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I concentrate my practice in the areas of personal injury, civil rights, and family law.  I have tried dozens of jury trials throughout Virginia and the District of Columbia, and have particular experience in cases of traumatic brain injury.  I have been frequently retained, or consulted by other law firms, to assist in traumatic brain injury cases, and given speaking engagements on the topic.  I have spoken and authored articles on various areas of the law, and appeared as a legal analyst on television. Prior to joining Commonwealth Law Group, I worked at a few other firms in Richmond including Cantor Stoneburner Ford Grana Buckner, Morris & Morris, and Bucci & Dix, PLLC.  Before coming to Richmond, I was honored to serve for two years as an Assistant Attorney General for the District of Columbia as one of the city’s first Honors Program litigators. In that capacity, I defended the District of Columbia and various government officials, including Mayor Anthony Williams and Chief of Police Charles Ramsey, in civil rights, habeas corpus, tort, and labor and employment matters. I earned my undergraduate degree in business from the College of William and Mary, and graduated cum laude from the George Mason University School of Law. While in law school, I was Managing Editor of the George Mason Law Review, and worked as a summer associate and third-year law clerk for the Washington, D.C. boutique firm of Stein, Mitchell & Mezines. After law school, I clerked for Judge John H. Bayly, Jr. of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.  As a law clerk, I worked with all three major divisions of the Superior Court: Family, Civil, and Criminal. I'm a native of Vienna, Virginia.  In my spare time, I enjoy reading, following current events, and watching sports, especially the Green Bay Packers.

I am an experienced practitioner of cyberlaw and government contracts law. I have represented government contractors in every facet of their business lives, from corporate formation to intellectual property protection, from taking on new investors to securing financing for projects. I have a particular expertise in cyberlaw. I have prosecuted cybercrimes, have written strategic plans for state governments on addressing cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and have represented individuals in cyber-related litigation. I am a legal expert and policy expert in this field.

I am an attorney primarily focused on representing injured workers in workers' compensation claims. I am detail-oriented and will always place my clients' interests first and foremost without exception. I pride myself on communicating regularly with and being available for my clients, and focusing on listening to their concerns and wishes. I believe it is very important for clients to not only know what is going on, but to truly understand the underlying details of their case so they can make informed decisions. My philosophy is there are no wrong or stupid questions when it comes to your case, and my role is to keep you fully informed. Many times, navigating the legal system can be difficult even with assistance, but I will make sure you understand all the details to your satisfaction.

I am an associate with Ford Richardson, PC, in their Southwest, Virginia office, where my practice focuses on the defense of workers' compensation claims, and general liability claims. I also handle insurance coverage and first party claims and EUOs. Prior to joining Ford Richardson, I was in solo general practice for seven years, focusing on personal injury, workers' compensation, business law and litigation, employment law and criminal defense. I have been practicing law for almost 18 years. My career began in Virginia, where I practiced from 2000-2007, and 2010 to the present My main areas of practice have been workers compensation, and general liability. I have represented both claimants and employers in workers' compensation claims and have represented plaintiffs and defendants in general liability matters on both the trial and appellate level. In 2007, I moved to Little Rock, Arkansas and joined the firm of Wright, Lindsey & Jennings, where I focused my practice on defense of employers in workers' compensation claims, insurance coverage, general liability and investigation and defense of third-party claims against insurers.I returned to Virginia in 2010, and my solo practice began in 2011. I started with McCandlish Holton Morris in November, 2017. I joined Ford Richardson at its founding, on May 1, 2018.Areas of practice: workers' compensation, personal injury, business law and litigation, employment law, criminal defense.

I am a Virginia lawyer primarily representing consumers against financial institutions and credit reporting agencies. Over my career, I have represented clients in a wide range of matters, including successful appeals to the Supreme Court of Virginia and complex federal litigation. My office is within walking distance of my home, where I reside with my wife, Sara, the firm office manager, our daughter, Francie, and our dog, Sunny. I enjoy running, hiking, fly fishing and spending time with family and friends.

I am a Richmond VA criminal defense, DUI, reckless driving and traffic law attorney with a broad variety of experience. I specialize in reckless driving and DUI cases. I have been practicing law since 1994 and have experience in many different areas. I am licensed to practice law in Virginia and I have also been admitted to practice in the U.S District Court for the Eastern District of VA and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. I am also certified as court appointed counsel for felonies and misdemeanors by the VA Indigent Defense Commission.

I am a registered patent attorney (Registration Number 55,670) specializing in patent preparation and prosecution in a wide variety of technical areas, including: telecommunications, computer networking, computer gaming, semiconductors, fiber optics, aerospace, homeland security, medical systems and devices, and software.. My clients include large, mid-size, and small corporations, and many individual inventors.. I received my J.D., summa cum laude, from the University of Richmond School of Law in 2004, where I served as Managing Editor of the University of Richmond Law Review and was a member of the McNeill Law Honor Society.  I received my B.S. in Electrical Engineering, with a minor in Biomedical Engineering, from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 1987.  I am admitted to practice in Virginia and before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.. Prior to law school, I worked for GE for 13 years in the areas of computer numerical control, drives systems, and factory automation.  While at GE, I was trained as a Black Belt in GE's renowned Six Sigma quality initiative, a data-driven methodology for eliminating defects in any process. I was a nationally registered Paramedic, with over 15 years experience as an emergency medical service volunteer.

I am a partner on the Private Equity and Venture Capital Team.  I am also a member of the Life Sciences and Renewable Energy Teams.  I concentrate my practice on the representation of venture capital and private debt and equity funds in making and monitoring their investments and buying and selling their portfolio companies.. I also provide general representation to public and private companies in emerging growth fields, including the biotech, medical device, renewable energy, internet, media and information technology industries.. I advise venture capital, private equity and hedge fund principals on fund formation matters.  Additionally, I have particular expertise advising on cross border mergers and acquisitions, international investments and joint ventures and soft intellectual property issues.. I am a 1999 graduate of the Vanderbilt University School of Law where I served as Managing Editor of the Vanderbilt Law Review.  I received my BA degree in 1995 with majors in History, Religious Studies and Political Science and a minor in philosophy from the University of California, Riverside.

I am a licensed attorney practicing law in the Commonwealth of Virginia. I have experience in the fields of Litigation, Contract Disputes, Corporate Governance, and Government Relations. I am also experienced in Criminal and Civil Litigation and am a goal oriented, hard-working individual.. I became an attorney to assist people during the most challenging times of their lives, whether that be criminal charges, eviction from their home, or outstanding debts. Too often, I came across individuals who were unaware of their legal rights and remedies. I believe the best feeling in the world is when I can see the relief of my clients as their weight of their legal troubles is lifted.. I look forward to continuing to provide legal assistance to past and future client in all areas of law.  If I can be of assistance in any way, do not hesitate to contact my office.. Member:. Virginia Bar AssociationHill-Tucker Bar AssociationNational Association of Professional WomenVirginia Trial Lawyers Association. Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

I am a healthcare litigation attorney with over 26 years of experience trying cases in state and federal court.  I successfully defended the mental healthcare provider defendants in the civil lawsuits arising from the Virginia Tech mass shooting.  I have defended dozens of high profile medical malpractice cases and civil rights cases involving allegations of constitutionally deficient medical care.

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.

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

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.

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.

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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.

Drawing upon his experiences as a former litigator and federal law clerk, Orran designs, implements and manages multiple claims resolution programs in a range of sizes and types. He primarily handles the administration of large-scale personal injury and economic loss settlements flowing from product liability, consumer protection and wage and hour matters prosecuted in federal courts as Rule 23 class actions or consolidated as Multidistrict Litigation. After overseeing the build and launch of custom online claims resolution portals tailored to the specific needs of each individual settlement program, Orran fosters the maturation of the claims resolution process by analyzing and acting upon global claims submission and review data, interpreting complex settlement agreement provisions, researching and drafting memoranda to settled parties, settlement neutrals and courts, interfacing with counsel for settled parties and drafting and editing administrable policies to aid the implementation of the parties’ settlement.