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With the constantly changing tax laws, business or personal circumstances and economic conditions that impact estate planning, you’ll want J. Lee E. Osborne on your team of advisers.. Lee focuses on estate planning and administration, taxation, business planning and transactions. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, which recognizes individual attorneys for distinguished contributions to the practice of estate planning, probate and trust law.. Lee is an adjunct professor at the Washington and Lee School of Law, where he teaches Wealth Transfer Planning. He has presented continuing legal education programs on numerous subjects, including ethics at the Annual Douglas W. Conner Advanced Estate Planning and Administration Seminar.. Prior to joining Woods Rogers, he was president of Carter & Osborne, P.C.. Lee is regularly cited for excellence in trusts and estate planning in leading lists such as Best Lawyers in America (since 1995), Super Lawyers and Virginia Living. He has been recognized as Lawyer of the Year in America’s Best Lawyers.. He also has been selected as a Fellow of the Virginia Law Foundation for 2013.. Lee has a bachelor’s degree from Yale University and received his law degree and master’s of law and taxation degree from the Marshall-Wythe School of Law at the College of William & Mary.. He serves on numerous organizations, including the Roanoke Valley Estate Planning Council, Roanoke College Planned Giving Advisory Board, Ferrum College Estate Planning Council, Charitable Advisory Committee of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, and the Partnership for Philanthropic Planning of the Blue Ridge.

When I am not at work, I am with my husband and dogs at the Roanoke dog park or enjoying hiking trails in Roanoke.. We pride ourselves on serving individuals, not companies. Please let us know if we can help you with your employment or malpractice litigation.

Victor Cardwell is among Virginia’s most recognized and accomplished experts in labor and employment law. Victor specializes in workplace violence, diversity, harassment and the Fair Labor Standards Act. He is sought after for training in a number of areas of labor and employment law across Virginia and is experienced in representing management in union organizing campaigns and union avoidance techniques.. He has practiced before the National Labor Relations Board and has significant experience before state and federal courts and administrative agencies. Victor has written and lectured on all kinds of areas involving labor and employment law.. Prior to joining Woods Rogers in 1991, Victor served as Deputy Associate Chief Counsel with the U. S. Department of Labor Benefits Review Board. He has served as a member of the House of Delegates of the American Bar Association, representing Virginia, and was appointed to the Human Rights Council of the Commonwealth of Virginia.. Victor has been named to the Best Lawyers in America list since 2006 and recently has been included among the Super Lawyers in Virginia. Virginia Living magazine also named Victor a Legal Eagle.. He has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia and law degree from Washington and Lee School of Law.. Victor has lent his legal talents to help such non-profit organizations as Family Services of the Valley, Mill Mountain Zoo, Child Health Investment Partnership, Center in the Square, United Way of Roanoke Valley, Virginia Commission on Human Rights and many more.

Tony Anderson defends individuals and corporate clients who find themselves entangled in the criminal justice system either because they are charged with a criminal offense in state or federal court or because they are the focus of a criminal investigation. For his clients, he has tried and won or successfully negotiated favorable outcomes in numerous and varied criminal cases- from complex white collar litigation, to death penalty trials, to serious felony and misdemeanor proceedings. He is included in the list of lawyers qualified to be appointed lead counsel in capital defense cases by the Virginia Indigent Defense Commission. He also has qualified to be appointed lead counsel in a capital – death penalty case in federal court.. His experience has taken him to federal courtrooms in the United States District Courts for the Western and Eastern Districts of Virginia, the Southern District of Florida, the Northern District of Ohio, and the Southern District of West Virginia. However, he is equally at home in the Circuit Courts and General District Courts of the Roanoke Valley and all of Virginia” In addition, he practices regularly before the Circuit Courts and General District Courts of the Commonwealth of Virginia.. Tony Anderson was chosen to be the Chairman of the Criminal Law Section of the Virginia State Bar. He was honored to be selected to become a member of the Committee on Virginia Jury Reform Task Force as well as a member of the Virginia Criminal Justice Conference Work Group. He was invited to be a master of the bench in the Ted Dalton American Inn of Court.

Tom Winn represents management in the full range of labor and employment law issues. Tom represents employers in litigation before state and federal courts and administrative agencies. He also handles labor arbitrations, negotiations, strike-related activities and other issues under collective bargaining agreements.. Tom counsels management in union avoidance campaigns, and regularly handles litigation before the National Labor Relations Board.. In addition, Tom advises and trains management clients on workplace issues ranging from employee handbooks and agreements, discipline and discharge issues, ADA and FMLA compliance, workplace harassment and discrimination, substance abuse, affirmative action policies, and unfair competition issues. He’s a frequent contributor to the annual Woods Rogers Labor & Employment Seminar series.. Tom has been recognized for excellence in labor and employment by Best Lawyers in America, Virginia Business and Super Lawyers Magazine. Tom is a past chairman of the Employment Law Section of the Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys. He has authored and co-authored numerous articles in various publications, including The Journal of Civil Litigation and The University of Richmond Law Review. Tom is co-author of Labor & Employment Law In Virginia: A Business Guide For Employers, a book published through the Virginia Chamber of Commerce.. Tom graduated from Duke University and cum laude from the University of Richmond’s law school where he was a member of the McNeill Law Society. His community involvement has included the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce, Boy Scouts of America, Opera Roanoke and Pathfinders for Greenways and DePaul Community Resources, among many others.

The Resiliency and Vigor You Need On Your Side. Samantha Smith is a family law attorney in Roanoke, Virginia. She has the resilience and vigor to fight for her clients to reach the best outcome in their case.. Samantha was born and raised in Salem, VA. She attended Davis and Elkins College in WV, where she accepted an athletic scholarship to play softball. She graduated from D&E with honors and received a Bachelor’s degree in English and an Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice. After actively competing on her college’s debate team, she knew it was her true ambition to become an attorney.. Samantha attended law school at Elon University School of Law, where she was an active member of the Moot Court Board and had the honor of competing at the ABA National Moot Court Competition in Washington, D.C. She was also elected by her peers to serve on the board of Elon’s Women’s Law Association.. Samantha is licensed to practice law in both North Carolina and Virginia. After graduating law school, Samantha practiced in North Carolina at Dummit Fradin in Greensboro before returning to her hometown in Virginia to practice at Slovensky Law, PLLC, where she is still currently practicing. Samantha was voted by her colleagues into the 2022 North Carolina Business Legal Elite "Young Guns" category. Her most notable wins have been in the arenas of domestic violence protective orders and child custody matters, but she has experience settling difficult property division matters and resolving large estates.. Samantha manages domestic cases with compassion but fights aggressively when it’s time for court. She is an attorney who will listen compassionately to your questions and concerns and explore every option with you to reach the best outcome in your case. She understands that many matters can be solved with skilled negotiation, but she is also not afraid to fight vigorously in court for her clients, even when the facts are unfavorable. While many attorneys push for settlement outside of court because they are afraid of trial, Samantha knows that sometimes trial is the only way to reach a fair outcome, and she is not afraid to put on her boxing gloves and fight it full-force.. When she’s not fiercely advocating for her client in the courtroom, Samantha enjoys going to the gym, cooking, and spending time with her friends and family.

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Talfourd "Fourd" H. Kemper, Jr., is Of Counsel in the Business Section of Woods Rogers PLC. His practice focuses on mergers & acquisitions, venture capital financing, securities, licensing, intellectual property matters and the representation of high-tech entrepreneurs and also includes general commercial, estate planning and tax matters. A native of Roanoke, Fourd graduated from Duke University in 1990 with a degree in economics and from University of Virginia Law School in 1995, where he was a member of the Editorial Board of Virginia Law Review. Fourd served on the Boards of Downtown Roanoke, Inc. and of Opera Roanoke.

Stuart Pearson is a member of the Virginia State Bar and the North Carolina State Bar. He is also admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia. He is married to Audrey Pearson and has three daughters. When not handling legal matters for people, Stuart greatly enjoys spending time with his family. He has coached all three of his daughters in soccer and lacrosse and still coaches the youngest. Stuart also enjoys running in his spare time. He completed his one and only marathon in Richmond in 2012.

Sheila Moheb is criminal litigation attorney serving the Commonwealth of Virginia, A graduate from the University of Richmond (B A English/Sociology) and the University of Richmond School of Law (J.D.), she is admitted to practice before the Virginia and Georgia Bars and has served as a criminal defense attorney in ten different judicial circuits. During law school, she served as Editor-in-Chief of the Richmond Journal of Law and the Public interest, and she clerked for the Court of Appeals of Virginia. While working at the Court of Appeals, she developed a passion for criminal defense and litigation.. Sheila Moheb is a member of the Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and American Inns of Court. She has provided legal counsel for criminal defendants in over twenty-five jurisdictions across the Commonwealth, and she has represented both In-state and out-of-state motorists charged with traffic offenses and criminal misdemeanors in Virginia.

Roanoke attorney Michelle Derrico has been practicing criminal law for over twenty years and her experience within the Roanoke area courts has only helped her deliver successful and outstanding results to her clients. Since moving to Virginia in 1992, Michelle has served the state - including spending six years as an assistant public defender and later a small private firm. She now serves the state in all areas of criminal defense including, DUI, theft cases, drug charges, and violent crimes at Copenhaver, Ellett & Derrico.

Returned to Roanoke, Virginia from London, England. Her experience couples policy advocacy with the practical application of law.  An emphasis on core litigation.. Through well-rounded experience, she aims to make her client’s life easier and help them with the law’s complexity, as often, those new or untrained in the law can find the legal system overwhelming and confusing.. She possesses both complex commercial experiences with domestic, civil and criminal law knowledge.  In London, she worked for the Kurdish Human Rights Project, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and the Bank of England.. Handled complex business contracts and financial matter disputes. Landlord and tenant issues. E-commerce/e-contracts and online game advice. Attorney in a multi-million dollar contract dispute and negotiations. Trial consultant in a 42 U.S.C. § 1983 case. Will/trust planning, creation, and litigation. Traffic:. Accidents, reckless driving, drunk driving (DUI/DWI), driving suspended (DUS), boating while intoxicated (BWI), speeding, red light running, failure to use turn signals, failure to yield, turning into the wrong lane, driving a car with a burned-out head light or tail light, improper reversal, overweight, no permit.. Criminal:. Misdemeanors- Larceny, assault and battery, trespassing, protective orders, receiving stolen property, shoplifting, stalking, carrying a concealed weapon, underage possession of alcohol, fake id, possession of marijuana and resisting arrest. Felony-arson, burglary, rape, conspiracy, drug trafficking, malicious wounding, abduction, and robbery. Other related topics include: Expungement and vehicle impound

Patice L. Holland, a Franklin County native, practices in our Litigation and Labor and Employment sections. She is among a team of attorneys provides sage counsel at our annual Labor and Employment Seminar series.. Prior to joining Woods Rogers, Patice worked as a diversity fellow/law clerk at Carlton Fields P.A. in Tampa, Fla. While working at Carlton Fields, Patice co-authored Compendium of State Timeshare Law: Kentucky, published by the American Bar Association in 2007.. Patice graduated cum laude from George Mason University with a double minor in legal and African American studies. She earned her law degree from Stetson University College of Law.. While in law school Patice served as chief justice of Stetson University’s Moot Court Board and competed nationally in the ABA’s National Appellate Advocacy Competition and National Moot Court Competition.. Patice also served as president of Stetson’s Black Law Student Association, was named Student of the Year in 2006, and had the opportunity to work as a judicial intern for the Honorable Judge Donald E. Horrox and the Honorable Patrick Caddell of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Fla.. Now in Roanoke, she’s a board member of the Miss Virginia Pageant and serves as Vice-Chair of the Roanoke Arts Commission. Patice is active in her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and is an active member of Loudon Avenue Christian Church.

Nicole F. Ingle specializes in commercial real estate, finance and business law, with extensive experience with commercial loan transactions, commercial real estate purchases and sales, leasing, asset acquisitions, condominiums and real estate development.. Nicole has handled a wide range of business law matters, including HUD loans, aircraft purchases and sales, business formations, and open space donations.. Prior to joining Woods Rogers, she was a senior staff attorney for Advance Auto Parts, Inc., a Fortune 500 company, where she handled commercial real estate purchases, sales and leases as well as contract negotiations and counseling of internal clients.. Previously she was an associate at Murtha Cullina LLP, a law firm with offices in Hartford and Boston.. Nicole is a graduate of the University of Virginia and also earned her law degree at UVa. She is on the boards of directors of Junior Achievement of Southwest Virginia and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Nicholas C. Conte is one of Virginia’s premier corporate law attorneys. As Chairman of Woods Rogers and of our Corporate Law Group, he concentrates his practice in corporate and business law for start-up companies, closely held businesses and public companies throughout Virginia.. He has handled a wide range of corporate and business matters, representing companies in a variety of industries, including high tech, biotechnology, services and manufacturing. Nick has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, contract law, computer law, Internet business matters, succession planning, venture capital and financing.. Nick is vice chair of the Virginia State Bar’s Business Law Section and is a member of the Business Law Section of the Virginia Bar Association and the American Bar Association. He also serves on the Corporate Governance Committee of the ABA’s Business Law Section.. He imparts his wisdom as an adjunct professor of law at Washington and Lee University Law School, where he teaches a class on corporation finance.. Nick’s many media accolades include being named a Legal Elite in Virginia Business magazine, and making the lists of Best Lawyers in America and Virginia Super Lawyers magazine. He’s also been recognized by The Roanoker magazine as one of the top business attorneys in the Roanoke Valley.. Nick is an active member of the community, serving on the boards of directors of The Virginia Economic Bridge, United Way of Roanoke Valley, the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council and Roanoke Symphony Orchestra.. He received both his undergraduate degree and his law degree from the College of William & Mary.

Neal S. Johnson received his undergraduate degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) and a Masters Degree in Administration from George Washington University. He received his jurisdoctor degree from Washington and Lee University School of Law in 1981. He served as a member of the Board of Governors of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association from 1993 until 1998. He is a member of and active in numerous bar associations including the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, the Virginia State Bar, and the Virginia Bar Association. Mr. Johnson has a peer rating with Martindale Hubbell of AV (preminent); has been selected as one of the top 100 trial lawyers in Virginia; and also selected as a SuperLawyer in Virginia.. Mr. Johnson has over 34 years of trial experience in civil and criminal litigation in both state and federal courts. Mr. Johnson has devoted most of his professional time in the representation of individuals who have sustained devastating personal injury whether it be caused by defective products, medical negligence or other forms of negligence; the representation of individuals or businesses involved in complex commercial litigation; the representation of individuals in divorce litigation; and the representation of individuals charged with serious criminal offenses including capital murder. In the personal injury area, representation includes individuals injured by medical negligence, serious automobile accidents, and products such as L-Trytophan, Propulsid, DPT vaccines, defective vehicles, defective food products, breast implants, fireworks, and other products. Mr. Johnson also has experience in employment litigation and federal civil rights litigation, including litigation under Title VII, § 1983, Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family Medical Leave Act, and the Individuals With Disabilities Act (IDEA). He has successfully handled complex commercial litigation including disputes between limited partners and the general partner of a limited partnership, and claims of violation of the Virginia Trade Secrets Act. Other clients have included Washington and Lee University in employment litigation, Roanoke County in land-use litigation, and County Sheriffs in litigation involving claims of discrimination. In the past, Mr. Johnson has been designated as counsel for the handling of civil rights claims against State officials by the Commonwealth of Virginia, Division of Risk Management and also designated as counsel for the Commonwealth Transportation Commissioner for condemnation cases in the Lexington, Rockbridge County, Bath County, Alleghany County, areas. He has served as a hearing officer for special education matters and state grievance matters.. In the state court system, Mr. Johnson has handled and tried cases in most circuits in the Western and Central part of the state, from Abingdon to Richmond. He has handled federal court cases in the Harrisonburg Division, Charlottesville Division, Lynchburg Division, Roanoke Division, Danville Division, Abingdon Division, and Big Stone Gap Division of the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia, and cases in both the Richmond Division and Alexandria Division of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. He also has experience in federal multi-district litigation. His appellate court experience includes successful representation before the Virginia Court of Appeals, the Virginia Supreme Court, and the United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Nathan Coulter joined Gilbert, Bird & Weston as an associate attorney in 2016, after graduating from the University of Richmond School of Law. Nathan received his undergraduate degree from the College of William and Mary in 2012. Nathan is a born litigator whose practice currently focuses on family law, including divorce, child custody and visitation, child and spousal support, and property distribution; however, he practices a broad range of general litigation. Nathan gained much experience in criminal litigation during three internships with various Virginia Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Offices.. As the son of a mechanic and a nurse, Nathan is no stranger to hard work and he understands the value of other people’s time and money. He prides himself on his efficiency and the ability to deliver timely results. Practicing primarily family law, Nathan fully appreciates how difficult the legal process can be on the client and the client’s family. Consequently, Nathan believes in the importance of keeping clients informed and involved, and in being a responsible steward of the resources clients trust him with.. Nathan is a Virginia native who was raised in Harrisonburg. In his free time, Nathan enjoys reading, playing guitar, and fixing all manner of broken things.

My law practice is devoted entirely to personal injury work.  I assist clients in Roanoke County; Roanoke City; Salem; Botetourt County; the city of Lynchburg; Lexington; Martinsville; Franklin County; Rocky Mount; Rockbridge County; Wytheville; Abingdon; Bristol; Wise; Lebanon; Hillsville; Manassas; Fairfax; Arlington; Richmond and Virginia Beach.

Mr. Huff, a native of Franklin County, served in the Global War on Terror in Afghanistan as a Marine Corps Infantry Officer and was awarded the Bronze Star with "V" for Valor for sustained combat operations alongside Afghan National Army Special Forces. He holds a dual B.A. Degree in Public and Urban Affairs with a Public Policy Concentration and a B.A. in Political Science, from Virginia Tech and received his Juris Doctor Degree from the Liberty University School of Law. Mr. Huff's practice is focused on personal injury cases of all types with the firm including traumatic brain injuries, product liability injuries, as well as tractor trailer, auto, motorcycle, and boat accidents.  Mr. Huff leads the Catastrophic Loss section of the Firm.

Mike is an associate on the firm's Labor and Employment team and assists his clients in preventing and resolving a wide range of issues that arise in the workplace. He has obtained defense verdicts in Virginia state courts on issues that range from discrimination claims to wage disputes. Mike has also successfully defended employers from charges filed with state and federal agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. After graduating from law school, Mike had the privilege of clerking for the Honorable Jackson L. Kiser in the Federal District Court for the Western District of Virginia. While clerking, Mike worked on numerous labor and employment cases and gained insight into how federal courts analyze claims that arise under the myriad of statutes that govern the relationships among employers, employees and unions. Mike also has experience in the area of tort defense, predominantly concentrated in defending medical malpractice claims. Additionally, Mike has successfully defended clients at trial against claims that arose from motor vehicle accidents and premises liability slip and falls. He has experience navigating the complex procedural aspects of the judicial panel on multidistrict litigation and pretrial consolidation.

Members of Congress, federal judges, fellow attorneys, and thousands of clients have relied upon my work.  I have contributed to briefs for two cases before The Supreme Court of the United States.  Legal scholars have cited my work in the Texas Tech Law Review, The Royal Society Publishing, and the Connecticut Law Review.  I have tried hundreds cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, and civil cases.  I have also pursued appeals at all levels of Virginia state courts.  I have taught several undergraduate legal courses in addition to practicing law.  Now in private practice and volunteering as General Counsel for a non-profit company, I continue to apply and develop my legal skills.

Lenden Eakin has practiced law in the Roanoke Valley for 33 years.  Raised in southwestern Virginia, Lenden loves the outdoors, coaching his children's softball/baseball teams and hunting over his Brittany Spaniels, Cookie and Pepper.

Joshua R. Treece practices in the firm’s Labor & Employment and Litigation sections. Josh focuses his employment practice on issues related to discrimination, harassment, unfair competition, E-Verify and I-9 compliance. His litigation practice concentrates on matters pertaining to contract disputes and business torts and intellectual property disputes.. The North Carolina native is a magna cum laude graduate of Appalachian State University, where he was recognized with the Outstanding/Distinguished Senior Award. He received his law degree from William & Mary School of Law. Between his first and second year there, Josh worked for the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s Materials Litigation and Enforcement Division in Rockville, Md. Throughout his second year of law school, Josh clerked for the Honorable F. Bradford Stillman, United States Magistrate Judge for the Eastern District of Virginia.. Prior to attending law school, Josh served as a law clerk with the United States Department of Justice, Office of the United States Trustee in Atlanta. Josh also spent four years working as an investigator for a South Carolina firm.. He is active in the local chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management.

Joshua Forrest Pescud Long, a member of our Litigation, Labor and Employment and intellectual Property sections, concentrates his practice in matters pertaining to business torts, contract disputes, unfair competition and intellectual property.. His experience includes employment and employee benefits (ERISA) litigation defense, antitrust and land use matters and state and federal appellate practice. He participates in the firm’s annual Labor & Employment seminar series.. Prior to joining the firm, Josh practiced law in Charlotte, N.C., and was a law clerk for the Honorable Frank W. Bullock, Jr., U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of North Carolina, in Greensboro, N.C.. The Chapel Hill, N.C., native received his bachelor’s degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Richmond and earned his law degree, with honors, from the University of North Carolina, where he was a member of the North Carolina Law Review and the Board of Editors of the North Carolina Banking Journal.

Joshua C. Wykle practices in the firm’s Corporate, Tax and Trusts and Estate sections. He focuses on various aspects of transactional planning such as advising on the sale of stock and closely held businesses, detailing corporate acquisitions, representing charities and foundations, and advising aircraft sales and purchases.. His trusts and estates practice includes drafting wills, medical directives and powers of attorney, estate planning involving the use of revocable trusts, preparation of estate tax returns and more.. Within his taxation and trusts and estates practice, Josh handles many aspects of corporate practice, including advising on the formation of particular entities, securitization of assets, real estate transfers, and drafting of shareholder agreements and operating agreements.. Josh joined Woods Rogers in 2008 after practicing tax law and estate planning in Charlottesville.. He is a graduate of Hampden-Sydney College, where he served as a legislative intern in the Virginia General Assembly, and was named a member of Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society. He received his law degree from Samford University and a master of law degree in taxation from the University of Florida.. While in law school, Josh had the opportunity to clerk for the Honorable Judge Paul M. Peatross, Jr. in the Circuit Court of Albemarle County, Va., and had an externship for the Honorable T. Michael Putnam, U.S. Magistrate Judge for the Northern District of Alabama in Birmingham.