green book virginia

Have you heard of the Green Book?

If not, thanks to Delegate Mike Mullin of Newport News, Delegate Jeion Ward of Hampton, and Virginia’s Governor, Glenn Youngkin, Virginians will soon know the Green Book and its relevance in our state. If anyone was taught the Green Book in history, I personally want to commend those teachers. The way our ancestors dealt with our African American citizens is horrific, but it is important to know our history, so it never repeats itself. Prior to the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, it was dangerous for African Americans to travel in in many places in America.  This included traveling through Virginia. Mr. Green, a postal worker, having experienced embarrassment and degradation traveling from New York to Richmond, published the 15-page guide in what was called, “The Negro Motorist Green Book.” This book was a travel guide that identified safe businesses that African Americans could use such as: hotels, restaurants, drug stores and hair salons.  The book also listed “sundown towns,” where African Americans could not be present after sundown. The first edition focused on Mr. Green’s home state of New York listing travel-related businesses in metropolitan New York City that African Americans could safely frequent. It became

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COVID-19 Firm Practice Information and Frequently Asked Questions

Last Edited January 2, 2022 by: Cook Craig & Francuzenko Cook Craig and Francuzenko is committed to client and employee safety. We are continuing to monitor the public health and community concerns as they relate to COVID-19. While this is a rapidly evolving situation, our firm continues to monitor and follow all state, federal, and health guidelines as set out by the Center for Disease Control and the Commonwealth of Virginia, and we remain accessible to our clients during this difficult time. We know you may have specific questions as it relates to this pandemic, and we have listed our frequently asked questions below. Should a question you have not be addressed, please call us at 703-865-7480. Is Your Office Currently Open During Normal Business Hours? Yes. Our office has developed a hybrid presence with employees both teleworking and in the office for the safety of all. Are you Accepting New Clients? Yes, across all of our practice areas. When and How Can I Contact You? We can be contacted by phone or text message at 703-865-7480 or through our “Contact Us” portal. One of our intake specialists responds to all portal inquiries as soon as possible. How Are You Conducting Consultations

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John C. Cook and Broderick C. Dunn Named to 2020 Super Lawyer’s List

Cook Craig & Francuzenko is pleased to announce that partners John C. Cook and Broderick C. Dunn were named to the Super Lawyers® 2020 list.   Super Lawyers® is a rating service by Thomson Reuters, selecting outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and personal achievement. The selection process includes peer nominations, evaluations, and independent research. No more than 5% of attorneys per state are selected to the Super Lawyer’s list each year, resulting in a comprehensive list of talented attorneys.   Super Lawyer’s Virginia and District of Columbia List:    John C. Cook: Mr. Cook was named to the Employment & Labor practice area. He has been practicing law since 1989 and has been selected to the Super Lawyers® list for over ten years. His practice emphasizes the representation of executives, employees, and small businesses in employment law matters. He also handles whistleblower cases and other civil litigation matters.   Super Lawyers® Virginia List:   Broderick C. Dunn: Mr. Dunn was named to the Employment Litigation: Defense practice area. A graduate of Washington and Lee University School of Law, Mr. Dunn has been practicing law since 2007, and was previously named to Super Lawyers® Rising

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Professional Services and Law Firms Permitted to Operate During Stay at Home Orders

The Virginia State Bar and the Virginia Bar Association have confirmed our firm’s reading of Governor Northam’s Stay at Home Order, which is that law offices may stay open under certain restrictions. Governor Northam’s Executive Orders 53 and 55 provide that professional services, including law firms, are permitted to remain open during the Stay-At-Home Order in effect until June 10, 2020. Businesses providing professional services should permit teleworking as much as possible, and firms must follow the rule that gatherings of more than 10 people are not permitted.   Order 53 specifically states:   “Where telework is not feasible, businesses must adhere to social distancing recommendations, enhanced sanitizing practices on common surfaces, and apply the relevant workplace guidance from state and federal authorities.”   One of the permissible reasons for Virginians to leave their homes, aside from travel to and from work, purchasing essential supplies and seeking medical attention is to obtain legal services. Our firm is meeting the terms and spirit of the Order by working from home when at all possible, but also by keeping essential office operations going so we can provide legal services to our clients either in person, by video or zoom, or telephone.   Please do not hesitate

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