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David was born and raised in the Roanoke Valley; the son of a Registered Nurse and a Roanoke City Police Officer, he spent his childhood in Salem and attended Glenvar High School. After graduating, he went on to attend Virginia Tech where he received degrees in both Finance and Accounting. After graduation, David worked as an accountant in both the public and private sectors but decided the law was his true calling and went on to attend Washington & Lee University School of Law, where he graduated with honors at the top of his class in 2010. David then began his legal career as a Judicial Clerk for the 23rd Circuit of the Commonwealth of Virginia. In 2011, David began working and training with his mentor, Richard Lee Lawrence. After Richard's passing in March 2012, David took on a variety of cases and gained knowledge and experience in his own practice. In late 2012, David accepted a position with a small firm in Roanoke, Virginia where he worked until 2015, when he joined Gilbert, Bird & Weston, PC.. David is a litigator who loves being in court on any type of case from civil and business litigation to family and criminal law. David has acquired a passion for cases in which most attorneys would find exceedingly difficult or overly complicated. David is a problem solver and is a true advocate for his clients, both in and out of the Courtroom, if a problem can't be resolved in settlement, David is an aggressive litigator. David has tried cases in various jurisdictions across the state in Juvenile and Domestic Court, General District Court and Circuit Court: Roanoke City, Roanoke County, Salem, Botetourt County, Bedford County, Franklin County, Craig County, Alleghany County, and Montgomery County. David has handled civil, criminal and traffic infractions in Federal Court as well.. In his spare time, David enjoys being with his Wife and three children, is an avid follower of Virginia Tech Sports and enjoys playing guitar and watching live music.

CORE COMPETENCIES. • Extensive Litigation Experience • Probate Law • Corporate Law. • Health Care Law • Legislation Drafting & Filing • Contract Drafting. • In-Depth Legal Research & Analysis • Multitasking & Prioritization

Connect with me to discuss your divorce or family law dispute or to protect your rights during probate or civil litigation matters.. I offer a free case evaluation and I am always willing to sit down and discuss your case so you understand your options and know your rights.. If you are looking for a law firm who cares about veterans — call us. We understand the commitment and courage it takes to protect and defend our community. This is why we offer a discount for service members, including police officers and firefighters.. We know divorce and family law disputes often involve complex financial and emotional issues. Our attorneys don’t add fuel to the fire. Instead, we use practical approaches that resolve our clients’ legal disputes as efficiently and effectively as possible.. Learn more at

Brad Thompson helps clients who have been charged with serious traffic or criminal offenses in the Roanoke Valley, including speeding, reckless driving, DUI/DWI, alcohol offenses, drug offenses, and other matters. He has experience appearing in Virginia’s General District Courts, Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts, and Circuit Courts.. Brad is a former prosecutor with the Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney in Salem, Virginia. When you contact his office, he has one thought in mind: how he can use his experience as a prosecutor to help you obtain the best possible outcome in your case.. As a prosecutor, Brad investigated traffic, misdemeanor, and felony offenses. He regularly worked with law enforcement to prepare charging decisions. He also negotiated plea agreements. He understands that the government has awesome resources at its disposal; Brad believes that every client should have someone on their side ready to protect their rights in the courtroom.. During law school, Brad worked with the law firm of Weber and Pearson, P.C., where he prepared briefs before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and assisted with federal narcotics investigations. He is a graduate of the Advanced DUI Training for Prosecutors and Law Enforcement in Williamsburg, Virginia, and the Trial Advocacy College.. Brad is an active member of his church and resides with his wife, Rachel Thompson, an immigration lawyer, in Salem, Virginia.

Before joining the team at Gilroy Napoli Short, Melodie dedicated over ten years to serving as a Deputy District Attorney at the Marion County District Attorney’s Office. In her role at Marion County, she managed the prosecution of an extensive range of cases. This included Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants, domestic violence, intricate property, and financial fraud, major drug offenses, firearm cases, and severe Measure 11 personal crimes like homicide. Melodie leverages her extensive knowledge and experience to assist clients during challenging times, navigating them through the criminal justice system and striving for outcomes that are both fair and just.Educational BackgroundMelodie holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Oregon State University. She furthered her education at Willamette College of Law, earning her Juris Doctorate along with a Certificate in Dispute Resolution.. Personal LifeOutside of her professional commitments, Melodie enjoys quality time with her husband and children and loves experimenting with new baking recipes in her kitchen.

Attorney Tyson J. Lynch strives to provide the best legal experience to his clients.  He acknowledges that in these economic times cost effective legal representation is ideal.. Tyson J. Lynch, was born in Barbados and emigrated to Salem, MA as a child.  He is a graduate of Tufts University and Suffolk University Law School.  Since gaining admittance the Massachusetts state bar in 2007, Attorney Lynch has had a range of experiences with corporations, municipalities, and state government that will serve in his successful legal representation of individuals, families, business, and other organizations.. Most recently, Attorney Lynch has gained significant experience working as a Hearing Examiner for Commonwealth of Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB).  While at the SORB he gained substantial experience in administrative law in his role as the presiding officer in SORB classification hearings conducted throughout the Massachusetts.. Prior to his employment with the SORB, Attorney Lynch gained experience in in corporate and municipal environments. As an Attorney Consultant with NameMedia, Inc., a technology company specializing in the sale of Internet domains, Attorney Lynch gained corporate experience. There, he utilized his knowledge of intellectual property in performing domestic and international trademark searches and determined whether NameMedia’s intellectual property portfolio complied with domestic and international laws.. In this capacity with the City of Salem, he researched, developed, and drafted model rules, regulations, and standards for the issuance of licenses for the Salem Licensing Board.  Additionally, he drafted and reviewed other legal documents for the City Solicitor.. While in law school, Attorney Lynch successfully appealed to the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts in his representation of an indigent minor in an appeal for Supplemental Security Income (SSI).  Moreover, he successfully appealed an denial by the Social Security Administration for SSI and Supplemental Security Disability Income (SSDI) for an indigent disabled client before an Administrative Judge.. Attorney Lynch volunteers his legal services with the Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Boston Bar Association.. Outside of the legal arena, Attorney Lynch is also a licensed real estate broker within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  He also volunteers with the Tufts Alumni Admissions Program in interviewing prospective candidates for admission to Tufts University.

Attorney Taranto is an experienced family law attorney and negotiator who counsels clients in complex high asset divorce cases, often highly contentious. He also counsels clients in post-divorce matters; modifications involving alimony/spousal support, child support, and custody. Upon the completion of his undergraduate Degree in Finance from Boston College’s prestigious Carroll School of Management and; he worked for an international corporation then started and successfully developed his own medical company, which involved interfacing with accountants, lawyers, bankers and high-level business executives. Understanding how a business functions, the ability to analyze business and personal financial statements, coupled with an uncanny ability to negotiate are components leading to his success in achieving results that clients and former clients rave about. The business knowledge he brings just doesn’t come from having read books or attending seminars. It stems from life experience. Attorney Taranto has been divorced with children, and fully understands the financial impacts of a divorce as well as the importance of both parents having ample parenting time with their children. After passing a comprehensive exam, he has received his certification as a Certified Financial Litigator. He is currently a member of the American Academy of Certified Financial Litigators. The AACFL provides its member firms with customized training in the financial aspects of litigation including accounting, taxation, investments, valuation, forensics, and compensation.. Attorney Taranto is also a Certified Mediator and a member of the Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation. He has received the highest ranking from AVVO, 10 out of 10, a national rating service for lawyers. The outstanding reviews the firm continuously receives are from clients and former clients; which in his view should be the most highly regarded.

Attorney Reid Lavoie helps guide clients at Legacy Care Law Firm through the process of planning for the future. He concentrates his practice in Estate Planning assistance, Trust and Estate administration, and Probate services.. Attorney Lavoie is a graduate of Wheaton College (MA) and was awarded his Juris Doctorate degree from Massachusetts School of Law, cum laude, where he received awards for academic excellence and was twice selected to participate in the American Association for Justice regional trial competition. Attorney Lavoie is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and New Hampshire and is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association and New Hampshire Bar Association where he is an active member of each state’s Estate Planning and Probate Sections and their Young Lawyers Division.. When Attorney Lavoie is not practicing law or cheering for the perennially dominate local sports teams, he and his dog can be found exploring the scenic White Mountains in northern New Hampshire.

Attorney Jacqueline Voss Lees has been practicing law in Salem, Massachusetts for over 20 years. She operates a general practice law firm with a concentration in estate planning and administration, elder law, divorce, guardianship & conservators, estate taxation, real estate and small business organization.. Attorney Voss Lees gradutated from Providence College in 1987.  She earned her law degree (JD) in 1990 from Western New England College School of Law.  After almost 20 years of practice, Attorney Voss Lees decided to further her education and obtained her Master’s of Law Degree (LLM) in Estate Planning and Elder Law in 2010 from Western New England College School of Law.. Upon graduation from law school in 1990, she taught legal research and writing at her alma mater.  In 1991 she began working at the Law Office of Carl D. Goodan in Salem until January 2001.  In January 2001, she opened the Law Office of Jacqueline Voss Lees in Salem.  Attorney Voss Lees also is of counsel to the Law Office of Welch and Muzio.. Attorney Voss Lees is a member of the Massachusetts and Connecticut state and Federal bars.  She is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association and the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.

Attorney DeBruyckere approaches each challenge not just with solid expertise, but also with a passion for helping others plan well for the future. As a husband with three children and two grandchildren, it’s his own family experience that provides the motivation to ensure all of his clients are well protected. Besides his extensive background in the issues he specializes in, Dan’s clients find that he genuinely cares about them, and that he pays attention to the details that matter to each person and their families.. Attorney Daniel A. DeBruyckere has been practicing law in New Hampshire and Massachusetts since 1998, and has helped hundreds of clients with their estate planning and elder care issues. He is very well respected in the area of estate planning, probate, trust administration, elder law issues, and business planning.. Serving on the Board of Governors for the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, Attorney DeBruyckere is admitted in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. He is a former adjunct faculty member of the Massachusetts School of Law, and is also a member of the Essex County Bar Association, Massachusetts Bar Association, New Hampshire Bar Association, Salem Bar Association, as well as a member of the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys.. Attorney DeBruyckere is a graduate of Southern New Hampshire University, summa cum laude, and Massachusetts School of Law, cum laude. He served as editor of the Massachusetts School of Law’s Law Review and was a regional finalist in the American Trial Lawyers’ Association Trial Advocacy Competition.

Attorney Bryce A. Lehman has been an associate at Edenhofer Law Offices since September 2011, having previously clerked for the firm while attending law school.  Following in Attorney Carl R. Edenhofer, Jr.'s footsteps, Bryce's primary areas of interest include Estate Planning and Elder Law - areas in which he can develop close relationships with clients and feel the impact of his work through the clients' experiences.  In 2013, Bryce, along with Attorney Carl R. Edenhofer, Jr. and other legal associates, began to develop a seminar exploring legal ethics principles as demonstrated through the actions of famous cinematic attorneys.  Entitled "Cinema and Ethics: What Can We Learn From Hollywood?", the program has garnered favorable reviews in State Bar presentations during its early life.  The program continues to develop.. Bryce earned his Bachelor's Degree in Music Performance (emphasis in Classical/Spanish Guitar) from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and spent several years teaching and performing music before attending DePaul University College of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctorate in May 2011.  When he is not practicing law, Bryce enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, playing guitar and piano, reading, and listening to classic rock, jazz, blues, classical, and world music.

Associate at Gelineau & Kline with experience in corporate acquisitions, estate administration, estate planning, elder law, and health insurance matters.

A private attorney with an office in Salem, Massachusetts.  Representing clients throughout the Commonwealth with a passion for juvenile and adult defense.  Focused on case outcomes and client service.

A graduate of Salem High School, the University of Virginia, and the Marshall-Wythe School of Law at the College of William and Mary, Robyn Smith Ellis was a partner with a large law firm in downtown Roanoke, Virginia before establishing Robyn Smith Ellis PLC in the spring of 2008.. Robyn is a member of the Virginia State Bar, the Virginia Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the Virginia Women Attorneys Association.  She has served on the board of directors of the Adult Care Center of Roanoke Valley and the board of the local Alzheimer’s Association.  She is also a past officer of the Virginia State Bar, Health Law Section, Board of Directors. Further, Robyn has served as President, Vice President and Treasurer of the West Salem Elementary School PTA.. Robyn has been recognized as a "Best Lawyer" in So Salem, a publication of The Roanoke Times as well as a "Blue Ridge Best of: Retirement Living Awards" award winner in the area of Elder Law Attorney in Our Healthmagazine. A recipient of a Best Lawyers Silver Medal in the area of elder law from the Roanoker Magazine, Robyn also served as the Co-Chair of the Wills for Heroes Project through the Roanoke Bar Association which provides free wills to local first responders.  Further, she co-chaired the Barrister Book Buddies Program of the Roanoke Bar Association which coordinates attorney volunteers to read in Roanoke City schools.   She is also a recipient of the Pro-Bono Community Service Award through the Roanoke Bar Association.. She is the author of “HIPAA 101, Five Key Concepts Every Virginia Litigator Should Know which appeared in the June/July 2004 issue of The Virginia Lawyer”; and the co-author of “Must We Use a Professional Corporation or Professional Limited Liability Company for Physician Practices?” which appeared in the Virginia State Bar Health Law News in May 2001.. Robyn's interest in working with older people developed out of her strong relationship with her grandparents.  Long-time residents of Salem, Virginia, Robyn and her husband David are the parents of Rose, Henry and Jack.