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Articles by Joe Verser

Joe Verser
About Joe Verser
Joe Verser is a partner in the law firm of Heath, Overbey, Verser & Old, PLC. He regularly represents both commercial and residential contractors in disputes, as well as homeowners and project owners. He can be reached at jverser@hovplc.com or at 757-599-0734.
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How much auto insurance do you really need? (P.S. I don’t sell insurance for a living)

March 15, 2021 Joe Verser 0

A new car is much pricier in 2021 than it was in 1975. A trip to the emergency room also costs much more than it did in 1975. 1975 — that is the year in which Virginia’s [Read More…]

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Talkin’ smack (a primer on defamation law)

November 12, 2020 Joe Verser 0

As an attorney, I am often asked to review statements that are about to be made, or have been made, and give an opinion on whether the statement is defamatory. The law of defamation is [Read More…]

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Who decides – The Court or the Congress?

August 19, 2020 Joe Verser 0

“Ours is a government of laws, and not of men,” John Adams once famously said. And when it comes to those laws, the question has been asked, “Who decides?” True, our laws are passed by [Read More…]

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What is my case worth?

February 26, 2020 Joe Verser 0

I hate to break this to you, but this question cannot be answered on a billboard or in a TV commercial. Valuing an injury case, and recommending settlement, is based upon a number of factors, [Read More…]

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When buying a house, buyer beware (That’s the law)

November 22, 2019 Joe Verser 0

No doubt, buying a new home can be stressful. But to find defects, problems and surprises after closing, that’s infuriating. Sometimes it’s bad enough to call a lawyer. This column is designed to make a [Read More…]

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In deep water: A primer on waterfront rights beyond the low-tide mark

July 29, 2019 Joe Verser 0

I live in Poquoson, which has approximately 85 miles of shoreline. As I scan the shoreline from the water, I see homes, piers and boathouses. Thinking like a lawyer, I cannot imagine that all those [Read More…]

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Are non-competes just paper tigers?

October 19, 2018 Joe Verser 0

A wise lawyer (one of my partners) is fond of saying “An agreement is only as binding as the integrity of the person who signs it.” Absent the integrity, the agreement will mean nothing to [Read More…]

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To pet, or not to pet: Dog bite law in Virginia

February 26, 2018 Joe Verser 0

My three-year-old son, Bowen, runs to hug and pet every dog he sees. It doesn’t matter how big or how ugly, the boy loves dogs. My stomach clenches every time he runs toward a strange [Read More…]

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Contractors’ licenses: Why they are important

November 17, 2017 Joe Verser 0

Some builders view the Board of Contractors in Richmond as another bureaucratic nuisance. Others understand the important role that the board plays in protecting the public. Indeed, the Supreme Court of Virginia ruled as early [Read More…]

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