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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 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.

Dan Carrell is a Principal with Carrell Blanton Ferris & Associates, PLC with over forty years of experience practicing law in such areas as civil litigation, Constitutional law, appellate law, trade regulation and general business matters. Dan has extensive experience in federal and state courts in Virginia with a wide variety of litigation matters, including matters as diverse as contract disputes, commercial transactions, trust-related disputes, real estate and employment matters, church-related disputes, and civil rights. He also serves as a hearing officer in state administrative hearings and as a mediator in alternative dispute resolution proceedings.. With a strong commitment to the rule of law, Dan has long believed the attorney-client relationship is one of mutual trust and confidence.  His objective, then, is to provide legal services of the highest quality at a fair and reasonable cost.  And throughout his long career, he has at times provided his services pro bono.. Dan and his wife, Janis, have been married for over 38 years.  They have two grown, married daughters and two grandchildren.

Criminal and Traffic Defense attorney dedicated to providing honest, compassionate, and client-focused representation for clients in Metro Richmond and Greater Central Virginia.. Traffic Defense and Criminal Defense are the only practice areas we handle. This focus is deliberate - it allows me to funnel all of my experience, skills, and legal knowledge into the highest quality representation for my clients and get them the best results possible. I have successfully handled hundreds of Criminal and Traffic cases, including felonies and misdemeanors such as:. DUI & DUI-drug chargesDriving on Suspended & Driving Without a LicenseEludingHit and RunAggressive DrivingReckless DrivingLesser traffic violations like Speeding Tickets and Minor Accidents,Drug Possession & Drug DistributionLarcenyAssaultAssault on a Police OfficerUnderage Possession of Alcohol & Fake IDFirearm ChargesExpungements for eligible cases.. Straight-forward case assessment - I believe every prospective client deserves to know exactly what I know. I will not exaggerate the trouble you are in to convince you to hire me. I will not try to sell you on results I know are unlikely. In some cases, I will be the bearer of wonderful news and in some cases, I’m going to tell you things you don’t want to hear.. Whichever side you fall on, I want to hear your story and understand your priorities and concerns. We can then come up with a plan to achieve the best result possible and navigate your case together.. I handle cases in City of Richmond, Hanover, Henrico, Chesterfield, Greensville, Brunswick, New Kent, Dinwiddie, Sussex, Caroline, Hanover, Stafford, Spotsylvania, Powhatan, Prince George, Petersburg, Hopewell, and Colonial Heights.

Courtney, a partner with the firm, concentrates her practice on personal injury, brain injury cases and wrongful death claims. She works in the firm's Richmond office and serves clients in Short Pump, Midlothian, Mechanicsville and across the state of Virginia. She is a tireless, compassionate advocate for her clients. Since joining the firm in 1990, Courtney has obtained numerous victories in the courtroom. Courtney's compassion extends beyond the courtroom as she works closely with her clients to resolve their cases. Although Courtney is proud of her courtroom results, she is most passionate about the people she represents.  "I'm a people person," she says, "and I enjoy the individual relationships I develop with my clients." She draws inspiration from the courage of her clients to overcome adversity and to recover from injury that was caused by the fault of another.. Courtney has successfully resolved through trial and settlement many cases involving children. As the mother of four children herself, Courtney is able to draw upon her own experiences to compassionately work with children. Courtney has lectured on the topic of "Children as Witnesses" and has participated in producing a video which has been used to train lawyers and judges on the special circumstances involved when children are in the courtroom.. Courtney aggressively takes on insurance companies to preserve the rights of her clients. She once fought a case all the way to the Virginia Supreme Court to obtain justice for a 12-year-old client whose insurance company wrongfully denied payments for his medical bills.. Courtney is proud to be a trial lawyer and an advocate for injured people. She believes in the civil justice system, individual freedom and the responsibility placed on society and individuals to maintain a system whereby injured parties can seek and receive justice.

Cortland manages the Richmond, Virginia office of Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig, a national law firm with offices in multiple states and foreign countries. Prior to joining the firm, Cortland practiced with a prominent international Am Law 100 law firm. He has represented public figures and entities hailing from such distinguished groups as Fortune 500 companies, elected officials, national media pundits, sports anchors, notable authors, statewide political parties, and national political committees. His practice primarily focuses on commercial litigation, intellectual property, products liability, insurance coverage, alcohol beverage control, and political law matters.. Cortland has extensive experience representing and advising corporate clients in high-stakes, multimillion-dollar lawsuits in state and federal courts across the country. He has also represented various foreign corporations, including companies in Japan, Germany, Canada, and China, and worked with counsel around the globe.. Cortland is the recipient of a number of prestigous appointments. In 2018, he was appointed and served as a substitute judge for the City of Richmond General District Court (13th Judicial District of Virginia). Also, in 2013, the Governor of Virginia appointed Cortland to the Board of Corrections, which oversees the Virginia Department of Corrections. And in 2007, the Attorney General of Virginia selected him to serve as special counsel to represent the state in certain cases. The Virginia Department of Labor and Industry Commissioner has also appointed him as the state’s special counsel for the purpose of collecting monies owed to employees.. In addition, Cortland served as an adjunct professor at the University of Richmond School of Law for almost eight years, where he taught first-year students. He has also authored various publications, including serving as a contributor to the Tort Law Desk Reference: A Fifty-State Compendium. His observations on politics have also appeared in POLITICO and in the Daily Telegraph (London, England), Aamulehti (Finland), Washington Examiner, and Richmond Times-Dispatch newspapers.. Cortland received his J.D. from the Washington and Lee University School of Law. He also graduated with high distinction from the University of Virginia, where he received his undergraduate degree.

Consumer advocate providing bankruptcy legal services and post bankruptcy financial rehabilitation programs.. I began practicing consumer bankruptcy law exclusively in 1993.  I believe the uniquely American Fresh Start provided by the bankruptcy code is a useful and possibly life changing financial tool.. If you are stressed financially, no decisions should be made without exploring the options available in the Bankruptcy Code.

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Commercial leasing attorney by day, wife, mother of three, and sailboat racer by night and weekend.

Cody Remington concentrates his law practice primarily in the areas of Criminal Law, DUI & Traffic Violations. Prior to joining Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law, Mr. Remington successfully represented & defended the interests of his clients in real estate, land use and small business matters. He is an extremely knowledgeable, professional, and diligent attorney.. Before entering the practice of law, Mr. Remington served as a paralegal and law clerk for two prestigious criminal law firms and the Roanoke City Commonwealth Attorney’s Office where his responsibilities included drafting criminal law memorandums, motions & pleadings, and assisting firm attorneys on various types of cases ranging from DUI to murder, including white collar matters. During law school, Mr. Remington assisted Kentucky’s only environmental advocacy organization, the Kentucky Resources Council, Inc., on the Martha Oil Field project and was also recognized for distinction in the area of business law.

Christopher Yakubisin is an associate with Tronfeld West & Durrett. Christopher is passionate about helping injured people and focuses his practice in personal injury litigation including automobile accidents, dog bites, medical malpractice and premise liability. Christopher is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he is happy to have settled in Richmond with his wife, his dog, and his cat. In his free time, he enjoys exploring Richmond’s many parks and trails with his dog, going to concerts, and watching football.

Christopher J. Toepp dedicates his practice of to helping clients and making his community a safer place. Although still early in his career, he has earned a reputation as an exceptional litigator in the courtroom. His expansive trial experience includes hundreds of bench and jury trials. This background gives Chris an understanding of jurors' expectations when they evaluate a case. He knows how to present evidence so that the jury comprehends his client's hardships and the impact their injuries have had on their lives.. Chris works on a wide range of personal injury cases including car crashes, truck accidents and motorcycle wrecks. He has an in-depth understanding of what personal injury clients go through in the aftermath of an accident including the physical pain, the impact on loved ones and the financial burdens incurred along the road to recovery.. A former Division I athlete, Chris graduated from Dartmouth College and received his law degree from the William and Mary School of Law. Before joining Allen & Allen, he served as an Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney in Richmond, prosecuting a variety of cases including murder, robbery, animal cruelty, DUI and hit and run. He believes in the judicial process and enjoys being in the courtroom.

Christopher Bradshaw has worked at several government agencies, including the Richmond Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, the Richmond Public Defender’s Office, and the Office of the Attorney General.  Drawing upon this experience, and having tried literally hundreds of cases to judges and juries alike, he has excelled as a trial lawyer.  By coupling his aggressive approach to pretrial motions with his prowess in the courtroom, Bradshaw proudly boasts a long record of favorable outcomes for his clients.

Christina P. Spratley began practicing bankruptcy law following several years of practice in other fields of law including business litigation, commercial real estate and consumer finance compliance. She is a volunteer with Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME) and is on the Board of Directors of the NIA Community Development Corporation.. Christina lives in Richmond with her husband and two daughters. Traveling, entertaining and home improvement projects occupy her free time.

Christina is recognized as a leader in her field by publications such as US News & World Report because of her extensive knowledge of traffic law and most recently was selected to the short list of Super Lawyers Rising Stars, an reserved for less than 2.5% of lawyers in the state.. Taejin Christina Pendleton is the founder of Christina Pendleton & Associaties, P.C. a law firm limiting its practice to traffic law and personal injury. The firm is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia with offices in Wytheville, VA serving the Southwest portion of the state as well as a Virginia Beach office serving the Tidewater area.