Frequently Asked Questions

  • Office Logistics and Holidays

    What are your office hours?

    Our office hours are as follows:

    Chesapeake office: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

    Newport News office: 8:30 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.

    Norfolk office: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

    Raleigh office: 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

    Richmond office: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

    Tysons Corner office: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

    Virginia Beach office: 8:30 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.

    Williamsburg office: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

     

    Our offices are open Monday through Friday at all eight locations. Our virtual office is open 24 hours a day. Firm holidays include New Years Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the Friday following it, and Christmas Day.

    In which building are you located?

    Chesapeake office: Located on the 1st floor of Lake Center I

    Newport News office: Located on the 4th floor of One City Center

    Norfolk office: Located at 150 W. Main Street on the 21st, 20th, and 19th floors

    Raleigh office: Located in the K&L Gates building

    Richmond office: Located on the 14th floor of Two James Center

    Tysons Corner office: Located on the 8th floor of The Corporate Office Centre at Tysons Corner

    Virginia Beach office: Located on the 7th floor of the Pavilion Tower

    Williamsburg office: Located on the 3rd floor of the SunTrust Bank building

    Where is the best place for me to park when visiting your office?

    Chesapeake office: On-site parking

    Newport News office: On-site parking

    Norfolk office: Park in the West Plume Street garage (from Waterside Drive (which turns into Boush Street), make a right on Plume Street, garage entrance is on your immediate right); we have reserved spaces on the 2nd floor of the garage for K&C clients, bring your ticket to our receptionist for validation

    Raleigh office: Public parking lot in front of the building, short-term parking on the other three sides of our building, and underground parking, accessed from Main Street (between the fountain in the rotary and the Renaissance Hotel)

    Richmond office: Park in the James Center Complex, bring your ticket to our receptionist for validation

    Tysons Corner office:  On-site parking, accessed from Tysons Boulevard

    Virginia Beach office: On-site parking

    Williamsburg office: On-site parking

    How long is the drive from the airport to your office?

    Approximate drive times from Norfolk International Airport:

    Chesapeake office: 30 to 40 minutes

    Newport News office: 45 minutes

    Norfolk office: 20 to 30 minutes

    Virginia Beach office: 30 to 35 minutes

    Williamsburg office: 1 hour

    Approximate drive times from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport:

    Chesapeake office: 50 to 60 minutes

    Newport News office: 10 minutes

    Norfolk office: 40 minutes

    Virginia Beach office: 50 minutes

    Williamsburg office: 30 minutes

    Approximate drive time from Richmond International Airport:

    Richmond office: 20 minutes

    Approximate drive time from Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    Raleigh office: 20 minutes

    Approximate drive time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    Tysons Corner office: 30 minutes

    Approximate drive time from Washington Dulles International Airport

    Tysons Corner office: 50 minutes

    Travel times will vary according to the time of day or highway delays.

    What hotel accommodations are nearby your office?

    Chesapeake office:

    – The Marriott Courtyard in the Greenbrier area

    – Phone: (757) 420.1700 – (800) 831.4004

    Newport News office:

    – Newport News Marriott at City Center

    – Phone: (757) 873.9299 – (888) 444.6664

    Norfolk office:

    – Hilton Norfolk The Main

    – Phone (757) 763.6200 – (800) 445.8667

    – The Waterside Marriott

    – Phone: (757) 627.4200 – (800) 831.4004

    – The Waterside Sheraton

    – Phone: (757) 622.6664 – (800) 325.3535

    Raleigh office:

    – Renaissance Raleigh

    – Phone: (919) 278.1473

    AC Hotels by Marriott

    – Phone: (919) 571.2500

    Richmond office:

    – Richmond Omni Hotel

    – Phone: (804) 344.7000 – (888) 444.6664

    Tysons Corner office:

    – The Ritz Carlton Tysons Corner

    – Phone: (703) 506.4300

    Virginia Beach office: All oceanfront hotels are nearby

    Williamsburg office:

    – The Kingsmill Resort and Conference Center

    – Phone: (757) 253.1703 – (800) 832.5665

  • Billing

    To whom can I speak with about a bill that I received?

    If you have a question regarding a bill, please contact Nikki Duncan at (757) 624.3173 or nrduncan@kaufcan.com.

  • Mailing List

    How do I get added to your mailing list, or change my current information?

    To be added to our mailing list or to make changes to your current information contact Andrea King at (757) 624.3209 or adking@kaufcan.com.

  • Staff Recruiting

    What staff positions are currently available?

    To find out what staff positions are open visit our Careers section or contact Laurie Flowers at (757) 624.3284 or laflowers@kaufcan.com.

    Should I speak to the Human Resources Director first or should I submit my resume?

    Resumes should be mailed, e-mailed or faxed to the HR Director, Laurie Flowers. Ms. Flowers can be reached at laflowers@kaufcan.com or (757) 624.3284. She is always interested in talking with experienced legal secretaries.

    Do you have an intern program for staff personnel? Whom should I contact?

    Kaufman & Canoles does not offer an internship program for staff at this time.

  • Attorney Recruiting

    Who is responsible for the hiring of attorneys?

    If you are an attorney and would like to send us your resume, please visit our Employment section. For recruiting information please send an email to hr@kaufcan.com.

    Whom do I contact regarding a summer clerk position?

    If you are a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd year law school student and would like information about summer clerk employment opportunities, contact Nicole Naidyhorski, Director of Marketing & Recruiting, at njnaidyhorski@kaufcan.com.

  • Cases

    What kind of cases do you handle?

    Kaufman & Canoles is a full-service, business law firm with 24 primary practice areas.

    I have a personal injury claim. Can you handle my case?

    Depending on certain facts and circumstances, Kaufman & Canoles may handle your personal injury claim. We evaluate each claim on a case-by-case basis.

  • Community Activity

    Whom should I contact regarding non-profit donations?

    If you are a non-profit entity and would like to contact us regarding donations or participation in an event or activity, contact Nicole J. Naidyhorski, Marketing Director, njnaidyhorski@kaufcan.com.

  • Marketing, Public Relations, Website

     

    Who is in charge of marketing, advertising, and/or public relations?

    All marketing and communications matters should be addressed to Nicole Naidyhorski, Marketing Director, njnaidyhorski@kaufcan.com.

     

    Whom do I call for more information regarding seminars?

    If you would like more information regarding a seminar, or to register, contact Nia Lissimore, Marketing Manager, nlissimore@kaufcan.com.

     

    Whom do I contact regarding your website?

    If you have a suggestion regarding this web site please contact Nicole Naidyhorski, Marketing Director, njnaidyhorski@kaufcan.com.

  • Suggestions

    Whom do I contact to make a general suggestion or register a concern?

    We want to hear from you regarding your comments and concerns. Please feel free to contact Felix C. Mesa, Jr., Executive Director, at fcmesa@kaufcan.com, or William R. Van Buren, Chairman, at wrvanburen@kaufcan.com.