Claimed Lawyer ProfileQ&A
Jeanne T Anderson
Newport News, VA Attorney with 17 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Divorce and Immigration
College of William and Mary
Jeanne primarily focuses her practice on immigration law. Jeanne has personal experience with applying for benefits through the former INS- now U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services. She understands the angst that foreign clients feel when faced with an unfamiliar and confusing set of laws. Jeanne's goal is to make the law accessible to her clients and to make the process as seamless as possible.
Claimed Lawyer Profile
Anna Drake Dunkum
Newport News, VA Lawyer with 13 years of experience
827 Diligence Drive
Suite 109
Newport News, VA 23606
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business, Collections and Estate Planning
Elon University
Anna focuses her practice on individual consumer and business bankruptcies, tax compliance and controversy, corporate and business law, and estate planning and administration. Prior to joining Harry Jernigan CPA Attorney, P.C., Mrs. Dunkum was Staff Attorney for the Chapter 13 Trustee for the Middle District of North Carolina- Greensboro Division. Mrs. Dunkum is admitted to practice in the United States Bankruptcy Courts for the Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of North Carolina and the Eastern District of Virginia as well as all courts in the State of North Carolina and the Commonwealth of Virginia and U.S. Tax Court. ...
Claimed Lawyer Profile
Adrienne Sakyi
Yorktown, VA Attorney with 13 years of experience
(757) 240-4000
4000 George Washington Memorial Highway
Yorktown, VA 23692
Business, Family, Personal Injury and Real Estate
College of William and Mary and Flagler College
Adrienne Sakyi is an Associate Attorney with the law firm of Schempf & Ware, PLLC in Yorktown, Virginia. Her practice focuses on civil litigation, business disputes, and estate litigation. Schempf & Ware, PLLC represents both individuals and businesses in many forms of litigation ranging from business needs to personal injury to criminal matters, and we would be happy to assist you with any needs you may have.
Claimed Lawyer Profile
Scott Reichle
Newport News, VA Attorney with 27 years of experience
Business, Construction and IP
Loyola University New Orleans
I enjoy working with individual inventors as well as businesses. I engage in a broad practice including intellectual property, litigation, whistleblower actions and zoning and land use.
I am a Licensed Patent Attorney with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Also, I have been licensed to practice law by the Commonwealth of Virginia since 1996. I graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech in 1989 and a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering with a concentration course in environmental engineering from Old Dominion University in 1993. I also graduated magna cum laude from Loyola School...
Claimed Lawyer Profile
James Arnold Segall
Newport News, VA Attorney
Business, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
I have been practicing law for over forty years. I have been listed in Who's Who in American Law and in Who's Who in America. I was on the boards of the the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board and its property company for over a combined twenty-five years. I participated in a Peninsula Legal Aid program to help deserving people with legal assistance they were unable to afford. I have had the privilege of helping a lot of people. I am only licensed in Virginia, so I will only be able to help with Virginia...
Claimed Lawyer Profile
Duncan Garnett
Newport News, VA Lawyer
Free ConsultationNursing Home, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Duncan received his undergraduate and law degree from The College of William and Mary. He is active in professional associations and has served as President of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association , President of The Piedmont Bar Association and President of The Newport News Bar Association . Duncan represents persons who have suffered serious injuries as a result of the negligence of others . He is aggressive , professional and compassionate . "My job is to quickly and relentlessly pursue the negligent defendant no matter how big or wealthy until my client receives the full measure of justice "
Claimed Lawyer Profile
George Gorman
Newport News, VA Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Business, Construction, Criminal Defense and Estate Planning
University of San Diego School of Law
George Gorman is a seasoned corporate attorney with substantial experience in a wide variety of legal matters. He has practiced in both state and federal courts, including the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and has also successfully handled numerous arbitrations and mediations. George has had the privilege of representing large corporations and international businesses in multi-million dollar cases as well as small companies, entrepreneurs, and other individuals facing a variety of complex legal issues. George's experience includes complex civil litigation, corporate law, wills, trusts, and estates. He has successfully represented large and...
Claimed Lawyer Profile
Chad S. Roberts
Yorktown, VA Lawyer
Business, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
Regent University School of Law
Chad S. Roberts is an Associate Attorney who joined Schempf & Ware, PLLC in 2017. His practice focuses on criminal defense, civil litigation, land use litigation, and estate litigation. Chad practices in both general district and circuit court in addition to matters before local government entities. Chad is also admitted to practice in the United States District Bankruptcy Court.
Prior to joining Schempf & Ware, Chad served on active duty with the United States Air Force. He graduated from Regent University School of Law and began private practice and then joined the Newport News Commonwealth's Attorney's Office as...
Claimed Lawyer Profile
Stephanie Montgomery
Williamsburg, VA Attorney with 26 years of experience
Divorce, Family, Foreclosure Defense and Landlord Tenant
College of William and Mary
Claimed Lawyer Profile
James S McNider III
Hampton, VA Lawyer with 43 years of experience
32 E Queens Way
Hampton, VA 23669
Business, Divorce, Family and Tax
Claimed Lawyer Profile
H. Van Smith
Williamsburg, VA Attorney
Divorce, Elder, Estate Planning and Family
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...
Claimed Lawyer Profile
Jason "JD" Diggs
Newport News, VA Attorney with 4 years of experience
Free ConsultationTrademarks
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
Thomas J Wright V
Newport News, VA Attorney
Free ConsultationCollections, Divorce and Family
Whether your spouse served you with a divorce, or you need to serve your spouse with one, it pays to take immediate action. Sometimes it's difficult to make a decision, and things feel uncertain, and that's ok.For many clients, custody of children is the primary concern above all else. We understand prioritizing custody, and can work with you to achieve the result you desire. But it is critical not to wait. As soon as you realize a custody issue is brewing, you must take immediate action to protect your children. A proactive family law attorney will drive your case forward,...
Claimed Lawyer Profile
Edwin H. Keusey
Williamsburg, VA Attorney with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationIP and Patents
St. John's University School of Law
Claimed Lawyer Profile
Robert (Bob) P. Stenzhorn
Yorktown, VA Lawyer with 18 years of experience
(757) 240-4000
4000 Geo. Washington Memrial Hwy
(Rt. 17 near Newport News/York Co. line)
Yorktown, VA 23692-2724
Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Consumer
Litigation in the Virginia and Federal Courts, personal injury and taxation matters.
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
Philip R. Boardman
Hampton, VA Lawyer
Mr. Philip R. Boardman pursued his bachelor’s degree at Augustana College, graduating Magna Cum Laude. Soon after, he earned a joint degree at Regent University, obtaining a M.A. in Public Policy and his Juris Doctor. Since then, he has opened his own practice which focuses exclusively on bankruptcy law.
In his 10 years of experience, Attorney Boardman has helped thousands of clients resolve their financial situation. He treats each one of his clients with care and compassion, wanting to see dramatic changes in their lives as a result of his assistance. Going the extra mile, Attorney Boardman even offers a program...
Claimed Lawyer Profile
Patrick C. Murphrey
Poquoson, VA Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business, Collections and Estate Planning
Regent University School of Law
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
Harry W Jernigan III
Newport News, VA Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Business, Estate Planning and Tax
Harry Jernigan - Founder and CEO of Harry Jernigan CPA Attorney, PC., a dual practice of accounting and law with offices located in Virginia Beach, Newport News, and Richmond, Virginia.
Claimed Lawyer Profile
James William Akridge
Newport News, VA Attorney
87 Silverwood Dr
Newport News, VA 23608
Claimed Lawyer ProfileQ&ASocial MediaResponsive Law
Brian M. Latuga
Virginia Beach, VA Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Regent University School of Law
Brian M. Latuga specializes in Criminal Defense and Civil Litigation across State and Federal courts. As a seasoned trial attorney, his career is marked by relentless advocacy in the courtroom to safeguard the liberty, rights, and family unity of those under serious allegations by the government or individuals. Mr. Latuga's practice spans a comprehensive range of charges, including misdemeanors, felonies, white-collar crimes, sex offenses, drug trafficking, and violent crimes. His prowess is recognized across Federal, General District, Juvenile, Domestic Relations, and Circuit Courts in the Commonwealth, attesting to his reputation and expertise.
Mr. Latuga's legal acumen is rooted in real-world experience,...
Claimed Lawyer ProfileQ&ASocial Media
Stephen Patrick Pfeiffer
Virginia Beach, VA Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI
Regent University School of Law
Stephen P. Pfeiffer is known locally as the “Go-To-DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney.” Stephen is a partner at Wolcott Rivers Gates, one of the oldest and largest law firms in Virginia Beach. He has been published as a coauthor in the nationally recognized “Inside the Minds” series by Aspatore Books on The Legality of Search and Seizure in DUI Cases “A Practitioner’s Everyday Insight Into DWI/DUI Defense in Virginia”.
Stephen has an AV® Preeminent Rating – the highest rating available from Martindale-Hubbell, the leading independent attorney rating entity. An AV® Rating signifies that the lawyer has reached the heights of...
Claimed Lawyer ProfileQ&ASocial Media
Kimberly Hughes Phillips
Norfolk, VA Attorney with 18 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Regent University School of Law
I have practiced Family Law since graduating law school in 2005. I regularly provide counseling to clients on matters of divorce, equitable distribution, child custody and visitation, spousal and child support and adoptions. As an adoptive parent myself, I understand the blessing of building a family through the grace of adoption and I enjoy assisting families on this journey. I have had the great honor to meet my children's birth families and as a result I feel that I connect to both the adoptive parents as well as the birth parents, all of whom are making a...
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
Richard Neal Shapiro
Hampton, VA Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice and Personal Injury
George Mason University School of Law
Richard Neal (Rick) Shapiro takes great pride in his work as a trial attorney and has practiced Plaintiff’s personal injury law for over three decades in Virginia, North Carolina, and throughout the Southeastern United States.
He has dedicated his career to standing up for the "little guy" against big corporations, insurance companies, and government entities that attempt to use their vast resources and trove of defense lawyers to deny or fight legitimate claims.
Rick Shapiro has more than 38 years total experience, and only handles personal injury law. He was named a 2022 Leader in the Law by Virginia Lawyer’s...
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
Diane P. Toscano
Virginia Beach, VA Lawyer with 17 years of experience
(757) 821-7972
1244 Perimeter Parkway
Suite 443
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and Personal Injury
Regent University School of Law
I am a former prosecutor who is a seasoned trial lawyer focused on achieving outstanding results for my clients. I am a born fighter and a high-profile problem solver. My firm handles personal injury and civil litigation, state and federal criminal law cases, divorce and custody, and education and Title IX law. Our firm stands out among the rest because of our experience in courtroom litigation. We fight for our clients!
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
Rebecca Lynne Melone
Virginia Beach, VA Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning and Family
University of Toledo
Rebecca began her business with the goal of helping families through a range of family issues from divorce and separation to creating cohesive estate plans. Through a strong focus on people - both clients and employees - the firm has grown and expanded into new markets. Our offices now serve northern Virginia, Richmond, Virginia Beach, and Charlotte, North Carolina.
Claimed Lawyer ProfileQ&ASocial Media
Derek Allen Colvin
Smithfield, VA Attorney with 15 years of experience
100 Main Street
Smithfield, VA 23430
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Business, IP and Trademarks
Pennsylvania State University
Derek is a business minded attorney laser-focused on results. He possess the knowledge and experience to serve all your business legal needs. His primary practice is in the areas of business, franchising, and litigation.
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
Edwin S. Booth
Chesapeake, VA Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice and Personal Injury
University of Richmond School of Law
Ed has practiced law since 2004, when he graduated from the University of Richmond School of Law. Ed spent the early part of his career practicing criminal law, including service as a Senior Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney in Virginia Beach, where he handled serious criminal prosecutions, including homicide. After leaving prosecution, Ed began practicing plaintiff’s personal injury and medical malpractice law. He believes that, while it is impossible to alter what happened to cause an injury, it is possible to improve a client’s life by obtaining the maximum settlement or verdict. Ed now dedicates his practice exclusively...
Claimed Lawyer ProfileQ&ASocial Media
Kellam T. Parks
Virginia Beach, VA Attorney with 23 years of experience
(888) 691-9319
4768 Euclid Road
Suite 103
Virginia Beach, VA 23462-3810
Divorce and Family
William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law and St. Andrews Presbyterian College
Kellam Parks is a managing partner at Parks Zeigler, PLLC – Attorneys at Law, located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Kellam focuses his practice on family law, cybersecurity and data privacy, credit report disputes, and civil litigation. He is active with the Virginia State Bar, most recently chairing the Special Committee on Technology and the Future Practice of Law. He is also active with both the Virginia Beach Bar Association, where he serves on the Circuit Court Liaison Committee and the Norfolk/Portsmouth Bar Association, where he serves on the Executive Committee. Kellam also participates in the mentorship programs for both associations,...
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial MediaResponsive Law
Taite Westendorf
Virginia Beach, VA Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
University of Richmond School of Law
Taite has devoted his entire legal career to the practice of criminal defense. Prior to co-founding Westendorf & Khalaf, Taite worked as a supervising attorney in the largest Public Defender's office in the state (Virginia Beach). His career has been defined by taking on a variety of tough high stakes cases. In a state where a fraction of felony cases go to trial (and less than 1% go to jury trial), Taite has taken over one hundred felony cases to trial and has won not guilty verdicts following jury trials for murder, rape, robbery, abduction, use of a...
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
Brandon Zeigler
Virginia Beach, VA Lawyer with 30 years of experience
(888) 691-9319
4768 Euclid Road
Suite 103
Virginia Beach, VA 23462-3810
Business, Divorce and Family
California Western School of Law
Brandon Zeigler is one of the top-rated Family Law and Small Business attorneys in Virginia Beach, VA. Brandon is focused on providing exceptional, quality legal representation to individuals, families and businesses. The backbone of the American economy is small business. As a principal at Parks Zeigler, PLLC, he is extremely passionate about this area of law. As the owner of three small businesses, he knows first-hand the issues that need to be addressed in forming and running a company. He enjoys working with small business owners to ensure they have the correct documents, contracts, leases,...
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
Charles James Williams
Hopewell, VA Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice and Personal Injury
George Mason University School of Law
C. James Williams, III is an attorney who represents clients in the Midlothian, Richmond, and Tri-Cities.
C. James Williams, III chose to pursue a career in law after completing undergraduate studies. He attended George Mason University School of Law and graduated in 1987. C James Williams, III passed the bar exam and was admitted to legal practice in 1987.
He represents clients with Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff issues in Virginia. He also represents clients with Workers' Compensation: Claimant, Professional Liability: Plaintiff and Civil Litigation: Plaintiff issues.
We serve the whole of Virginia and have office locations in Richmond, Midlothian, and Hopewell.
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial MediaResponsive Law
Gilbert L. Carey, Esq. CPA
Virginia Beach, VA Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning and Tax
Albany Law School
Gilbert Carey is an attorney and certified public accountant with Wolcott Rivers Gates. He practices in the areas of Taxation, Tax Resolution and Controversy and Estate Planning, solving tax, business, and legal challenges for individuals, privately held businesses and their owners. He has an Avvo rating of 10 (Superb) and has been recognized as a Top Lawyer of Coastal Virginia by Coastal Virginia Magazine.
Mr. Carey regularly advises clients on tax matters and represents clients in tax disputes with the IRS, state tax agencies and in U.S. Tax Court. He provides income tax planning and compliance advice to individuals, trusts, estates...
Claimed Lawyer ProfileQ&ASocial MediaResponsive Law
Ronald A. Page, Jr.
Hopewell, VA Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Washington & Lee University
Areas of Practice:
Business and Consumer Bankruptcy, Business Planning, Commercial Litigation, and Creditors’ Rights.
Education:
J.D., Washington & Lee University School of Law, 2005
B.A., University of Michigan, Honors College, Double Major in Political Science and History, 1999
Honors:
Selected by Super Lawyers in 2012 – 2016 as a Virginia Rising Star in the Practice Area of Bankruptcy
Rated 10 out of 10 by Avvo.com, 2015 – 2018 Avvo Clients’ Choice Award
Professional Affiliations:
Virginia State Bar
District of Columbia Bar
Board of Governors, Virginia State Bar General Practice Section (2013 – Present) (Chair 2018 – Present)
Richmond Bar Association, Bankruptcy Section
American Bankruptcy Institute
Virginia State Bar Young Lawyers Conference, Chair First Day...
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
Corrynn Peters
Norfolk, VA Attorney with 21 years of experience
Divorce
Regent University School of Law
I made a choice years ago to use my talents to help other people through the practice of family law. I practice family law because it is an area of law where we need ethical and responsible attorneys to guide people through the legal side of what is a very emotionally driven time in their lives. As a founding member of Phillips & Peters, PLLC, I helped create the firm’s goal of helping families move forward through a time that most people churn in place. I want to help you accomplish your goals.
Claimed Lawyer ProfileQ&ASocial MediaResponsive Law
Shemeka C Hankins
Virginia Beach, VA Attorney with 12 years of experience
(757) 337-2500
1240 Perimeter Parkway
Suite 404
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and Traffic Tickets
Regent University School of Law
Attorney Shemeka Hankins is an experienced prior prosectuor with years of criminal litigation experience. A seasoned trial attorney, she is well-versed in a number of criminal areas such as drugs/narcotics/marijuana, driving under the influence (DUI/DWI), theft crimes, and juvenile justice. She also has experience with mental health programs, license restoration, restoration of gun rights, and expungements.
Shemeka Hankins is a committed servant of the community and puts the rights of clients at the forefront of the defense. She is dedicated to helping her clients protect their freedoms and defend their rights in legal situations. Attorney Shemeka Hankins is a...