Perkins Named a Business Law “Legal Elite” by Virginia Business Magazine
December 01, 2016

Richmond small business attorney Eric Perkins has again been selected by Virginia Business magazine as a "Legal Elite" in the Business Law category.  Started in 2000 in cooperation with the Virginia Bar Association, the Legal Elite recognizes…

Thumbs Up to Benefit Corp. Patagonia
November 30, 2016

Thumbs up to Patagonia, one of today's  leading social entrepreneurs for donating 100% of its Black Friday sales to charity.  A great example of how benefit corporations are making a difference in communities across the nation.  Coming…

Last Minute Relief for Small Business Owners from New Overtime Rules
November 23, 2016

Like the rest of the country, the Virginia small business community has been anxiously planning for the Department of Labor's new overtime rules to go into effect on December 1, 2016--the basic effect of which would be to increase the number…

Perkins Named a “Virginia Super Lawyer” for 5th Year in a Row
November 23, 2016

RVA small business, franchise, and nonprofit attorney Eric Perkins has been selected as a Virginia "Super Lawyer" for the 5th year in a row. Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multi-phase selection process. Peer nominations…

Perkins Law Named Among “Best Law Firms” for 2016-2017
November 18, 2016

Richmond small business and franchise law firm Perkins Law, PLLC has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report in its “Best Law Firms” rankings for 2016-2017. “Best Law Firms” chooses lawyers based on client and peer reviews, as…

Be Careful Not to Convert Your Nonprofit Volunteers into Employees
November 18, 2016

Nonprofit organizations often struggle recruiting and retaining volunteers, and they try valiantly to come up with creative ways to recognize and reward those individuals who generously contribute their time and talent to the organization. …