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Trial Attorney is what I prefer to be known as when it comes to my profession.  I take on every case with the attitude of "lets get an acquittal."  I enjoy assisting my clients and their families when they need the services of an attorney who will work for them to secure the best possible outcome.

Michael focuses his practice on civil litigation and employment law. Michael has an earned reputation as a skilled litigator having tried jury and bench trials in both state in federal court in a variety of matters. Examples of Michael’s litigation experience include the following:. Michael offers legal insight and practical advice to local businesses and non-profits on employment matters. In addition to several speaking engagements to local business groups, Michael taught a Masters level course on Employment Law and Labor Relations at Bridgewater College.. Regardless of the type of matter, Michael aims to provide high-quality client-centered service to his clients, including clear advice and accessibility.

Mark Obenshain is an attorney devoted to the practice of personal injury law and commercial litigation in Virginia. During his 31 years of legal experience, Mr. Obenshain has prosecuted claims in state and federal courts regarding serious personal injury cases, wrongful death, will contests, intellectual property, breach of contract, and commercial tort claims. He has successfully recovered tens of millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients. To find out more about retaining the representation of Attorney Obenshain, be sure to contact his firm, Obenshain Law Group, today.

Karen is one of only fifteen Certified Elder Law Attorneys in the Commonwealth of Virginia. She has been practicing law in downtown Harrisonburg, Virginia since 2008 and attended The College of William & Mary School of Law.  Karen practices in the areas of estate planning, elder law and estate administration, including the creation of special needs trusts and review of Medicaid eligibility concerns.  Karen litigates adult guardianship matters for incapacitated adults.  Karen is a United States Navy Veteran, a Past President of the Bridgewater Ruritan Club and a former Girl Scout Co-Leader of Troop 1111 of the Virginia Skyline Council.   Karen is a Board Member of the Arc of Harrisonburg-Rockingham.  Karen received her Bachelor of Science from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Family and Child Development in 1996 and still loves to attend Hokie football games as well as Washington Capitals NHL hockey games.  Karen is a native of Roanoke, Virginia and spent time living in Roanoke, Blacksburg, Norfolk, and Williamsburg before settling in Bridgewater in 2008 when starting her legal career.  Karen is very pleased to call the beautiful Shenandoah Valley her home and welcomes locals as well as visitors from around the Commonwealth to consider her for their estate planning and elder law needs.

John Krall, an attorney with the Ritchie Law Firm since 1991, practices primarily in the areas of automobile/tractor trailer collisions and medical negligence. He has extensive jury trial experience and has successfully represented hundreds of seriously injured persons.. A native of Rockingham County, John graduated from Eastern Mennonite High School, Harrisonburg, Virginia, in 1976, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia, in 1982 and The Marshall Wythe School of Law at The College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia, in 1988. After graduating law school, John returned to the Shenandoah Valley and began a general practice representing persons injured in auto accidents and at work as well as criminal defense work.. In 1991, John joined the Ritchie Law Firm and now concentrates his practice on trial work in serious personal injury cases involving auto accidents, tractor trailer or trucking accidents, medical malpractice, and wrongful death claims.. John was admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Virginia in 1988 and the West Virginia Supreme Court in 2004. John practices before the U.S. District Court of the Western District of Virginia and the Southern District of West Virginia. He is a member of the American Association for Justice, the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, and the West Virginia Trial Lawyers Association. He is a member of the Virginia State Bar, the West Virginia State Bar, and the Harrisonburg/Rockingham County Bar Association.. John is a fellow in the National College of Advocacy and regularly participates in its National Trial Advocacy programs. The National College of Advocacy is the only trial advocacy program exclusively for lawyers representing persons who are hurt through the negligence of others.

James W. Curd is an experienced attorney who truly cares about his clients and gives personal service in a friendly, down-to-earth manner.. The Curd Law Firm was established in 1994 with the idea of bringing a client-centered appoach  to the paractice of law.. James is deeply rooted in his community and is committed to local issues as well as areas of state and national interest. He is considered somewhat of a maverick and independent thinker in the legal profession for bringing new ideas and fresh, honest approaches to the practice of law. James believes strongly in treating people right, with respect and honesty.. James has been a guest speaker at several organizations, churches, schools, nursing homes, community clubs, and at special events. He has been a youth and high school sports coach for over twenty-five years.. James graduated from Virginia Tech with honors where he was an All-Conference Track and Field athlete. He then graduated from Gonzaga University School of Law with distinction.. James has tried cases in the courts throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia and in the federal courts for the Wetsren District of Virginia. He has also handled appeals to the Virginia Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Virginia.

Jacob Penrod maintains a general civil practice. He regularly handles civil litigation and contractual matters for individuals and businesses throughout the Shenandoah Valley. Jacob is a creative, detail-oriented litigator, negotiator and problem solver.. Education. James Madison University (B.S., 1998, summa cum laude); Washington & Lee School of Law (J.D., 2003, cum laude).. Law Practice Experience. Jacob represents plaintiffs and defendants in civil litigation, represents plaintiffs in personal injury cases, handles both residential and commercial real estate transactions, and assists businesses and organizations with entity formation, asset sales, contractual matters and collection matters. He is admitted to practice in the bankruptcy courts of the Western District of Virginia where he represents creditors in bankruptcy proceedings. Jacob continually branches out his practice to meet his clients' needs. He assists clients with wills, represents individuals in social security disability matters, represents individuals and businesses with employment cases, and has worked on cases in a variety of other practice areas.. Jacob began his legal career as a paralegal at Hoover Penrod in 1998, before attending law school at Washington and Lee University. While in law school, he interned with the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund in Washington, D.C. (through the Oliver White Hill Foundation) in 2001, and with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation in Richmond, Virginia in 2002. After law school Jacob clerked for the Judges of the Rockingham County Circuit Court. He has been in private practice with Hoover Penrod PLC since 2004.. Professional Associations. Jacob is Presient of the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Bar Association and a member of the Virginia State Bar.  He is also President of Crossroads to Brain Injury Recovery.  He served on the Board of Directors for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Harrisonburg - Rockingham County from 2005 to 2011.. Personal Information. While not at work, Jacob can be found with his wife and pre-shcool-aged son causing havoc around the city of Harrisonburg. Jacob is an avid soccer player, and he co-founded the Shenandoah Valley Adult Soccer Master’s League. He enjoys collecting records and repairing, restoring and playing coin-operated arcade games and pinball machines.

I have a simple approach to practicing law. I believe that if I serve and treat my clients in the manner in which I would want to be treated, and if I pursue excellence in my work, my clients will be pleased with my representation and will recommend me to others who have need.  I have received enough help in my life from people who cared about me to learn that the only difference between my clients and myself is that they may have more paperwork to prove that they have made mistakes.

I am licensed to practice law in all Virginia State Courts, U.S. District Court for Western District of Virginia, South Carolina (inactive) and Florida (inactive).  I am a member of the Virginia Bar and Harrisonburg/Rockingham Bar Association.  I obtained my J.D. Degree, Cum Laude, in 1991 from University of Miami and a B.B.A. Degree with a Finance Major from Florida International University in 1987.  My main areas of practice include:  real estate, estate planning and administration, elder law, municipal law, business law and contracts.  I am a certified Guardian ad litem for the elderly and enjoy working with and protecting elder clients.  I am currently on the Board of Directors for Autumn Valley Guardianship.

Have a question? We can help. E-mail us at or has practiced in Harrisonburg for 14 years after graduating from William & Mary Law School.  He has relationships with other leaders in his field from Richmond to Washington D.C. to New York and beyond. He has represented individuals, families and small businesses (from single-owner companies to companies with more than 50 employees).Clint is especially interested in business and built his practice around providing exceptional customer service with fair and simple pricing to suit clients' addition to closely following industy publications and trends, Clint is a member of the Virginia State Bar's Trusts and Estates and Real Estate Law sections and has written articles on estate planning and business law.

H. Eugene Oliver, III is a partner at Evans Oliver, PLC who focuses his practice on criminal defense, traffic matters, and custody/visitation cases.  Eugene is committed to providing zealous advocacy and high quality representation for all of his clients.  He focuses his practice on not only making the best legal arguments in court, but also on guiding you through the complex legal system and working with you to protect your interests.

Fluent in Spanish. John has been successful in criminal defense at both the state and federal level, immigration (particularly in dealing with the immigration consequences of criminal charges), domestic, business, and civil litigation.