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A. Conrad Bareford III
Mathews, VA Business Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Regent University School of Law
I came to the Mathews/Gloucester area after practicing in Hampton. My focus is state litigation, trusts, deeds, wills, and estate planning and administration.
I am on the Board of Directors of HeadStart, am a current or former officer with the Lions Charity Foundation and Middle Peninsula Bar Association. Also a member of the Mathews Ruritans.
I volunteer time and resources for most community functions.
John Gillis
Gloucester Courthouse, VA Business Law Lawyer with 62 years of experience
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Derek Allen Colvin
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfCarrollton, VA Business Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
Business, Arbitration & Mediation, IP and Trademarks
Pennsylvania State University
Derek is a business minded attorney laser-focused on results. He possess the knowledge and experience to serve all your business legal needs. His primary practice is in the areas of business, franchising, and litigation.
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Brandon Zeigler
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
(888) 691-9319
4768 Euclid Road
Suite 103
Virginia Beach, VA 23462-3810
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfVirginia Beach, VA Business Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Business, Divorce and Family
California Western School of Law
Brandon Zeigler is one of the top-rated Family Law and Small Business attorneys in Virginia Beach, VA. Brandon is focused on providing exceptional, quality legal representation to individuals, families and businesses. The backbone of the American economy is small business. As a principal at Parks Zeigler, PLLC, he is extremely passionate about this area of law. As the owner of three small businesses, he knows first-hand the issues that need to be addressed in forming and running a company. He enjoys working with small business owners to ensure they have the correct documents, contracts, leases,...
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Caryn Rivett West
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfVirginia Beach, VA Business Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Washington & Lee University
Caryn was born and raised outside Buffalo, New York. Caryn’s first love and passion is reading and writing, which naturally led to a career in law. She attended the State University of New York at Geneseo, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree with Honors in Philosophy and English. From Geneseo, she moved South for warmer weather and attended Washington and Lee School of Law in Lexington, Virginia, graduating cum laude in 2002. During law school, Caryn was a member of the Editorial Board of the Washington and Lee Law Review.
Having visited her aunt...
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Gilbert L. Carey
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
(757) 863-4890
4445 Corporation Lane, Suite 200
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfVirginia Beach, VA Business Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning and Tax
Albany Law School
Gilbert Carey is an attorney and certified public accountant with the McDowell Law Group. He practices in the areas of Taxation, Tax Resolution and Controversy and Estate Planning, solving tax, business, and legal challenges for individuals, privately held businesses and their owners. He has an Avvo rating of 10 (Superb) and has been recognized as a Top Lawyer of Coastal Virginia by Coastal Virginia Magazine.
Mr. Carey regularly advises clients on tax matters and represents clients in tax disputes with the IRS, state tax agencies and in U.S. Tax Court. He provides income tax planning and compliance advice to individuals, trusts,...
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John M. McCormick
Norfolk, VA Business Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
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Regent University School of Law
John is passionate about entrepreneurship and business development.
Like many entrepreneurs, he has launched both successful and failed businesses. A true believer in “failing forward”, John looks for new opportunities in every situation. This mentality allows him to connect with entrepreneurs and business owners in a meaningful way to help them navigate difficulties and grow their success.
“I find joy in helping business owners make better decisions to build on their success and protect their business.”
Outside of his practice of law, John serves as Chairman of the Board for Roc Solid Foundation, a local non-profit that builds hope for...
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Dominic Paul Lascara
Chesapeake, VA Business Law Attorney with 38 years of experience
(757) 410-8355
652 Independence Parkway, Suite 120
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Business, Elder, Estate Planning and Real Estate
William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law
Dominic P. Lascara is a native of Portsmouth, Virginia. He graduated in 1986 from the Marshall-Wythe School of Law at the College of William and Mary after receiving his undergraduate degree, magna cum laude, in Business Administration in 1981 from Old Dominion University. Dominic P. Lascara joined the law firm of Roy, Forehand, Laine and Dale, P.C. as an associate in the fall of 1986 after being admitted to the Virginia State Bar. He was admitted to the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in 1987. He became a partner...
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Mark Stevenson
10.0 (6 Peer Reviews)
Newport News, VA Business Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Business, Elder, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Regent University School of Law
Mark L. Stevenson is a skilled attorney and short-sale negotiator barred in Virginia , North Carolina, and Michigan. Currently, his practice focuses on Real Estate, Estate Planning, and Business matters on the Peninsula.
Prior to joining Hanger Law, he spent three years processing and successfully negotiating short sales in some of the hardest hit regions of Michigan, including Flint and metro Detroit. Mark prides himself on facilitating deals with multiple parties to achieve positive results for clients.
A local, Mark graduated from Tallwood High School and went on to get a B.S. in Chemistry at Old Dominion University, graduating cum laude, and...
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Sean Reilly
10.0 (6 Peer Reviews)
Newport News, VA Business Law Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Business, Elder, Estate Planning and Foreclosure Defense
Regent University
Sean provides legal counsel to clients when they have a need for guidance on any matters involving Real Estate, Estate Planning, or Business Structuring. He works closely with clients to understand the unique issues they are facing and to customize a solution for their individual needs. Prior to joining Hanger Law, Sean was a commercial real estate broker and specialized in negotiating leases and purchase contracts for retail developments and Class A office space. With nearly a decade of real estate experience as a REALTOR®, Sean brings to Hanger Law his extensive real estate knowledge and unique perspective on the...
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David C. Johnson
Hampton, VA Business Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Business, Criminal, DUI and Family
Regent University School of Law
Traffic and Criminal Defense. If you have a date to appear before a judge in southeastern Virginia, get help before you go! The Commonwealth is represented by an attorney, and you should be, too. David C. Johnson honorably retired as a lieutenant colonel from the U.S. Marine Corps after 25 years of service, and takes special pride in caring for clients presently serving on active duty.
Virginia Beach Law Group: Practicing law with passion for our profession and compassion for our clients. We offer representation in the general practice of law. If you...
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Lindsay Barton
10.0 (6 Peer Reviews)
Newport News , VA Business Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
Loyola Marymount University
Lindsay M. Barton is an associate focusing her practice and providing client guidance in Real Estate, Estate Planning, Civil Litigation, and miscellaneous legal matters.
Lindsay graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. While at Berkeley, Lindsay was a member of Alpha Phi Sorority and had the fortunate experience of working and studying in Spain where she gained command of the Spanish language and exposure to its cultural, political, and legal systems.
Lindsay received her Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. During her tenure at Loyola, Lindsay was distinguished as a top oralist and...
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LeeAnne Schocklin
Virginia Beach, VA Business Law Attorney with 7 years of experience
(888) 691-9319
4768 Euclid Road
Suite 103
Virginia Beach, VA 23462-3810
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William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law
LeeAnne was born and raised in Williamsburg, Virginia. She attended Virginia Tech, graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and a minor in Psychology. LeeAnne is also a member of Phi Beta Kappa honor society. After undergrad, LeeAnne returned to her hometown to attend William & Mary Law School. During law school, she was an Articles Editor for the Business Law Review and a member of the Moot Court team.
LeeAnne began her legal career as a Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable T.J. Hauler, Chief Judge of the Chesterfield Circuit Court. Following her clerkship, she...
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Christopher Davis
Chesapeake, VA Business Law Attorney with 17 years of experience
Business, Employment, IP and Trademarks
Regent University and Regent University School of Law
Chris is a seasoned business attorney and litigator with experience helping businesses in both private practice and as a Corporate Counsel to a large franchisor with over 4,000 franchisees internationally.
Chris has handled commercial disputes for clients in state and federal courts around the country in matters ranging from basic contract disputes to multi-million dollar “bet the company” lawsuits. Prior to becoming an attorney, he was the C.I.O. for an Internet Service Provider in Buffalo, NY.
Chris teaches as a adjunct professor at Regent University.
Chris was named a 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 ‘Rising Star’ by Super Lawyers magazine, a distinction received...
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Matthew Weinberg
Virginia Beach, VA Business Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
(757) 222-6981
575 Lynnhaven Pkwy Ste200
Virginia Beach, VA 23455-7350
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBusiness, Civil Rights, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Matthew Weinberg goes the extra mile for every client to help them achieve their optimal case outcome. He fights hard to maximize the payouts from insurance companies to get clients real money.
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Brook M. Thibault
Virginia Beach, VA Business Law Attorney with 17 years of experience
(888) 402-7117
760 Lynnhaven Pky Suite 140
Suite 140
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Free ConsultationBusiness, Animal, Criminal and Divorce
Regent University School of Law
Brook M. Thibault is a Virginia Beach trial lawyer, former Associate Counsel for CMA CGM (America) LLC the world's third largest container ship company, and Public Defender. As Associate Counsel for CMA CGM, Brook shared in the corporate legal responsibilities associated with the company as subsidiary and agent for CMA CGM S.A. a French Domestic Society Anonym; including complex commercial real estate transactions, transportation and maritime law, and international asset search and collection. As Assistant Public Defender, Brook has represented hundreds of accused individuals in matters ranging from minor traffic infractions to serious violent crimes. Brook is a...
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Vivyane Kima
Virginia Beach, VA Business Law Lawyer with 37 years of experience
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Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Atty. Kima has a passion for Immigration Law. Being a child of immigrants. understandably, I am motivated by the desire to help keep families together; regardless of who they are or where they come from.
Highly effective in developing relationship and network with other professionals to secure and boost client satisfaction. Service is my business. I believe in providing the highest level of service for my clients; always ready to go the extra mile to assist and satisfy.
During the over 35-years of practice, spent numerous hours working with individuals,...
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Stephan J. Lipskis
Norfolk, VA Business Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
(757) 629-0660
1700 Dominion Tower
999 Waterside Drive
Norfolk, VA 23510
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University of South Carolina School of Law
Mr. Lipskis is an Estate and Elder Law attorney. He is licensed to practice in all Virginia Courts, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. His practice includes all facets of trusts, estate planning, estate administration, and elder law. Whether it be helping a young couple take appropriate steps for their children or protecting family wealth from potential creditors and taxation, Mr. Lipskis enjoys assisting families in understanding their planning needs. He also enjoys working collaboratively with financial advisors to make sure their estate plans match up with each client’s personal financial...
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Kristina Marse Beavers
Newport News, VA Business Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Business, Criminal, Divorce and Elder
Western State College of Law at Argosy University
I am an admitted attorney in both California (currently inactive) and Virginia, with my main physical legal services office located in Newport News, Virginia.
I provide services for most of your personal, family and small business legal needs with a focus on planning for a life well lived.
As a second career attorney, I have had years of experience in business and in life. This helps me better understand my clients and their situations so that we can work together to get the best result for that client.
If you need help with:
Virginia Estate Planning and Elder Law
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Hunter Hanger
10.0 (6 Peer Reviews)
Newport News, VA Business Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Business, Elder, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Regent University School of Law
Unlike most attorneys, Hunter Hanger entered the legal field to be around people. His primary motivator is to see clients empowered through understanding, and protected by an assertive legal advocate.
Prior to practicing law, he worked in DC on Capitol Hill and in Real Estate in Los Angeles, CA. A natural activator, Hunter works tirelessly to get transactions moved to closing in a timely and exact manner.
Entering Real Estate Law during a significant market downturn, Hunter cut his teeth negotiating short sale deficiencies against Big Banks. The key to success requires skilled navigation of large bureaucracies and mastery of the...
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Marc Gordon Marling
Norfolk, VA Business Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Business
Rutgers School of Law-Camden
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William H. Oast III
Portsmouth, VA Business Law Lawyer with 51 years of experience
Business, Elder and Estate Planning
Washington and Lee University School of Law
Bringing nearly 40 years of legal expertise to the Oast & Taylor team, Bill’s practice areas include Elder Law, Estate and Trust Administration, Estate Planning, Guardianships and Conservatorships, and Litigation.
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David Mark Bastiaans
Virginia Beach, VA Business Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
University of Alabama School of Law and Western New England University School of Law
Before practicing as an attorney, I worked in greater Boston, MA and in Washington, DC in certified public accounting firms and currently hold my CPA license. I joined my law firm in 1998 and have been practicing and advising business owners and individuals ever since. In 2015, I graduated from the University of Alabama with my Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Business Transactions. In 2018, I became certified as an exit planning advisor by the Exit Planning Institute to better serve and assist my business clients.
I focus my practice areas in working with business owners and their advisors...
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John Allen Waldrop III
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationVirginia Beach, VA Business Law Attorney
Business, Communications, Construction and IP
William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law
John Allen started Waldrop & Colvin to deliver premier legal talent to business client without the friction points of big law. He has a vast and impressive history of decades in world class legal departments across several industries. His experience delivers results in corporate governance, contracts, M&A, dispute resolution, employment and real estate.
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Ted G. Yoakam
Virginia Beach, VA Business Law Lawyer with 37 years of experience
(757) 965-3434
2624 Southern Boulevard, Suite 100
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Business, Appeals, Environmental and Insurance Claims
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
"AV" - "Preeminent" Martindale Rating
A Virginia Beach native, Ted was featured on 60 Minutes (Oct. 4, 2009) for his work involving environmental contamination from coal ash/ fly ash waste. And thanks to his AV® Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest possible rating from the premier peer review process for the legal profession. He also enjoys the highest client review rating.
In addition to his defense of health care providers; Ted tries lawsuits involving plaintiff’s catastrophic injury, brain damage, paralysis and environmental cases in state and federal court in Virginia and in Pennsylvania. He was first admitted in Pennsylvania in1988...
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David Neil Ventker
Norfolk, VA Business Law Lawyer
Business, Insurance Defense and Maritime
The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law
Dave Ventker is a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, an invitation-only trial honorary society composed of less than one half percent of lawyers in the United States. Immediate past member of the Board of Directors of the Maritime Law Association of the United States, past Chairman of the Inland Waters and Towing Committee of the Maritime Law Association and a Proctor in Admiralty, Dave has been practicing law since 1982. He has been concentrating in maritime law and commercial litigation since 1989, when he entered private practice after serving on active duty for more than 7 years with...
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Adrienne Sakyi
Yorktown, VA Business Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
(757) 240-4000
4000 George Washington Memorial Highway
Yorktown, VA 23692
Business, Family, Personal Injury and Real Estate
College of William and Mary and Flagler College
Adrienne Sakyi is an Associate Attorney with the law firm of Schempf & Ware, PLLC in Yorktown, Virginia. Her practice focuses on civil litigation, business disputes, and estate litigation. Schempf & Ware, PLLC represents both individuals and businesses in many forms of litigation ranging from business needs to personal injury to criminal matters, and we would be happy to assist you with any needs you may have.
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William Bray
Williamsburg, VA Business Law Lawyer with 6 years of experience
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William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law
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Anna Drake Dunkum
Newport News, VA Business Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
827 Diligence Drive
Suite 109
Newport News, VA 23606
Free ConsultationBusiness, Bankruptcy, Collections and Tax
Elon University
Anna focuses her practice on individual consumer and business bankruptcies, tax compliance and controversy, corporate and business law, and estate planning and administration. Prior to joining Harry Jernigan CPA Attorney, P.C., Mrs. Dunkum was Staff Attorney for the Chapter 13 Trustee for the Middle District of North Carolina- Greensboro Division. Mrs. Dunkum is admitted to practice in the United States Bankruptcy Courts for the Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of North Carolina and the Eastern District of Virginia as well as all courts in the State of North Carolina and the Commonwealth of Virginia and U.S. Tax Court. ...
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Michael Bruce Hamar
Norfolk, VA Business Law Attorney with 47 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
University of Virginia School of Law
Bar and Court Admissions: Virginia State Bar (1977) and Alabama State Bar (1977); State Bar of Texas (1981); U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; 1979; U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1981); U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1984)
Education: University of Virginia, B.A., with high distinction (1974); University of Virginia, J.D. (1977)
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Barry Rowell
Virginia Beach, VA Business Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
(757) 432-2500
3500 Virginia Beach Blvd Ste 110
Virginia Beach, VA 23452-4460
Business, Civil Rights, Employment and Workers' Comp
Regent University School of Law
Barry Rowell is a partner at Klein Rowell & Shall PLLC (KRS Law). Prior to forming this new partnership, Barry was a partner at Valverde & Rowell, PC, from 2006 to 2019. From 1995 to 2006, Barry was employed with a Fortune 50 Company, working in the human resources and legal department. Barry has successfully responded to and mediated hundreds of charges of employment discrimination filed with the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Fair Employment Practice Agencies in more than 40 states. Barry has a wide range of experience advising corporate clients on complex employment issues including...
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Sarah J Schmidt
Chesapeake, VA Business Law Lawyer
Business, Estate Planning and Probate
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M. Bradley Brickhouse
Portsmouth, VA Business Law Attorney
Business and Elder
Regent University School of Law
Brad Brickhouse adds significant talent to the Oast & Taylor team and shows his commitment to our community by serving every client with a clear focus of their personal goals in mind. His primary areas of practice include Elder Law, Guardianships and Conservatorships, Financial Abuse, Estate and Trust Disputes, and Will Contests.
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Helen Marmoll
Haymarket, VA Business Law Lawyer with 56 years of experience
(703) 754-7474
Little Haven Farm
3097 James Madison Highway
Haymarket, VA 20169
Business, Elder, Estate Planning and Tax
American University Washington College of Law
My legal practice involves both planning and litigation in my practice areas, all of which is done from Little Haven Farm, a 4-acre horse farm and my residence. Personal time is spent riding horses, working on my English gardens and playing the piano.
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William La Salle III
Smithfield, VA Business Law Lawyer with 4 years of experience
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Charleston School of Law
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Lenard Myers
Norfolk, VA Business Law Lawyer
Business, Consumer, Foreclosure Defense and Stockbroker Fraud
Lenard Myers focuses his practice on the representation of consumers, contractors, and businesses. A great deal of his work involves auto fraud, defending and preventing foreclosures, as well as matters involving complex commercial litigation. Mr. Myers practices law in the state and federal courts of Virginia. He places great value on courtesy, professionalism and resolving problems in the most cost-efficient manner possible. Lenard began his legal career as an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney. Notably, he prosecuted over 300 matters with a conviction rate exceeding 90%. Subsequently, he successfully transitioned to private practice while returning to academia as an Adjunct Professor...
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Lamont Demetrius Maddox
Norfolk, VA Business Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
(757) 454-2045
Wells Fargo Center
440 Monticello Ave, Suite 1800
Norfolk, VA 23510
Business, Estate Planning, IP and Securities
College of William and Mary
Lamont Maddox focuses his practice on general business law matters, such as business start-ups, mergers and acquisitions, finance, securities, contracts, leases, e-commerce and corporate governance. As a former business owner, Mr. Maddox understands the needs and objectives of business owners; he was president and founder of Maddox Technology, Incorporated, a computer consulting firm serving small and moderate size businesses, for over 10 years.
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Chad S. Roberts
Yorktown, VA Business Law Lawyer
Business, Criminal, DUI and White Collar Crime
Regent University School of Law
Chad S. Roberts is an Associate Attorney who joined Schempf & Ware, PLLC in 2017. His practice focuses on criminal defense, civil litigation, land use litigation, and estate litigation. Chad practices in both general district and circuit court in addition to matters before local government entities. Chad is also admitted to practice in the United States District Bankruptcy Court.
Prior to joining Schempf & Ware, Chad served on active duty with the United States Air Force. He graduated from Regent University School of Law and began private practice and then joined the Newport News Commonwealth's Attorney's Office as...
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Scott Reichle
Newport News, VA Business Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
Business, Construction and IP
Loyola University New Orleans
I enjoy working with individual inventors as well as businesses. I engage in a broad practice including intellectual property, litigation, whistleblower actions and zoning and land use.
I am a Licensed Patent Attorney with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Also, I have been licensed to practice law by the Commonwealth of Virginia since 1996. I graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech in 1989 and a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering with a concentration course in environmental engineering from Old Dominion University in 1993. I also graduated magna cum laude from Loyola School...