Lawyer to Lawyer Directory
Virginia Lawyers Weekly is the “Source” for lawyers seeking referrals. Let your colleagues know that you are available for referral or consultation.
For information on placing an ad in the paper and online, call Sherma Mather at 800-456-5297 ext. 14011 or email sherma.mather@valawyersmedia.com.
***
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL * APPEALS * ATTORNEYS * AUTO LAW * BOOK RESEARCH * CONDEMNATION / EMINENT DOMAIN * CRIMINAL * ELDER LAW * ERISA * HABEAS CORPUS * IDENTITY THEFT * LEGAL SUPPORT * MEDICAL MALPRACTICE * PAROLE * PERSONAL INJURY * STOCK BROKER CLAIMS * WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
——————————————————————————–
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LAW
Michael P. Lafayette
Former legal analyst for the VA ABC Board, represents clients throughout Virginia:
• ABC Licensing
• ABC & Criminal Violations
• Hearings & Appeals
• Buy/Sell of Establishments
Available to consult and/or associate with local counsel.
Lafayette, Ayers & Whitlock, PLC
CrossRidge Professional Park
10160 StaplesMill Road, Suite 105
Glen Allen, VA 23060
804-545-6250
fax: 804-545-6259
——————————————————————————–
APPEALS
L. Steven Emmert
Focus on what you do best.
You handle trials. When it comes time to focus on an appeal (or to resist an appeal), call Steve Emmert at (757) 965-5021 direct. You’ll never have to sweat another appellate deadline.
Recent Honors
• The Best Lawyers in America
• Virginia’s Leaders in the Law
SYKES, BOURDON, AHERN & LEVY • VIRGINIA BEACH
——————————————————————————–
ATTORNEYS
Rhetta M. Daniel, Esquire
Representation in Disciplinary Complaints, Reinstatements and Expert Witness Services
Rhetta M. Daniel provides highly qualified and experienced representation in Virginia State Bar disciplinary complaints and reinstatement matters and professional expert witness services in the areas of:
•Legal Malpractice
•Disqualification Hearings
•Conflicts of Interest
•Professional Responsibility
•Reinstatement Cases
Expert Witnesses qualified in Virginia Circuit Courts and the U.S. District Courts.
27 years of experience with Virginia State Bar matters as a Former Senior Assistant Bar Counsel for 7 years and defending atttorneys for 20 years.
Former Chief Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney, Henrico County, Virginia.
Rhetta M. Daniel, Esquire
Attorney at Law
7264 Hanover Green Drive
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
Free telephone or email consultations available.
OFFICE • 804-641-9574
FAX • 804-741-2147
Email: RhettaEsq@aol.com
——————————————————————————–
William J. Kovatch Jr.
Licensed and Experienced Attorney
Services for Lawyers
Special Needs Trusts
D.C. Area Court Appearances
Brief Watching
Legal Research
(703) 837-8832
Visit my website:
www.kovatchlegalservices.com
——————————————————————————–
Michael L. Rigsby
Michael L. Rigsby, Bar Counsel for the Virginia State Bar for 20 years, represents attorneys and their law firms in matters involving licensing, standard of care, disqualifications, fee, legal ethics and related issues. He has qualified as an expert witness in Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland and is a frequent lecturer on the subject of professional responsibility. He regularly represents clients before the Virginia State Bar, the Virginia Board of Bar Examiners and its Character and Fitness Committee. Licensed to practice law in VA and DC.
Michael L. Rigsby
Carrell Rice & Rigsby
Attorneys at Law
7275 Glen Forest Drive, Suite 310
Richmond, VA 23226
Tel: 804.285.7994
Fax: 804.285.8925
——————————————————————————–
David Ross Rosenfeld
ATTORNEY ETHICS
David Ross Rosenfeld has over 18 years of experience as legal ethics and professional responsibility counsel. He represents attorneys and law firms in disciplinary proceedings before disciplinary and regulatory administrative agencies and provides ethics counsel to attorneys, law firms and corporate counsel and represents attorneys and law firms in disqualification motions and related proceedings before federal and state courts. He is an adjunct Professor teaching Ethics at George Mason University School of Law and former chairman of the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board. He writes and lectures extensively on the subject and is author of Lawyer Discipline in Virginia, a book published by the Virginia Law Foundation, now in its second edition.
DAVID ROSS ROSENFELD, P.C.
118 South Royal Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Telephone (703) 548-2600
Fax (703) 997-4544
——————————————————————————–
Stephen Swann
Attorney at Law
VIRGINIA FEE EXPERT
Litigation Consultant & Court Qualified Witness
703.243.7938
——————————————————————————–
AUTO LAW
A. Hugo Blankingship III
Automobile Law & Consumer Fraud
A. Hugo Blankingship III concentrates on plaintiff’s actions in both state and federal court against car dealers, finance companies and other merchants for fraud, odometer fraud and violations of the Virginia Consumer Protection Act, the Federal Truth in Lending and Consumer Leasings Acts. Blankingship & Associates, P.C. accepts cases on an hourly or modified contingency fee basis and will handle claims arising anywhere in the Commonwealth.
Blankingship & Associates, P.C.
516 1/2 Oronoco Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Tel. 703-739-7621
Fax 703-739-7622
——————————————————————————–
The Consumer Law Group, P.C.
Protecting and Fighting for Consumer Rights
AUTO FRAUD / LEMON LAW
Accepting Referrals Statewide
John Cole Gayle, Jr. Primary Author of Va.’s Lemon Law Amendments 1988 and 1990. Multi-Year Instructor for CLE courses in Lemon Law & Fraud; Chairman Virginia Trial Lawyer Association’s Consumer Law Legislation Committee; Representing Virginia consumers for over 25 years.
Patricia Michels Anderson Former Assistant Attorney General of Texas; Experience with Freedom of Information Act claims; Licensed in Texas, North Carolina and Virginia.
804.282.7900
1801 Libbie Ave., Suite 202
Richmond, VA
——————————————————————————–
Stephen L. Swann
LEMON LAW
MOTOR VEHICLES
BOATS
MOTOR HOMES
Offices of Stephen L. Swann
Arlington, Virginia
Tel. 703.243.7938
Fax 703.342.0403
Web www.carlaws.com
Email lemonlaws@msn.com
——————————————————————————–
Consumer Legal Services, P.C.
AUTO LEMON LAW
ACCEPTING REFERRALS STATEWIDE
• Cars • ATVs • Jet Skis
• Trucks • Boats • RVs
• Odometer tampering
1700 Pleasure House Road, Suite 102-A
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
TOLL FREE: (888) 4-LEMONS (453-6667)
www.lemonauto.com
E-mail: cls@lemonauto.com
Attorneys: Robert Stenzhorn and Gary Lee
——————————————————————————–
BOOK RESEARCH
Ever wonder who is monitoring the power of Bar Counsel?
Do you know of any possible ethical violations or quasi-ethical violations by a Bar Counsel of the Virginia State Bar or Bar Counsel for the EOIR?
Help me with my research and contact me at morrell@rcn.com.
——————————————————————————–
CONDEMNATION/EMINENT DOMAIN
Frank F. Rennie IV
• Condemnation •
• Eminent Domain •
• Property Rights •
• Partition •
Over 20 years experience representing landowners and condemning authorities throughout Virginia.
frennie@cowangates.com
Phone: 804-320-9100
Toll-Free: 800-948-7160
1930 Huguenot Road
P.O. Box 35655
Richmond, VA 23235-0655
CowanGates
Our Standard Is Excellence
www.cowangates.com
——————————————————————————–
CRIMINAL
G. Manoli Loupassi
CRIMINAL LAW / DUI
Former state prosecutor in the Metropolitan Richmond Area, recently recognized by his peers in Virginia Business Magazine’s “Legal Elite” for his practice in the area of criminal and traffic defense. Manoli has co-authored “Virginia CLE’s Defenses of Serious Traffic Cases.” He is accepting referrals for criminal and traffic matters throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.
G. MANOLI LOUPASSI
THE LAW OFFICE OF G. MANOLI LOUPASSI, LLC
6002 WEST BROAD STREET, SUITE 200
RICHMOND, VA 23230
(804) 440-6222
mloupassi@loupassilaw.com
www.loupassilaw.com
——————————————————————————–
ELDER LAW
Bennett & Zydron, P.C.
Attorneys-At-Law
NURSING HOME / ASSISTED CARE REFERRALS
• NO COST FOR REVIEW
• Substantial verdicts and settlements since 1994
• Immediate access to lawyers with experience
• Full-Time Nurst Consultant - over 20 years nursing experience
• Sexual Assaults, Pressure Sores, Falls, Overdoses, Choking, Malnutrition, Wandering Off Premises and Medication Errors
FOR IMMEDIATE CONTACT:
Kay Butler, R.N. - Kbutler@bandzlaw.com
Carlton F. Bennett - Cbennett@bandzlaw.com
John Zydron - Jzydron@bandzlaw.com
www.bandzlaw.com
1-800-562-4657
VIRGINIA AND NORTH CAROLINA
——————————————————————————–
Carroll & Carroll, P.C.
Attorneys at Law
Nursing Home Malpractice
Virginia and Maryland
The attorneys of the law firm of Carroll & Carroll are available for referral or association in the handling of Nursing Home Malpractice. Our firm has handled complex Nursing Home Malpractice cases involving sexual abuse, burns, neglect, assault & battery, malnutrition, pressure sores, falls, product liability and unexpected death. The lawyers of Carroll & Carroll, P.C. have been at the forefront of experience in prosecuting these unique malpractice cases. We welcome you to contact us at:
Carroll & Carroll, P.C.
Tel: 703.273.700
Fax: 703.273.7207
10513 Judicial Drive - Suite 102
Fairfax, VA 22030
Grace Burke Carroll, Esq. - Admitted VA & MD
grace.carroll@carrollawoffice.com
John F. Carroll, Esq. - Admitted VA
john.carroll@carrollawoffice.com
Vicki L. Layman, Esq. - Admitted VA, DC & KY
vicki.layman@carollawoffice.com
——————————————————————————–
Robert W. Carter Jr.
NURSING HOME NEGLECT?
A Nursing Home’s Standard of Care Should Never Be Substandard!
• Pressure Ulcers
• Medication Errors
• Falls and Fractures
• Malnutrition and Weight Loss
• Wandering and Elopement
• Dehydration
Experience: For the past ten years, I’ve handled hundreds of nursing home and assisted living claims and cases across the Commonwealth.
Results: Case summaries in Virginia Lawyers Weekly confirm a track record of success.
Personal Attention: I handle personally every case referred to my office.
Nursing Support: With on-site assistance from a full-time RN with over 30 years of nursing experience, medical information is evaluated thoroughly and efficiently.
Toll Free: 888-692-5500
www.nursing-home-neglect.com
Robert W. Carter Jr.
Attorney at Law
690 Court Street
Appomattox, VA 24522
——————————————————————————–
ERISA
Patricia A. Smith
ERISA and Disability Insurance Litigation and Consultation
Patricia A. Smith (VA, DC and MD bars) has 20 years’ experience representing individuals in a variety of ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA and insurance issues, including denials of continuation of health insurance, and denials of benefits by health, life or disability insurers. She also advises small businesses on issues arising under ERISA, COBRA AND HIPAA. Her practice includes insurance denials under private health, disability and life insurance policies, and employment law. She lectures for CLE programs on coverage issues arising under the federal laws and under state insurance laws. Available for referrals, consultation or association in all courts of Virginia, Maryland and D.C.
Law Offices of Patricia A. Smith
601 King Street, Suite 406
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-548-3774 Fax: 703-518-5545
Email: pasmithaty@aol.com
www.pasmithlawoffice.com
——————————————————————————–
HABEAS CORPUS
Andrew G. Wiggin
Andrew G. Wiggin has represented clients in more than 5,000 criminal cases, and has also attained many felony appellate reversals. Andrew Wiggin brings nearly 20 years of experience and success to now practicing exclusively for the post-trial litigation needs of clients in Virginia state criminal cases.
• Habeas Corpus, Felony Appeals, Delayed Appeals, Re-trials
• Actual Innocence, Extrinsic Fraud, Jurisdictional Attacks
• Expungements, Restoration of Rights to Register To Vote
Andrew G.Wiggin, P.C. Attorney & Counselor at Law
1403 Greenbrier Parkway, Suite 210
Chesapeake, Virginia 23320
Tel. (757) 333-7539 • Fax (757) 333-7538
Visit the firm’s website: www.post-trial-litigation.com
“Serving clients in all litigation after trial, all across Virginia!”
——————————————————————————–
LEGAL SUPPORT
Heishman Law
YOUR RESEARCH LAW AND WRITING SOLUTION
Anne M. Heishman provides research and writing services to domestic relations attorneys on a contract basis. Whether it’s a research memorandum, trial pleading or appellate brief, Heishman Law will give you a superior work product by your deadline at an affordable price. Outsource your research and writing needs today and enjoy the freedom to focus on your case.
• Appellate briefs
• Trial pleadings
• Research memoranda
• Property Settlement Agreements
HEISHMAN LAW, PLLC
3835 9th Street North, #305E
Arlington, Virginia 22203
Telephone: (703) 380-5447
Facsimile: (888) 218-6160
aheishman@heishmanlaw.com
www.heishmanlaw.com
SERVING DOMESTIC RELATIONS LAWYERS IN VlRGINIA
——————————————————————————–
Lora A. Keller, Esquire
LEGAL RESEARCH
• Former law clerk for the Twenty-Third Judicial Circuit of Virginia
• Former law clerk for Judge William Ray Price, Jr. on the Missouri Supreme Court
• Former Roanoke City Law Librarian
• Also licensed in Missouri since 1994 and Illinois since 1995
Law Office of Lora A. Keller, LLC
Post Office Box 20256
Roanoke, Virginia 24018
540-774-0641 Phone • 540-774-0642 Fax
lkellerlaw@yahoo.com
$100.00 an hour, one hour minimum
I personally perform the legal research and writing.
——————————————————————————–
National Legal Research Group
Research + Writing + Analysis = National Legal Research Group
Serving the Virginia Bar since 1989
Contact us for a free consultation and estimate.
1-800-727-6574 • fax 434-817-6570
PO Box 7187 • 2421 Ivy Road
Charlottesville, VA 22906
research@nlrg.com
www.nlrg.com
——————————————————————————–
Deborah L. Baugher
CONTRACT PARALEGAL SUPPORT
For “as needed”, overflow or special projects, contract paralegal support is the solution!
We provide support in family law and civil litigation, do discovery, legal research,witness interviews/preparation, prepare pleadings and MORE…
Contract service generates PROFIT with no overhead…
Pay only for time spent onYOUR cases…
Call to discuss the benefits to you and your firm.
Deborah L. Baugher
First Choice Paralegals
Your first choice for experienced paralegal services
(540) 937-3331
firstchoiceparalegals@comcast.net
——————————————————————————–
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
Malcolm P. McConnell III
Medical Malpractice Trials
Any Medical Specialty
• Best Lawyers in America: Medical Malpractice
• Top Lawyers: Richmond Magazine
• Virginia Super Lawyers: Medical Malpractice
• Board Certified Medical Malpractice Law
• AV Rated – Martindale-Hubbell
• Top Verdicts - Virginia Lawyers Weekly ‘03, ‘05, ‘06
Mic is an authority on medical malpractice law and trial advocacy. He is the Editor of Medical Malpractice Law in Virginia, and regularly lectures to lawyers on medical malpractice issues and trial technique. With 20 years of experience, he is a strong advocate for his clients and their families.
Mic is actively seeking medical malpractice referrals from general and solo practitioners throughout Virginia and Washington, D.C. whose clients will benefit from the power, experience and resources of Virginia’s oldest and largest personal injury firm.
804-353-1200
866-388-6413
www.allenandallen.com
——————————————————————————–
Jack H. Olender & Associates, P.C.
THE MALPRACTICE LAW FIRM
All five attorneys elected to BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA 2009
Robert Chabon, M.D., J.D., Of Counsel
888 17th St., N.W., 4th Floor, Washington, D.C.
(202) 879-7777
——————————————————————————–
Lewis T. Stoneburner
CantorArkema, P.C.
• Best Lawyers, Medical Malpractice
• Super Lawyers, Medical Malpractice
• AV rated
• Most verdicts listed (7) in VLW’s “Largest Verdicts”: 2002-07
• Birth-related injuries, brachial plexus injuries and other catastrophic medical malpractice injuries
Since 1976, Lewis has devoted his practice to the representation of injured victims of hospital negligence and medical malpractice, dangerous products and drugs. Many of Lewis’ referrals come from fellow attorneys and physicians. Lewis brings a personal touch and deep trial experience into every case and goes to all lengths to investigate and prosecute every client’s case. Lewis’ team exemplifies commitment, experience and depth of trial experience.
WWW.CANTORARKEMA.COM
lstoneburner@cantorarkema.com
804-343-4364 (Direct Dial)
800-648-1400 (Toll Free)
——————————————————————————–
PAROLE
Harrison Hubard Jr.
Parole representation, both state and federal, including revocation hearings, sentence reduction, custody classification, and unit designation. Also, work release, and out of state transfers for incarceration and parole supervision. Medical/hardship and geriatric releases.
COATES & DAVENPORT
5206 Markel Road
Suite 200
Richmond, VA 23230
804-285-7000
——————————————————————————–
PERSONAL INJURY
Irvin V. Cantor
Cantor Arkema, P.C.
BRAIN INJURY AND SPINAL CORD CASES
Irv Cantor of Cantor Arkema, P.C. has almost 30 years experience representing persons who have sustained brain and spinal cord injuries. Irv is Past President of the Brain Injury Association of Virginia, the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association and the Virginia chapter of ABOTA. Irv is rated “AV” by Martindale-Hubbell and is listed in Best Lawyers In America and Virginia Super Lawyers.
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
WWW.CANTORARKEMA.COM
icantor@cantorarkema.com (e-mail address)
804-358-3804 (Direct Dial)
800-648-1488 (Toll Free)
——————————————————————————
C. Arthur “Brother” Rutter III
MARITIME INJURIES
• Pleasure Boat Accidents
• Tugboat Crews
• Jetski Injuries
• Scalloper Claims
Is the one year limitations period in the Cruise Line passenger contract enforceable? Can I bring the claim in Federal Court or State Court? Why are there several different wrongful death remedies? Can I get a jury? What is a Limitation of Liability Act Defense?
Brother Rutter received Proctor in Admiralty Status from the Maritime Law Association and is a frequent lecturer on maritime issues. Rutter Mills has the knowledge and staff to handle complex, multi-jurisdictional maritime matters. Licensed in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida.
Rutter Mills LLP, Attorneys at Law
C. Arthur “Brother” Rutter III
160 W. Brambleton Ave.
Norfolk, VA 23510
brutter@ruttermills.com
www.ruttermills.com
(Norfolk Office) 757.622.5000 • 800.933.5879
——————————————————————————–
Stephen M. Smith
Brain Injury Law Center
ADVOCATES FOR BRAIN INJURY SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AND THE WORLD
Stephen M. Smith, plaintiff’s trial attorney for 35 years, whose practice is dedicated exclusively to the trial of traumatic brain injury cases throughout the United States. Accepting referrals nationwide. Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2009 edition. Chairman of the Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group of AAJ. President of the Brain Injury Association of Virginia. Established law firm litigating personal injury claims since 1949. Licensed to practice in Virginia, New York, and the District of Columbia, (877) 840-3431.
Direct Dial (757) 650-9818 • FAX (757) 244-7046
E-mail: ssmith@braininjurylawcenter.com
www.brain-injury-law-center.com
——————————————————————————–
STOCK BROKER CLAIMS
W. Scott Greco
Frederick D. Greco
W. Scott Greco and Frederick D. Greco have over 40 years combined experience litigating and arbitrating disputesbetween investors and their stockbrokers and brokerage firms.We devote our practice to representing individual investors in NASD/FINRA arbitrations involving securities fraud,churning, unsuitable recommendations, unauthorized trading,conversion, ponzi schemes, and other unlawful actions. We welcome referrals or co-counsel relationships fromanywhere in Virginia, and nationwide.
GRECO & GRECO, P.C.
1300 Old Chain Bridge Road
McLean, Virginia 22101
Contact Scott Greco or Fred Greco at (703) 821-2777
or wsgreco@grecogrecolaw.com
——————————————————————————–
SECURITIES, FINANCIAL AND BUSINESS LITIGATION NATIONWIDE SECURITIES ARBITRATION PRACTICE SEC INVESTIGATIONS AND WHITE COLLAR DEFENSE
Mark J. Krudys
The firm primarily represents individuals and small-businesses against larger companies and brokerage firms in securities litigation and arbitration and other complex litigation. Mr. Krudys was awarded a Master of Laws Degree in Securities Regulation from Georgetown University Law Center. Prior to entering private practice, he served as a Judge Advocate in the U.S. Marine Corps, as a Senior Counsel with the Enforcement Division of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (Washington, D.C), and as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney with the Securities Fraud Unit, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Florida. He is actively involved in the ABA Business Law Section, serving at times as a CLE lecturer, and with the Richmond Bar Association, where he currently serves on the Administration of Justice Committee. Over the last ten years, Mr. Krudys has, at times, served as Chair and/or Vice Chair of the ABA Section of Business Law’s committees or subcommittees related to securities arbitration and white collar defense. Furthermore, Mr. Krudys served as a Commissioner on the ABA’s Justice Kennedy Commission, an advisory body that issued recommendations concerning punishment, incarceration, and sentencing in the federal criminal system.
Mark J. Krudys, PLC
1011 East Main Street, Suite 204
Richmond, VA 23219
804-692-8244
For more information visit the firm’s website at markjkrudys.com.
——————————————————————————–
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
Geoff McDonald
Since 1989, Geoff McDonald has devoted his practice to the representation of injured victims in Workers’ Compensation matters. Many of his referrals come from fellow attorneys, and he is currently accepting referrals in Workers’ Compensation matters in Virginia. In addition to handling these cases, he has lectured on this area of law and has had articles published in Trial magazine and other publications. He is an active member of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association and the Workplace Injury Litigation Group. He is licensed to practice in Virginia. Geoff McDonald and Associates exemplifies commitment, experience and professionalism.
Geoff McDonald & Associates
3315 West Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23230
Toll Free: 888-840-2667
Phone: 804-359-4446
Fax: 804-359-5426
© Copyright 2009, by Virginia Lawyers Media, all rights reserved
IMPORTANT OPINIONS
- Traffic Offenses - Bifurcated Trial ‘Notice’ DNA in Traffic Court
- Tort - Telecom Company Can Sue for Business Conspiracy
- Tort - Government Not Liable for Stability Test
- Search & Seizure - Vague Affidavit Cannot Support Warrant
- Search & Seizure - Invalid Warrant - Affidavit Specificity
- Negligence - FELA - Wrongful Death - Release