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Colleen Quinn’s Induction to the Virginia Law Foundation

Colleen Quinn now joins a group of the brightest and well respected legal practitioners in Virginia, by recently being inducted into the Virginia Law Foundation Fellowship class of 2021. To put into perspective what an accomplishment this is for Colleen, there has been just over 500 Fellows inducted since 1987. Colleen has served as a […]

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Choosing Between Assisted Reproduction and Adoption

On this radio show sponsored by Creating a Family, Colleen Quinn, owner of the Adoption & Surrogacy Law Center at Locke & Quinn, joins host Dawn Davenport and Andrea Braverman, a therapist specializing infertility and alternative family building, to talk about “Choosing between Assisted Reproduction and Adoption.” For patients who have not been successful with […]

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Hiring a Lawyer – What is Free or Not Free?

Hiring a Lawyer – What is Free or Not Free? What Should I Expect Join attorneys Colleen M. Quinn and Kati Kitts Dean as they explore the myths and mysteries of when lawyers are free or give free consultations and when you should expect to pay for legal services. The show also delves into the […]

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Medical Mishaps – My doctor screwed up and I don’t have a case?

Medical Mishaps – My doctor screwed up and I don’t have a case? This radio show explores the issues with bringing cases against medical providers for medical negligence. Attorney Colleen M. Quinn is interviewed by Kati Kitts Dean and gives a variety of examples of when medical mishaps occur but no valid or viable cause […]

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Protecting the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Protecting the Rights of Persons with Disabilities What are some of the laws and programs that protect the rights of individuals with disabilities here in the Commonwealth? Attorney Kati Dean interviews Robert Gray and Julie Triplett from the Disability Law Center of Virginia, which is the state’s designated agency to advocate for the rights of […]

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Modern Day Feuds – Cyber-bullying, Revenge Porn and More!

Modern-day feuds have taken on a whole new tactic, with social interaction just being a click away. When are cyber-posts mightier than the sword? Join us as we discuss Modern Day Cyber-feuds, misuse of photos, and invasions of privacy.

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The Difference Between The Equal Pay Act and Title VII

The Equal Pay Act (EPA) and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (Title VII) both were created in an effort to stem discrimination in the workplace. However, Title VII is much greater in application. When thinking of the EPA and Title VII, although a rather simplified analogy, it may be easiest to think of […]

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Top 5 Severance Agreement Questions

  For employees, the possibility of being fired or laid off is a terrifying proposition. The loss of employment brings with it the stress of figuring out how to pay for all of the necessary expenses that we face in life, whether it is food, car payments, phone, utilities, insurance, rent, or a mortgage. Some […]

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Being a Surrogate or Gestational Carrier

Being a Surrogate or Gestational Carrier What is it like to be a surrogate or gestational carrier? Attorney Colleen M. Quinn interviews her client and three-time surrogate Brooke Collawn (who carried twins – twice!) about her experiences in being a gestational carrier. Brooke shares her story including why she decided to be a surrogate, how […]

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Gestational Surrogacy – When Your Baby Bun Needs a Different Oven

Gestational Surrogacy – When Your Baby Bun Needs a Different Oven Attorney Kati Kitts Dean interviews Jen Nixon about what the surrogacy process is like from the Intended Mother’s point of view. The show also covers what prerequisites and counseling should take place prior to contract drafting as well as available resources in assisted reproductive […]

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