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CLE: How to Obtain Court Approval for Your Wrongful Death and Infant Settlements (Virginia Approved for 1 Credit)

  • Thursday, October 23, 2025
  • 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Alexandria Courthouse, General District Court, Courtroom 3

Registration

  • Member is in good standing for current year, July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026.
  • Member is in good standing for current year, July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026.
  • Attorney who is currently not a member of the Alexandria Bar Association.
  • Attorney who is currently not a member of the Alexandria Bar Association.
  • CLE course sponsor
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We will explain the process of obtaining court approval for your wrongful death and infant settlements. For wrongful death cases, we will go from beginning to end, including how to appoint an administrator for the deceased to pursue the claim, how to determine the beneficiaries, and how to disburse to the beneficiaries. For infant settlements, we will discuss the process of appointing a guardian ad litem and how to disburse the funds to the infant. This presentation will include explanations of the rationale behind each step of the process. Our sponsor, JMW Settlements will also present on different disbursement options, including 529 Savings Plans, structured settlements, and trusts.

Rakin R. Hamad, Esquire
Partner
Curcio Law

Rakin Hamad is a trial lawyer and Partner at Curcio Law. He has represented clients in cases involving motor vehicle collisions, trucking accidents, wrongful death, catastrophic injuries, pedestrian and cyclist injuries, rideshare vehicles, slip and fall injuries, burn injuries, dog bites, and unsafe products. Rakin has obtained millions of dollars for his clients and works diligently to help his clients rebuild their lives with commitment, compassion, and character. Rakin has been recognized professionally by Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, and the National Trial Lawyers. He has also been recognized in Alexandria as one of the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce’s 40 under 40 Honorees.

Kim Schleede
Director, Settlement Support
JMW Settlements

Kim Schleede has been with JMW Settlements for 38 years, leading case management of the firm’s national practice. Kim specializes in creating settlement plans that reflect not only the nature of an injury and the specific required care, but also the broader circumstances in which care must be delivered and resources managed.

Henry Strong
Settlement Consultant
JMW Settlements

Henry Strong is President of JMW Settlements LLC in Washington DC and has worked in the structured settlement industry for over 40 years. He is a Past President of the industry’s trade association and is a regular speaker on the use of structured settlements in settlement planning.

Session Sponsor: JMW Settlements LLC

Office Location and Hours

Alexandria Courthouse
The Alexandria Bar Association
520 King Street, Room 202
Alexandria, VA 22314


Monday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. by telephone 703-548-1106 or email at alexbar@alexandriabarva.org