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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.

Virginia and North Carolina attorney Ed Booth focuses on personal injury law, bringing clients peace of mind with his extensive legal skills. Since earning his law degree from the T.C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond in 2004, Ed’s focus has shifted from his earlier career in criminal law—where he served as a Senior Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney—to personal injury cases. Raised in North Carolina and later settling in Norfolk, Ed cherishes his longstanding connection to Tidewater, Virginia. He applies his proficiency to a wide range of personal injury matters, such as vehicle accidents and medical malpractice, guiding clients through potentially overwhelming proceedings. Revered for his courtroom prowess, Ed’s skillful use of trial technology, including advanced applications like TrialPad, enhances his capacity to persuade juries and secure the best results for his clients. Driven by a desire to improve his clients’ lives, Ed is committed to obtaining favorable settlements and verdicts that bring meaningful relief.

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.

Timolyn Whitney Tillman is licensed to practice law in Virginia, New Jersey and Georgia.  Attorney Tillman received her bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Howard University in 1988 and her Juris Doctor degree from Seton Hall University School of Law in 1992.  She has been in private practice for over twenty years and has also served as an Assistant Public Defender for the City of Virginia Beach.  Attorney Tillman is a Member of the American Bar Association and the Virginia State Bar Association.

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.

My firm and I are committed to practicing law in a client-centered manner.  Every case is unique and I pride myself on taking the time to learn about each client's individual situation so that I can develop the most effective plan for each person's situation.  As an attorney who specializes in bankruptcy, family law & estate planning I take great satisfaction in guiding people through incredibly stressful events in their lives and doing my best to ensure their legal problem is effectively handled.  I know my firm can help you and look forward to assisting you with your matter.

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.

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.

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 have been practicing primarily Family Law (Divorce, Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation) and Criminal Defense in my 10+ years of practice.

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 the past twenty-five years Christy has called Virginia Beach home, but she was born in Bangkok, Thailand, and spent many of her early years traveling and attending school overseas. She attended boarding school at the Foxcroft School for Girls in Middleburg, Virginia and graduated from high school during the first Gulf War while attending the Walworth Barbour American International School in Tel Aviv, Israel. She was one of eight remaining students to graduate that year and had to carry a gas mask with her to class! She credits these early experiences with shaping her unique approach to conflict resolution both at home and in the office.. A graduate of Virginia Wesleyan College (1999) and Regent University School of Law (2002), Christy has devoted the last twenty years of her professional career to the exclusive practice of divorce and family law in Hampton Roads. She recognizes the deeply personal nature of her work, and the very real impact that having the right attorney has on her clients and their families. Christy is a current board member and past president of the Virginia Beach Bar Association and former chair of the C.L.A.S.S. program (Concerned Lawyers Advocating Spousal Safety).. When she is not working, Christy takes every opportunity to travel. She has visited almost every major city in the United States and Europe, and enjoys overseas travel to Central America, Africa, and the Middle East. Most recently, Christy spent two weeks in southern Thailand with her husband, but her most memorable trip was spent backpacking through Spain and Morocco with her son. Christy is happily married with two adult children and a new grandbaby that she adores.

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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Experienced in State and Federal Courts in Virginia. I have spent my legal career fighting to protect fellow citizens’ rights in state and federal courts in Virginia, and I have represented clients from the Hampton Roads area of Virginia as well as clients from throughout the United States in the state and federal courts in Virginia.  I have practiced criminal and traffic law as well as domestic relations law (family law) since 1999.  I also represent clients in expungement matters (petitioning a circuit court to expunge criminal charges that were nolle prosequi (or formally dropped), the client was acquitted, or the charge was otherwise dismissed).  Throughout my entire legal career my law offices have been in Virginia Beach or Norfolk, Virginia.  I have practiced in all of the courts in the Virginia Beach/Norfolk area, as well as many courts outside of the area.  While I occasionally represent clients outside of the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, my primary geographical areas of representation are Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Hampton, Newport News, and Northampton.  • Unique Background -- Before attending law school (1996 - 1999) I served as a U.S. Army Ranger (3rd Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment), a city police officer (Lynchburg, Virginia), and as a Virginia state trooper.   While I have been in private practice since graduating from law school and becoming a licensed attorney subsequent to the Virginia bar exam in 1999, I worked as an intern in the Virginia Beach Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney and the Chesapeake Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney during law school.  I prosecuted numerous trials during my internship with the Virginia Beach Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney (during my third year of law school, while in the presence of a licensed attorney (prosecutor)).   I believe that my combination of legal, law enforcement, and military experience provides me with a unique skill set to assist clients in their criminal/traffic law and domestic relations/family law legal matters.  I have litigated hundreds of cases since being admitted to the Virginia State Bar in 1999, to include high profile cases.• Strong Litigation Skills -- I believe that I am an experienced, skilled litigator (trial attorney) with nearly 15 years of courtroom experience in state and federal courts in Virginia.  I have represented clients in jury trials in federal and state courts in Virginia.  I represented a Somali national accused of piracy under the law of nations and attack to plunder vessel, among other charges in a federal jury trial, which was a case with national media coverage.  I represented a client accused of murder, robbery, conspiracy, and using and carrying a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence in a federal jury trial.  I have represented foreign nationals in federal court from Belarus, Argentina, Mexico, Senegal, and another Somali national in a high profile piracy matter involving Americans on a yacht named the S/V Quest.  I have represented clients in numerous state jury trials accused of violent felonies as well as non-violent felonies.  While every case is unique and the results depend on a variety of factors, I have had jury verdicts that acquitted my clients of the charged crimes.  Please remember that these case results do not in any way guarantee or predict a similar result in any future case undertaken by me. I have represented hundreds of clients in trials before judges, which are known as bench trials.  I have represented clients on appellate matters and argued before the Court of Appeals of Virginia and the Supreme Court of Virginia, and I have had cases in the United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.• Strong Negotiation Skills -- Most serious legal cases do not go to trial – they are settled or agreed upon, whether by plea agreement in criminal and traffic matters or by contract or an agreed court order in domestic relations (family law) matters.  While negotiations and trial work require different skill sets, I am well-experienced in both.  While I pride myself in being a litigator, or trial attorney, not every case does, or should, go to trial.  Many cases can be resolved without the necessity -- or expense -- of trial.  Part of being a skilled and experienced attorney is knowing when to recommend to a client that a case should be taken to trial.  The decision is ultimately the client’s decision and it is not always an easy decision.    I believe it is important that opposing counsel (the attorney for the other party or the prosecutor in criminal and traffic matters) knows that their counterpart has extensive trial experience.      • Principles -- One of my fundamental principles is that I am honest.  I always tell my clients the truth, whether it is what the client prefers to hear or otherwise.  While the practice of law ultimately is a business, it is primarily a profession, and it requires proper education, experience, legal skill, and the ability to talk to clients in clear, understandable, and candid terms.  It is essential that clients are aware of the potential perils that they may face by taking or not taking some course of action.  Clients will receive an honest assessment of their legal matter from me at the initial consultation, and throughout my representation.  • Reasonable Legal Fees -- I believe that my legal fees are reasonable.  It is my belief that a person seeking legal representation should find the proper fit, which is not always the least expensive fee.  I do not likely have the lowest legal fees in the area, and I likely do not have the highest legal fees in the area.  I believe that my fees are commensurate with my experience and skill set.  • Geographical Areas -- I am located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, which is in the Southeastern area of Virginia.  The area is known as the Hampton Roads area (formerly known as the Tidewater area) of Virginia, which includes Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Hampton, and Newport News.  If you are going through a contentious divorce or are have been charged with driving under the influence (DUI), David M. Good is ready to fight and win your case. • Criminal and Traffic Law -- I represent clients in every type of criminal and traffic law cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic infractions.  This includes speeding, reckless driving, driving under the influence (DUI), driving with a suspended or revoked driver’s license, domestic violence, assault and battery, drug crimes, possession with intent to distribute drugs, petit larceny, grand larceny, violent crimes, white collar crimes, etc.  If you have been charged with a crime or a traffic infraction, please call me for a consultation. • Expungement Law -- I represent clients in expungement of their criminal charge matters, which are actually civil matters.  If your criminal charge was dismissed or dropped (nolle prosequi) you may be able to have it expunged, though there is no guarantee.  If the Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney objects to the expungement then a court hearing will be required.  If you were convicted of the crime Virginia law does not presently allow for an expungement unless you receive an absolute pardon from the Governor or Virginia or if you were the victim of identity theft.  To determine if your case may be eligible for an expungement please contact me.  • Domestic Relations Law (Family Law) — I represent clients in domestic relations (family law) matters, which include divorce, equitable distribution, spousal support, child custody and visitation, child support, paternity, adoption, property settlement agreements, premarital and postmarital (postnuptial) agreements, and annulment. If you have a domestic relations/family law matter, please contact me for a consultation.Contact Attorney David Michael Good for a consultation Call me at or contact me online for an initial consultation.  I do not charge a consultation fee in criminal, traffic, or expungement matters, however, I charge a nominal fee of $50 for a family law consultation.   CASE RESULTS DEPEND UPON A VARIETY OF FACTORS UNIQUE TO EACH CASE.  THE CASE RESULTS REPORTED DO NOT GUARANTEE OR PREDICT A SIMILAR RESULT IN ANY FUTURE CASE UNDERTAKEN BY THE LAWYER.

Everett Lupton is a trial lawyer practicing in state and federal courts in both Virginia and North Carolina. He has tried more than a hundred jury trials to verdict, tried even more bench trials, and represented clients in many arbitrations and mediations. Mr. Lupton has represented injured persons for the predominant amount of his career in motor vehicle collisions, tractor trailer crashes, serious slip and fall injuries, mauling by animals, and other types of bodily injury claims. Furthermore, he has represented injured railroad workers in FELA (Federal Employee Liability Act) claims and cases, as well as representing injured maritime workers for Jones Act and Suits in Admiralty Act claims and cases.. He has also defended clients in traffic charges in Eastern Virginia and Eastern North Carolina. Mr. Lupton has written multiple published articles on legal issues, been a speaker at multiple attorney CLE programs, served as an Adjunct Professor at Old Dominion University (2007-2013), and served as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Tidewater Community College (2001-2007). He is a native of Tidewater, Virginia. When he is not practicing law, Mr. Lupton enjoys time with his wife and two daughters, outdoor activities, and working on his family’s farm in southern Virginia Beach. He is an active member of a community church in Hampton Roads.

Eric has spent the majority of his life calling Virginia’s Hampton Roads region his home.  He graduated from Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School, presently located in Virginia Beach. Eric attended James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia and graduated with a B.B.A. in Finance. Following several years of working in the information technology field, Eric aspired to become a lawyer and obtained his law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan.. Early in his legal career, Eric served the citizens of Danville, Virginia as an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney (prosecutor) where gained invaluable trial experience in all types of serious criminal matters.. Eric relocated to Virginia Beach, and began practicing plaintiff’s personal injury and medical malpractice. He takes great pride in protecting the rights of his clients and making sure they are fully compensated for their injuries.. Eric has been recognized by Super Lawyers in Virginia as a “Rising Star” for the years 2014-2017. This is an honor reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in their practice of law. Only 2.5% of attorneys in Virginia receive this distinction.. Actively involved in his community, Eric currently sits on the Board of Directors for Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School.. Eric is licensed to practice law in the following courts:. •All Virginia state courts. •All North Carolina state courts. •U.S District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. He is an active member in the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association and the Virginia Beach Bar Association.