RPOA September Membership Meeting

Join us on September 8th for the RPOA Membership Meeting!

Legislative Update on Virginia Residential Landlord Tenant Act

Tuesday, September 8, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EST

Weinstein JCC
5403 Monument Ave
Richmond, VA 23226
Sisisky Family Community Room 

Adam’s presentation will review the changes to the Virginia Residential Landlord Tenant Act enacted by the new administration and General Assembly.

You don't want to miss this informative presentation!

About The Speaker
Adam Nelson has nearly three decades of legal experience, in addition to five years of experience as a corporate financial analyst and his background in psychology. His practice focuses on real estate and business transactions, recognizing that every legal agreement is an aspect of managing a client’s business relationship, from a one-time transaction like selling a business or a property, to a long-term transaction such as leasing a building.

Practice Areas

• Business Transactions
• Corporate
• Real Estate

Education

• University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 1995
• Pennsylvania State University, MBA, Finance, 1987, graduated first in the class
• Pennsylvania State University, B.A., 1985

Admissions

• All Virginia courts, including the Supreme Court of Virginia
• U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia
• U.S. Bankruptcy Courts for the Eastern District of Virginia

Representative Matters

• Drafting agreements to resolve real estate and business issues – boundary line disputes, easement issues, forbearance by lenders, and other issues
• Commercial leasing (including resolution of commercial landlord and tenant disputes and representation of landlords in tenant bankruptcies)
• Sales and purchases of commercial real estate
• Sales and purchases of businesses and business assets

Recognitions

• AV Peer Review Rated in Martindale-Hubbell
• Virginia Business Magazine’s “Legal Elite” Real Estate/Land Use category (2012-2025)
• Selected to the Super Lawyers Virginia List, Business/Corporate Law category (2014-2016); Real Estate category (2025-2026)
• Selected by peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Real Estate Law (2024-2027)
• Virginia Lawyers Weekly “Go To Lawyers” for Commercial Real Estate Law (2023)

Professional Affiliations

• Virginia Bar Association – Community Service Program (2004-present – Charter Member)
• Richmond Bar Association
• Hanover County Bar Association – President (2013-2014); President-Elect (2012-2013); Secretary (2011-2012); Treasurer (2010-2011); So You’re 18 Program, Organizer (1999-2000, 2003-2018), Presenter (1999-2000, 2003-present); Nina Kilian Peace Award of the Hanover Bar Association for Community Service (2010)
• Adjunct Professor – University of Richmond School of Law, Contract Drafting (Spring 2022, 2023); William & Mary Law School, Advanced Writing – Transactional (Spring 2017, 2018, Fall 2017)
• Jewish Community Federation of Richmond – Enterprise Circle Steering Committee (2008-present); Senior Leadership Institute (2014-2015)
• Junior Achievement of Central Virginia – Ethics Instructor (2005-present); Volunteer Hero of the Year award, 2015; Classroom Instructor (2002-2011); Volunteer of the Year Finalist (2004)
• ChamberRVA – Executive Committee, Board and Business Council (2008-2009); Hanover Business Council – Chair (2008-2009); Vice Chair (2007-2008); Cabinet (2004-2013, 2020-present); Government Affairs (2014-present)
• Penn State Alumni Association, Richmond Chapter (1997-present); Board of Directors (1999-2006); Treasurer (1999-2004) 

Registration is REQUIRED by September 1st. September 2nd through September 4th registrations will be considered late, and an extra fee is assessed. Registration will be closed after September 4th.

Walk-ins cannot be guaranteed seats or a meal.

Please Note:
This event will be held at:
Weinstein JCC
5403 Monument Ave
Richmond, VA 23226
Sisisky Family Community Room