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The 22nd edition of the Virginia Business Legal Elite
Launched in cooperation with the Virginia Bar Association in 2000, Virginia Business’ Legal Elite polls lawyers licensed to practice in Virginia each year, asking them to identify which of their peers are the top attorneys across 20 categories of legal specialties. In compiling this year’s Legal Elite, Virginia Business contacted more than 14,000 attorneys and […]
2021 APPELLATE LAW Q&A
Lucas I. Pangle Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC, Harrisonburg Title: Associate Other legal specialties: Administrative law, occupational safety and health, and bankruptcy Birthplace: Maurertown in Shenandoah County Education: Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, Duke University; law degree, William & Mary School of Law Fan of: Duke Blue Devils basketball Recently read book: “The Co[...]
2021 ENVIRONMENTAL LAW Q&A
Brian L. Buniva B.L. Buniva Strategic Advisor PLLC, Richmond Title: Owner/managing member Other legal specialties: Administrative law and land use and zoning law Education: Bachelor’s degree, Georgetown University; law degree, University of Richmond Spouse: Barbara A. Cochrane Children: Dr. Emily Buniva Edelson, Nathan D. […]
2021 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY / INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LAW Q&A
Peter J. Van Bergen Patent Attorney, Williamsburg Title: Owner Education: Bachelor’s degree, Bucknell University; law degree, William & Mary School of Law Spouse: Jamie Children: We raised our three great children (Elizabeth, Luke and John) in Williamsburg. Hobbies: Swimming, biking, running, kayaking, triathlon, reading Career mentors: David Blumenthal What is the biggest curren[...]
2021 BANKRUPTCY / CREDITORS’ RIGHTS LAW Q&A
Ann Burke Brogan Davey | Brogan PC, Norfolk Title: Partner Other legal specialties: Business law, including maritime business and commercial litigation Birthplace: Alexandria Education: Bachelor’s degree, Davidson College; Law degree, William & Mary School of Law Spouse: Patrick Brogan (also my law partner) Children: Three, plus a son-in-law and a daughter-in-law Recently read book: “T[...]
2021 LABOR/EMPLOYMENT LAW Q&A
Laurie L. Kirkland Blankingship & Keith PC, Fairfax Title: Principal Other legal specialties: Commercial litigation Education: Bachelor’s degree, Harding University; law degree, George Mason University Spouse: Joshua B. Isaacs Children: Daughter Norah, 6 months Recently read book: Having loved “The Giver,” by Lois Lowry since middle school, I recently discovered that it was the [...]
2021 HEALTH LAW Q&A
Mary Elizabeth “Mary Beth” Sherwin Kaufman & Canoles PC, Norfolk Title: Member Other legal specialties: Some trusts and estate litigation and guardianship/conservatorship support Education: Bachelor’s degree, Wellesley College; law degree, William & Mary School of Law Children: I am the mom to my two littles, Oliver (7th grade) and Carolina (4th grade) — best job ever! First[...]
2021 IMMIGRATION LAW Q&A
Lysandra Pachuta Henson Pachuta & Kammerman PLLC, Fairfax Title: Partner Other legal specialties: Criminal law Education: Bachelor’s degree, Robert Morris University; law degree, American University Washington College of Law Spouse: Bernardo Rodriguez, an attorney at the Department of Justice Children: Adrian, 10; Alicia, 8; and Anabel, 5 Fan of: Baseball, summer and pizza Recently [...]
2021 LEGISLATIVE / REGULATORY / ADMINISTRATIVE LAW Q&A
Gregory D. Habeeb Gentry Locke Attorneys and Gentry Locke Consulting, Richmond Title: Partner, Gentry Locke Attorneys; president, Gentry Locke Consulting Other legal specialties: I maintain an active litigation practice and serve as corporate adviser to numerous small and mid-sized companies. Education: Bachelor’s degree, Wake Forest University; law degree, Wake Forest School of Law Spouse: [...]
2021 ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION Q&A
P. Marshall Yoder Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC, Harrisonburg Title: Of Counsel Other legal specialties: Corporate law, education law and mediation Education: Bachelor’s degree, University of North Carolina; law degree, Campbell University School of Law; master’s degree, Eastern Mennonite University Spouse: Julie Children: Samuel and Benjamin Fan of: University of North Caroli[...]
2021 YOUNG LAWYER Q&A
Simone T. Williams Harman, Claytor, Corrigan & Wellman, Glen Allen Title: Senior associate (civil litigation) Legal specialties: Local government, automotive warranty litigation Birthplace: Hampton Education: Bachelor’s degree, Virginia Commonwealth University; law degree, William & Mary School of Law Children: Proud pet parent of Marley and Mason First job as a lawyer: Legal a[...]
2021 CIVIL LITIGATION Q&A
Glen Michael Robertson Wolcott Rivers Gates, Virginia Beach Title: Member Other legal specialties: Trust and estates disputes Birthplace: Chicago Education: Bachelor’s degree, University of Virginia; law degree, U.Va. School of Law Fan of: U.Va. sports and Chicago Cubs Recently read book: “The Virginia Dynasty: Four Presidents and the Creation of the American Nation,” by Lynne […]
