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You probably have more questions than answers. Marcus K. Mitchell is here to help.. Marcus is committed to being a responsive attorney who can provide answers to the questions that weigh heavily on your mind. He does not believe in a "cookie-cutter" approach- each person comes from a unique background and deserves a fresh take on their case.. Marcus K. Mitchell focuses his practice on family law and criminal law. He represents clients in divorces, custody and visitation matters, separation agreements, pre-nuptial agreements, post-nuptial agreements, child support matters, spousal support matters, adoptions, and protective orders, among other areas. Before law school, Marcus was a four-year starter on the Randolph-Macon College football team, capped off by his team winning the Old Dominion Athletic Conference Championship his senior season. He is an Adjunct Professor at Regent University, where he teaches Undergraduate Mock Trial, Law School Trial Advocacy & Advanced Trial Advocacy, and coaches the law school's national mock trial competition teams.

Yolanda is a Virginia Beach native and graduate of Landstown High School. Yolanda went on to graduate from The University of Virginia with a B.A. in Foreign Affairs and Sociology with a minor in African American Studies. She obtained her law degree from the Syracuse University College of Law. During law school, Yolanda was a Senator for the Student Bar Association, chair for the Diversity Committee, executive board member for the Black Law Students Association, Editor for the Journal of International Law & Commerce, a member of the Moot Court Honor Society, and a member of the school's National Trial Team.. After law school, Yolanda began her career serving the Norfolk community as a Public Defender on their Juvenile & Domestic Relations Team. As a Public Defender, Yolanda was honored by the Norfolk Public Library and African American Community Creative Series as a AACCS Class of 2021 Distinguished Award Honoree for her public service as a youth and social justice advocate.. Yolanda is very active in her community as a life-long member of First Baptist Church of Lambert's Point in Norfolk, VA, and a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Yolanda also enjoys mentoring middle and high school students helping them navigate their lives to pursue their passions.

With over a decade of distinguished experience, including ten years at Hook Law Center, P.C., she has established herself as a preeminent voice in elder law and special needs planning. Her practice encompasses the full spectrum of issues associated with aging and disability, ranging from basic estate planning to sophisticated long-term care asset protection strategies. Whether assisting with guardianships and conservatorships for incapacitated adults, managing complex estate administration, or developing comprehensive estate plans, Shannon provides tailored solutions for each client's unique situation.. One of less than a thousand attorneys nationwide to hold the prestigious Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) designation from The National Elder Law Foundation, she represents the highest standard of excellence in her field. This is particularly valuable in her practice, where she helps families navigate the complex legal and emotional challenges associated with navigating a loved one’s care needs.. A recognized authority in her field, Shannon frequently shares her knowledge as a lecturer, both locally and nationally. She has delivered multiple presentations at Stetson University School of Law's prestigious Special Needs Trust Conference and is a Professor for their Tax Certificate program. Her speaking engagements reflect her commitment to advancing the field of elder law while helping fellow practitioners better serve their clients.. Her passion for special needs planning has made her an invaluable resource for personal injury attorneys navigating the complexities of public benefits and asset protection. Having developed hundreds of settlement trusts, including provisions for public benefits protections and Medicare set-asides, Shannon brings both expertise and empathy to the cases she handles.. Shannon develops a comprehensive approach to elder law and excels at helping clients assess their legal needs. This includes helping clients develop an estate plan, assessing their care needs, evaluate resources for long-term care, and develop strategic plans to protect their assets while ensuring access to necessary care services. Additionally, her estate administration practice guides families through the probate process with sensitivity and efficiency, ensuring their loved ones' wishes are properly carried out.. Growing up as a military child, Shannon learned early the values of adaptability, resilience, and service to others – qualities that continue to influence her approach to law and community service today. Beyond the office, Shannon remains engaged in community service, continuing her lifelong commitment to making a difference in the lives of others. When she's not serving clients or volunteering, she cherishes time with her family and embraces every opportunity to explore new destinations through her love of travel. True to her Pennsylvania roots, she brings the same passion for the Pittsburgh Steelers as she does to serving her clients.. Her unique combination of personal dedication, legal acumen, and certification allows Shannon to provide comprehensive solutions that address the complex intersections of elder law and special needs planning. Her commitment to maintaining the highest professional standards while delivering compassionate, practical guidance makes her an invaluable advocate for clients navigating life's most challenging transitions.

Unlike most attorneys, Hunter Hanger entered the legal field to be around people. His primary motivator is to see clients empowered through understanding, and protected by an assertive legal advocate.. Prior to practicing law, he worked in DC on Capitol Hill and in Real Estate in Los Angeles, CA.  A natural activator, Hunter works tirelessly to get transactions moved to closing in a timely and exact manner.. Entering Real Estate Law during a significant market downturn, Hunter cut his teeth negotiating short sale deficiencies against Big Banks. The key to success requires skilled navigation of large bureaucracies and mastery of the service manuals for Freddie Mae, Fannie Mac, HUD, VA, and various other protocols of private investors. As government regulation of the mortgage industry continues to expand through laws like the Dodd-Frank Act, Hunter appreciates the power of application of these reforms to client problems.. Hunter is committed to ensuring Hanger Law has the best people and the best processes to ensure his clients are brought through complex transactions with ease and confidence.  He is a self-admitted Zillow addict and loves to walk clients from start to finish on their real estate transactions.. Hunter and his wife, Kara live with their three children in Croatan. He serves as an elder at CrossCurrent Church and in his free time, enjoys surfing, running, and studying history.

Tom Shumaker represents professionals, executives, businesses, federal contractors and organizations across Virginia, assisting them them with the full spectrum of their Employment and Labor law legal needs.. Clients value Mr. Shumaker’s exceptionally keen judgement and insight, formed by his combined 26 years of experience in labor and employment litigation and 30+ years of executive/director-level management, administrative and operations leadership across multiple business sectors, legislative office and 13 years as a Military officer in the United States Marine Corp. Attorney Shumaker now brings that strategic expertise to bear to assist his clients with a wide variety of workplace-related disputes, and in legal and regulatory compliance risk mitigation or defense. He is rated “Distinguished” by Martindale-Hubbell based on peer reviews.. Shumaker’s vast depth and breadth of experience includes 14 years as in-house council for Norfolk Southern Corporation—a Fortune 500 international corporation with over 30,000 employees across 22 states and Canada, where he managed Employment and Labor law, OSHA practice, and supervised inside and outside counsel litigating hundreds of Labor law, Employment law and personal injury lawsuits.. Shumaker’s previous law practice, with two national U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”, involved labor and employment, commercial and civil litigation trial and appellate work in numerous U.S. District Courts on behalf of large, multi-state employers including Bayer, Proctor & Gamble, University of Pittsburgh Medical System and PNC Bank. His Labor law experience includes unionization elections, picketing, strikes, Unfair Labor Practices charges, and compliance with the Davis Bacon and Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Acts and he offers counsel on Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiation strategies.. Shumaker has extensive experience in case investigations and discovery, taking and defending depositions, mediation, administrative hearings, valuing cases, and settlement negotiations. His trial work, as the first or second chair and supervising litigation teams, demonstrates a historically high success rate.. Tom assists clients to understand their obligations and/or assert their rights and to file, resolve and/or prevent lawsuits, violations and claims related to:. “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” ---  In addition to litigation, Attorney Shumaker assists his business clients with the analysis and primary prevention of employment and labor relations issues. He counsels executive management and Human Resources on the application of law and reviews business practices for regulatory compliance in proactive risk mitigation. He has written numerous policies, procedures and Affirmative Action Plans to ensure compliance with changing EEOC and OFCCP regulations and has extensive experience in responding to those agencies’ investigations and audits; improved corporate and small business ADA, Rehab Act & diversity compliance through program and policy revisions; has extensive experience with employee accommodation requests, needs, resources and approvals. He’s developed over 50 training programs and has personally trained thousands of employers, managers and staff on diverse topics, including FMLA, Discrimination, USERRA, ADA, Title VII and more.. Following his U.S. Naval Academy education, Mr. Shumaker served active duty in the United States Marine Corps, 2nd Battalion/2nd Marines as an infantry officer and is a Gulf War veteran. During and following his law school education, his service continued in the U.S.M.C. Reserves where he served as Executive Officer of the Military Police unit in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Serving 13 years in the lay-equivalent of executive/director-level management positions, he laid the foundation of his skills in business administration, fiscal and operations management, performance management, complex operational program development, employee training and development, employee relations and Military law enforcement, while leading up to 460 Marines and officers.. A twice-elected legislative government official for Allegheny County, Pennsylvania’s inaugural home rule government, Attorney Shumaker’s staunch advocacy for strict Ethics Code legislation and Campaign Reform as well as opportunities for citizen participation and transparency of government culminated in special recognition by the Senate of Pennsylvania and the Council: “his distinguished service to his constituents, the Pennsylvania Bar Association, the Chamber of Commerce Legislative Committee and service to numerous community non-profit organizations,” “[Shumaker’s] tremendous contribution to the cause of good government and citizen participation, representing the citizens…with the utmost integrity; the citizens…are truly indebted to him for his exemplary leadership [and] he is truly deserving of great distinction and honor.”. In 2009, Shumaker was appointed to the Virginia Bar Association’s Attorney Disciplinary Committee, 7th District, which he served for 4 years. He previously served as Chair of the Section on Intellectual Property Law, Copyright Committee of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and is a member of the Norfolk-Portsmouth Bar Association and the Pennsylvania & Virginia Bar Associations.. Mr. Shumaker served on the Board of Directors of the American Red Cross, Eastern Virginia, from 2010-2019 and, more recently, his longstanding passion for community service continues as an active member of the regional Crisis Response Team.. Tapped for his expertise and insight, Mr. Shumaker has been engaged to speak at national law conferences and industry regional law panels on the business and practice impacts of new case law, legislation and regulations. He is a contributing author to the American Bar Association’s book, Railway Labor Act,4th Edition, and has published scholarly law articles and client educational briefs across varied platforms.. "Employer obligations and employee rights in the workplace are vast and complex. They involve emotionally-charged issues which often have substantial financial impact to both parties; and are complicated by the myriad of previous case law, Federal and state laws and regulations—what is commonly referred to as the 'Alphabet Soup' of Labor and Employment law."  Shumaker has developed the perceptive legal analysis, intuition and strategic skill that comes from decades of experience navigating these and has prevailed in negotiation, mediation, and litigation of claims and and cases involving, but not limited to:. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII)  •   Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)  •  Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)  •  Equal Pay Act.  •  Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)  •  The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA)  •  Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)   •   Whistleblower Claims under Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)   Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)  •  The Rehab Act  •  Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)  •   Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)  •  National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)  •  Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA)  •   Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)  •   Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN Act)

Tina has extensive litigation experience handling claims involving personal injury (automobile accidents, slip/trip and fall, wrongful death, etc.), premise liablility, negligence, and breach of contract.  She is also well-versed in estate planning/administration and employment law.. While serving as counsel for several national insurance companies over the past 20 years, Tina has gained extensive experience in the litigation and handling of claims arising from negligence (automobile accidents, fire damage, faulty repair, product defect, etc.), breach of contract, unjust enrichment, fraud, and workers’ compensation.. Tina is passionate about assisting individuals and prides herself on "Making A Difference" for each client.

Thomas J. Wright, V is a graduate of the University of Miami and Regent University School of Law.  His focus is Family Law and getting the best results possible for each and every clients.  He delivers solutions to your problems.. Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Wright served over ten years in the United States Marine Corps. He had the unique opportunity to serve in both the enlisted ranks and as a commissioned officer. Highlights of his career include flying combat missions in support of OIF in the F/A-18D Hornet and training Marines and Sailors in JEB Little Creek. Mr. Wright treats his clients as he treated his Marines – with respect, fairness, and a sincere concern for their best interest.

Stephen Taylor earned his Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from the University of Richmond School of Law, where he served as Allen Chair Editor of the University of Richmond Law Review. He was a member of the John Marshall Inn of Court and was inducted into the Omicron Delta Kappa leadership honor society. Stephen’s primary practice areas include Elder Law, Estate Planning, Business Planning, Estate and Trust Administration, and litigation in support of these practice areas. Stephen is licensed to practice in Virginia and North Carolina.

Sean provides legal counsel to clients when they have a need for guidance on any matters involving Real Estate, Estate Planning, or Business Structuring. He works closely with clients to understand the unique issues they are facing and to customize a solution for their individual needs. Prior to joining Hanger Law, Sean was a commercial real estate broker and specialized in negotiating leases and purchase contracts for retail developments and Class A office space. With nearly a decade of real estate experience as a REALTOR®, Sean brings to Hanger Law his extensive real estate knowledge and unique perspective on the law.. Sean studied law at Regent University where he graduated in the top 5% of his class. While there, he served as a Senior Editor for Regent University Law Review and worked as a graduate assistant for the director of Regent’s honors program.. Sean lives in Virginia Beach with his wife and two children and loves spending time with them all. When he has free time, Sean plays guitar for Trinity Church and snowboards in Colorado any chance he gets.

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Mark L. Stevenson is a skilled attorney and short-sale negotiator barred in Virginia , North Carolina, and Michigan. Currently, his practice focuses on Real Estate, Estate Planning, and Business matters on the Peninsula.. Prior to joining Hanger Law, he spent three years processing and successfully negotiating short sales in some of the hardest hit regions of Michigan, including Flint and metro Detroit. Mark prides himself on facilitating deals with multiple parties to achieve positive results for clients.. A local, Mark graduated from Tallwood High School and went on to get a B.S. in Chemistry at Old Dominion University, graduating cum laude, and a J.D. from Regent Law.. Beyond loss mitigation, Mark brings a wealth of experience in family law, including issues such as divorces, post-divorce matters dealing with custody, child support, and parenting time, and also adoptions. Mark also has significant exposure to bankruptcy issues. He understands how bankruptcy interrelates with the short sale process and family law.. Mark is a member of the Newport News Bar Association and is a member of Coastal Community Church in Yorktown. You may also see him playing racquetball at Riverside Wellness Center.. Mark and his wife Rebecca have four boys and they reside in Newport News.. Mark enjoys serving his clients with excellence and adding value to their lives.

Lindsay M. Barton is an associate focusing her practice and providing client guidance in Real Estate, Estate Planning, Civil Litigation, and miscellaneous legal matters.. Lindsay graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. While at Berkeley, Lindsay was a member of Alpha Phi Sorority and had the fortunate experience of working and studying in Spain where she gained command of the Spanish language and exposure to its cultural, political, and legal systems.. Lindsay received her Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. During her tenure at Loyola, Lindsay was distinguished as a top oralist and top competitor brief writer for the Scott Moot Court Team.. Lindsay practiced law in California for four years before making the transition to Virginia, where she has been practicing since 2015. She still maintains an active license for the state of California in addition to holding an active attorney license for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Lindsay has experience ranging from public interest law, prosecution of gang members, to private practice insurance defense, domestic relations, estate planning, and civil litigation. She also is certified as a Guardian ad Litem for children.. Lindsay is a contributing author to “A Legal Resource Guide to Navigating Breast Healthcare Options in Fresno County” (%20specific%20publications/california/) and always tries to ensure she pours into her community and leaves people better off than when they first meet.

Lawren D. Burroughs is a proud parent of four amazing children. It therefore stands to reason that family is of the upmost importance to her. As a family law attorney for nearly two decades, she has fought for the rights of parents and children alike.

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John M. Napier has vast experience working with developers, builders, investors, agents, landlords and tenants in all aspects of real estate, both in the residential and commercial realm. John’s focus on entrepreneurial endeavors, both in the legal and business realms, have resulted in him serving as advisor, attorney, and general counsel to businesses of all kinds, real estate developers, builders, and professionals. He is barred in Virginia and California—and also passed the New York bar, with admission pending.. The son of a Naval Aviator and grandson of a World War II veteran, John has spent significant time on both coasts, with many years in the Coastal Virginia area working with some of the largest real estate developers, investors, and brokers in the business, as well as representing new ventures and start up companies of all types. John also has significant international experience, working for a 100-year- old firm in London, England, and serving the Ugandan Judiciary in East Africa as the first Court Accredited Mediator in the history of Uganda. He has also served multiple non-profit organizations, both domestically and internationally.. After finishing his bachelor’s degree at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, and working for four years as a professional in the real estate development field, John returned to the west coast to matriculate at Pepperdine University School of Law, in Malibu, California, where he received his Juris Doctor and Master of Dispute Resolution. After law school, John spent a year mediating over 115 cases in the High Court of Uganda, Commercial Division. He then returned to Virginia, where his practice now encompasses real estate at every level, all manner of business matters—from formation to dissolution—negotiation, mediation, and arbitration of any type of dispute, serving non-profits with their legal needs, as well as matters relating to international development and the rule of law.. John loves music, film, and travel, as well as philosophical discourse of most any kind.

Jessica graduated summa cum laude from Otterbein University (Columbus, OH) with a major in Political Science/Government & triple minor in Psychology, Speech Communication, & Legal Studies. She graduated second in her law school class with highest honors from the HBU, North Carolina Central University School of Law (Durham, NC), earning a Juris Doctor & Certificate in Dispute Resolution.. Her diverse legal experience includes legislative and policy evaluation, judicial internships, litigation, and mediation/settlement negotiation/alternative dispute resolution.. In 2014, Jessica joined The Cooper Law Firm, P.C. (Virginia Beach, VA) to form its successful family law division. In May 2019, was named Partner & later Senior Vice President. In March 2023, her partner was appointed to the bench & Jessica took the opportunity to launch her own firm, Resilience Law Group, PLLC.. Jessica has developed expertise in military family matters & is a strong supporter of service members & their families. She also is knowledgeable of LGBTQ+ family matters & was a first in Hampton Roads to file & obtain a divorce for a same sex couple (2015) & establish parentage of a child conceived via assisted conception during a same-sex marriage.. She's earned numerous recognitions for her services, including Virginia Business “Legal Elite"; Super Lawyers “Rising Star”; Walter E. Hoffman Community Service Award from Norfolk Portsmouth Bar Association; Inside Business “Top Forty under 40"; Coastal Virginia Magazine “Top Lawyer” of Adoption, Marital, and Family Law; and Virginia Lawyers Weekly “Influential Women of Law.”. Jessica has a strong sense of civic duty and is active in her community. Some past & current involvements include: U.S. Navy Ombudsman; Virginia Beach Bar Association “Concerned Lawyers Advocating Spousal Safety” (C.L.A.S.S.) participant; ABA Military Pro Bono, volunteer attorney; City of Chesapeake Humans Services; Chesapeake Youth Committee (CYC), appointed member; Volunteer Panelist Judge & mentor of interns of the Legal Studies Academy at First Colonial High School; NPBA Annual Mock Trial Competition, Coach; Virginia State Bar Free Legal Answer, Participant Attorney; Law Library Board for the City of Chesapeake, appointed member; Career Day Presenter for local schools.. Jessica enjoys helping her clients navigate complicated legal matters and presenting solutions to their legal problems. She aims to provide timely, quality representation with consideration of her client's bottom line. She focuses on candor and compassion throughout the legal process. Jessica can empathize well with her clients as many of the services she provides she has herself experienced in her own personal life.

Jessica A. Hayes focuses her practice on estate planning and administration. She enjoys assisting individuals planning for retirement, small business owners, parents of young children, and seniors in creating a plan carefully tailored to meet their unique needs and the needs of their families.. With a background in elder law and special needs planning, Jessica proactively aids clients in identifying and minimizing potential future threats to their estate plan, including long-term care costs and estate taxes. She also guides executors and trustees through the process of estate and trust administration.

Jason Miyares is a well-known figure in the Hampton Roads community. If you are facing a traffic violation, reckless driving charge, tenant/landlord issue, contract dispute or other litigation issues, you need an experienced courtroom attorney! Jason has years of courtroom experience and previously served as a former prosecutor (Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney) for the City of Virginia Beach, Miyares worked to keep our most violent criminals off our streets and our families safe. He handled over 600 cases and had over a 90% conviction rate during his time as a prosecutor. Prior to his service in the Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney, he was a successful real estate and business attorney with Faggert & Frieden, P.C.. He has served as a Senior Advisor and Counselor to Congressman Scott Rigell, Currently, Jason Miyares also represents the 82nd District (Virginia Beach) in the House of Delegates in the Virginia General Assembly where he serves on the House Courts of Justice Committee, Courts of Justice Civil Subcommittee and the Privileges and Elections committee. He is also a past lecturer for the Virginia Beach Bar Association Continuing Legal Education(CLE) courses and speaker at Virginia's Judicial Transportation Safety Conference.  In 2013 he was asked and set up former Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell's Legal Defense Fund.. Miyares attended elementary and high school in Virginia Beach, graduating with a Bachelor’s in business Administration from James Madison University and is a graduate of the College of William & Mary School of Law, where he served on a law journal, the Law School Honor Council, William & Mary Trial Team and was a Finalist for the Institute for the Bill of Rights Moot Court Competition. He is the Past President of Cape Henry Rotary where he was a Paul Harris Fellow, Past Chairman of the Hampton Roads Young Republicans, Founding Member of the Hampton Roads Federalist Society, Member of the Virginia Beach Bar Association, and a Member of Galilee Episcopal Church.

I was raised in Arkansas and grew up on the Mississippi River, spending a lot of time fishing, riding ATVs, and camping – just living the Huckleberry Life! Even at an early age, I had three passions: Law, reading, and running.. Luckily for me, I was an exceptional runner and was recruited to run for a private prep school, where I excelled. During my senior year, I was undefeated in the mile, two-mile, and in cross-country!. Accordingly, I was offered a track scholarship to run for the University of Central Arkansas, where I ran the 800-meter, the mile, two-mile, the 5,000, 10,000 and cross-country. Additionally, I was a member of the social fraternity of Phi Sigma Kappa and the Pre-Law Program.. I graduated from the UCA with a B.A. in History and Political Science in May of 1993 and then joined the United States Navy because I wanted to serve my country and see the world since I grew up in a small, isolated town.. I served 10 years in the United States Navy onboard the USS Hayes, Healthcare Support Office, and Joint Forces Command serving as a Yeoman and a search and rescue swimmer. During my time in the Navy, I attended Navy Legal School and Search and Rescue Swimmer School and was awarded numerous Letters of Appreciation and Letters of Commendation including – Joint Forces Command Medal and was also the Navy Athlete of the Year – Honorable Mention in the year 2000. As Legal Yeoman, I helped hundreds of sailors with their legal issues.. While in the Navy, I attended Graduate School at Old Dominion University for International Studies with an emphasis of Military Policy and Strategy. I received Honorable Discharge from the Navy and then attended Regent University School of Law to fulfill my dream of becoming a lawyer.. I graduated from Regent Law and passed the Virginia Bar Exam in 2008 and have been practicing Family Law in the local area ever since. I currently live in Chesapeake with my wife, Dr. Lynne Schleed, and our three dogs, Trinity, The Great Gatsby, and Bond, James Bond.. I spend my free time reading, going out on the boat, and running. I usually do 60 races a year and can be seen at most local races in the area as the “Running Elvis.” In fact, I usually do about 15 races a year as Elvis and push for Team Hoyt when needed.

I grew up in Virginia Beach and graduated from Kempsville High School.  I attended Old Dominion University where I graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice.   From there I decided to stay at Old Dominion University and work on my Master's Degree in Urban Studies & Planning because I was interested in how government could make people's lives better through adaptive reuse and redevelopment.. Upon obtaining my Master's Degree in Urban Studies & Planning I went to work for the City of Williamsburg as a Zoning Officer and helped the city manage a huge growth in real estate development in the late 1990's.. I graduated from the University of Richmond, T.C. Williams School of Law in 2003.  I then had the good fortune of obtaining a year-long Clerkship with the Judges in the Circuit Court of the City of Portsmouth.   It was a great honor to work for such a great court and hard-working staff.. While working at the court I met many attorney's and members of the community and upon completion of my clerkship I entered private practice.. The primary focus of my practice has been on real estate and real estate finance issues connected to the financial collapse of mortgage banking industry.   I began representing real estate investors and developers as the economy grew in the mid-2000’s.   When the real estate bubble burst I helped those same individuals stabilize their real estate portfolios.   Since mid-2009 my firm has been at the vanguard of developing the law in Virginia on Loan Modifications and Foreclosure Defense.   I also handle a wide variety of civil matters including insurance matters, personal injury, wills and estates, business law and entity creation.. I believe in a fair and realistic outcome to most legal problems.   You will always get the truth from me- I will not tell you want to hear to take your money.. I have two beautiful children, Truman and Pippa.

I am a driven, aggressive advocate for my personal injury clients, and have practiced for over 40 years in the Virginia Beach area after serving as a law clerk for a federal district Judge in Norfolk. For decades before 2024 I was a partner in Norris & St. Clair law firm.  In 2024 I accepted the offer to join another top personal injury law firm, Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp, and have now joined forces with the personal injury lawyers at my present law firm.. Over my career, I have settled and tried many cases resulting in millions of dollars for my seriously injured clients. A number of my case results can be reviewed on the law firm website.. I have also taught paralegals during my legal career and I have served as an invited lecturer at legal seminars as well.. I provide free, confidential consultations in the field of personal injury and medical malpractice for injured persons and their families.

Hi, my name's Randy Appleton and I've been a personal injury attorney for nearly 30 years. I've handled injury litigation in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, West Virginia, Georgia, Florida, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Tennessee throughout the years.. I was first licensed to practice law in 1982 in Virginia and am now admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States.. Based in Virginia Beach, I am ready to serve clients throughout Hampton Roads -- Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth and Suffolk -- as well as the communities of Virginia's Eastern Shore and northeastern North Carolina.. I am a member of the American Association for Justice, North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers, the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, and a past president of the Portsmouth Bar Association.. I truly enjoy helping people and love being a lawyer.. I am currently retired.

Have you been accused of committing a crime and are wondering where you can turn to receive the help and support you need at this time in your life? Criminal charges are extremely serious and can result in all kinds of consequences that you never anticipated. It is at this pivotal time that you need to take the proactive approach and seek out the help you need as soon as possible. Attorney Brian Damas Thoman obtained his law degree from the Regent University School of Law. He has been authorized to serve in The United States District Bankruptcy Court, the Eastern District of Virginia, and the courts throughout the Commonwealth in Virginia. In addition, he is a member of the American Bar Association, the Newport News Bar Association and the Virginia Bar Association. Attorney Thoman gained invaluable experience working for the Newport News Office of the Commonwealth Attorney. He has a thorough understanding of the criminal process and is committed to fighting for you and the resolution that is in your best interests. He understands the weightiness of criminal charges. More importantly, however, he knows how to fight for you and the outcome you desire. Criminal charges of any kind are extremely serious and can bring about all kinds of penalties and consequences that you never intended to bear. Although they are extremely serious, you can face your circumstances with confidence when you have the right attorney on your side! Attorney Thoman is competent, dedicated, and ready to fight for you and the outcome you desire. With so much on the line for your future, why are you still waiting? Attorney Thoman has assisted numerous other individuals who are in situations much like yours, so pursue the help you need today! Pick up the phone now and contact the law firm to receive the help you need.

For more than two decades, I have litigated and mediated a wide variety of cases, handled appeals in numerous courts, and helped clients prevent and solve legal problems. I have also served in numerous professional leadership roles, including a term as president of the Virginia State Bar (June 2014-June 2015).. Let me know how I can help you, and if there is some reason i cannot assist, I will try to suggest someone who can.. (direct)

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