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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 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 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 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.

I have been practicing law for over 40 years. Through my involvement in legal associations like the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, I am able to associate with leading attorneys in many areas of law.  I served as Chairman of the General Practice Section of the Virginia State Bar and have been a member of other Bar committees.  I am the proud recipient of The Legal Information Network for Cancer (LINC), Krista Latshaw Pro Bono Award.

I focus my practice on civil litigation, including business law, family law, and personal injury cases.  Each of my clients is given the personal attention they deserve and treated with the utmost respect.  Attention to detail and creative problem solving are the keys to helping my clients reach their goals.

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 equity partner at Kalbaugh Pfund & Messersmith where I handle worker's compensation, insurance defense and personal injury litigation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Charles W. Hazelwood, III has gained extensive legal experience working with his father. He works relentlessly and compassionately to serve his clients. He has in-depth experience with estate planning, estate litigation cases, guiding clients through probate, assisting with real estate transactions and business needs. He has worked tirelessly to establish himself as an efficient, independent, and compassionate attorney. Charles was born in Alexandria and grew up in Burke, attending Lake Braddock High School.. Charles W. Hazelwood, III is licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia. During law school, he interned with the IRS and prosecuted cases at the New Kent County Commonwealth’s Attorney office. Charles' practice focuses on estate planning, probate, estate litigation, real estate and criminal/traffic defense. His passion for defending and helping his clients has allowed him to form close relationships with many of them. Charles W. Hazelwood, III provides personalized care to make sure all of his clients feel heard and feel valued.

Chantal Corrigan has been practicing law for nearly a decade. Working as a prosecutor, she was in court daily and achieved strong results on high-profile felony and gang-related cases. Her frequent interactions with innocent victims have given her compassion for those injured through no fault of their own.. In 2019, she received the Chesterfield Police Commendation for the successful prosecution of a large-scale drug trafficking organization. This included the seizure of $4 million dollars and 24 kilograms of narcotics.. As a prosecutor in Fairfax County and Henrico County, she represented the Commonwealth in about 800 felony and misdemeanor bench trials. In Washington D.C., she handled a complex case involving a multi-billion-dollar bank scheme. Chantal also gained legal experience in Boston, Massachusetts, and worked with in-house counsel for Progressive Insurance, where she gained valuable insight into personal injury cases through the lens of an insurance company.

Call Today for a Free Consultation.. Chris Pitera is a trial attorney practicing personal injury law at the firm of Cannella & O’Neal. Chris represents persons who have been injured through no fault of their own in courts throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. He is an experienced, passionate, and effective attorney-advocate. His main focus is promoting his clients’ total recovery. To that end, he works tirelessly and zealously so that his clients can obtain the best possible recovery in their case.. Prior to joining Cannella & O’Neal, Chris was an Assistant Attorney General with the Virginia Attorney General’s Office. In that capacity, he has tried numerous civil cases to verdict, settled hundreds more, and recovered millions of dollars for his clients. Among other things, Chris handled property damage claims on behalf of the Virginia Department of Transportation. He also handled hundreds of medical lien reductions on behalf of MCV Hospital, so he understands how to best maximize recoveries for plaintiffs.. Chris is a member of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Virginia State Bar – Young Lawyers Conference, Richmond Bar Association, and American Bar Association.. Chris has the highest rating of “Top Attorney” and received the Clients’ Choice Award for 2016 through 2020. He was named 2021 Virginia Rising Star by SuperLawyers.. Chris received his undergraduate degree from the State University of New York – Stony Brook, where he graduated magna cum laude and a member of the prestigious Honors College. Before going to law school, Chris was a White House and Congressional intern. He went on to receive his law degree from Liberty University School of Law, where he was the Student Works Editor for the Liberty Legal Journal, member and traveling competitor of the Moot Court Board, Vice-Chair of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Board, and elected among his peers as 2L Senator. He also received the distinguished Spirit of Liberty Award, an honor granted by the faculty to one graduating law student.. In addition to his formal education, Chris has received Certificates of Training from the National Trial Advocacy College (Charlottesville, VA), NAAGTRI Depositions Training Course (Santa Fe, NM), and the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (Staunton, VA).. Chris resides in the greater Richmond area with his wife and two children.

Brian began his practice specializing in personal injury as well criminal defense before entering public service with the Hanover County Commonwealth’s Attorney Office. While serving as an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney, Brian handled all matters of criminal prosecution and was the lead prosecutor for the County’s Vice Narcotics division, to include those investigations presented to the Multi Jurisdictional Grand Jury. In addition to his primary focus of complex narcotics investigation, Brian handled a wide variety of criminal matters ranging from traffic related offenses to violent crime. Prior to founding Jurach, Tacey & Quitiquit, PLC, Brian was in private practice with the law firm of Parcell & Webb, PC where he concentrated his practice on criminal defense and representing plaintiffs in personal injury suits. He continues to concentrate his practice on personal injury and criminal defense with specialization in the area of narcotics possession, distribution and transportation into the Commonwealth.

Brad Goodwin represented countless clients in a wide variety of areas of law, including workers compensation, personal injury, domestic and family law, civil litigation, estate planning, employment law, criminal and traffic law.  Over time Brad has focused his practice primarily on helping injured workers pursue their claims through the Workers’ Compensation Commission, although he also dedicates some time to assisting clients in other cases where he has vast experience.. After a brief time practicing in Fredericksburg, Virginia, Brad returned to the Richmond area in 2010 to co-found Reid Goodwin.  Brad has a strong commitment to being involved in the community and helping to ensure the residents of the Richmond area receive the representation and attention they deserve.. Brad has argued successfully in the Court of Appeals of Virginia, Workers’ Compensation Commission, the Virginia Employment Commission, and numerous Circuit Courts, General District Courts and administrative proceedings all throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.. In his spare time, Brad has a passion for music and athletics.  Brad has been a member of multiple musical groups, often volunteering his time to provide entertainment at charity events.  He also participates in various recreational leagues and races throughout the year.

Attorney Jeffrey N. Stedman is an associate at Breit Cantor Grana Buckner. He primarily focuses his practice on professional malpractice, commercial disputes, and personal injury claims. Mr. Stedman is a graduate of William & Mary Law School and has been practicing law since 2012. While in law school, Mr. Stedman served as Senior Articles Editor for the William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review. He also gained experienced with a United States Magistrate Judge for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in Richmond during this time. In addition to his J.D. degree, Mr. Stedman holds a Ph.D. in philosophy from the University of California, San Diego. He also taught courses on ethics, legal philosophy, and logic at several universities, including the University of Richmond. Contact Breit Cantor Grana Buckner today for a free initial consultation.