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CWM attorneys represent Franklin Redevelopment and Housing Authority in rehabilitation of three communities

Delphine Carnes and Harriet Reynolds recently represented Franklin Redevelopment and Housing Authority (“FRHA”) in the rehabilitation of three of its communities, Berkley Court Apartments (“Berkley”), Pretlow Gardens (“Pretlow”) and Old Town Apartments (“Old Town”).  This project involved using Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (“LIHTCs”) in conjunction with the Rental Assistance Demonstration (“RAD”) to successfully renovate and […]

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Crenshaw, Ware & Martin attorneys appointed to new board positions.

Elaine Inman Hogan has been appointed to the 2015 Board of Directors for the Hampton Roads Society for Human Resource Management.  She will serve on the board as the Director of Legal Affairs.  Ms. Hogan chairs the Employment Law Practice Group at Crenshaw, Ware & Martin, P.L.C. She represents employers and management in a wide […]

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Delphine Carnes Speaks at 2014 VAHCDO Legal Seminar

Delphine Carnes, Chair of the firm’s Project Finance Practice Group, presented “RAD Conversion and Rehabilitation using LIHTC: Key Considerations for PHAs”, at the Virginia Association of Housing and Community Development Officials (“VAHCDO”) 2014 Legal Seminar held in Richmond, Virginia. Click here to view presentation >

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Attorneys Named to Virginia Business Magazine’s 2014 ‘Legal Elite’

Crenshaw, Ware & Martin is pleased to announce that the following attorneys have been named among the “Legal Elite” for 2014 by Virginia Business Magazine: James L. Chapman, IV – Civil Litigation Donald C. Schultz – Bankruptcy/Creditors’ Rights W. Ryan Snow – Civil Litigation

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Steven M. Stancliff Named Chair of the Firm’s Admiralty & Maritime Practice Group

Mr. Stancliff joined the firm in 2007 following a distinguished career in the United States Coast Guard, retiring at the rank of Commander.  “Steve’s background and expertise make him ideally qualified to head the firm’s Admiralty & Maritime Practice Group,” said Jim Chapman, chair of the firm’s Litigation Department.  The firm’s Admiralty & Maritime Law […]

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Firm Receives Tier 1 Ranking for the 2015 Listing of Best Law Firms

Crenshaw, Ware & Martin received a Tier 1 Metropolitan Ranking for the 2015 listing of “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News and Best Lawyers in three practice areas:  Admiralty & Maritime Law, Eminent Domain Law and Project Finance. The firm also received a Tier 2 Ranking in Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights, Bankruptcy Litigation, Public Finance Law and Real Estate Law and a Tier 3 Ranking […]

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Tidewater Council, Boy Scouts of America held its annual Colgate W. Darden, Jr. Gala Benefit Auction

On Saturday, November 1st, the Tidewater Council, Boy Scouts of America held its annual Colgate W. Darden, Jr. Gala Benefit Auction at The Westin Virginia Beach Town Center. The event honored John F. Reinhart, CEO/Executive Director of The Port of Virginia for his service to the community.   Chaired by Don Schultz, a partner with the […]

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Crenshaw, Ware & Martin Receives Tier 2 Ranking by U.S. News and Best Lawyers

Crenshaw, Ware & Martin received a Tier 2 Metropolitan Ranking for the 2015 listing of  “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News and Best Lawyers Bankruptcy & Creditors Rights Law and Bankruptcy Litigation.

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2014 Corporate Live Wire Roundtable on Shipping & Maritime Law

James Chapman was a member of the panel of experts from around the world in the Shipping & Maritime Law 2014 roundtable presented by Corporate Live Wire.  The panel discussed the latest changes and developments in Shipping & Maritime Law. Among the highlighted topics, the experts discussed the contentious issue of a captain’s abandonment of the […]

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Delphine Carnes Speaks at Governor’s Conference on Economic Development

Virginia Economic Development Association presented the 2014 VEDA Fall Conference, “The Governor’s Conference on Economic Development – Increasing the Odds:  Deal-Making in the New Economy.” Delphine Carnes was a member of the panel of speakers for the conference and presented the topic on New Markets Tax Credits. Click here to view presentation >

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