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John C. Shea has been in practice since 1977, focusing his practice exclusively on representation of the injured.. Graduating from Wake Forest University in 1974 (Cum Laude), he received his J.D. in 1977 from the University of Richmond School of Law. He has been with Marks & Harrison since that time. His interests are brain injury and tractor-trailer cases.

Joan’s practice concentrates on intellectual property transactions in the areas of entertainment, arts, publishing, music, internet, fashion and luxury goods law. Legal and business matters such as trademarks, domain name issues, business entity formation, standard releases, book publishing agreements, agency agreements, band collaboration agreements, and licensing are her specialties. Involved in the fashion and modeling industries for over twenty years, Joan knows the industry from the inside. She holds a certificate in Fashion Law from the Fashion Law Institute at Fordham Law. She developed the first Fashion Law CLE approved by the Virginia State Bar and has delivered presentations on the topic internationally. Joan’s experience as a licensed private investigator has proven valuable in assisting authorities in the removal of her client’s counterfeit goods from sites such as EBay. Her practice in this area complements the firm’s entertainment clients looking to launch and maintain their own fashion labels.. Joan regularly holds seminars with emerging designers, fashion models, and parents of burgeoning talent. She is an active member and supporter of the Model Alliance in New York City. Having a daughter who has been a model since she was two, Joan understand the concerns and frequently advises models and their parents of the issues involved in the industry. Joan was featured with her daughter as a guest on The Katie Couric show in 2014. The episode high-lighted the difficulties child fashion models encounter in the industry and the necessity of New York’s Child Model law and parental involvement in their children’s careers.. As a published writer herself, Joan has a unique perspective of the literary landscape. Her book, Feng Shui Love (Palari Publishing 2009, co-authored by Lisa Hyatt) hit the “chick-lit” world with complementary merchandise and design lines. Reviewers of the book include Cindy Williams of Laverne and Shirley, who noted “Feng Shui Love is a Fun Shui Read!” and Emyl Jenkins, author of The Big Steal, who added, “Stop rearranging your furniture and spend your time reading Feng Shui Love. Along the way you might learn a little about life its own self.” Additionally Joan was a columnist for Urge Magazine and a founding member of James River Writers, a central Virginia non-profit that builds community by inspiring and educating readers and writers.. Pro-bono service with the Virginia Bar Association’s Lawyers for the Arts Committee inspired Joan to develop a “Coffee with an Art Lawyer” program, which allows visual artists, musicians, authors, fashion designers and other artsy individuals a consultation at specified times in area coffee shops twice per month.. Prior to private practice, Joan served as law clerk to Senior Justice Harry L. Carrico of the Supreme Court of Virginia. She is an experienced mediator and has mediated numerous cases involving business and family matters. Joan’s diverse clients include fashion designers, authors, musicians, models, actors, actresses, inventors, photographers, event coordinators, tattoo artists, visual artists, jewelry designers, and specialty boutiques.

Jim Thorsen’s practice has focused on complex civil litigation for over thirty years.  He represents individuals in serious personal injury cases, including medical malpractice, as well as employees and executives in major areas of employment law such as EEOC matters, whistleblower claims, wrongful termination, non-competes and contracts.  Jim also represents individuals in the fields of civil rights laws, First Amendment issues, defamation law, malicious prosecution, and domestic relations.. Jim has received a number of honors in the areas of employment law and civil litigation for many years.  He has been listed in Best Lawyers in America since 2009, he has been recognized as a Virginia Super Lawyer® in employment litigation from 2006- 2013, and he has been included as Legal Elite by Virginia Business magazine for many years.  He is AV®-Preeminent™ by Martindale Hubbell.  Jim is sought after as a speaker in his areas of law and he has been a frequent lecturer for Virginia State Bar Continuing Legal Education programs since 2009.. Bar Admissions:Virginia, 1978Virginia Supreme CourtUnited States District Courts for Eastern and Western VirginiaUnited States Fourth Circuit Court of AppealUnited States Supreme Court. Professional and Bar MembershipsVirginia State BarVirginia Bar AssociationVirginia Trial Lawyers AssociationNational Employment Lawyers Association (NELA)Virginia Employment and Labor Law Association (VELLA)

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 the estate planning context, especially for blended families or those with asset protection concerns.. 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 is why he takes time to get to know the client’s goals and concerns. Jim also believes that estate planning is not just for the wealthy and that a current estate plan represents good stewardship regardless of how much wealth a client may possess.. Jim is a member of Wealth Counsel, a national organization of estate planning attorneys with members in all fifty states. Membership in Wealth Counsel permits Carrell Blanton Ferris & Associates, PLC to offer legal services nationwide, as part of a virtual law firm of over 1500 attorneys.

Jeremy L. Pryor is a Principal attorney at the law firm Carrell Blanton Ferris & Associates, PLC, located in Richmond, Virginia. He serves as the chair of the elder law section of the firm. His areas of practice include elder law, estate planning and incapacity-related litigation.As an empathetic and fierce advocate for his clients’ rights, Mr. Pryor concentrates on securing Medicaid coverage for nursing home care needs and safeguarding assets from the costs of long-term care. In addition, he helps clients become guardians and conservators through court proceedings.Mr. Pryor received his undergraduate degree, cum laude, from James Madison University. He went on to pursue his legal studies at Regent University's School of Law and obtained his Juris Doctor cum laude in 2007. While in law school, he served as the Executive Editor of the Law Review.Actively affiliated with the legal community, Mr. Pryor has memberships in the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, and ElderCounsel.Additionally, Mr. Pryor graduated from the Richmond Christian Leadership Institute and was a board member of the Virginia Guardianship Association. He has a 10/10 Avvo score.Mr. Pryor often presents on elder law-related topics to local community associations and edits The Senex, the firm's bimonthly journal for senior professionals in the field.

Jennifer is a Director in the Immigration Practice Group of McCandlish Holton, PC where she represents clients based all over the United States in matters concerning federal immigration law.  Her practice focuses primarily on the representation of foreign physicians, but she also represents clients in a wide array of other business immigration matters, including H-1B, O-1, TN and L-1 nonimmigrant visas; PERM labor certification; I-485 adjustment of status (green card) processing; and naturalization applications.  She also represents clients needing assistance with family-based immigration and petitions under the Violence Against Women Act.. Jennifer is a frequent panelist at national conferences and Continuing Legal Education seminars regarding the representation of foreign medical graduates and the author of articles on physician National Interest Waivers and J-1 clinical waivers for physicians.  Jennifer is the current President-Elect of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and is active in the International Medical Graduate Taskforce, a national coalition of professionals in medicine and law dedicated to assisting foreign-born physicians provide improved healthcare to rural and underserved areas of the United States.  .

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 cases and death cases.. Over the years, Jennifer has spoken to a variety of groups on workers’ compensation issues, and regularly conducted training seminars. She has handled numerous workers’ compensation cases at both the evidentiary and appellate level.. Jennifer is a proud VCU Ram. She graduated magna cum laude from Virginia Commonwealth University, where she earned her B.A. in Psychology. She received her Juris Doctor from the University of Kentucky College of Law.. Jennifer is the mother of three and lives in Richmond, Virginia with her husband. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, distance running and cycling. Jennifer currently serves on the Board of Directors for Girls on the Run of Greater Richmond, a curriculum-based program that helps girls recognize their individual strengths and grow their confidence through running.

Jennifer D. Mullen is a member at Roth Jackson focusing in commercial real estate and land use law. Ms. Mullen represents developers and landowners in the acquisition, disposition, development and financing of residential subdivisions and planned unit developments, office and residential condominiums, office buildings, multi-family housing projects and shopping centers. She routinely represents clients in obtaining zoning, permitting and development approvals, as well as negotiating economic development agreements. Ms. Mullen has also represented a variety of owners in the acquisition, development and construction of multi-family housing intended to qualify for federal low-income housing tax credits.. Ms. Mullen has been named a “Legal Elite” by Virginia Business magazine and a “Rising Star” by Virginia Superlawyers magazine and is in The Best Lawyers in America- Women in the Law.

Jay Tronfeld has represented thousands of victims of personal injury and wrongful death claims in Virginia. He has tried cases throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia, in Federal and State Courts from Norfolk to Northern Virginia and from Richmond to Roanoke. Tronfeld, West & Durrett has offices located in Richmond, Chesterfield, and Petersburg, Virginia.

James Mick "Jamie" Kessel has dedicated his career to fighting for the rights of Virginians who have been seriously injured or killed because of the negligence of others. He enjoys being in court and believes each and every case should be handled from the beginning as if it were going to be tried before a jury. Jamie is an experienced trial attorney and has handled cases in State and Federal Courts throughout Virginia. His practice focuses on representing accident victims and their families in cases involving: car wrecks; tractor trailer accidents; wrongful deaths; distracted driving; dog bites; and dangerous premises.. Jamie graduated cum laude from West Virginia University and received his law degree from the University of Richmond. Early in his career he worked in defense litigation, giving him insight into how defense lawyers think and how to protect his clients' best interests. Before joining the Allen Law Firm, he spent eight years practicing as a personal injury attorney in Richmond, Virginia and West Virginia.. Jamie is dedicated to serving his legal community and is active in the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association for Justice where he served on the New Lawyers Division (NLD) Board of Governors for seven years. He also believes in the importance of helping law students understand the significance of the jury system and frequently volunteers to judge local and national moot court competitions.

Jacqueline M. Reiner is an experienced trial attorney and fierce advocate on behalf of her clients. In addition to defending all levels of felonies, misdemeanors and traffic offenses in the federal and state courts across the Commonwealth of Virginia, a significant portion of Ms. Reiner’s practice concentrates on counseling clients in matters relating to family law and litigating divorce, support and custody cases.. Ms. Reiner’s practice also focuses on complex civil and commercial litigation; including Virginia Consumer Protection Act, construction/design professional, personal injury, employment and contract disputes.  Ms. Reiner defends individuals convicted of violent sex offenses and for whom the Commonwealth seeks to involuntarily civilly commit through the Sexually Violent Predator Act set forth in the Virginia Code.  She has participated in thousands of jury and bench trials, motions hearings, mediations, and arbitrations to verdict.. Ms. Reiner is a graduate of Hobart and William Smith Colleges, where she earned honors in Political Science, and the University of Richmond School of Law, where she received the Virginia Trial Lawyer’s Association’s Award for Excellence in Advocacy. Immediately following law school Ms. Reiner served as an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney for the City of Richmond. In that capacity she prosecuted cases including murders, complex narcotics matters; rapes, robberies, and other violent crimes; as well as all other criminal offenses from DUIs to capital murders.. Ms. Reiner is admitted to practice before all state courts in Virginia and New York and the Federal Courts in the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia and the Court of Federal Claims, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. From 2007 through 2012 she was honored yearly as one of Virginia’s Legal Elite and a Rising Star in the legal community by Richmond Magazine.

I’m Corey Pollard, a Virginia trial lawyer for injured people, disabled adults and children, and accident victims with Jenkins Block & Associates, founded in 1977. The Firm’s legacy speaks for itself.. I’ve had the opportunity at Jenkins Block & Associates to help people in their time of need. Most of my cases involve either: (1) a seriously injured worker who faces permanent disability and wage loss; (2) a disabled adult whose combination of physical and mental health impairments prevents him or her from working full-time; (3) a disabled child whose medical condition prevents him or her from functioning at the same level as peers; or (4) a negligently caused serious injury arising out of a car accident or tractor-trailer accident. Many of our cases come from other lawyers who know we can handle the complex nature of Virginia workers’ compensation and Social Security disability claims, health care providers, and past clients for whom we have obtained fair compensation and disability benefits.. Many of the cases I handle involve more than one area of law. The rules and regulations that govern Virginia workers compensation, Social Security disability, Long-term disability, personal injury, and employment law matters are connected. For example, if you are injured in a car accident while on the job, you have rights under the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act and Virginia personal injury laws. If the accident causes severe injuries that restrict you to light duty, your employer must comply with federal employment laws. And if your accident prevents you from returning to work, you may be entitled to Social Security disability benefits. This interaction between workers’ comp, disability, injury, and employment law is why I limit my practice to these areas. I’ll use every available legal option to get you the payment you deserve.. I like helping people get justice under the law, and I like to write about the law. Educating injured workers, disabled adults, accident victims, employees, and labor union members about their legal rights is important to me. I’m the author of An Injured Employee’s Guide to Virginia Workers’ Compensation, which you can get a copy of by sending me an email. I’m also the author of an extensive website and blog, which you’re reading right now. Because of my legal writing, I’m often contacted by other attorneys and members of the general public to answer questions about legal issues in Virginia workers’ compensation, FMLA, and Social Security disability claims.. I enjoy spending time with my wife, Leigh, our dog, Simba, and playing basketball and golf. When I’m in the mood for punishment, I cheer on my favorite football team, the Washington Redskins.. My Background. Born and raised in Newport News, Virginia, I traveled down Interstate-64 to earn my Bachelor’s degree, cum laude, from the College of William & Mary, where I was a varsity swimmer. I earned my law degree, cum laude, from the University of Richmond School of Law. In law school I served on the Client Counseling & Negotiation Board, the Richmond Journal of Law and the Public Interest, and and was selected as a teaching assistant in Legal Research and Writing.. I began my legal career as an associate attorney with Whitt & Del Bueno, a workers’ compensation and liability defense firm that represents many of Virginia’s largest employers and insurers. But representing insurance companies and employers who put profits over people was not how I wanted to spend my career. That’s why I switched to plaintiffs’ work and ran Dozier Internet Law Firm, a boutique litigation firm that represented people like you in internet defamation, copyright, and trademark matters, before joining Jenkins Block & Associates.. Legal Advice Disclaimer. I am a licensed attorney in Virginia. I do provide legal advice, but only to my clients – people who have a written retainer agreement with me – and I will not provide legal advice through this website. Please do not act on anything you read on the internet. Though I might write about a legal issue that is relevant to the facts of your case and your situation, my articles should not be considered legal advice. High-quality, professional legal advice requires an in-depth discussion with you about your case, an investigation into all relevant facts – good and bad, and research into the relevant statutes and case laws.. Let’s Work Together to Win Your Case. Please give me a call at  or email me at  to see how we can help you resolve your work injury, disability, personal injury, or labor and employment law case. Let’s get started together on your road to financial, emotional, and physical recovery.

It's an honor and a privilege to be a member of the Virginia State Bar, and I awake thankful everyday that I'm a lawyer with the opportunity to help people in need.  Whether you've received a speeding ticket, you've been charged with a serious felony, you've been injured in an automobile accident, or you have an issue with your family, I believe I can help you.  I have a diverse practice with an emphasis on criminal, personal injury, and domestic relations law.  If the case could end up in front of a judge or jury, chances are that the case falls within my expertise.. I grew up in South Boston, Virginia, and after graduating from VMI I worked for three years in the healthcare construction industry.  I eventually decided I wanted to be a lawyer, and after law school I became a prosecutor in Southampton and Mecklenburg County.  During my time as a prosecutor, I tried numerous felony and misdemeanor criminal cases in front of judges and juries.  I then entered private practice, where I've continued to broaden my practice.  I represent large companies, single mothers, college students, business people, construction workers, and everyone in between.  There is no case too big or small, and I pride myself on having honest communication with all my clients.  I never promise a successful outcome, only that I will do everything in my power to get a favorable result, fight as hard as I can, and handle your case with the utmost integrity.. I spend most of my free time with my wife, Elizabeth, at our home here in Richmond.  I enjoy spending time with friends and family when I'm not at the office.  I'm an avid college football fan and spend Fall Saturdays pulling hard for Elizabeth's alma mater, The University of Alabama Crimson Tide.  In the Winter I enjoy watching college basketball and try not to miss many UVA games.  When the weather warms up, I enjoy spending as much time as possible outside, and I especially enjoying grilling different types of meat and fish.  We're proud members of First Presbyterian Church and try to stay as active as we can with church functions.. I hope this introduction tell you a littel about more than just my law practice.  If you have questions about a legal matter, please do not hesitate to contact me.  I'm here to help and look forward to speaking with you soon.. Ben

It takes the right attorney to navigate state and federal courts and to keep up with new regulations that businesses face every day.. Fortunately, there’s John K. Byrum, Jr. He practices in our Regulated Industries, Environmental, Administrative Law, Litigation and Appellate Sections.. John helps energy companies comply with state and federal regulatory requirements. He counsels clients navigating state and federal environmental or other permitting processes, and defends companies and individuals in civil or criminal administrative enforcement actions. John also represents clients in commercial litigation in state and federal courts and in mediation or arbitration proceedings.. John has advocated on behalf of clients in legislative or regulatory proceedings before the Virginia General Assembly, the U.S. Congress, the Virginia State Corporation Commission, the United States Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality and other state and federal agencies.. Prior to law school John worked for a number of years as a legislative assistant to U.S. Congressman Herbert H. Bateman. John served for eight years as an Assistant Attorney General, five of those as the lead litigator for the Commonwealth’s several environmental that role, John handled cases at both the state and federal levels, in administrative proceedings, at trial and on appeal, regarding air, water, waste, toxic substances and other environmental permitting and enforcement issues. John has also litigated several cases before the Virginia State Corporation Commission and more than 100 appeals before the Court of Appeals of Virginia, the Virginia Supreme Court and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.. An Ohio native, John earned a bachelor’s degree from the College of William & Mary and his law degree from the University of Richmond’s T.C. Williams School of Law. During his time at the University of Richmond, John was a member of the Law Review and Moot Court Board and published articles in the Law Review as well as the National Journal of Trial Advocacy. John has lectured on state and federal storm water and wetlands regulations and on defending against regulatory enforcement action. He’s also co-authored a handbook on Virginia administrative law.

ina recently graduated from the University of Richmond School of Law, where she concentrated on Intellectual Property law and earned University of Richmond’s Intellectual Property Certificate. A John Marshall Scholar and member of the prestigious Order of the Coif, Rina also served as the Lead Articles Editor of the University of Richmond Law Review.. While in law school, Rina enjoyed a clinical placement with the Honorable Judge Henry E. Hudson at the U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Virginia, where she observed court proceedings and researched, wrote, and edited memorandum opinions. In a special seminar, Rina extensively researched corruption in the Olympics and the implications for the 2016 Rio Games, co-authoring an initial essay in 2014 as well as a final report forthcoming in spring 2016. Additionally, Rina engaged in a pro bono placement with the Richmond Global Health Alliance. Rina was also a member of the McNeill Law Society, the Thomas Jefferson Intellectual Property American Inn of Court, and the Women’s Law Student Association, and served as a board member of the Student Intellectual Property Association.. Rina began her legal career in 2014 as a summer intern at Virginia College Savings Plan, where she assisted the general and associate counsel with a variety of legal matters, including privacy, data breach, and trademark registration and protection. Along with researching and drafting memos, Rina was responsible for developing a data breach notification policy encompassing all 50 states.. Before pursuing her law degree, Rina worked in publishing for nearly 10 years. After working as a writer, editor, and graphic designer at a number of newspapers, she quickly worked her way up to Creative Director & Senior Editor at Ranch & Coast Magazine, a monthly lifestyle publication in San Diego, California. Rina’s wide-ranging responsibilities included writing and editing a variety of content, designing and building the final magazine each month, managing the website, and working closely with advertising clients.. When not practicing law, Rina enjoys reading, traveling, and photography.

In October, 2020, I joined Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, Inc.  As Chesterfield Domestic Violence Attorney, I primarily handle Protective Order cases on behalf of Domestic Violence Survivors.  We also offer legal services with respect to divorce, custody, visitation, and support (child and spousal).

I'm an aggressive criminal defense and domestic relations attorney.. I have handled every type of criminal and traffic case from Speeding, DUI, and Driving Suspended to Murder and Rape.  I understand how important your rights are and will do everything legal and ethical to defend and protect your rights.  I also know how important a license is to those in rural communities.  Without a license, people in rural communities have no chance of paying for their basic necessities.. I also handle all types of domestic cases including uncontested divorces, contested divorces, child support, child custody, spousal support and adoptions.  Your children are your most prized possession.  Don't let someone dictate terms to you on when, where and how you spend time with your childre.  I'll work to make sure you will be a part of your child's life.  I'll also work to make sure you get your fair share of a divorce settlement or a child support or spousal support case. I work in many counties including Powhatan, Goochland, Richmond, Henrico, Hanover, Colonial Heights, Amelia, Hopewell, Cumberland, Chesterfield, Petersburg, Dinwiddie, Nottoway, Prince Edward, Buckingham, Appomatox, Charlotte, Halifac, Mecklenburg and Lunnenburg.

I work tirelessly for my clients, whether it be negotiating with the other side or handling a case through trial.  What I want is what you want - the outcome you deserve in the most efficient, effective manner.

I was a critical care nurse before embarking on a career change to law.  In my years of legal practice, I have successfully defended healthcare providers in the very complex medical malpractice cases and tried many of them to defense verdicts, including cases involving radiology, neurology, neurosurgery, cancers, obstetrics and gynecology, cardiology, cardiothoracic emergency medicine, nursing, critical care, chiropractic, pulmonology, orthopedics, psychiatry, and all areas of medical and nursing care.. Additionally, I have successuflly represented healthcare providers before state licensing boards and hospital peer review investigations.. Further, I asisst health care providers to be compliant with state and federal privacy laws and regulations such and developing policies and procedures as required by state and federal regulations.

I practice criminal and traffic law in the Richmond area.  I also am a real estate developer in the City of Richmond.  I practice law in the following cities and counties:  City of Richmond, Chesterfield County, Henrico County, Hanover County, Caroline County, City of Petersburg, Dinwiddie County, Greensville County, Prince George County, Goochland County, Mecklenburg County, Brunswick County, Sussex County, New Kent County, Louisa County, City of Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Spottsylvania County, King George County, King William County, Essex County, City of Neport News, and several more.  I generally practice within 2 hours of Richmond but I have practiced in most of the Courthouses in Virginia.. Much of my practice is devoted to representing people charged with Reckless Driving, Driving Under the Influence, Possession of Marijuana, and many other state misdemeanor and felony charges.  I try to avoid practicing in Federal Court.  I have been in court almost every day for 28 years.  I prosecuted many murders, robberies and rapes during my time in the Commonwealth Attorney's Office.. At the present, I spend about half of my time practicing law and the other half of my time focused on my real estate projects.  The rest of my time is spent with my family.  I coach baseball, basketball and soccer.  At times, I have coached 6 to 7 different sports teams each year.. Claude Whitehead III, Esq.

I personally handle all aspects of my clients’ cases from the initial consultation to trial. I take great pride in the personal attention I am able to give to each client and I am never too busy to answer your calls. I understand how important your case is to you and will work hard to make sure that all of your concerns are met from day one. The initial consultation is always free.. I was born and raised in the Richmond area, graduating from Lee Davis High school in 1981. After high school, I enlisted in the United States Air Force and later returned to the Richmond area to get my Bachelor of Science degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. I graduated from the University of Richmond School of Law in 2001.. Prior to forming my own firm, I worked for Robert S. Carter, P.C. while in law school and after I graduated.  I then went to work for Tuck & Associates, PLC as an associate attorney.. During my free time I enjoy running and am a member of the Richmond Road Runner Club. I also enjoy traveling and riding my Harley Davidson™ with the Steel Horse Chapter of the Harley Owners Group.

I have spent the last 43 years in a trying cases in Virginia and neighboring jurisdictions.   My practice was mostly criminal and insurance defense work for 20years and for the last 23 years it has been mostly representing plainitiffs in personal injury cases.  I have tried almost every conceivable personal injury case.  My results have earned me recognition as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, a Fellow of the Virignia Law Foundation, and a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and numerous other Bar Associations.  I am presently the President of the Virginia State Bar, the mandatory Bar Association in Virginia with 45,000 members.  My firm is a small personl injury litigation firm consisting of Len Paris, Keith Marcus, and me.  We have over 100 years experience and an experienced staff to offer our clients.

I have spent my entire 23 year career dedicated to defending those charged with criminal offenses.  As the Capital Defender for Central and Southeastern Virginia for 10 years, I successfully represented clients in the highest profile cases charged with the toughest offenses.  I have experience handling the most serious cases in all parts of Virginia, from Tidewater to the Shenandoah Valley and everywhere in between. I am a Past-President of the Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Richmond School of Law.

I have practiced law for almost 20 years in New York City and the East Bay of San Francisco. I started my career in the Bronx as a public defender and then as a Federal defense which included  white collar crime, Rico, murder, and many other, complex Federal cases.. After about five years intense trial litigation, I decided to turn my sights towards personal injury. I worked for a personal injury Law Firm and rose through the ranks very quickly. I love personal injury because it makes me feel good to see those who are injured by others John went to pay their fair share of the pain and suffering.. Fast forward five years later, and I am married and sick and tired of working for others so I decided to go solo.. I bring my customers the  zealous advocacy that I have learned as a criminal defense attorney and the many hundreds of hours in the courtroom. Consequently, I am not afraid to.take a big case to trial if they are not wise enough to settle for a reasonable amount.. Part of My Success is that I nurture the relationship between myself and my clients. Thus, I know more tuan anyone else how to turn a good case to great case.. I can honestly say that I have not had an unhappy client in over 20 years.. This is why my slogan is:. "Smart enough to win. Small enough to care.". scott

I have over twenty-five years of experience as an attorney, handling insurance defense, premise liability, automobile accidents, personal injury, workers compensation and commercial matters.  I have been licensed to practice law in four states, including Virginia and Pennsylvania.   I also act as a Guardian ad Litem for children in Virginia.   I have a variety of litigation experience that gives me an unique perspective on cases and situations.