The Burke Connection recently ran a story regarding Del. Dave Albo's continued push to keep his abuser fee's alive in the face of overwhelming opposition.
In his interview with Julia O'Donoghue, Del. Albo apparently tried to downplay his personal financial stake this legislation. The Connection, didn't buy it:
Some Albo critics have said that the legislator is pushing for the fees because his law firm, which handles a lot of traffic law, benefits financially.It's nice to see some reporters willing to call out spin when they see it.Albo said this is counterintuitive since the fees are meant to decrease harmful driving behavior eventually and therefore would not benefit him financially over the long term.
But Albo's law firm, Albo & Oblon L.L.P., recently advertised in "Virginia Lawyers Weekly" for lawyers to help open new offices in Tidewater, the Roanoke Valley, Fredericksburg and the Shenandoah Valley.
The advertisement said these new lawyers would initially focus on criminal and traffic law. Albo Still Pushing Abusive Driving Fees, The Burke Connection (Jan. 16, 2008).