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Legal Elite 2023: Construction Law Q&A
Title: All of our attorneys at Flora Pettit have the same title: Attorney at law. Other legal specialties: Commercial litigation of all sorts, first and foremost. I handle employment law for construction clients and others, as well. Additionally, past tenures with institutional employers like the U.S. House of Representatives and the University of Virginia have […]
100 People to Meet in 2024: Builders
These Virginians are building the future in bricks and mortar with major development projects in communities across the commonwealth. Duke Dodson CEO, Dodson Cos./Dodson Development Group Richmond A Richmond native, Duke Dodson grew up vacationing in Colonial Beach. “It was a mini-Atlantic City then, but legal changes forced casinos out of business,” says the developer. […]
Legal Elite 2023: Health Law Q&A
Title: Principal Other legal specialties: Cybersecurity and data privacy, corporate law Education: Bachelor’s degree, Davidson College; law degree, William & Mary Law School Family: Married to Chad Heddleston, recreation coordinator at Virginia Western Community College. We have two wonderful daughters, Sophie, 4, and Flora, 2. Career mentors: I am thankful for the wisdom and encourageme[...]
Legal Elite 2023: Corporate Counsel
James Bailey Williams Mullen, Richmond Marina Blickley CACI International, Reston Ryan Boggs Dominion Energy, Richmond N. Reid Broughton Sands Anderson, Christiansburg Carlos M. Brown Dominion Energy, Richmond Douglas Callaway Union Bankshares, Richmond Joseph Hannah Carpenter IV Norfolk Southern, Atlanta J. David Carroll Sands Anderson, Richmond Nicholas Conte Carilion Clinic, Roanoke Andriana Sh[...]
Legal Elite 2023: Family Law/ Domestic Relations
Carolyn M. Abbate Grenadier, Duffett, Levi, Winkler & Rubin, Alexandria Luis A. Abreu Luis A. Abreu PLLC, Danville Alice Ahearn The Geller Law Group, Fairfax Debra C. Albiston Albiston Brannon & Gilbert, Virginia Beach Carmelou G. Aloupas Aloupas Law, Chesapeake Regina Amick Wolcott Rivers Gates, Virginia Beach Allison W. Anders Chaing Anders, Virginia Beach Susan […]
Legal Elite 2023: Family Law/Domestic Relations Q&A
Title: Associate Education: Bachelor’s degree and law degree, West Virginia University Family: Daughter of Rick and Stephanie Stevens of Cumming, Georgia; sister Hannah Stevens of Morgantown, West Virginia; and sister Tara Keller of Crozet Career mentors: Humes “Tripp” Franklin III, managing partner of Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver; Cathy Bond Wallace, executive director of ChildLaw Serv[...]
Legal Elite 2023: Environmental Law
Candace Ali Blydenburgh McGuireWoods, Richmond Brian L. Buniva B.L. Buniva Strategic Advisor, Richmond Clayton T. Burns Dominion Energy, Richmond Patrick A. Genzler Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black, Norfolk David B. Graham Kaufman & Canoles, Williamsburg Helen Hart Norfolk Southern, Atlanta Lisa Spickler Ivins Hirschler Fleischer, Richmond Harry M. “Pete” Johnson III Hunton Andrews Kurth, Ri[...]
Legal Elite 2023: Elder Law Q&A
Title: Owner and founding attorney Other legal specialties: Estate planning Education: Bachelor’s degree, University of South Florida; law degree, Washington and Lee University Family: Spouse, Dan; children Janine Howe and James Leitner; grandchildren Audrey, 8, and Carys, 6 Career mentors: Roger D. Groot, Washington and Lee School of Law; attorneys Linda Suzzanne Griffin and John […]
Legal Elite 2023: Business Law Q&A
Title: Managing partner Other legal specialties: Corporate law Education: Bachelor’s degree, Loyola University Chicago; master’s in American history, University of Maryland; law degree, University of Richmond Family: In July, I became a grandmother! Husband, Kenny Cossaboon; daughter Annie, spouse, Josh, and grandson James; daughter Sydney; daughter Abby and spouse, Clay; son Joe and[...]
Legal Elite 2023: Environmental Law Q&A
Title: Partner Other legal specialties: I have been practicing environmental law since joining the Environmental Protection Agency in 1972. It’s the sole field in which I have specialized over the years. Education: Bachelor’s degree and law degree, Louisiana State University Family: I have been happily married to my wife, Linda, for 52 years. We have […]
