By Tom Curcio | Published July 18, 2016 | Posted in Safety, Thomas J. Curcio | Tagged Tags: accidents, Boat Safety | Comments Off on Safety on the Water
When it comes to bodies of water I am confident in my abilities to stay afloat, but that doesn’t mean I do not respect the dangers all bodies of water threaten. This past Sunday, a man and two of his friends went out fishing on the Potomac near Mount Vernon. While details from the excursion Read More
Read MoreA weekend of food has arrived. Below we’ve mentioned a few tips to stay safe while cooking around grills. Be sure to fully defrost all meat before cooking on the grill. If not fully defrosted, the outside will cook and the inside may be raw. Always keep your grill on a flat site, away from Read More
Read MoreWhile boats are incredibly fun, between just cruising to wakeboarding and surfing, they are still machines and can be very dangerous if not respected or used properly. Here are a few tips to stay safe while on a boat. Prepare a Pre-Departure checklist. Designate a 2nd Mate Make sure to have at least two people on Read More
Read MoreOn a day when we celebrate what makes America great—lite beer, freedom, greasy food, and baseball—we often end the celebrations with fireworks. Our most favorite Chinese appropriated pastime, fireworks, are both beautiful and dangerous, and like moths to flames, we gravitate towards those stands that pop up at the end of every June. While dangerous, Read More
Read MoreFor the last 3 years has been a part of the Injury Board, an association of experienced trial attorneys practicing both in the United States and the United Kingdom. In order to become a member of Injury Board an attorney must prove his or her commitment to the four key areas that define the best Read More
Read MoreWith all of the help and blessings the lawyers and staff of have received over the past 30+ years, we try to “pay it forward” as much as possible. From donating to charitable causes, volunteering at events, or sponsoring charity marathons, we truly try to put as much as we can into the community around us. Read More
Read MoreBelow is the Law Letter Tom prepared for the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association explaining the high points of the first half of his presidency. This letter was originally published on the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association website. As my goals as your president include improving civility and professionalism within the practice, and increasing the mentorship of Read More
Read MoreAlexandria attorney Thomas J. Curcio, founder of in Alexandria, recently assumed the presidency of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (VTLA). Curcio has been involved with VTLA since his admission to the Virginia bar in 1983 and has served on numerous committees within the organization. The Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, headquartered in Richmond, has approximately 2,200 members Read More
Read MoreIn this four part series, we will delve into tips and tricks helping you brush up on your public speaking skills. Topics will include an introduction into public speaking, preparation for your speech, the execution, and overcoming anxiety. Although most people a get a butterfly or two when preparing to take the stage for a Read More
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