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I am a defense attorney because I firmly believe everyone deserves to be treated with basic human dignity. No matter where people come from, or what they are accused of doing, everyone deserves this basic level of respect. I also believe in the Constitution. We are guaranteed rights under the law and our rights only exist as long as there are people that are willing to defend them. I am proud of the work I do. Being a defense attorney is not just a job to me; it is what I do to serve our community and to fight for the type of world I want my own children to live in.. There are few feelings more thrilling than hearing the words “not guilty”. I love going to trial, arguing cases, and the strategy leading up to it. However, I also recognize that my duties as a lawyer extend beyond the courtroom. I take my role as a Counselor at Law seriously. All of my clients are unique and I work hard to understand their particular needs. I often encounter clients who are facing more than just legal problems and who are genuinely suffering. I take a more holistic approach and try to encourage strategies that help them get their lives going in a better direction. I genuinely care. That is not weakness; it is a point of pride.

I always knew I wanted to be like my grandfather, Richard Beliles, who was a great Kentucky trial lawyer.  He was the type of lawyer you read about or see on TV — defending the poor against the most serious criminal accusations, or defending African-Americans accused of terrible crimes in a community riddled with racism.  He always occupied an Atticus Finch type dimension in my mind, both in his success in the courtroom and his never ending pursuit of justice for the disenfranchised.. My other grandfather, Wendell Golden, was a Methodist missionary to several African countries from 1954 to 1989.  He was a vocal advocate for justice and fought against mistreatment of the Africans by the colonial countries.  This led to his church being vandalized in 1961 and his arrest by the Portuguese secret police for supporting the Africans in their revolt against colonial rule.  He was imprisoned for months before being expelled from the continent.  For the next 50 years, my grandfather never lost his passion for helping the poor and the under privileged, and he instilled that principle in all of his children and grandchildren.. The legacy of my grandfathers has inspired me to live a life dedicated to fighting racism and injustice in our society. I am proud to say that my background, education, and capabilities in the courtroom allow me to continue those noble goals everyday.. Education. I never considered joining the military until September 2001 when we woke up to watching those towers come down and the world change.  I was in my third year of college, and my childhood best friend and I showed up at the ROTC office the next day to answer our country’s call.  We knew then that the world had changed and that our place was in our nation’s service, like so many others in our generation that have answered the call since that day.. I had the privilege to attend the prestigious University of Virginia for my undergraduate degree as well as my law school degree. It was in law school where I realized that I had the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of my grandfather by becoming a true trial lawyer. The courtroom was exciting and intriguing.  It was fantastic to know that my commitment to ROTC in undergrad paved the road to my JAG career upon my successful graduation from law school.. Court-Martial Lawyer. I served for over a decade in uniform as a military lawyer. I joined the JAG Corps out of law school and passed the bar exam at only 23 years old.  I was assigned to Andersen AFB, Guam where I quickly became an Area Defense Counsel, becoming one of the youngest in the Air Force at 25 years old when I took position.  Looking back, it’s remarkable how much responsibility I was given at such a young age and with so little actual experience. I was thrown into the courtroom, as my skill for trying cases became clear quite early, despite my limited experience. As the Area Defense Counsel on Guam, I represented clients across the Pacific theater from Diego Garcia to Malaysia, to the Philippines, to Okinawa, Korea, Tokyo, Hawaii, and Alaska.  I did courts-martial across the Pacific during that time period and became devoted to defending my clients to the best of my ability.  I fell in love with the opportunity to defend someone’s rights, and came to love the stage and pageantry that a courtroom afforded me.  After two years in that position, I was recognized as the best Area Defense Counsel in the Air Force in the Pacific.. Because of my success in that position, I was elevated to the Air Force’s most coveted and respected position for courtroom attorneys: Senior Trial Counsel (prosecutor).  I was stationed at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, one of only two such positions covering all of Europe and the war-fighting missions in the Middle East.  It was the crown jewel of assignments in the Air Force JAG Corps.  I prosecuted and oversaw all of the sexual assault, child abuse, and homicide cases in that AOR for the next four years.  I traveled extensively and was in the courtroom almost every other week, sometimes multiple weeks back to back.  For me, being a prosecutor meant seeking a conviction where it was appropriate, but also ensuring the heavy-hand of the Government did not trample or compromise the rights of our servicemembers.  It was about pursuing the truth and achieving justice.  If the man I was prosecuting wasn’t guilty, I wasn’t going to prosecute him.  I wasn’t going to let an injustice happen.  And I was never going to win dirty.  If I won, it was going to be fair and by the rules.. Wilkerson Case. I was hand-selected to prosecute the Wilkerson case at Aviano Air Base in Italy in 2012.  That case is one of the most famous and publicized military cases in the last few decades.  I tried the case alongside my Colonel who has served as a powerful mentor to me.  It was a transformative experience that showed me that justice must be pursued no matter the cost to reputation or career.  Today, I proudly stand in the courtroom on the opposite side, but the lessons remain the same — my pursuit of justice will almost always bring judgment and derision from those who disagree, but the true test of character is the willingness to plow ahead and fight for righteousness.

Howard Bullock is a Richmond native and attended Hampden-Sydney College where he majored in History with a minor in Rhetoric. Howard is committed to protecting the rights of those injured by the negligence of others, through no fault of their own, and dedicates his practice to all manner of personal injury cases including, for example, motorcycle accidents, car accidents, truck accidents, slips and trips and falls and wrongful death. Howard attended law school at Saint Thomas University in Miami, Florida. While attending law school Howard served as a Judicial Intern with the Honorable Abby Cynamon, Eleventh Judicial circuit court of Miami, Florida.. Howard enjoys being in the courtroom and has significant experience handling cases from inception to trial in state and federal courts throughout Virginia, including Jury Trials. Howard strongly believes in the civil justice system and is passionate about fighting to achieve the best possible results for his clients.. Howard is licensed to practice law before all Courts in the Commonwealth of Virginia including U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia. Howard currently serves as a District Representative for the Third District for the Virginia State Bar Young Lawyers Conference. He is a member of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association for Justice. Howard has also been voted to the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40, an invitation only professional organization composed of the top civil plaintiff or criminal defense trial lawyers from each state or region who are under the age of 40.

Helping people get out of debt and/or reorganizing their debt into affordable monthly payments gives me great satisfaction.  I love what I do and thrive off of seeing just how happy and relieved my clients are after we have been able to reduce or eliminate their debt obligations.. Please contact me for a free consultation to see what financial relief you might qualify for.. SJM

Hello.  I work with singles and couples to create a basic estate plan:  a trust if they are homeowners, plus wills, powers of attorney and health directives.  I'm conveniently located in downtown Berkeley, near the UC campus.  I take private-pay clients as well as clients with the ARAG and Hyatt legal insurance plans. My practice is oriented to people who are middle class.

Guy Crowgey is the founder of the law firm of Crowgey & Associates, a boutique law firm in Downtown Richmond. Crowgey & Associates draws upon over 30 years experience representing taxpayers before the IRS and the Virginia Department of Taxation. They also provide a variety of services to both individual and corporate clients.. If you are looking for experience, look no further. Give Crowgey & Associates a call! You can also visit us online at

Graduate of Texas A&M University and William & Mary Law School. Amanda has practiced at the Boleman Law Firm since April of 2013 and is licensed in Texas and Virginia. Amanda is admitted to the United States Bankruptcy Courts in the Eastern and Western District of Virginia. Amanda is also active in the Richmond Bar Association as a member of the Bankruptcy Section and as an executive committee member of the Young Lawyer's Section.

Glenn Moore provides counsel to businesses and individuals throughout the Greater Richmond metropolitan area. His principal practice areas include representation of closely-held companies in all types of transactions, commercial real estate transactions, rezoning and other land use work, and estate planning and administration.. Practice Areas. Business Entity Formation; Advice to Closely-held Companies; Land Use, Zoning and Permitting; Commercial Real Estate Acquisition, Development and Disposition; Trusts and Estates Planning and Administration; Taxation. Relevant Experience. Education. Washington & Lee University School of Law, J.D.Georgetown University, LL.M.Washington & Lee University, B.A.. Recognition. Virginia Business Magazine’s Legal Elite (2007, 2008). Professional and Bar Memberships. Richmond Bar Association Hanover Bar Association (Past President)Hanover Industrial Air Park Business Association (Board of Directors) Ashland/Hanover Chamber of Commerce (Board of Directors)Virginia Bar Association. Bar Admission. Virginia, 1976. Published Works / Speaking Engagements. Hanover County Forum—PanelistPresentation to Financial Planners Forum, regarding estate planning for owners of real estate assets. Professional & Community Services. West Richmond Little League (former coach, board member, president)Hanover Rotary Club (past president)Westminster Canterbury Foundation (volunteer and former trustee)Diocesan Missionary Society (officer and Board of Trustees)The Commonwealth Club (former member of Board of Governors). Pro Bono. Central Virginia Legal Aid and the Shepherd’s Center, preparation of wills and related documentsWills for Heroes volunteer. Military Service. United States Army, 1969-1971

Gary has been practicing law for over fifteen years. He began at a large firm representing Fortune 500 companies in civil litigation and individuals in family law matters. He has since represented clients in complex matters pending in state and federal courts throughout the nation, including breach of contract, product liability, personal injury, wrongful death and insurance coverage/bad faith disputes. He also has substantial experience representing clients in family law matters, including divorce, property distribution, support and custody.. He is admitted to practice before all Virginia state courts, as well as the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern District of Virginia, the Western District of Virginia, and the Southern District of Indiana, and U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, Seventh Circuit, and Ninth Circuit.

For well over 25 years, I have represented victims of nursing home and assisted living facility abuse, medical malpractice and automobile accidents throughout Virginia. I obtain the best results for my clients by taking the time to get to know them, to understand their situtation, and to thoroughly investigate and prepare their cases.. When you retain the Silverman Law Firm, you case will not be delegated to a new associate.  Instead you will be working with an experienced lawyer who promises to exceed your expectations.. If you would like a free consultation please do not hesitate to contact me.  I will be happy to discuss your situation with you and review your legal options.

For over 40 years, Steve Cannella has fought the good fight for his clients, with a passion to imagine justice. Each case has its own set of challenges and Steve always meets those challenges with the hard work and dedication that has given him a proven track record as one of the Top Trial Lawyers in America and has earned him a membership in the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

For over 30 years, I've provided the finest legal representation to persons injured through no fault of their own. From auto accidents and trucking accidents to professional negligence cases, I've dedicated my practice to helping people who can't successfully access the legal system. It's been a pleasure to be part of so many legal happy endings, and I hope I can do the same for you. Simply call, email, or fax my firm and we'll get right to work on your case today! Click here to get started.

Facing issues such as job loss, divorce or foreclosure can be overwhelming and lead to serious financial trouble. That’s why having someone in your corner is important. As a founding partner of Hathaway Adair, P.C., I spend my days helping people make sense of their finances. Through a series of conversations, I can untangle the paperwork, figure out the math, deliver options, and help you move forward with your lives.

Erica Giovanni Baez focuses her practice on family law. Erica understands the exceptionally difficult emotional, spiritual, and financial challenges often presented by divorce and other domestic relations matters. Her vast litigation experience guides her as she works diligently and vigorously to help her clients craft solutions and continue to prioritize their children’s best interests amidst such difficulties.. Erica is a certified Guardian Ad Litem for children and is licensed to practice law in both Virginia and Florida. She is frequently lectures at legal education seminars. She currently serves on the Board of Directors to the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce. She previously served as the inaugural Chairwoman of the Women’s Business Council of the Chesterfield Chamber. She has been recognized by Virginia Business magazine’s Legal Elite in the Young Lawyer category.. Prior to forming Hatcher & Baez, Erica worked for many years as a family law attorney with the law firm of Owen & Owens in Midlothian, Virginia. Erica began her legal career as law clerk to the Honorable Harold W. Burgess, Jr. of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit of Virginia. She earned her J.D. from the University of Richmond School of Law with honors in 2010. During law school, she served as president of the Trial Advocacy Board and as a senior staff member of the University of Richmond Law Review. Erica was an active member of the Moot Court Board and Student Bar Association. She was honored with the “Virginia Trial Lawyers Advocacy Award,” an award presented each year to the graduate who most notably excelled at trial competitions. Erica also graduated from Furman University with honors in 2007, where she majored in political science and communication studies.. Erica grew up in the family business, an oceanfront motel owned and operated by her parents for thirty years in Daytona Beach, Florida. While she certainly misses the beach, she loves Virginia’s scenic outdoors. She is an avid traveler and has also spent a significant amount of time in Southeast Asia and South Africa. Erica is a competitive ballroom dancer and has taught dance lessons and dance exercise. She is involved in the Richmond fine arts community, and you will occasionally see her performing in musicals and plays. She is active in her church, Third Presbyterian Church in Henrico, Virginia. She and her husband, Jesse Baez, also a local trial attorney, and their young son reside in Midlothian.. Professional Involvement:. Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors and Inaugural Chairwoman of the Women’s Business CouncilChesterfield Bar Association, SecretaryLewis F. Powell Jr. Inn of CourtMetro Richmond Family Law Bar AssociationMetro Richmond Women’s Bar AssociationVirginia Trial Lawyers AssociationVirginia State Bar, Family Law SectionFlorida State Bar. Speaking/Publications:Lectured on “Effectively Arguing Contempt Issues” with the National Business Institute, October 2016Developing Protective Order Protocols- An Overview of Virginia Law Regarding Family Abuse Domestic Violence Response Training, Chesterfield County, Virginia, April 2017Chesterfield/Colonial Heights Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court Bench Bar Conference, Custody and Visitation Best Practices, Chesterfield County, Virginia, September 2017Lectured at “Cocktail Party Law 101: A Basic Primer On The Law That Every Lawyer Gets Asked About – Trusts/Estates, Divorce, Traffic, and Community Association Law,” Richmond Bar Association, October 2017

Eric M. Lansing serves with the Office of the County Attorney in Powhatan, Appomattox, Orange, and Greene counties. In a separate capacity, he serves as an adjunct professor at Regent University.. Before he began the practice of law, Eric served as a Virginia magistrate; and earlier in his career, he was a director of , a non-profit organization in the Washington, D.C. area dedicated to the legal rights of families.. Outside of his legal practice, Eric enjoys hiking, swimming, kayaking, old books, dead languages, and good coffee.

Eric is located in Richmond, Virginia and is licensed there and in Washington. He practices nationwide in the areas of Labor and Employment, focusing on traditional labor law and union avoidance, employment litigation, and Appellate law. He has particularly strong experience in complex matters and class action litigation and has extensive appellate experience at all levels of state and federal courts.

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Emily Messer is an attorney practicing exclusively family law. Her practice covers every type of family law matter in Virginia, including separation, divorce, custody, visitation, and support cases. Originally from New Jersey, Ms. Messer graduated from American University before earning her law degree from William & Mary Law School.. After graduating from law school, Ms. Messer completed a one-year judicial clerkship with the Honorable David Bernhard of the Fairfax County Circuit Court. Family law cases made up a majority of the court’s docket, and through her clerkship Ms. Messer gained valuable insight into the judicial decision-making process. After completing her clerkship, Ms. Messer practiced exclusively family law at a law firm in Northern Virginia.. Ms. Messer is an active member of several local and state bar associations.

Elizabeth F. Egan practices primarily bankruptcy and domestic relations law.. She received her J.D. from Western Michigan University and her B.A. from Virginia Tech. She has been practicing for nineteen years and has filed over one thousand bankruptcy cases. She has extensive litigation experience and successfully argued a lien avoidance issue which resulted in a published opinion by the Honorable Kevin R. Huennekens. She is admitted to practice in the Eastern District of Virginia.. Ms. Egan has been married for over twenty years and has a sixteen-year-old daughter. She enjoys reading, knitting, and gardening. She is a member of Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity and the Bankruptcy Section of the Virginia State Bar.

Edward is an accomplished litigator who has tried and won an impressive variety of cases in state and federal courts including personal injury, premises liability and insurance coverage matters.. An extremely talented trial attorney, he has mastered the courtroom skills necessary to obtain substantial verdicts for his clients. Edward helped spearhead the firm's expansion to Northern Virginia and has been the managing partner of the Fredericksburg office since it opened in 1994. He joined the Allen & Allen personal injury law firm in 1987 after graduating from Washington and Lee University School of Law. He is proud to be one of the firm's eight attorneys to be named to Best Lawyers in America - a publication considered by many to be the preeminent guide to legal excellence in the United States.. With a strong background in personal injury litigation, Edward handles cases involving car crashes, premises liability, motorcycle accidents, brain injury, medical expense and other insurance coverage disputes throughout Virginia and the District of Columbia.. Edward is proud to be a member of the Allen firm because of its strong commitment to helping injured people. He is a Past President of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, an organization which promotes the interests of personal injury victims.

Edward D. Barnes is Founder & President of Barnes & Diehl, P.C., who has a tradition of experience and devotion to Family Law. In 2008, he received the Virginia State Bar Family Law Section, Lifetime Achievement Award. He is a Fellow of theAmerican Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Chicago). He is listed in Best Lawyers in America, and has been Virginia Legal Elite list published by Virginia Business Magazine. Richmond Business Magazine named him "Top Family Lawyer in the City of Richmond and the Region" in 2001.

Douglas represents employers, executives and professionals in virtually all matters arising in the workplace. He also handles a wide variety of business disputes. His practice encompasses both counseling and litigation, in state and federal court and before various administrative bodies. Douglas works with clients through a variety of workplace issues, including: employment discrimination and retaliation; wage and hour; employment agreements and other workplace contracts; separation agreements and severance plans; human resource policies and procedures; employee handbooks; employee benefits; leaves of absence; hiring, firing, compensation, and discipline issues. Douglas also advises clients on restrictive covenants (such as non-competition, non-solicitation, confidentiality, and non-disclosure provisions), trade secret protection, business torts, and defamation. Douglas conducts preventative and compliance training, various types of employment audits, and workplace investigations. In addition, he speaks to employers, trade associations, bar groups and law students on a variety of employment and other legal topics.

Divorce is one of the most disruptive and emotional life events, requiring careful decision-making.When you are desperate and confused, we are here to help you find the answers you need. We understand how essential it is to have strong representation and expert guidance you can trust. The last thing you want is to feel like your needs aren’t being addressed during your divorce. Practicing law since 1996, Chris Macturk opened Evolution Divorce in 2017 to help people carefully navigate the process and pricing of divorce. Our goal is to help you safely maneuver the chaos of divorce so you can evolve into a more stable stage of your life.. Chris Macturk - FOUNDING ATTORNEYAn accomplished Richmond divorce and family lawyer, Chris Macturk wanted to change how he priced his services in a way that offered a closer, transparent, and unfettered working relationship with his clients. Often hearing complaints about the uncertainties and anxieties presented by hourly billing, he decided to change his business model and open a firm offering Pre-Agreed Pricing. Evolution was born. Chris has guided hundreds of individuals through separations, divorces and disputes over children and support. A Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), Chris is also past President of both the Henrico County Bar Association and the Metro Richmond Family Law Bar Association. He is an active member of the Virginia Bar Association, having served as the Chair of its Domestic Relations Section (2021-2022) and the City of Richmond Bar Association, having served as the chairperson of its Pro Bono Committee and a member of the Judicial Committee and the Administration of Justice Committee.

Divorce and other family law matters are highly personal and often emotional. Choosing a legal process and attorney is key to creating the best possible outcome for your situation. Having focused on Children and Family law throughout her law school career, Jessica now focuses her practice on family law in Central Indiana. She knows from personal and professional experience the legal, financial, and emotional challenges that families face when they make the difficult decision to divorce. There are many options available for handling your family law matter, and Jessica will discuss each of these with you in a consultation to determine which path you would like to pursue.. Jessica is admitted to practice law in the State of Florida, the State of Indiana, and the U.S. Middle District Court for the Middle District of Florida.

Derrick Walker is an accomplished and experienced trial attorney in the Richmond, Virginia office of Allen & Allen. He has a solid track record in a wide array of personal injury matters including multi-million dollar awards in cases involving wrongful death, tractor trailer accidents, traumatic brain injury, and medical malpractice.. Since 2000, Derrick has represented clients in a diverse range of federal and state court cases consistently winning favorable outcomes for his clients at the negotiation table and in the courtroom. Highlights of his achievements include a $4.5 million award in a tractor trailer collision case, a $1.6 million award in a medical malpractice case involving the failure to diagnose renal cell carcinoma, and a $900,000 recovery in a wrongful death case involving a 15-passenger van rollover crash.. Derrick’s analytical approach makes him successful at grasping and tackling the complex medical and legal issues that his cases routinely involve. His approachable and confident nature aids him in effectively presenting complex concepts to judges and juries in order to help them understand what his clients have experienced. Derrick has an “AV” rating (the highest available) from the Martindale Hubbell attorney listing service and was selected as one of the Top 5% of Virginia attorneys by Virginia Super Lawyers in the area of Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Practice.. Dedicated to providing a platform for civil justice and preserving the right to trial by jury motivates Derrick to give back to his legal community. He is actively involved in the Board of Governors for the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association for Justice. Derrick is a frequent speaker on ethics and trial techniques. He attended the College of William & Mary graduating with a B.A. in Government and received his J.D. from the T. C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond where he was the recipient of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers Student Advocate Award.