White Plains Lawyers

Nicholas L. Woodhouse is an attorney with Huffman & Huffman Brothers-in-Law, PLLC and concentrates his practice on personal injury and medical malpractice cases. MEDICAL TRAINING & EXPERIENCE Prior to joining the firm, Nicholas worked alongside medical professionals in Boston and throughout the Hampton Roads area for several years. He received premedical training at Harvard University and went on to attend Eastern Virginia Medical School. His previous interactions with injured patients provide him with a valuable perspective when representing clients in personal injury claims. No matter how serious and complex a personal injury, Nicholas draws on his unique medical background to ensure that each...

I have been practicing law in the Dan River Region for over 20 years and my experience successfully trying cases to verdict enables me to find solutions and reach settlements for my individual and corporate clients.

Miller Moreau was born and raised in the Danville-Pittsylvania County area and returned to his family's firm, Williams & Light, after attending Campbell Law School in Raleigh, North Carolina. He carries on the legacy of his father and grandfather at the firm and continues to provide client-centered advocacy in the areas of personal injury, family law, and bankruptcy.

Mrs. Strak is passionate about advocating for her clients. Prior to joining the Law Firm of Carlton F. Bennett, Mrs. Strak served as a defense attorney for several large insurance companies, including State Farm, GEICO, and Allstate. During that time, she managed a high-volume caseload, where she gained significant litigation experience, trying multiple motor vehicle collision cases each month. Mrs. Strak brings with her valuable knowledge and insight into the inner workings of the insurance claims and settlement process, and now uses her knowledge and experience in defending large insurance companies to fight for her injured clients. Mrs. Strak is licensed...

As a founding member of Harbour Law, Jim has over 25 years of experience representing clients from Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth and all of Hampton Roads in bankruptcy cases. His practice is focused on representing individuals and small business owners seeking relief from their financial burdens. He has also represented Chapter 7 trustees, banks, mortgage lenders and credit unions in bankruptcy proceedings. Whether you are seeking a fresh start under Chapter 7 or wish to adjust repayment of your debt on easier terms under Chapter 13, Jim’s background and experience makes him uniquely qualified to represent your best interests....

Chuck grew up in Massachusetts and moved to Virginia in 2002. He attended Liberty University where he graduated with a B.S. in Government with a focus in Pre-law. After receiving his degree Chuck attended the Liberty University School of Law. Chuck earned his J.D. and was admitted to the State Bar in 2012. When not working Chuck enjoys spending time with his wife, Chrissey, and his two young children, Landon and Chloe. He also likes to play and watch sports.

B.A. University of Richmond 1975 J.D. University of Richmond - T.C. Williams School of Law 1980

Jim Gochenour grew up in the Fredericksburg area and Westmoreland County, Virginia. He graduated from the preparatory school Woodberry Forrest, received his Bachelor of Arts degree from The College of William and Mary in 1984 and his law degree from the University of Richmond’s T.C. Williams School of Law in 1987. He began practicing law in a small general practice as an associate, then as partner in a firm and then as a solo practitioner. In 1992, Jim was introduced to criminal law from the perspective of the prosecutor when the judges of the 15th Judical Court appointed him...

Brian A. Thomasson, Esq., is a licensed Virginia attorney who has been practicing in Hampton Roads since 1998. He graduated from the University of Dayton School of Law in 1997 and was licensed to practice law in Ohio that same year. After having returned to Virginia, Brian was licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia. In 1999, Brian was admitted to the District of Columbia bar by the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. Brian’s practice areas include domestic relations law, personal injury, wills and estates, trust matters, criminal and traffic defense, representation of...

I graduated from Tunstall High School in 2007. I went on to attend Hampden-Sydney College where I received my B.S. in History and graduated with the distinction of summa cum laude in 2011. I then attended Elon University School of Law. I received my J.D. in 2014 and became a member of the Virginia Bar in 2015. My areas of practice include personal injury, criminal defense, and domestic relations as well as general practice.

Chantal Corrigan has been practicing law for nearly a decade. Working as a prosecutor, she was in court daily and achieved strong results on high-profile felony and gang-related cases. Her frequent interactions with innocent victims have given her compassion for those injured through no fault of their own. In 2019, she received the Chesterfield Police Commendation for the successful prosecution of a large-scale drug trafficking organization. This included the seizure of $4 million dollars and 24 kilograms of narcotics. As a prosecutor in Fairfax County and Henrico County, she represented the Commonwealth in about 800 felony and misdemeanor bench trials. In Washington...

Former prosecutor in Hanover County who defends DUI/DWI, traffic and criminal cases. Special Counsel to the Courts of Justice Committee for the Virginia House of Delegates.

Erica Giovanni Baez focuses her practice on family law. Erica understands the exceptionally difficult emotional, spiritual, and financial challenges often presented by divorce and other domestic relations matters. Her vast litigation experience, and especially her personal experience as a mother, guides her as she works diligently and vigorously to help her clients craft solutions and continue to prioritize their children’s best interests amidst such difficulties.

Erica is a certified Guardian Ad Litem for children and is licensed to practice law in both Virginia and Florida. She is frequently lectures at legal education seminars. She currently serves on the Board of Directors...

Marissa Boyce is a Virginia native and Richmond transplant. She is a 2013 graduate of the Catholic University of America’s Columbus School of Law, and worked as a magistrate in the central Virginia area before coming to the Richmond Public Defender’s Office. The majority of her practice is in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations courthouse, where she litigates cases involving juvenile defendants, juvenile victims, and family or household members. She spends her free time playing with her dogs and making off-color and nihilistic needlepoint pieces.

I began practicing law in 1980 with a firm where I tried my first felony jury after being in practice approximately 4 months. Just as in the NBA or MLB the rookie who is good gains responsibility and rises in the ranks. I have dedicated my career to helping those who sometimes felt that their situatio was impossible to win or overcome. I have heard on many occasions from judges around the state that "this is the first time I have heard that defense" when finding my client "not guilty". There are many lawyers who will take your money, and...

Jonathan Petty is an experienced Richmond personal injury attorney at Phelan Petty Injury Lawyers representing people in the areas of medical malpractice and catastrophic injury.

I am a small business attorney. I help people start, finance, buy and sell businesses and franchises. I have been practicing for over 25 years now. Franchising has always been an important part of my practice. My usual client is the person who is buying a franchise for the first time and I help them understand their FDD; set up an entity for them; and review and negotiate a lease if needed, and possibly close their
SBA loan. I have also worked with franchisors who are just getting started in franchising and help them prepare and...

Lee joined Allen & Allen with nearly a decade of legal experience under his belt. After time spent practicing criminal law, Lee realized his desire to become a personal injury attorney. He wants to be a support to his clients when they are at a low point in their lives. He believes in restoring a sense of normalcy to those who have been injured and looks forward to the post-verdict celebration that comes after a successful case. He comes to the firm with a wealth of courtroom experience. His diverse legal background has helped him strategize in the courtroom and confidently...

Tax Representation: Brooke provides tax planning, audit representation, and tax controversy services including negotiating an offer-in-compromise, installment agreement, abatement requests and FBAR compliance programs. She also regularly represents business owners with payroll tax issues and trust fund interviews. Corporate: She represents small to mid-size businesses in various industries and is experienced in determining the appropriate entity formation, performing business planning, corporate governance, contract drafting and negotiation and tax compliance services. When her clients make the decision to terminate their involvement with the business, whether it is though a liquidation, bankruptcy reorganization, asset purchase agreement,...

Service is the Best Way of Life Wayne O'Bryan grew up in an average home, but being ambitious, he worked his way through college and law school as a waiter. He was the first in his family to become a lawyer and only the second to get a college education. His father was a foreman in a tobacco factory and his mother was a housewife. Wayne attended law school at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia where he was president of the student body. He went on to be president of the law alumni where he pioneered its first...

Van Smith focuses his practice on family law and estate planning, including divorce, custody and support matters. He is the sole owner of SMITH | STRONG, PLC, with offices in Richmond and Williamsburg, Virginia. Van’s family law practice resolves complex divorce, related tax and business issues, custody and support plans, property distribution, integrated solutions for wealth preservation and management post-separation, civil litigation, defense of juvenile and domestic relations court criminal matters, and estate planning. He also practices elder law, assisting families with planning effectively for nursing home costs. We recognize many of our family law clients are in...

Although she grew up in Maryland, Sarah always knew Virginia was home. She attended the College of William and Mary, graduating in 2010, then went on to the University of Richmond School of Law. While at school, Sarah was a manuscripts editor on Law Review, a member of the Client Counseling and Negotiations Board and the Alternative Dispute Resolution Society, and Vice President of the Women’s Law Student Association. After graduating cum laude in 2015, Sarah did a stint in mass tort litigation; however, most of her experience is in personal injury work. Sarah worked for a prominent insurance company...