Quinn on Frozen Embryo Donation
In "What Parents Should Know About Frozen Embryo Donation," a recent 8News Investigates piece, Colleen Quinn commented on this relatively new infertility solution. "The embryo field still generally refers to the combination of two gametes that is the egg and sperm. Most of our state laws consider gametes to be property and property gets donated. […]
Read More...New Quinn Presentation Available: “Assisted Reproductive Technology Contracts: Drafting Fundamentals”
From the course description: “Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) contracts include extremely complex and sensitive issues that prompt a number of drafting concerns for attorneys. In her third installment on ART, Colleen Quinn returns to guide attorneys through the important considerations surrounding ART contract drafting. Ms. Quinn will provide an extensive road map that incorporates specific structural […]
Read More...“Adopting Through an Adoption Lawyer”: Radio Show Featuring Quinn
Hear Colleen Quinn and other leading adoption attorneys interviewed concerning: What is the adoption process in the US when adopting a baby through an adoption attorney? How do you find an adoption attorney? Who finds the prospective birth mothers? What questions should you ask before hiring? And much more Listen now »
Read More...The New York Times: “Alimony for Your Eggs”
THE end of a marriage is always sad, but divorce can be particularly devastating for a woman who still wants children but whose fertility is on the decline. Her ex may have many years left to start a new family of his own, but by the time she meets a new partner, it may be […]
Read More...Quinn Installed as President of the Metropolitan Richmond Women’s Bar Association (MRWBA)
“Colleen M. Quinn has been installed as president of the Metropolitan Richmond Women’s Bar Association (MRWBA). Quinn is a principal at Locke Partin DeBoer & Quinn, where she directs the firm’s Women’s Injury Law Center and the Adoption & Surrogacy Law Center. Quinn is a graduate of William and Mary and the University of Virginia […]
Read More...New Quinn Presentation Available: “Ethical Representation of the Placing Parent in Adoptions”
From the course description: “In adoption proceedings, it is crucial that attorneys follow the appropriate ethical guidelines in representing the placing parent in order to avoid, and reduce, contested placements. In addition to the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct, the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys has an additional Code of Ethics that is especially […]
Read More...New Quinn Presentation Available: “Ethically Drafting Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Contracts”
From the course description: “Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) contracts include extremely complex and sensitive issues that prompt a number of ethical concerns for attorneys. In this extremely beneficial program, Colleen Quinn guides attorneys on the ethical standards of ART contract drafting under both the ABA Rules of Professional Conduct and the American Academy of Assisted […]
Read More...“Building Families and Rebuilding Lives”: Super Lawyers Article Features Quinn
Colleen M. Quinn discussed her practice in a recent issue of Virginia Super Lawyers: Clients of multidisciplinary lawyer Colleen Quinn have a history teacher to thank. “When we would get our tests back, which were multiple choice, if I got an answer wrong that I thought should be right, I would argue,” Quinn says. “Initially […]
Read More...Women’s Injuries Discussed on Legal Aid Radio
Private attorney Colleen Quinn talks about women’s injuries, whether from assault, sexual assault, or rape, and explains how these cases are presented from initial evidence gathering to trial strategy.
Read More...Virginia Adoption Law: a State and Federal Perspective
By Colleen M. Quinn, Esq. I. The Home Study What is it? Assessment of the person(s) seeking to adopt Done by local licensed child-placement or adoption agency Usually about $2,500 -$3,500, “sliding scale” often the norm Typically requires: Criminal record check and child protection services (CPS) clearances for all adults in the household Medical clearance […]
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