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John P. Fishwick Jr.
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John P. Fishwick Jr.
Roanoke, VA Lawyer
(540) 345-5890 30 Franklin Road
Suite 700
Roanoke, VA 24011
Business, Criminal and Personal Injury
Washington and Lee University School of Law
A Roanoke, Virginia native, John Fishwick has spent his professional career helping individuals who have faced serious civil and criminal legal challenges. John is not afraid of a tough case and has won significant civil verdicts and obtained acquittals for clients facing criminal charges. No stone is left unturned as John looks for ways to win your case. John is fortunate to work with a talented group of attorneys and staff at his firm, many of whom he has worked with for years. Many of his cases are referred to him from other Virginia attorneys. In fact, many other lawyers refer...
Kenneth J. Lasky
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Kenneth J. Lasky
Roanoke, VA Lawyer with 40 years of experience
(540) 343-9800 310 First Street SW
Roanoke, VA 24011
Immigration
William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law
I have more than 25 years of experience practicing immigration law. I have been recognized as one of the Best Lawyers in America (Immigration Law) since 2007. I serve a diverse immigration client base, including large international corporations, smaller companies and businesses, and individuals. I have represented thousands of clients in various immigration matters. Regardless of the size or type of client, each case receives the necessary time and attention needed to achieve the desired goal. My services include a range of methods to obtain permanent resident status. These include employer-sponsored cases, which often involve the labor certification...
Neal S. Johnson
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Neal S. Johnson
Roanoke, VA Lawyer with 44 years of experience
(540) 427-6856 120 Day Ave SW #200
Roanoke, VA 24016
Divorce and Personal Injury
Washington and Lee University School of Law
Neal Johnson has over 30 years of trial experience in both state and federal courts. In recent years, he has devoted his professional career to the representation of victims of devastating personal injury as a result of negligence, as well as individuals needing representation in complex commercial litigation, family law proceedings or serious criminal cases.
John Weber
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John Weber
Roanoke, VA Attorney
(540) 776-6340 2727 Electric Road
Suite 101
Roanoke, VA 24018
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
University of Richmond School of Law
John Weber III is the President and founding member of WEBER LAW FIRM, PC. John began his legal career in 1992 after graduating from the University of Richmond, T.C. Williams School of Law. John began his legal career with a small law firm in Danville, Virginia, where he worked on a variety of civil and criminal cases. After gaining valuable trial experience, John moved to Roanoke to work with one of the largest law firms in southwest Virginia - Gentry Locke Rakes and Moore. While at Gentry Locke, John was assigned to defend complex civil litigation cases and gained extensive...
David George Harrison
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David George Harrison
Roanoke, VA Lawyer with 51 years of experience
(540) 777-7100 5305 Medmont Cir SW
Roanoke, VA 24018
Business, IP and International
University of Oregon
I provide business counsel and commercial litigation services with an emphasis on trademark applications throughout the industrialized world, trademark licensing, franchising, trademark litigation, copyright applications and litigation, trade secrets, unfair competition, business and corporate law, and private equity transactions.
Willis Lanier
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Willis Lanier
Fairfax, VA Attorney
P.O. Box 1
Fairfax, VA 22038
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfPersonal Injury
University of Virginia School of Law
Anna Drake Dunkum
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Anna Drake Dunkum
Richmond, VA Lawyer with 14 years of experience
6800 Paragon Place
Suite 234
Richmond, VA 23230
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business, Collections and Estate Planning
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. ...
Nicholas Braswell
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Nicholas Braswell
(804) 495-2295 1011 E. Main Street
Suite 203
Richmond, VA 23219
Richmond, VA Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Criminal
University of Richmond School of Law
Brody Reid
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Brody Reid
Richmond, VA Lawyer with 18 years of experience
(804) 415-7800 4116 Fitzhugh Ave
Richmond, VA 23230
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Products Liability and Workers' Comp
University of Richmond School of Law
Roger T. Creager
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Roger T. Creager
Richmond, VA Attorney with 43 years of experience
(804) 747-6444 1500 Forest Ave
#120
Richmond, VA 23229
Appeals, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
University of Virginia
Duncan Reid
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Duncan Reid
Richmond, VA Lawyer with 50 years of experience
(804) 415-7800 4116 Fitzhugh Ave
Richmond, VA 23230
Free ConsultationCriminal and DUI
University of Richmond School of Law
Cherie A Parson
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Cherie A Parson
North Chesterfield, VA Lawyer with 13 years of experience
(804) 560-7529 11533 Busy Street
#265
North Chesterfield, VA 23236
Employment
University of Richmond School of Law
Cherie Parson works exclusively as an employment attorney and has a unique professional background as a former Human Resources Professional that has enabled her to work effectively in representing individual employees.

She represents public and private employees in matters pertaining to their employment: discrimination (race/color and national origin, gender, religion, and disability), harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, severance negotiation, restrictive covenants or non-compete agreements, medical leave issues (FMLA), state and local grievances, and unemployment claims.

As an employment attorney, Ms. Parson provides clients an understanding of their employment rights, empowers them to protect their interests, and advocates on their behalf. She provides counseling,...
Paul Vincent Hamilton
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Paul Vincent Hamilton
Colonial Heights, VA Lawyer with 44 years of experience
(804) 526-7542 114 Pickwick Ave
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
Estate Planning
University of Richmond School of Law
I have practiced law for 42 yrs. I am now partially retired and limit my practice to wills and trusts, elder law matters, estates, guardianships and conservatorships. Before entering law practice, I served as a Police Officer, Police Chief, Director of Criminal Justice Planning and as an adjunct college instructor, teaching classes in law, police science and criminology. I have been married to my high school sweetheart for 52 years and we have four children, Cecilie, Jocelyn, Andrew & Fredericka. My daughter, Cecilie Hamilton, has practiced law for 21 years and is located next door to my office in Colonial...
Kevin M. McGowan
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Kevin M. McGowan
Petersburg, VA Attorney with 47 years of experience
(804) 733-4456 2618 S. Crater Road
Petersburg, VA 23805
Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
University of Virginia School of Law
Kevin M. McGowan has been in practice since 1978. He received his J.D. in 1978 from the University of Virginia School of Law after graduating from Belmont Abbey College in 1975 (Magna Cum Laude). He is currently an Associate with Marks & Harrison, one of the largest personal injury firms in Virginia. He concentrates on workers’ compensation and personal injury.
Kyle Matykowski
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Kyle Matykowski
Richmond, VA Attorney
(804) 888-8888 8720 Stony Point Parkway, Suite 250
Richmond, VA 23235
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Workers' Comp
University of Richmond
Kyle graduated from Radford University in 2006 where he double majored in History and Political Science. He made the decision to continue expanding his education and went on to graduate cum laude from the University of Richmond, TC Williams School of Law in 2011.

While in law school Kyle served as Symposium Editor on the Journal of Law in the Public Interest, today known as the Public Interest Law Review. It was during this time that Kyle participated in several activities that continued to build upon his wealth of experiences’. He served as an active member of the Trial Advocacy Board...
Theodore Briscoe III
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Theodore Briscoe III
Richmond, VA Lawyer
(804) 888-8888 8720 Stony Point Parkway, Suite 250
Richmond, VA 23235
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law
Theodore Briscoe is no stranger to court appearances, having represented more than 2,000 clients across the state of Virginia. With over 6 years of experience in criminal trials, he prides himself in his ability to advocate on the behalf of others.

Originally from Baltimore, Theodore is now living in the hustle and bustle of of downtown Richmond. During his time at Ithaca College, Theodore studied abroad in China, Morocco, and Spain whilst obtaining his Bachelor’s in Business Administration with concentrations in Finance and International Business.

He made the decision to attend William and Mary Law School, where he was one...
Berkley Foltz
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Berkley Foltz
Richmond, VA Attorney with 12 years of experience
1500 Forest Ave, Rm 100
Richmond, VA 23229
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Products Liability and Workers' Comp
University of Richmond School of Law
Scott K. Maxwell
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Scott K. Maxwell
Richmond, VA Attorney with 15 years of experience
(804) 913-1771 7400 Beaufont Springs Drive
Suite 300
Richmond, VA 23225
Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
St. John's University School of Law
Attorney Scott Maxwell is an experienced attorney licensed to practice in Virginia, California, New York, and Connecticut (ret.). Attorney Maxwell's practice is focused on estate planning, probate administration, trust administration, residential real estate, and healthcare law.

Core Values
Compassionate representation of clients
Personalized attention
Prompt, open, and honest communication
Financially efficient representation
Meticulous attention to detail
Superb legal research

Admissions
Virginia
New York
California
Connecticut (retired)
Various Federal Courts

Education
St. John’s University School of Law, Queens, New York, Juris Doctor
Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, B.A., Philosophy

Areas of Practice
Estate Planning (Forming Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, etc.)
Probate Administration
Trust Administration
Residential Real Estate
Healthcare Law

Awards and Honors
New York State Bar Association Professor William R. Ginsberg Memorial Essay...
Mark S. Lindensmith
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Mark S. Lindensmith
Richmond, VA Attorney with 46 years of experience
(804) 282-0999 1500 Forest Ave
Richmond, VA 23229
Personal Injury
University of Nebraska - Omaha
Mark S. Lindensmith is a native of Missouri, and he is a 1976 honors graduate of Missouri Western State College. He received his law degree from the University of Nebraska in 1979 and was admitted to the Nebraska State Bar in 1979. He has been a member of the Virginia State Bar since 1981, and he is a member of the American Association for Justice and the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association.
James William Garrett
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James William Garrett
Richmond, VA Attorney with 35 years of experience
(804) 285-7900 7275 Glen Forest Drive
Forest Plaza II, Suite 310
Richmond, VA 23226
Estate Planning
University of Virginia School of Law
Jim Garrett is a Principal of Carrell Blanton Ferris & Associates, PLC. and has practiced law for over twenty years. Before narrowing his practice to estate planning, his practice areas included real estate, business law and consumer protection. Today Jim uses his knowledge and experience in real estate and business in the estate planning context, especially in the areas of business succession planning, charitable giving and asset protection strategies.

Jim believes that estate planning is not just for the benefit of the client, but also for the client’s surviving loved ones, valued charities and later generations of the client’s family. That...
Alexander Hamilton Ayers
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Alexander Hamilton Ayers
Richmond, VA Lawyer with 16 years of experience
710 N Hamilton St
Suite 300
Richmond, VA 23221
Bankruptcy, Business, Construction and Estate Planning
Appalachian School of Law
Alexander was born and raised in the Richmond, VA area. He is an Eagle Scout and Member of the Order of the Arrow. Alexander attended the Virginia Military Institute on a lacrosse scholarship. After his Rat Year, Alexander transferred to Hampden Sydney College, where he graduated in 2002. Alexander worked as a law clerk for 3 years at Ayers & Stolte before attending Appalachian School of Law. He served as a law clerk for the Honorable John Alderman of Hanover Circuit Court in the Summer of 2007. Alexander graduated ASL with 112 hours of training in the theory, ethics and...
Jennifer G. Capocelli
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Jennifer G. Capocelli
Richmond, VA Attorney
(804) 521-0386 1809 Staples Mill Rd
Richmond, VA 23230
Workers' Comp
University of Kentucky
Jennifer G. Capocelli serves as the resident workers’ compensation authority at Allen & Allen, working out of the Richmond office. With more than 25 years of experience representing employers and their insurance companies in workers’ compensation cases, Jennifer provides valuable insight into how insurance companies handle and evaluate claims. Jennifer now eagerly puts that insight to work helping people who have been injured on the job.

Before joining the Allen Law Firm, Jennifer served as a Senior Trial Attorney at Hanover Insurance Group where she handled and litigated complex workers’ compensation cases involving permanent and total disability cases, brain injury...
Michael La Fratta
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Michael La Fratta
Richmond, VA Lawyer with 13 years of experience
(804) 355-1800 1701 West Main Street
Richmond, VA 23220
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of Richmond School of Law
Angela Neiman
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Angela Neiman
Richmond, VA Attorney with 11 years of experience
(804) 355-1800 1701 W. Main Street
Richmond, VA 23220
Free ConsultationUniversity of Richmond School of Law
Alexander Taylor Jr.
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Alexander Taylor Jr.
Richmond, VA Attorney
(804) 500-5000 1622 W Main St
Richmond, VA 23220
Criminal, Family, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
University of Richmond School of Law
Standish Alexander
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Standish Alexander
Richmond, VA Attorney
(804) 814-1489 1000 Greenway Lane
Richmond, VA 23226
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
For 30 years Standish Alexander has been a trial attorney. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia as well as a TC Williams school of Law. Mr. Alexander has handled literally thousands of DUI's, speeding tickets and criminal cases. Mr. Alexander has a rating of superb 10/10 on AVVO.com and an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, and is listed by listed by The National Trial Lawyers as a top 100 trial lawyer and a top 25 lawyer for motor vehicle law.
Hank J Heyming
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Hank J Heyming
Richmond, VA Attorney
(804) 697-1454 Troutman Sanders Building
1001 Haxall Point
Richmond, VA 23219
Business, International and Securities
Vanderbilt University
Hank is a partner at Troutman Sanders LLP where he concentrates his practice on the representation of venture capital and private debt and equity funds in the acquisition, maintenance and divestiture of their portfolio companies and investments. Hank also provides general representation to public and private companies in emerging growth fields, including the biotech, medical device, internet, media and information technology industries. Additionally, Hank has particular expertise advising on cross border mergers, acquisitions and investments, international trade and soft intellectual property issues.
Mark Matthews
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Mark Matthews
Richmond, VA Lawyer with 25 years of experience
(804) 441-6211 6802 Paragon Place
Suite 410
Richmond, VA 23230
Administrative, Business, Civil Rights and Criminal
College of William and Mary
Mark Matthews takes great pride in creating solutions for his clients and works closely with his clients to integrate solutions that address more than the bare legal issues. This involves advising his clients of legal and practical issues that are not immediately obvious and exploring how todayâs decisions create tomorrowâs consequences. He has over 10 years of experience practicing law and over 16 years of professional leadership and management experience. Markâs clients have included automobile manufacturers, business owners, and soldiers facing court-martial. Mark is a veteran of 12 years on active duty in the U.S. Army,...
Mr. Andrew T. Bodoh
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Mr. Andrew T. Bodoh
Richmond, VA Lawyer with 14 years of experience
(804) 783-2000 105 S. 1st Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Civil Rights, Employment, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
I am a creative and vigorous Virginia litigation attorney focusing on civil rights, serious personal injury, and related claims. I stand with my clients when opposing local government bodies, police officers abusing their power, big insurance companies, employers, doctors, or anyone else who have violated my clients' rights or harmed my clients' person, property or reputation. I have handled or assisted in cases involving Constitutional violations, personal injury cases, defamation claims, malicious prosecution cases, FOIA lawsuits, and business litigation. I am the senior associate with Thomas H. Roberts & Associates, PC, in Richmond, VA, which specializes in civil rights and...
J. Baker McClanahan Jr.
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J. Baker McClanahan Jr.
Richmond, VA Lawyer with 33 years of experience
(804) 643-6611 14 E. Main St.
Richmond, VA 23219
Collections, Insurance Defense and Personal Injury
Washington and Lee University School of Law
Christine Lockhart Poarch
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Christine Lockhart Poarch
Salem, VA Lawyer with 25 years of experience
(540) 387-1005 201 S. College Ave
Salem, VA 24153
Immigration
South Texas College of Law
Jeffrey Allen Duling
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Jeffrey Allen Duling
Mechanicsville, VA Attorney with 22 years of experience
(804) 789-0192 7309 Hanover Green Drive
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
Business, Estate Planning, Real Estate and Tax
Georgetown University Law Center and William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law
Robert Holub Jr
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Robert Holub Jr
Charlottesville, VA Lawyer with 22 years of experience
(800) 252-1611 880 A Rio East Court
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Free ConsultationAdministrative, Social Security Disability and Workers' Comp
Representing Virginians for Social Security and Veterans Disability since 1981 --– it’s about dignity.

Call today for a free consultation.
(800) 252-1611
Michael Wayne Shelton Berdan
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Michael Wayne Shelton Berdan
Hanover, VA Attorney
(804) 446-1515 12451 Bumpy Hollow Lane
Hanover, VA 23069
Estate Planning
University of Virginia
Elliott Matthew Buckner
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Elliott Matthew Buckner
Richmond, VA Attorney with 22 years of experience
(888) 337-0477 7130 Glen Forest Dr
400
Richmond, VA 23226
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Nursing Home, Personal Injury and Products Liability
William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law and William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law
Sharon Choi Stuart
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Sharon Choi Stuart
Richmond, VA Attorney with 24 years of experience
(804) 221-2162 2222 Monument Avenue
Richmond, VA 23220
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Foreclosure Defense
Are you considering filing for bankruptcy?...Life is full of surprises, and situations like a divorce, a job loss, or a medical emergency can place a heavy burden on your finances. When unexpected burdens arise, it can seem like all odds are against you, and you have nowhere to turn for help. If you're in danger of going into debt, or currently struggling to get out of debt, then speaking with a bankruptcy lawyer may be a wise decision to help better manage your debt, or give you a fresh start. Sharon Choi Stuart is the founder of Stuart Law...
Joseph Cantor
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Joseph Cantor
Richmond, VA Lawyer
(804) 368-1880 7130 Glen Forest Drive
Suite 400
Richmond, VA 23226
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Nursing Home, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Richmond School of Law
Michael Scott Bucci
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Michael Scott Bucci
Richmond, VA Lawyer
(804) 644-1400 7130 Glen Forest Dr.
Ste. 400
Richmond, VA 23226
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
George Mason University School of Law
Jeffrey Stedman
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Jeffrey Stedman
Richmond, VA Attorney
(804) 644-1400 7130 Glen Forest Drive
Suite 400
Richmond, VA 23226
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Nursing Home, Personal Injury and Products Liability
William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law
Sheryl Herndon
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Sheryl Herndon
Glen Allen, VA Attorney with 28 years of experience
(804) 935-1500 4121 Cox Rd #107
Glen Allen, VA 23060
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfElder and Estate Planning
University of Richmond School of Law
Sheryl Herndon is the owner and founder of Herndon Law, P.C., a client-centered firm that specializes in General Estate Planning, Elder Law, Estate and Trust Administration, Fiduciary Services, Long-Term Care and Medicaid Planning, Guardianships and Conservatorships for Incapacitated Adults, Veterans Benefits, and representing clients in Involuntary Civil Commitment Proceedings. A Richmond native, Sheryl received her undergraduate degree from Virginia Tech (GO HOKIES!) and graduated cum laude from the University of Richmond’s T.C. Williams School of Law where she was a founding member of The Richmond Journal of Law and Technology, the world’s first law review to be published exclusively online. ...