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Main Street Merchants Celebrated at Governor’s Mansion

The Van Gils Law Firm Posted on April 26, 2016 by Bert van GilsAugust 7, 2020

Lee and Terry Owsley of Latitudes Fair Trade Store on Main Street, Old Town Warrenton, will join a select group of business leaders from across the Commonwealth and Governor Terence R. McAuliffe on Friday, April 29, to announce a month-long … Continue reading →

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Estate Planning is for Everyone

The Van Gils Law Firm Posted on October 19, 2015 by Bert van GilsOctober 19, 2015

Some people seem to have the impression that estate planning is only for the very wealthy. Everyone has an “estate”, no matter how humble it may be–and there is no place like home and no one more important than your … Continue reading →

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Warrenton Highly Rated for New Business

The Van Gils Law Firm Posted on September 24, 2015 by Bert van GilsSeptember 24, 2015

Virginia is consistently rated, by Forbes and other business surveys, as one of the best states in the nation for business. Recently, NerdWallet.com published its survey of the top ten places within Virginia to start a business. Warrenton, my home … Continue reading →

Posted in Van Gils Law | Tagged Business Development, Business Lawyer, Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development, Warrnton Virginia business

Be Aware of Unintended Consequences in Commercial Lease Agreements

The Van Gils Law Firm Posted on June 8, 2015 by Bert van GilsFebruary 15, 2017

As the areas covered by my practice are business and estate planning, I try to be especially sensitive and counsel my clients about keeping the documents in both these areas of their lives “harmonious”. For example, in terms of succession … Continue reading →

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More Caution Flags for Trustees

The Van Gils Law Firm Posted on June 8, 2015 by Bert van GilsJune 8, 2015

As more baby boomers are taking care of aging parents and are aging themselves and many families have children with special needs, a variety of planning strategies have come into use from power of attorney documents, to special needs trusts … Continue reading →

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Navigating the Online Environment

The Van Gils Law Firm Posted on March 9, 2015 by Bert van GilsMarch 9, 2015

Every business should also be aware of preventive legal measures to manage brand reputation in the online environment. The Internet and the proliferation of social media platforms have transformed the marketplace. Information and opinions are instantly and widely shared, much … Continue reading →

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Let the Wedding Bells Ring

The Van Gils Law Firm Posted on March 9, 2015 by Bert van GilsFebruary 15, 2017

I started conducting marriage ceremonies for family members, first for a nephew, then for a niece, then a close family friend whom my wife and I consider an “honorary niece,” and then another nephew. It appears I am not too … Continue reading →

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Minding the store “inside and out” Employers can be liable for harassment of employees by third parties such as customers and clients.

The Van Gils Law Firm Posted on August 7, 2014 by Bert van GilsFebruary 15, 2017

In a significant ruling for employers and any business which has employees, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, which covers Virginia, has published precedent which holds that an employer can be liable for creating a racially or … Continue reading →

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The Business of Nonprofits

The Van Gils Law Firm Posted on August 4, 2014 by Bert van GilsAugust 4, 2014

(Published in the Piedmont Business Journal column “Parting Shots”,  Summer 2014) Recently a friend of mine recoiled when I said a nonprofit is a business. This is a common reaction. Certainly a nonprofit is organized to do good beyond providing for the … Continue reading →

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When should you review your will (and trust)?

The Van Gils Law Firm Posted on April 25, 2014 by Bert van GilsApril 25, 2014

I congratulate clients who see me and complete the estate planning process. Talking about death, taxes and disability is not an activity most people put on their list of “fun things to do.” My clients must think hard about possible sad events … Continue reading →

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