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2021 CIVIL LITIGATION Q&A
Glen Michael Robertson Wolcott Rivers Gates, Virginia Beach Title: Member Other legal specialties: Trust and estates disputes Birthplace: Chicago Education: Bachelor’s degree, University of Virginia; law degree, U.Va. School of Law Fan of: U.Va. sports and Chicago Cubs Recently read book: “The Virginia Dynasty: Four Presidents and the Creation of the American Nation,” by Lynne […]
2021 REAL ESTATE/LAND USE LAW Q&A
Cartwright R. “Cart” Reilly Williams Mullen, Virginia Beach Title: Partner Other legal specialties: Banking and financial services Education: Bachelor’s degree, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; law degree, The Columbus School of Law at The Catholic University of America Spouse: Craig Reilly Children: Three sons: Simmons, 7; Barton, 6; and Ward, 1 First job […]
Va. Beach apartment complex sells for $98.5M
Coastline Apartments, a 600-unit apartment complex in Virginia Beach near Virginia Wesleyan University, has been sold for $98.5 million, Northmarq announced Wednesday. Northmarq represented the seller, Arlington-based Blackfin Real Estate Investors, in a joint venture with GMF Capital. The complex is on 36 acres at 631 Lake Edward Drive. It has a swimming pool, playgrounds, […]
Va. Beach’s Pembroke Mall to add apartments, senior living and hotel
Pembroke Mall in Virginia Beach is getting a $200 million makeover. The aging mall’s developers, Pembroke Square Associates, announced plans Monday for a series of updates to the 54-acre mall near the city’s Town Center area. “The mall industry is changing,” said Ramsay Smith, president of Pembroke Realty Group, asset manager for Pembroke Mall. “We […]
Va. Beach flex buildings sell for $7.3M
Two multitenant flex buildings in Virginia Beach sold for $7.3 million, Colliers announced Friday. Parkway 3 and 4, at 2679 International Parkway in Lynnhaven, were built in 1984 on a 4.39-acre site and have a total of 64,109 square feet of space. Pat Mugler, Ricky Anderson and Michael Ettel with Colliers Virginia represented the seller […]
Virginia Beach-based Groundworks acquires Philadelphia co.
Virginia Beach-based Groundworks, a foundation and water management solutions company, announced Wednesday its 21st acquisition since its founding five years ago. Financial terms were not disclosed. Groundworks has acquired Philadelphia-based BQ Basements and Concrete, which expands the company’s Northeast presence into greater Philadelphia, New Jersey and northern Delaware. It’s the t[...]
Langley Federal Credit Union to merge with Va. Beach Schools Credit Union
Newport News-based Langley Federal Credit Union and the Virginia Beach Schools Federal Credit Union have received regulatory approval for a Nov. 1 merger that will create a $4.1 billion institution, the credit unions announced Thursday. Langley CEO Tom Ryan will serve as CEO of the combined entity, which is expected to be fully integrated by […]
Stihl Inc.’s U.S. president, sales VP exit company
The president of Stihl Inc.’s Virginia Beach-based U.S. operations, Bjoern Fischer, is leaving the chainsaw and power equipment manufacturer by mutual agreement Friday, according to an internal company memo obtained by Virginia Business. Also departing the German outdoor power equipment manufacturer is its vice president of U.S. sales and marketing, Nick Jiannas. The letter sent […]
Five-building industrial portfolio sells for $9M
A five-building industrial portfolio with buildings in Harrisonburg, Chesterfield County, Newport News, Virginia Beach and Durham, North Carolina, sold for just over $9 million Thursday, Glen Allen-based commercial real estate firm Commonwealth Commercial Partners LLC (CCP) announced. ESAP LLC sold the portfolio to Drakadia Holdings LLC, a business entity registered to an eastern Henrico County [&[...]
Pat Robertson steps down as 700 Club host, effective immediately
Pat Robertson, founder of the Virginia Beach-based Christian Broadcasting Network, announced Friday that it was his last day as daily host of “The 700 Club,” on the show’s 60th anniversary broadcast. His son, Gordon P. Robertson, will take over as full-time host, the 91-year-old TV evangelist said. Robertson, one of the most famous television preachers […]
The Lawson Cos. hires first talent and development manager
Virginia Beach-based property management firm The Lawson Cos. hired Brandi Hall as its first talent and development manager, it announced Tuesday. Hall is responsible for hiring and training Lawson employees as well as retaining them. She has 16 years of experience in human resource roles and was most recently the human resources generalist for Norfolk-based […]
Industrial building in Va. Beach sells for $6.15M
An 83,200-square-foot industrial building in Virginia Beach has sold for $6.15 million. Eisner Family Limited Partnership and Bart M. Eisner 2019 Irrevocable Trust purchased the building on 4.697 acres at 5721 Bayside Road in Virginia Beach from Chiap Hua Inc. The purchaser plans to hold the property as a long term investment. Stephanie Sanker with […]
