not a traditional family law attorney since I practice […]
Read More...Changing Your Name and Gender on Your Virginia Birth Certificate
Virginia Code § 32.1-269(E) says that: Upon receipt of a certified copy of an order of a court of competent jurisdiction indicating that the sex of an individual has been changed by medical procedure and upon request of such person, the State Registrar shall amend such person’s certificate of birth to show the change of […]
Read More...Assisted Reproductive Technology and Family Formation Options For Single and Same Sex Couples in Virginia
As of May 2022 Family formation for singles and same-sex couples in Virginia has become much easier since marriage equality occurred in October 2014 and since major changes were made to Virginia’s Status of Children of Assisted Conception effective July 1, 2019. Whether married, unmarried or single, there are a variety of options available for […]
Read More...Top Nine Tips If You’re in a Motor Vehicle Accident
If you are in a motor vehicle accident and you believe the other driver was at fault, or it is not clear who may have been at fault, what should you do? Call the police. Collect and exchange information with the other drivers, passengers and eyewitnesses. Capturing complete eyewitness information is essential; especially if you […]
Read More...Estate Planning
Putting your legal affairs in order is the best gift you can give to you and your family in the New Year. Unfortunately it is hard to predict if and when we might be incapacitated and not capable of handling our own affairs, including caring for our children, or if and when we cannot make […]
Read More...Salon and Spa Injuries
Most individuals making appointments with beauty or hair salons or medical spas do not anticipate the risk of injury associated with these businesses. However, it is essential to do your homework before making an appointment for a salon or spa procedure – even just a simple highlight or coloring job! It is important to sign […]
Read More...The New World of Family Formation Options: Adoption versus Gestational Surrogacy
Newborn adoptive placements in the United States today have declined, assisted reproductive technologies have advanced, and the number and acceptance of gestational carriers has increased. This means that individuals and families seeking to have children now often look to assisted reproductive technologies (commonly referred to as “ART” – and not the kind you hang on […]
Read More...Quinn Teams Up With Surrogates to Help Area Couples Expand Their Families
Having children naturally is not an option for everyone. Today, surrogacy is becoming an increasingly popular option for those who need help extending their family. The scenario in this video, with Brooke Collawn (surrogate) and Tara Morris (mother-to-be) working together to make parenthood possible, is becoming much more common in the local area. With the […]
Read More...Same Sex Couple Infant Adoption
Colleen was an absolutely amazing attorney, as well as her team! We had a last minute placement on New Year’s Eve and she responded instantly and continued to work with use throughout the holiday weekend. She walked us through the entire process and was there to provide guidance every step of the way. Start to […]
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