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Jordan E. McKay practices in MichieHamlett's commercial litigation group. Jordan graduated cum laude with a B.A. in History from Amherst College, in Massachusetts, and received his law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law.  Most recently, Jordan served as a Special Assistant to the United States Attorney for the Western District of Virginia. Jordan previously clerked for the Honorable Alfred S. Irving, Jr., of the D.C. Superior Court in Washington, DC.

Jason practices in the area of family law. Jason graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2003, and the University of Richmond School of Law in 2010. His law school experience includes prosecuting for the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office in Chesterfield County, Virginia, and research work for the Virginia Division of Legislative Services. He also served as a research assistant at the University of Richmond School of Law.

J. Alden English focuses his practice in the areas of real estate transactions, finance, corporate formation and governance, and mergers and acquisitions.. Alden represents developers, lenders, landlords, tenants and other clients in a variety of transactions, including the sale, purchase, development, financing, leasing and management of both unimproved land and existing commercial and residential projects.. He also represents clients in connection with planned communities, residential subdivisions and mixed-use projects as well as conservation easements, real estate tax and easement disputes and other matters.. For business clients, Alden handles the formation of corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships and other entities, governance issues for businesses and charitable organizations, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, and contract negotiation. He also represents investors in private equity and venture capital funds.. The long-time Charlottesville resident is active in a number of community organizations, including Albemarle County Police Foundation, Public Education Fund of Charlottesville-Albemarle, and United Bank Advisory Board.. Alden was recognized in Virginia Super Lawyer as a “Rising Star” in 2008-10.. He earned both his bachelor’s degree and law degree from the University of Virginia.

I grew up in a small fishing village in rural Alaska, where my parents still live.  I met my wife while attending law school at Cornell University in Ithaca New York.  I clerked for the Honorable Jonathan H. Link, J.S.C. in Alaska, and worked for the international law firm of Heller Ehrman White & McAuliffe.  I thereafter relocated to the New York metropolitan area where my wife was working as a tax attorney.  From 1998-2004 I was employed as litigation counsel by the law firm of Lowenstein Sandler, PC.  In 2007, our family relocated to Charlottesville, Virginia, where I accepted employment as the Director of the Blue Ridge UniServ, a division of the Virginia Education Association.  I joined the law firm of Jones Oberg & Green in 2014, and now focus my practice on litigation and employment law.  In 2015 I was elected to the Albemarle County School Board. I am also a member and past-Chair of the Charlottesville Albemarle Technical Education Center ("CATEC").  I am a Third Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, and in my free time, I enjoy training with my daughter and my wife.  I also have served as a Head Coach with the Soccer Organization of Charlottesville/Albemarle.  I am an active member of Crozet United Methodist Church, where I have served as the Chair of the Staff Pastor Parish Committee and as a member of the Ad Board.

I am Lewis Combs, the founder of Lewis Combs Attorney at Law, doing focused practice on criminal law and personal injury law in Virginia. I have been practicing law since 1985, and I have faced a jury over 200 times in my career and litigated everything from First Degree Murders and DUIs to Personal Injury Cases.

Highly rated. Stellar reviews. CALL US to SCHEDULE YOUR FREE CONSULTATION. Or book an appointment online at our website. Slayton Law, PLC. We can help.. Marshall Slayton has the highest legal rating possible (Preeminent) for legal skills and ethical standards, as voted by his legal peers on Martindale-Hubbell.  With 24 years of bankruptcy experience, he listens to his clients, develops a clear plan of action for their particular circumstances, and helps them solve their financial problems. Mr. Slayton's philosophy is that  that a bankruptcy lawyer should not only provide excellent legal advice, but also offer compassion and encouragement to his clients.. Mr. Slayton very much enjoys and appreciates being part of the Charlottesville-Albemarle community, and has been honored to volunteer in a variety of different roles throughout the years:. Manager, Destination Imagination Team at Charlottesville Catholic School, 2012-2015. (The team placed 15th in the world in the 2014 Global Competition!). Haitian Health Care Foundation, Board Member, 2007-2011. The foundation provided healthcare funding and resources to people living in the Central Plateau region of Haiti.. Valley Cursillo, Co-Chair, 2005-2012. Valley Cursillo is a Catholic Christian organization that offers spiritual retreats to men and women in the Charlottesville and Harrisonburg areas.. PACEM, Volunteer, 2008-2009. Provided free legal advice to homeless men and women staying at Incarnation Catholic Church.. City of Charlottesville Planning Commission, 1997-2001.. City of Charlottesville Board of Zoning Appeals, Board Member, 1997-2001.

Hannon Wright is a 2003 graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law.  Prior to joining Ryan in the practice of law, Hannon was mobilized as a reservist on active duty as a staff judge advocate in the U.S. Marine Corps. Before returning to active duty, Hannon spent two and a half years in Virginia Beach as an associate attorney in private practice. This experience combined with his time as a military prosecutor and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney gave him substantial courtroom experience.. His practice areas include criminal defense, land use law, and a wide range of civil litigation to include personal injury.. A former college lacrosse coach and Marine Corps prosecutor, Hannon brings boldness and work ethic as well as a strong capacity for teamwork to the practice of law.. Hannon is a 1999 graduate of the College of Arts and Sciences at UVA .

Extensive experience at both settling and litigating all manner of family law matters.

Experience counts.  I am listed as one of the Best Lawyers in America in the book Best Lawyers in America.  I have had several million dollar verdicts and settlements.  I have the distinction of obtaining the the largest personal injury verdict in Virginia history.   My goal is to continue helping injury victims obtain justice.  Although I have had many multi-million dollar cases, every client is important to me and I make sure that I give everyone personal attention.  If you are the victim of a serious injury, whether it is a car accident, truck accident or railroad accident, call me.  You will receive the assistance you need and the compensation that you deserve.

Equestrian Sports Law and Horse-Industry Related Business Law and Litigation (civil, criminal, administrative and tax).  I do what I love and I love what I do.

Divorce and other family law matters involve the most important and sensitive aspects of clients’ lives. I bring my extensive social work and family law experience to bear, to educate you about the law and how it applies to your particular circumstances. Then I work with you to evaluate and determine the best strategies for accomplishing your goals and furthering your priorities.. I love my job.  I enjoy the intellectual challenge of the law.  I find it incredibly satisfying to help people during difficult times in their lives.

David Kendall of the Kendall Law Firm has been helping personal injury victims for over 25 years in the Charlottesville, Virginia and surrounding Shenandoah Valley areas of Virginia. He began his law career as a military attorney in the U.S. Marine Corps, after receiving his law degree from the University of Richmond in 1984. David Kendall then joined a private practice personal injury law firm in 1988, became partner, and practiced there for 21 years. In 2009, David formed the Kendall Law Firm.

David Irvine is an experienced trial attorney in the Charlottesville, Virginia office of Allen & Allen. Focusing his practice on personal injury and medical malpractice, he has handled cases involving car accidents, catastrophic injuries and wrongful death. David has litigated cases across the Commonwealth on behalf of deserving clients.. David grew up in Buena Vista, Virginia. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Religion from Wake Forest University, graduating summa cum laude. He then went on to earn his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law. David has published on topics related to litigation in wrongful death cases and trial procedure and regularly speaks on litigation topics. David believes in giving back to the legal community and is active in the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, serving as President of the Young Trial Lawyers Section from 2013-2014. David is also focused on his community and serves on the Board of Trustees for the Charlottesville Waldorf School.

David C. Deal was born and raised in Alexandria, Virginia. He graduated from T.C. Williams High School in 1988, where he captained the varsity rowing team. David earned a Bachelor of Science (Architecture) from the University of Virginia in 1993, and a Juris Doctor from Villanova University School of Law in 2013.. David Deal is the founder of and principal attorney at The Law Office of David C. Deal, P.L.C. David is a nationally-recognized intellectual property attorney, specializing in copyright infringement matters on behalf of photographers and businesses throughout the United States and Europe. David has successfully litigated cases of all sizes and complexities in a majority of Federal jurisdictions.. David has worked extensively on the case of Vivian Maier. At the time of her death in 2009, Ms. Maier had captured hundreds of thousands of captivating images documenting city life in New York and Chicago, almost all of which had never been seen or appreciated by the public during her lifetime. David researched and wrote about the legal and moral issues involved when Ms. Maier’s work was exploited by individuals and organizations which did not possess copyright to Ms. Maier’s images (Moral Rights, Copyrights, and the Case of Vivian Maier, Villanova Law School, February 2013). David performed exhaustive genealogical research on Ms. Maier’s extended family, which led to discovery of Ms. Maier’s heirs and the creation of the Estate of Vivian Maier by the Cook County (IL) Probate Court.. Prior to founding The Law Office of David C. Deal, David worked for nearly twenty years as a free-lance documentary and portrait photographer. He traveled the United States and Europe on assignment, and his work was featured in magazines and newspapers throughout the world. He photographed well-known athletes, politicians, and businesspeople, as well as individuals outside the public view. In 2001, Alter Books published Prospects: A Portrait of Minor League Baseball, a collection of David’s photographs and short essays. His fine art photographs are included in the permanent collections of major museums and private collectors in the United States.. David is an avid runner, cyclist, and triathlete, and has competed in numerous long-distance road and trail races, as well as Ironman-distance triathlons.

Cynthia Murray is a graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law and has over 20 years of distinguished legal experience in the courtroom and in the board room.. Cynthia first served her community as an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney for more than a decade handling and winning complex, high profile criminal cases.. international contract negotiator for a major global defense contractor. In that capacity she has successfully negotiated and formalized agreements as well as multiple millions of dollars worth of contracts with large companies and navies. Her experience in these contractual negotiations give her an undeniable edge in drafting and negotiating contracts at every level.. As a litigator, Cynthia has a special ability to relate to clients from many nations, backgrounds and cultures who now live in Virginia. She has a strong desire to see her clients succeed in and out of court.. Cynthia is fluent in Spanish, proficient in Farsi and Italian and speaks basic French. Her cross-cultural background makes her an asset to any client’s team wanting to succeed.. Member of theAmerican Bar Association. Member of the Charlottesville-AlbemarleBar Association. Admitted and member in good standingof the Virginia State BarAdmitted and member in good standingof the Georgia Bar

Chris Smith has been practicing personal injury litigation for more than a decade. He devotes a significant portion of his practice to prosecuting injury claims and representing the injured. Mr. Smith has experience negotiating and litigating a wide range of claims, including those involving auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and many more. He is a true trial attorney who has demonstrated his skill time and again in court. Always dedicated to providing personalized, accessible counsel, Mr. Smith goes above and beyond for his clients.

Chip Royer enjoys a very busy law practice across the state of Virginia with a focus on business, banking and real estate.. Chip graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Virginia and is also a graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law. He served as General Counsel for the Paramount Theater of Charlottesville, Inc., and is a member of the Board of Directors and general counsel for Blue Mountain Brewery in Afton, Virginia, and its affiliates. He and his firm perform a substantial amount of pro bono work for the area's charities and non profit organizations, including counseling them on organizational and business issues.. Chip began his legal career as an associate with the Houston, Texas, based law firm of Bracewell & Patterson, LLP, now known as Bracewell & Giuliani, LLP. There Chip Royer spent much of his time assisting general counsel with the construction of large public venues, including NBA and NFL stadiums. Chip also served for two years as Asset Manager, General Counsel and Chief Restructuring Officer for Charlottesville-based Mosaico, LLC, having overseen the nationally acclaimed turnaround of Ohio’s Hartstone Pottery as well as the acquisition and redevelopment of large commercial and industrial real estate sites in several states. Clients benefit from Chip Royer’s unique perspective as a lawyer and former executive. Chip is also formerly associated with the Chick-fil-A Bowl and Atlanta Sports Council.

BRYAN SLAUGHTER concentrates his practice on complex personal injury cases. His practice areas include products liability, cases involving traumatic brain injury, serious automobile and truck accidents, premises liability and egregious medical malpractice. Bryan is a member of the Virginia and West Virginia state bars. He practices throughout Virginia, and has also tried cases in North Carolina, New York, and West Virginia. He graduated from the University of Virginia in 1991, and the Washington and Lee University School of Law in 1997. He is a vice-president of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, where he has served on the Board of Governors since 2001. Bryan is a member of the Boyd-Graves conference, a faculty member at the National Trial Advocacy College, and a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates.  He has lectured and written on various topics involving products liability and personal injury law. Bryan is particularly interested in promoting child safety awareness.. In July 2004, Bryan obtained the largest verdict in history for any person injured in a ski-related accident. A jury awarded $8.3 million to his client, a 17-year-old girl who suffered serious brain and other injuries due to the negligence of a ski resort. (Grigg v. Wintergreen Resort, et al.)*  He has also obtained seven figure verdicts or settlements in cases involving defective products, excessive force, automobile and truck accidents and serious medical malpractice.. Bryan lives in Charlottesville with his wife Jennifer, and their four children, Jane, Libby, Michael and Cate. When he’s not working or spending time with his family, Bryan enjoys cooking and participating in a variety of sports, especially ice hockey.. Bryan strongly believes in the importance of giving back the the community.  He currently serves as President of the Board of ReadyKids Charlottesville, on the Advisory Board of Legal Aid Justice Center, as Chair of the Firms in Service and Charlottesville-Albemarle Bare Association Pro-Bono Committee, and General Counsel and Board Member for the Second Street Gallery in Charlottesville.  He is a former board president of the Ronald McDonald House of Charlottesville.

Born in the Midwest, Russell Kruse has more than nine years of civil litigation experience. He is licensed to practice law in Virginia, Maryland, California and the District of Columbia.  Russell has practiced civil litigation based in both Central and Northern Virginia.  He brings a balanced perspective based on his past experience to provide the best possible representation of his clients.  He particularly enjoys advising small business owners on the myriad of issues that all businesses face.

An attorney's level of experience matters! There has been an unbroken string of my Michie ancestors practicing law in central Virginia since the early 1800's.   I’m proud to carry on this tradition, and during my own 30+ years of legal experience, I've been honored to be chosen by multiple lawyers and law professors for legal representation of themselves or their family members.  I've also represented a starting quarterback at UVa.. Let me put my experience to work for you.

A “double Hoo” graduate of the University of Virginia, (1993 CLASS, 1996 LAW); Charlottesville attorney André Hakes has 17+ years experience as a practicing attorney in Charlottesville, Virginia and the surrounding areas. Ms. Hakes is a partner at the law firm of Tucker Griffin Barnes, handling criminal defense and civil litigation cases. To the art and science of criminal defense, Ms. Hakes bring prosecutorial and police educator experience, and a long, successful track record defending clients on murder, sex crimes, drug charges, DUI, embezzlement, assault, and many other criminal allegations. Ms. Hakes has a reputation for "out-working" her opponents in preparing for trials.. [The results obtained under one set of circumstances cannot be a predictor of future results.]