Henrico Times

Meet Your Legal Team

The Virginia REALTORS® legal team has expanded in recent months, so we thought it would be a good time for you to meet the new (and not-so-new) members of the team.

Ryan Leonard started at Virginia REALTORS® in September. He worked as an attorney in a private practice representing clients before joining us. In addition to his work as an attorney, Ryan also teaches political science classes at Brightpoint Community College. Ryan will take the lead on the Legal Action Fund, helping to make sure that our members are well represented in the courts. A graduate of Christopher Newport University and the University of Richmond School of Law, he enjoys traveling and working out in his spare time.

Sean Olk also started at Virginia REALTORS® in September. Sean brings not only legal expertise, but also past experience as a REALTOR® in California. As a lawyer, Sean has worked in civil litigation, including landlord-tenant disputes. His time as a REALTOR® is especially helpful in his role guiding the Professional Standards process for the association. He went to undergrad at UC Santa Barbara and law school at Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA, so please go easy on him during the Virginia winter months.

Jon Haley rejoined Virginia REALTORS® in December as Associate General Counsel after working for a settlement company in Fredericksburg. His first-hand knowledge of the settlement process will provide another layer of expertise to advise our members and our government relations team. A graduate of the College of William and Mary and the University of Richmond School of Law, Jon looks forward to expanding the use of Virginia REALTORS® forms to more of our members over the coming year and providing education opportunities across the commonwealth.

As always, if you have any questions you can access our Legal Hotline.

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