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Everyone has a story. Each person’s story often includes an accumulation of finances (at least to some extent), knowledge, values and traditions, which always requires planning and sometimes requires protection. Sometimes attorneys and advisers call this an “estate.” I have built my practice around protecting client’s stories by all appropriate legal means that often overlap with real estate, business interests, finances, etc.. As a young father, and as a son, I know first-hand the importance of developing the right plan for your family because each one is different.. When I’m not working with clients, you’ll find me on an adventure with family, playing soccer, or just enjoying a good book.

Don first gained national attention when his exploits as a young defense attorney with the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General's (JAG) Corps became the basis for the motion picture, "A Few Good Men" in 1992.. Since 1985, Don has been fighting for seriously injured people throughout North Carolina and Virginia, concentrating on plaintiff personal injury law and civil litigation. In addition, Don handles veteran benefits claims and continues to defend select members of our military service in court martials and administrative proceedings.. Don is a highly recognized attorney who has tried more than 200 jury trials including cases against Ford, Firestone, American Honda, Home Depot and several national trucking companies. He represented clients whose cases became the foundation for a movie, The Paula Coughlin Story and a book, The Story of the U.S. Navy's Tailhook Scandal.

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 of Roy, Larsen, Romm & Lascara, P. C. in 1992. In the spring of 2007, he made the choice to open a solo practice that would be his own expression of his commitment to serve his clients.. His practice is primarily in the areas of residential and commercial real estate and refinancing, business and corporate law, contract law, wills, trusts and the probate of estates and elder law.. Dominic P. Lascara has served his community as a member of the Great Bridge Kiwanis Club and was a distinguished Past-President and a recipient of the George F. Hixon Fellow Award. He was also an Introduction Leader for Landmark Education Corporation, a training and development company which offers cutting edge programs to individuals and businesses.He is a member of the Chesapeake Bar Association, and was a past member of the Virginia Real Estate Attorneys League and the Tidewater Bankruptcy Bar Association and served on the Advisory Board of Directors for SouthTrust Bank before they merged with Wachovia Bank, N.A. in 2006.. Dominic has represented the Chesapeake Public School Board on several real estate issues and has served as anattorney reviewing commercial loans for Central Fidelity Bank. He also presently teaches real estate contract continuingeducation seminars for the Hampton Roads Realtors Association.. Dominic also enjoys traveling and is an active triathlete, which includes cycling, swimming and running. Dominic was an Introduction Leader and Introduction Leader Program Classroom Leader for Landmark Education Corporation, a leader and innovator in the field of training and development throughout the world. Feel free to ask him about that.

Diallo K. Morris is a Hampton Roads native whose family has lived in the area for generations.  Diallo graduated from Hampton University with honors in 1993 and from The Ohio State University School of Law in 1996.  Since 1997, Diallo has enjoyed the practice of law and helping people with their legal issues as a former Commonwealth's Attorney in the City of Chesapeake and now as a partner at Morris, Currin & O'Keefe, P.C. with offices in Chesapeake and Norfolk.  Diallo uses over 25 years of legal experience to assist his clients in all criminal defense matters including felonies, misdemeanors, DUI, traffic, and juvenile.  He also assists his clients with family law matters, including child custody, visitation, divorce, and wills.  Please call for a free consultation with Diallo K. Morris at Morris, Currin & O'Keefe, P.C.

Clem is a seasoned lawyer with extensive experience in the area of commercial transactions and has positively impacted corporate efficiency and profitability for Fortune 50 companies and small businesses over the years.  As part of his experience, he served as assistant general counsel for Enron Corp. and was appointed by bankruptcy trustee as a lead member on the corporate restructuring team after what was one of the largest bankruptcies in U.S. history.  He represents corporations, their stakeholders and financial investors in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, leveraged buyouts and business startups. In addition, he regularly provides counsel on estate planning, general corporate and compliance matters and corporate governance issues as outsourced general counsel.. Clem is a musician, martial artists and loves community involvement by tutoring kids for the Life Enrichment Center of Norfolk.

Bordegaray Injury Law PLLC represents people who have been injured by the negligence of others. The firm represents people injured in car accidents, drunk driving accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, dog bites/attacks, slip and fall accidents, etc. Nathan Bordegaray, the firm’s founder, is a veteran trial attorney with over 12 years’ experience. Nathan has a deep understanding of insurance company tactics as he spent the first 8 years of his career representing large insurance companies and their insureds. Nathan uses this knowledge to ensure that his clients do not get taken advantage of by insurance companies to secure his clients maximum compensation for their injuries.

Attorney Dunnigan graduated from Regent University in 2004. He specializes in Traffic and Criminal law and has been practicing law in Virginia for over fifteen (15) Dunnigan's goal is to make sure all my clients receive the BEST possible outcome for the charge they have.

At Edward J. Sargent, P.C. we provide our clients with professional legal counsel through uncompromised commitment, dedication and personal service.  Our goal is to serve as an advocate for our clients while maintaining the integrity of the law.. Ed Sargent has been a Hampton Roads resident since 1967.  He has been a member of the Virginia State Bar since 1981.  His general business practice includes bankruptcy, wills, trusts, collections, elder law, guardianship, estate planning, small business and corporate law.. Ed Sargent has been helping clients with their legal needs for over 35 years.

Although originally from Long Island, I grew up in Chesapeake, Virginia.  After attending the University of Virginia and the Charleston School of Law, I was happy to return to the Tidewater area to begin my legal career.  I love the work that I do as an associate at Foley & Foley, P.C.  From employment work to family law, I find deep satisfaction in working closely with individuals to successfully resolve their legal issues.. Community outreach is exceptionally important to me.  I am a member of the Norfolk Portsmouth Bar Association and serve on the Bench Bar Committee.  In addition, I am actively involved with the Hampton Roads Society for Human Resource Management and am on the board of the Ghent Dog Park Association.. I live in the Ghent section of Norfolk, Virginia with my rescue dog, Margo.  In my spare time I enjoy reading, cooking, and practicing yoga.  A true beach girl at heart, I can frequently be found at the beach or enjoying one of the many excellent restaurants in Norfolk.  I'm an avid sports fan and concert-goer and have a passion for travel - I'm always planning my next adventure.

Aaron Pomeranz is a long-time resident of Hampton Roads and attended Kempsville High School where he played catcher for the Chiefs. He attended William and Mary, continued to play baseball for the Tribe, and graduated in 1992 with a degree in Business Administration. After college, Aaron decided to pursue a career in public service and became a police officer with the Norfolk Police Department, graduating the police academy in 1993. While in the police academy, Aaron started working toward his master’s degree in Public Administration at Old Dominion University, which he completed in 1997. Throughout his almost-25 years in law enforcement, Aaron moved through the ranks in various assignments to include: the Detective Division, Vice and Narcotics, K-9, SWAT, and Homeland Security. As he neared retirement, Aaron knew that it was time to work toward the next step in his career and started attending law school locally at Regent University. He graduated from law school in 2016 while graduating in the top 20% of his class. Aaron retired from the police force on July 1, 2017, having obtained the rank of Captain, and started practicing law on the same day.. Like many in the area, Aaron was brought to Hampton Roads as a child due to his father's service in the military. He grew up in Virginia Beach and then went to college at William and Mary. After graduating, he returned home and worked in law enforcement for almost twenty five years before starting to practice law. He finds his experience in law enforcement not only benefits his clients when he defends them for criminal offenses, but also benefits his representation of all clients who find themselves in other difficult situations. Following law school, Aaron worked for a Tidewater law firm in a variety of roles, from serving as a Guardian ad-litem on custody matters and as court appointed counsel for indigent defendants, and practicing in the areas of family law, criminal defense, DUI, reckless driving and other traffic cases.. Since he began practicing law, Aaron had numerous cases with the attorneys at Park Zeigler and saw firsthand the professional and knowledgeable manner in which they handled their cases and complicated legal matters. When offered the opportunity to join the firm, he couldn’t pass it up. Aaron looks forward to being able to provide his clients outstanding service at Parks Zeigler for many years to come.. Aaron, his wife, Sara, and their five children reside in Chesapeake, Virginia. Aaron and Sara’s children all participate in extracurricular activities, to include soccer, gymnastics, and crew. Aaron and his family enjoy trips to the Outer Banks several times a year where they get to spend time with extended family. Religion plays a big part in their life and they attend and serve at River Oak Church in Chesapeake. In the last few years, Aaron and Sara have opened their home and hearts to foster children from a local department of social services. When Aaron isn’t being a lawyer, husband, and father, he enjoys rooting for the New York Yankees, exercising, and doing construction projects around his house.

A lifelong resident of Hampton Roads, Ryan Sawyer obtained his B.A. Degree in History from Old Dominion University and his J.D. Degree from Regent University School of Law.  He was licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia in October of 2013, and shortly thereafter formed his own practice that focused on Estate Planning, Civil and Business Transactions, and also some general practice.  After several months of working as a solo practitioner, Mr. Sawyer joined the Hartley Law Group as an associate focusing on Estate Planning and Civil Transactions.  He is also looking forward to helping grow those sides of the practice into more expansive areas that include Elder Law, Long Term Planning, and Medicaid practice.  While away from the office, Mr. Sawyer spends time with his family and is an avid fan of both the Barclay's Premier League and Spanish Primera Division soccer leagues.