Tag Archives: Civility

The Key to the Courthouse

The Key to the Courthouse Oftentimes when potential clients call Curcio Law the first question they ask is, “How much will your services cost me?” When someone has just been in an accident, they’re vulnerable, hurt, and uncertain about the future, and the last thing they should have to worry about is how much their … Read More

If You Post It- They Will Win

If You Post It- They Will Win We’ve all heard the warnings: “Don’t post that to Facebook, everyone can see it.” In this day of instant gratification of information it is not uncommon for employers, clients, significant others, family, and friends to “stalk” others on social media. That picture of you with a lamp shade … Read More

May I Have Some Torts Please?

What is a tort? A) The nickname for a tortoise. B) A wrongful act that can be the basis for a civil lawsuit. C) A delectable dessert, can be made with fruit or rich dark chocolate. D) Something you wrap around a body part to stop venom from spreading. If you guessed “B”, congratulations, and … Read More

Become the Master, Student Does

Education never ends. Every day we learn something new, whether it be how to properly sauté onions, how to turn the flashlight on our iPhone, or how to say “Where is the bathroom?” in Turkish. (For the record it’s “Nerede banyo”.) This goes for professionals as well. An attorney’s education does not cease once they’ve … Read More

2014 VTLA Round Up

Below is the Law Letter Tom prepared for the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association explaining the high points of the first half of his presidency. This letter was originally published on the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association website. As my goals as your president include improving civility and professionalism within the practice, and increasing the mentorship of … Read More