Runnymede
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The Fine Family

Over a Century of Leadership in Hampton Roads

Since 1923

For more than a century, the Fine family has helped shape Hampton Roads through law, real estate, and community service.

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It began in 1923, when Louis B. Fine opened a law practice built on personal attention and fair dealing. Starting in the Depression era, he also built a collection of real estate, convinced that land and buildings were assets that last. Family members remember him as an “insatiable collector.”

That portfolio became what is known today as The Runnymede Corporation, founded in 1956. Louis’s sons, Morris and Andrew Fine, have carried it forward.

1923

Law practice opens

1956

Runnymede is founded

Today

Shaping Hampton Roads and beyond

Meet our Co-Chairmen

Portrait of Andrew S. Fine

Andrew S. Fine

Developer · Civic Leader

Andrew has spent decades guiding development at Runnymede and building the institutions around it. Virginia Beach named him First Citizen in 1990 and later named a street for him in the ViBe Creative District. A founding director of TowneBank and the Virginia Air and Space Museum, he has chaired the Chrysler Museum of Art and the Virginia Beach Foundation, founded Cape Henry Collegiate School, co-founded Lynnhaven River NOW, and led the effort to save the De Witt Cottage. He is a recipient of the Virginia Beach Champion of the Arts Award.

Portrait of Morris H. Fine

Morris H. Fine

Attorney · Civic Leader

Morris has practiced law with Fine, Fine, Legum & McCracken since 1955 and remains active on Runnymede's executive team. A University of Virginia graduate and retired Navy Reserve Commander, he has chaired the Virginia Institute of Marine Science and led the Virginia Beach Foundation and the Virginia Beach Library Foundation. He received the Barron F. Black Community Builder Award in 2015.

Runnymede Portfolio

Philanthropy

More Than the Bottom-line

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Andrew Fine, Minnie Fine, Louis Fine, and Morris Fine

Runnymede has always been about more than the buildings and real estate. Community care and philanthropy has been at the heart of everything that’s been built. In 2017, Morris and Andrew were jointly named Outstanding Philanthropists by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Hampton Roads Chapter.

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Across generations

A Family Committed to Community

Across generations, the family has given time, leadership, and support to organizations including:

Education

Health and Human Services

Environment and Heritage

Community and Civic Life