Paullin Law Blog

Paullin profiled in Virginia Lawyers Weekly

Friday, October 22, 2010
Defense attorney Mark Paullin successfully defended a tractor trailer driver in a recent case with a jury verdict of $185,000 against a demand of $500,000.  See the recent article as published in Virginia Lawyers Weekly.  The plaintiff claimed lost wages, personal injury, and loss of earning capacity.  The trial was held in the Norfolk Circuit Court in Virginia.

Paullin reaches listeners at "Healthy, Wealthy, & Wise Expo"

Thursday, September 30, 2010
The Paullin Law firm was grateful to have participated in the “Healthy, Wealthy and Wise Expo” sponsored by Radio One on August 13, 2010 at Virginia Center Commons in Glen Allen, VA. The event offered information and services about physical, financial, mental and spiritual health to the listening community of IPower, Praise 104.7FM, Kiss 99.3/105.7, and Newstalk1240.  Mark Paullin enjoyed chatting with the DJs on air about the services we provide here at the Paullin Law Firm.  Many people attended the family event, which was fun and informative for all.  Congratulations to Radio One for the popularity and success of the expo in its fifth consecutive year!

Traffic Lawyers

Monday, June 28, 2010
Tractor trailer drivers charged with traffic citations or tickets can benefit from the experienced lawyers at Paullin Law Firm. Save your CDL and keep driving.


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Tractor Trailer Personal Injury Cases

Monday, June 28, 2010
If you have been injured by a tractor trailer or truck, you have rights that need to be protected. Mark S. Paullin is an attorney who has represented numerous tractor trailer companies and insurance companies and he can help you WIN YOUR CASE. Contact Mark S. Paullin for a consultation of your tractor trailer accident case.


The information and materials on this web site are intended to be used for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Individuals should not act upon information provided on the site without seeking professional legal counsel, as situations and facts vary with each case. In addition, Paullin Law Firm does not endorse or sponsor any content accessed through links to other web sites. All statements and information are current as of the posted date.

Blood Alcohol Content Tool

Sunday, June 27, 2010
This is only a tool that helps understand how alcohol affects a person's blood alcohol content. Please do not rely on it to decide if you are fit to drive. There is no BAC calculator that is 100% accurate as the concentration of alcohol in a person's blood at any time is dependent upon many variables.



The information and materials on this web site are intended to be used for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Individuals should not act upon information provided on the site without seeking professional legal counsel, as situations and facts vary with each case. In addition, Paullin Law Firm does not endorse or sponsor any content accessed through links to other web sites. All statements and information are current as of the posted date.

Paullin Assists New Judges in Mock Trials

Tuesday, June 08, 2010

Virginia Supreme Court Chief Justice Leroy Rountree Hassell, Sr. recently thanked Mark S. Paullin for participating in the Supreme Court's 2010 Pre-Bench Orientation for new judges. Mark S. Paullin was an attorney in a mock trial for a newly appointed judge.

The judges commented that this practical exercise was invaluable to them. This was the second year that Mark S. Paullin was a trial attorney in the new judge orientation program.

Magazine Publishes Apology to Joe Morrissey

Sunday, May 09, 2010

Following the settlement of the $10.35 million lawsuit won by the Paullin Law Firm on behalf of their client, Del. Joseph Morrissey, D-Henrico, Style Magazine published a full apology. The apology came after Style ran an article in 2008 entitled "Bunco Joe" that inaccurately stated Morrissey had told creditors that he "had no assets".

Morrissey had originally asked for an apology prior to filing suit and requested that Style Magazine pay $100,000 to a charitable organization of his choice. When he did not receive any retribution, Morrissey was advised to file suit by Mark Paullin of Paullin Law Firm for defamation of character.

In the apology that ran on April 22, 2010,  Style wrote that they retracted the story, that is was inaccurate and they printed a unreserved and unconditional public apology. Mr Morrissey also graciously accepted an apology the magazine made in person.

The apology was part of a settlement between Style's parent company and Morrissey.

Paullin Settles Style Weekly Libel Lawsuit

Monday, May 03, 2010

News from April 13, 2010 Richmond Times Dispatch. Read article at RTD.

A trial that was set for the week of April 19th was settled in favor of Del. Joseph Morrissey, D-Henrico.  Mark Paullin, a principal of Paullin Law Firm, said the settlement included "a full, unreserved and unequivocal apology" from Richmond's Style Weekly. Just last week, Style’s publisher, Lori Collier Waran of Richmond did publish this public apology to Morrissey two years after the article ran.

So what was the lawsuit about?

It all started with an article called, "Bunco Joe?" which appeared in Style back in April of 2008. The article  that appeared in Style the week of April 2008 stated or implied that Morrissey, then having recently finished his first session as a delegate in the General Assembly, had committed illegal acts in connection with various business dealings.

In an effort to rescue his reputation, Paullin said Morrissey had initially sought from Style a formal apology, attorney fees, and a $100,000 donation to a charity of Morrissey’s choice.

Style did not entertain the offer at which point Morrissey sued the publication. Paullin said in a written statement, “He stood up to a billion-dollar corporation; he fought them, he never backed down, and he won a tremendous victory.” A supporting cast of bipartisan General Assembly members were lined up to testify that the article was damaging. Paullin also said that 50% of Morrissey's present settlement will go  to a charity or non profit group.

The defendants in the case were TWCC Holding Corp., Style's parent company; editor Jason Roop and writers Amy Biegelsen and former Style writer Chris Dovi. Dovi was fired as a reporter for Style Weekly after a derisive email was sent in reference to a blind motivational speaker. He had resigned from the Richmond Times Dispatch.

Two years were spent on this case and the Paullin team as well as Morrissey were relieved and elated to have won this libel suit.