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AN HONEST DAY’S PAY Labor organizers and the attorney general’s office work to hold employers accountable and educate workers about wage theft

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workers and commit wage theft and Fogg confirmed that the investigation payroll fraud, though Herring expects was ongoing as of press time, though she the scope to broaden over time. declined to comment further. “It’s really the combination of new Workers on the project also have filed laws that are helping me bring a new a federal lawsuit against Richmond-based focus on this issue,” he says. “In this subcontractor Capital Interior Contracnewly created unit, we’re going to be tors and two labor brokers, accusing them able to marshal more of the resources in of misclassifying employees. Michael Closthe attorney general’s office to educate ter, chief financial officer for Capital Inteworkers on their rights and to help build rior Contractors, said in a statement that strong cases.” the company has denied the allegations in Bobo explains that while wage theft court and is seeking their dismissal. can happen in almost any sector, work“We applaud any investigation in Virers in low-wage industries including agriginia when it comes to the misclassificaculture, food service, retail, landscaping tion of workers,” says Frank Mahoney, communications director for the Eastand construction are targeted most often. ern Atlantic States Regional Council According to a Richmond Times-Dispatch of Carpenters, which has condemned report, a Virginia Employment Comthe alleged worker abuses in the new mission (VEC) investigation found that General Assembly building’s dozens of workers were misNeri Canahui-Ortiz, council construction. “We’re going to classified as independent conrepresentative for Local watch closely to make sure tractors in the construction of Union 205 of the Eastern Atlantic States Regional that there’s actual positive the new $245 million General Council of Carpenters, gains from such an investigaAssembly building. speaks at a rally against wage theft on April 12. tion.” —Rodrigo Arriaza VEC spokeswoman Joyce

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tate officials and labor organizers are bolstering their efforts to stop wage theft, thanks to new laws that strengthen protections for Virginia workers. Wage theft occurs when companies underpay their employees, and this can include denying overtime pay and benefits, paying workers less than the minimum wage, or forcing employees to work while off the clock. Worker misclassification, one of the most common forms of wage theft, occurs when employers illegally classify their staff as “independent contractors” rather than full-fledged employees, says Kim Bobo, executive director of the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy. This allows companies to underpay workers and prevents employees from receiving benefits such as worker’s compensation if they’re injured on a job site. Bobo says Virginia’s historically weak worker protections have allowed these abuses to hide in plain sight, though the state recently began bucking that trend. Reforms passed by the General Assembly in 2020 have strengthened penalties for misclassifying workers, while starting to raise the minimum wage and allowing workers to file suits against their employers to recover unpaid wages. The Virginia Interfaith Center recently launched wagetheftva.org, a website designed to educate workers about their rights and connect them with resources. Additionally, Attorney General Mark Herring announced the launch of a new worker protection unit in March, led by criminal prosecutor Ayesha Meekins. The task force will focus on investigating and prosecuting employers who misclassify

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PROM SEASON OR BUST As parents and students navigate a second round of canceled proms, some get creative By Nicole Cohen

ith the onset of the pandemic in March 2020, proms, like most events, were canceled, and high school seniors finished out the school year from their bedrooms. For many, prom is a rite of passage, a final celebration with classmates before everyone embarks on the next chapter of their lives. Unfortunately, 2021’s prom season is shaping up to be a repeat of last year, with public schools canceling proms. Danielle Pierce, a spokesperson for Richmond Public Schools, says in an email, “RPS is currently virtual, so we will not host prom this year. We know that this is disappointing for many students, and we are exploring other ways

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to celebrate our seniors.” As of press time, Henrico County Public Schools spokesperson Andy Jenks says state and local health guidance is being monitored as prom season nears to determine a final decision. Chris Whitley, a spokesperson with Hanover County Public Schools, says in an email, “While the governor has expanded the allowable size of indoor and outdoor gatherings, the adjusted capacities remain well below what is needed to accommodate all of our seniors for prom. Unfortunately, similar to last year, prom is one of the many significant occasions that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.” As of press time, under Virginia’s Executive Order 72, social gatherings are limited to 50 people

indoors and 100 outdoors. In a year that has already been difficult for students adjusting to virtual learning and navigating the loss of social activities, not having prom has been an added challenge. “I think what we all learned from last year is the biggest thing about a prom is it’s a big transitional event,” says licensed clinical psychologist and founder of Summit Emotional Health, Matt Bitsko. “You have the homecoming, and now it’s prom, and then it leads to graduation and then moving on to the next phase. So these transitional events are really, really important as a rite of passage for us.” Bitsko says if students can be creative and figure out a way to have a safe event that is meaningful to them, it can help with that transition. Some parents and students have decided to take matters into their own hands by hosting their own events. From small backyard gatherings to larger planned affairs, many are looking for creative ways for teens to safely experience this rite of passage. Lisa McSherry, owner of formalwear store Lex’s of Carytown, says one group of shoppers was organizing a small “Alice in Wonderland”- themed brunch outside. “What I would encourage, what would come out of this, is hire the photographer, get the dress, do the hair and makeup, plan a little special function and get some great pictures out of it,” she says. Ariel Lindgren, a senior at Hanover High School, purchased her dress from Lex’s, an experience she was excited for in preparation for a Hanover parent-

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Hanover High School senior Ariel Lindgren tries on prom dresses at Lex’s of Carytown. She plans to attend a small private prom hosted b parents and una liated with her school

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became the first American to win a stage in the Tour de France. E.M. Swift, writing in the May 22, 1989, issue of Sports Illustrated, observed, “If you could get past the name, the Tour de Trump, without losing your lunch, and if you could somehow divorce the sporting event from the excess baggage that went with it — the Trump Princess, the Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, the chest-Trumping cameos … what you had was a pretty nice bicycle race.” The second race, won in 1990 by Mexican rider Raul Alcala for Team PDM-Concorde, was the last bearing Trump’s name. Financial losses caused the future president to exit, and DuPont stepped in as sponsor. The company’s robust support lifted the race’s professionalism and promotional footprint. For the next five years, even as the course altered, Richmond figured into the Tour DuPont, which drew the sport’s best athletes, with Lance Armstrong winning twice before he famously went on to capture the Tour de France seven times — and was later removed from the record books for doping violations. Miller, then a racing cyclist and college student, watched the Tour de Trump teams whip through Richmond. In 1992, he volunteered as a course marshal beginning at DuPont’s headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware. The next year, he joined the 11-member Medalist Sports public relations team promoting the race. “I think I was paid $10 a day, so it was technically a paid intern-

ship,” he recalls. His duties ranged from driving the journalist-filled media van that followed the race to writing for the event magazine. The race introduced him to the mechanics of bike racing, marketing, sponsorship and event management. Then DuPont yanked its sponsorship. Houff cites “money squabbles” between promoters. The competition, however, inspired a generation of regional cyclists to keep Richmond in play by connecting with the wider world of professional cycling. The Cycling Corporation (CyCor) formed in 1994 and was managed by former Philippine national team marathoner and cyclist Felix Garcia. CyCor took

People were skeptical, it wasn’t until we got through it that people sat back and said, ‘Well, that was pretty cool.’ ” —Tim Miller, on the 88th UCI Road World Championships in 2015

in the Signet racers and other riders. Garcia recruited renowned Russian cycling coach Alexander Kuznetskov, who brought the entire Ukrainian national cycling team and its coach, Sergei Beliaev, to Richmond for CyCor’s training. Sponsorship arrived in 1996 from the Richbrau Brewing Co., and

The 1992 Tour DuPont peloton cycles east on Monument Avenue.

this attracted additional professional riders. Miller joined the management team. CyCor acquitted itself well against teams with bigger budgets. In 1999, the Xterra multisport competition brought its East Championship to Richmond. The off-road event attracted thousands of spectators to Brown’s Island. Xterra’s presence birthed triathlons, and in 2004 Laurie Mehler founded Richmond Multisports. Miller went on to assist with forming the CapTech Classic (2003-06), a one-night criterium with a cash prize. Following this, Miller pursued other cycling projects, ultimately spearheading the effort that landed the 88th UCI Road World Championships in Richmond in 2015, the first time in 30 years it had been held in the U.S. The Worlds drew 791 representatives from 76 national federations and 40 trade teams. Slovak Peter Sagan won the men’s race, and Lizzie Armitstead of England took the women’s title. Miller recalls that persuading the city to host the Worlds was a tough sell. “People were skeptical,” he says. “It wasn’t until we got through it that people sat back and said, ‘Well, that was pretty cool.’ ” The originally estimated 450,000 spectators didn’t materialize, nor did the rain that threatened during the 10 days of the event. Some retailers complained of interruption to their trade, while commuters griped over the inconvenience of road detours. That said, Richmond looked great from airborne cameras to an international audience. Another initially uphill project, the Virginia Capital Trail, connecting Richmond to Jamestown along the Route 5 scenic byway, was completed in 2015 and is now a premier outdoor attraction. An effort to improve the city’s streets for bicycles also received a boost due to the Worlds. What comes next, post-pandemic, isn’t clear. “Creating or bringing a cycling event takes a willingness,” Miller notes. Unlike basketball, football or NASCAR, with scheduled seasons and promotional machines, cycling competitions are more complicated. Bringing the world to Richmond is a tough act to follow. R

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LIVING Kilmarnock Brewhaus

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KNOCKING ABOUT THE NORTHERN NECK Enjoying the small-town charm to be found around Kilmarnock By Nicole Cohen

STEPTOE AND SPENCER In the early 1700s, William Steptoe operated a storehouse and ordinary for lodging and dining, giving the region its name, Steptoe’s Ordinary. The first recorded use of the name Kilmarnock was in 1778. Today, historic Steptoe’s District is the embodiment of stepping into a Norman Rockwell painting. Locally owned shops and restaurants line Main Street, where residents and retailers are quick to wave and chat with friends and strangers alike. For antiques, check out Kilmarnock Antique Gallery (virginia-antiques.com), a winding maze of treasures waiting to be discovered. Be sure to say hello to the shop dog, Spencer, who’s often at the store on Saturdays.

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Rivah Antiques & Accessories (facebook.com/RivahAntiquesAnd Accessories) offers everything from vintage home decor to handmade items. Its sister stores, Rivah Consignments (facebook.com/RivahConsignments) and home decor and gifts boutique The Rivah (shoptherivah.com), offer more shopping within walking distance. For eclectic home furnishings and statement pieces, there’s Lewis Trimble Decorative Arts and Antiques (face book.com/lewis.trimble). The Book Nook stocks new and used literary works, as well as locally made greeting cards. For a pick-me-up during a day of shopping, Northern Neck Popcorn Bag (northernneckpopcornbag.com) sells gourmet popcorn in traditional flavors and unexpected options such as sausage gravy and biscuits.

for its specialty wagyu beef burgers, its twister chips with assorted toppings, and its Freakshakes, massive milkshakes topped with treats such as a whole slice of chocolate cake, a doughnut or cotton candy. Kilmarnock Brewhaus (kilmarnockbrewhaus.com) serves up craft beer, local seafood and live music, plus a selection of local wine. Be sure to look up at the second-floor balcony and wave to the Blues Brothers, but don’t expect them to wave back (they’re mannequins). Nearby, the 25 acres of vines at Good Luck Cellars (goodluckcellars. com) produce vintages with interest. You can also pick up fresh ciders by appointment at Ditchley Cider Works (ditchley ciderworks.com).

SHAKE AND BAKE The family-owned and -operated Lee’s Restaurant (leeskilmarnock.com) has been serving homestyle favorites for more than 80 years. Fried or grilled seafood dinners and pasta classics are staples of the menu — save room for a slice of fruit or cream pie made from scratch daily. NN Burger (nnburger. com; also in Tappahannock) is known

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cenic water views and grassy vistas are hallmarks of Kilmarnock. Named for Kilmarnock, Scotland, it’s located on the Northern Neck between the Rappahannock River and the Chesapeake Bay, in an area that offers a mix of small-town charm, outdoor recreation and history. This walkable hamlet offers shopping, dining and other diversions.

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(Left) Henrico County Manager John Vithoulkas and Economic Development Director Anthony Romanello; (above) A proposed rendering of GreenCity.

would be involved in GreenCity. This is far different from the proposal in Richmond, in which a proposed tax-increment financing district would have pulled incremental real estate tax revenues from parts of downtown to help pay for city-issued bonds that would fund a new arena. The Henrico Board of Supervisors has unanimously endorsed the project. “Once it’s running and out of the ground, fully built, [GreenCity] will be producing revenues greater than our top 10 taxpayers combined,” Vithoulkas says. “This is not their first rodeo,” he says of Concord Eastridge Inc. and Future Cities LLC., the companies that have formed a joint venture to create GreenCity LLC, the overall development company. Susan Eastridge, CEO and president of Concord Eastridge, doesn’t expect any difficulty in attracting investors for GreenCity because of its unique niche as an eco-district. “Most of the big institutional players

— which are the Goldman Sachs, the J.P. Morgan Chases — they’re putting together really big sustainability funds, and they need good places to put that money because the investors who are investing want to see sustainable development happen,” Eastridge says.

A Magnet for Technology Companies

While GreenCity has received a lot of attention recently, perhaps the county’s biggest draw for continued growth has been its rise as an internet hub with the world’s fastest data transmission capability. In 2017, the QTS Data Center at White Oak Technology Park opened the Richmond Network Access Point, which serves as the termination point for two ultrahigh-speed fiber-optic cables that transfer data from Europe and South America. Since then another subsea cable has arrived at the White Oak Technology Park, and a fourth cable is on its way. The three on-site cables currently transmit data from Spain, France and Brazil. The fourth cable, which is expected to be operation-

al in the third quarter of 2021, will transmit data from Capetown, South Africa. Romanello says Henrico’s capability to facilitate the world’s fastest data transmission will be a magnet for technology companies and related businesses. The 2,400-acre White Oak Technology Park in Sandston is already home to three data centers, including one for Facebook, which is expected to soon become the county’s biggest taxpayer. “Facebook came in and said it was going to build the largest data center in the world [in Henrico], and then they doubled it,” Vithoulkas says. The county estimates that once Facebook’s 2.5-million-square-foot data center is completed, it will have a $141 million annual economic impact on Henrico and the region. Facebook opened the first phase of the $1.75 billion data center last August. Although the facility is expected at buildout to have a modest number of employees — about 200 — it will generate millions of dollars in taxes on equipment, largely servers, which are continually

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Today, nearly 1 in 10 of Henrico’s workers are employed by a tech enterprise.

In 2017, the QTS Data Center at White Oak Technology Park opened the Richmond Network Access Point, the termination point for two ultra-high-speed fiber-optic cables that transfer data from Europe and South America.

cost of living overall is far less. Besides, he says, the Richmond region already has a ecosystem of businesses that use large amounts of data. For one, financial companies are big users and consumers of data, and Serfass notes that the region is “kind of a financial tech hub. SunTrust [now Truist] has a big presence here, Capital One, the Federal Reserve.” He says the region’s burgeoning biotech scene at VCU and other sites also portends growth for users of biotech data. The effects of the pandemic could accelerate the need to move data around for biotech and medical technology issues, according to Serfass.

Thriving Through the Pandemic

Henrico’s residents and its employees have benefited from the county’s economic progress. Two new high schools are under construction (J.R. Tucker and Highland Springs high schools) funded by the county’s 4% meals tax, which has been collected since 2014. The Board of Supervisors specifically provided that all meals tax proceeds would be directed to the schools for capital and

operational needs. And in recent years, new libraries have been built (Fairfield, Libbie Mill and Varina), as well as new aquatic centers (Fairfield and Regency Square). Even during the recent period of economic turmoil caused by COVID-19, Henrico has thrived. According to the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, in 2020 Henrico led the region with 1,605 new jobs. Chesterfield County recorded 255, while Richmond logged 37. Two companies shifted their headquarters to Henrico in 2020: Kroger relocated its mid-Atlantic division headquarters from Roanoke, and ASGN Inc., a fortune 1000 IT provider, moved to the county from California. One hiccup in Henrico’s economic fortunes occurred in early 2021, when Wells Fargo & Co.’s wealth and investment management group moved operations from the Innsbrook Corporate Center in western Henrico to St. Louis and Minneapolis, laying off 320 employees. Looking to future development, in 2019 the county purchased the 1,184-acre former Wilton Farm in eastern Henrico off Osborne Turnpike as possible site for a park, schools, a history museum and

business expansion. A year earlier, Henrico acquired 400 acres as part of the sale of historic Malvern Hill Farm off Route 5, also in the eastern part of the county. “We don’t acquire Malvern Hill or a Wilton Farm on a whim,” Vithoulkas says, noting that the expectation is that those purchases will give the county flexibility as growth occurs. Vithoulkas, the son of Greek immigrants, says entrepreneurialism is baked into what he calls “the Henrico way.” He says other localities have taken note. “In the past three or four years, we’ve exported two county administrators,” Vithoulkas says. Joseph P. Casey, a former Henrico deputy county manager, was named Chesterfield County’s chief administrator in 2016, and Edward N. Smither, a former director of finance for Henrico, was named county manager for Powhatan in 2020. Vithoulkas, who became Henrico manager in 2013 after rising through the ranks, says he and his team have no interest in bragging about what Henrico has accomplished over the years, especially in recent years. “It’s just our moment,” he says, “and we’re trying to do as much with it as possible.” R

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The Dirty South pgs 4-5 Also on View pg 6 Coming Soon pg 8 Fine Arts and Flowers pg 10 Amuse Restaurant pg 12 This summer, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts presents a groundbreaking exhibition that explores the art of the African American South. Check the VMFA website for information on tickets and an exciting array of programming related to The Dirty South: Contemporary Art, Material Culture, and the Sonic Impulse. The museum is open 365 days a year, Sat–Tue, 10 am–5 pm and Wed–Fri, 10 am–9 pm.

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Natural Bridge, Virginia, 1860, David Johnson (American 1827–1908), oil on canvas. Courtesy of Reynolda House Museum of American Art, Winston-Salem, NC. Gift Philip Hanes Jr., in honor of Charles H. Babcock, Sr. Reynolda House is an Affiliate of Wake Forest University. 1968.2.2

VIRGINIA ARCADIA: The Natural Bridge in American Art Feb 6–Aug 1, 2021 Evans Court Gallery | Free

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Explore the artistic legacy of an iconic natural wonder. Depicted and celebrated for centuries, the Natural Bridge is the Shenandoah Valley’s breathtaking centerpiece—a towering, primeval witness to human history and timeless muse. The exhibition examines its image in paintings, prints, decorative arts, photography and more. Featured artists include Frederic Church, David Johnson, Edward Hicks, and others. Virginia Arcadia: The Natural Bridge in American Art is curated by Dr. Christopher Oliver, VMFA’s Assistant Curator of American Art. The exhibition is organized by the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts with support from the Terra Foundation for American Art.

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Coming Soon ANSEL ADAMS: Compositions in Nature Sep 25, 2021–Jan 2, 2022 Behold the drama and splendor of the American landscape as seen through the lens of photographer Ansel Adams. More than 70 photographs spanning over five decades present the breathtaking vistas, beguiling details, and inimitable style that define this most beloved and influential photographer. Considering Adams as artist, environmentalist, and musician, the exhibition includes iconic images, rarely seen early photographs, and musical recordings that take you behind the camera. Mount Williamson, The Sierra Nevada, from Manzanar, California, 1944, printed 1973–75, Ansel Adams (American, 1902–1984), gelatin silver print. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Adolph D. and Wilkins C. Williams Fund. Photograph by Ansel Adams © The Ansel Adams Publishing Rights Trust.

MAN RAY: The Paris Years Oct 30, 2021–Feb 21, 2022 Travel back to 1920s–30s Paris to meet some of the most influential cultural luminaries of the time, as captured by American expatriate artist Man Ray. More than 100 remarkable portrait photographs include such noted sitters as Ernest Hemingway, Gertrude Stein, and Pablo Picasso, as well as Ruby Richards and other African Americans whose lives and portraits broke color barriers. The exhibition is informed by groundbreaking research on Man Ray's work and his compelling subjects.

Self-Portrait with Camera, 1930, Man Ray (American, 1890–1976), solarized gelatin silver print. The Jewish Museum, New York, Purchase: Photography Acquisitions Committee Fund, Horace W. Goldsmith Fund, and Judith and Jack Stern Gift, 2004-16. © Man Ray 2015 Trust / Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY / ADAGP, Paris 2021

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VIRGINIA RICHMOND 2021 Alternative Dispute Resolution ..........................S-3 Antitrust Litigation ..............................................S-3 Appellate .............................................................S-3 Banking................................................................S-3 Bankruptcy: Business ..........................................S-3 Bankruptcy: Consumer........................................S-3 Business Litigation ..............................................S-3 Business/Corporate ........................................... S-4 Civil Litigation: Defense ..................................... S-4 Civil Litigation: Plaintiff ...................................... S-4 Civil Rights .......................................................... S-4 Class Action/Mass Torts .................................... S-5 Construction Litigation ...................................... S-5 Consumer Law.................................................... S-5 Criminal Defense ................................................ S-5 Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI............................... S-5 Criminal Defense: White Collar ......................... S-5

THE ANNUAL LIST

BY PRIMARY AREA OF PRACTICE The list was finalized as of October 23, 2020. Only attorneys who data verified with Super Lawyers for the current year are included on the list that follows. All current selections and any updates to the list (e.g., status changes or disqualifying events) will be reflected on superlawyers.com. Names and page numbers in RED indicate a profile on the specified page. Phone numbers are included only for attorneys with paid Super Lawyers or Rising Stars print advertisements.

ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION SUPER LAWYERS Hoofnagle, III, William H., FloranceGordonBrown, Richmond McCammon, John B., The McCammon Group, Richmond

Elder Law ............................................................ S-5 Employment & Labor ......................................... S-5 Employment Litigation: Defense ....................... S-6 Employment Litigation: Plaintiff ....................... S-6 Energy & Natural Resources .............................. S-6

ANTITRUST LITIGATION SUPER LAWYERS Slater, Jr., Thomas G., Hunton Andrews Kurth, Richmond

Estate Planning & Probate ................................ S-6 Family Law.......................................................... S-6 General Litigation............................................... S-8 Government Contracts ....................................... S-8 Government Relations ....................................... S-8 Health Care......................................................... S-8 Immigration ........................................................ S-8 Insurance Coverage............................................ S-8 Intellectual Property .......................................... S-8 Intellectual Property Litigation.......................... S-8 Land Use/Zoning ............................................... S-8 Mergers & Acquisitions ...................................... S-8

Personal Injury Medical Malpractice: Defense ............................................................ S-9 Personal Injury Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff ............................................................ S-9 Personal Injury Products: Defense ...................S-10 Personal Injury Products: Plaintiff ....................S-10 Professional Liability: Defense .........................S-10

SUPER LAWYERS Delano, Jr., Robert B., Sands Anderson, Richmond Hurd, William H., Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders, Richmond

Securities Litigation...........................................S-10 Social Security Disability ...................................S-10 State, Local & Municipal ...................................S-10 Tax......................................................................S-10 Technology Transactions ..................................S-10

Westermann, Robert, Hirschler, Richmond Pg. S-2 RISING STARS Daily, Shannon, Hunton Andrews Kurth, Richmond Prince IV, William D., ThompsonMcMullan, Richmond Vogel, Christian K. “Kirk”, Vogel & Cromwell, Richmond

BANKRUPTCY: CONSUMER SUPER LAWYERS Slayton, Marshall, Slayton Law, Charlottesville Spiro, David K., Spiro & Browne, Richmond Pg. S-2 RISING STARS Brown-Moseley, Veronica D., Boleman Law Firm, Richmond Koehn, Amanda Deberry, Boleman Law Firm, Richmond

BUSINESS LITIGATION SUPER LAWYERS Bagnell, Eddie, Spotts Fain, Richmond

O’Herron, John P., ThompsonMcMullan, Richmond

Baril, Stephen E., Kaplan Voekler Cunningham & Frank, Richmond

Thomas, John Charles, Hunton Andrews Kurth, Richmond

Burke, Jr., John K., J.K. Burke Law Firm, Richmond

Thomas, Norman, Norman A. Thomas, Richmond, 804-303-9538

Byrd, L. Lee, Sands Anderson, Richmond

RISING STARS McNew, Kyle, MichieHamlett, Charlottesville

Durrette, Jr., Wyatt B., Durrette Arkema Gerson & Gill, Richmond

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Coburn, S. Perry, Christian & Barton, Richmond

Eliades, II, P. George, The Eliades Law Firm, Chester Fain, III, Hugh M., Spotts Fain, Richmond Pg. S-2

SUPER LAWYERS Cheek, Matthew E., Williams Mullen, Richmond

Faraci, Sr., Stephen M., Whiteford Taylor & Preston, Richmond

Lutz, III, Jacob A., Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders, Richmond

Fowler, Jr., Calvin W., Williams Mullen, Richmond Pg. S-2

RISING STARS Bruno, Jamie Watkins, Williams Mullen, Richmond

Gould, Andrea, Mauck & Brooke, Richmond

Real Estate ........................................................S-10 Securities & Corporate Finance ........................S-10

Ruby, David R., ThompsonMcMullan, Richmond Pg. S-2

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Personal Injury General: Defense ...................... S-8 Personal Injury General: Plaintiff....................... S-8

Page, Jr., Ronald, Ronald Page, Richmond

Patel, Nisha R., Dunlap Law, Henrico

Environmental Litigation ................................... S-6 Estate & Trust Litigation .................................... S-6

Mueller, Michael D., Williams Mullen, Richmond

BANKRUPTCY: BUSINESS SUPER LAWYERS Boehm, Sarah B., McGuireWoods, Richmond Brown, Tyler P., Hunton Andrews Kurth, Richmond Pg. S-2

Transportation/Maritime ..................................S-10

Browne, David, Spiro & Browne, Richmond

Utilities ...............................................................S-10

Chappell, III, Robert H., Spotts Fain, Richmond

Workers’ Compensation....................................S-10

McLemore, Jennifer M., Williams Mullen, Richmond Pg. S-2

Harless, Warren David, Christian & Barton, Richmond Pg. S-2 Hill, IV, R. Braxton, Christian & Barton, Richmond Inge, Jr., Vernon E., Whiteford Taylor & Preston, Richmond Malone, Christopher M., ThompsonMcMullan, Richmond Pg. S-2 Merritt, Craig T., Christian & Barton, Richmond Mullins, Jr., M.F. Connell, Spotts Fain, Richmond O’Toole, Brendan D., Williams Mullen, Richmond CONTINUED ON PAGE S-4

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VIRGINIA RICHMOND 2021 EMPLOYMENT & LABOR SUPER LAWYERS CONT’D FROM PAGE S-5

Burtch, Jr., Jack W. (JB), Burtch Law, Richmond Daniel, Kimberly W., Hancock Daniel & Johnson, Glen Allen

ENERGY & NATURAL RESOURCES SUPER LAWYERS Greene, Brian R., GreeneHurlocker, Richmond

Holden, Kevin D., Jackson Lewis, Richmond

RISING STARS Harrington, Sharon P., Hunton Andrews Kurth, Richmond

Jacob, Lynn F., Attorney at Law, Henrico

Wallace, Eric, GreeneHurlocker, Richmond

Graumlich, Betty S.W., Reed Smith, Richmond

Levit, Jay J., Jay J. Levit Law Office, Glen Allen Meyer, III, Charles G., O’Hagan Meyer, Richmond Pg. S-2 Nabhan, Douglas M., Williams Mullen, Richmond Nagle, David E., Jackson Lewis, Richmond Pg. S-2 North, Susan Childers, Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, Williamsburg Robertson, Gregory B., Hunton Andrews Kurth, Richmond Ruby, Marguerite (Rita), Hunton Andrews Kurth, Richmond Schulte, Tim, Shelley Cupp Schulte, Richmond Sherrod, Andrew P., Hirschler, Richmond Simonsen, Jr., David R., Attorney at Law, Richmond Talegaonkar, Neil S., Kaufman & Canoles, Richmond Temple, III, Thamer, ThompsonMcMullan, Richmond

ENVIRONMENTAL LITIGATION SUPER LAWYERS Johnson, III, Harry M., Hunton Andrews Kurth, Richmond

ESTATE & TRUST LITIGATION SUPER LAWYERS Mauck, Andrew G., Mauck & Brooke, Richmond RISING STARS Kyber, Benjamin P., The Mottley Law Firm, Richmond Sleeth, III, William W., Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, Williamsburg

ESTATE PLANNING & PROBATE

Smith, Derek L., Virginia Estate & Trust Law, Richmond Snead, George P., Parrish Snead Franklin Simpson, Fredericksburg Stovall, Scott D., CowanGates, Richmond, 804-320-9100 Pg. S-4 Turner, III, John H. (Jay), Turner Lumpkins & Blackwell, Richmond RISING STARS Baxter, Spencer M., Johnson Gasink & Baxter, Richmond Carter, Jr., W. Hall, Sands Anderson, Richmond Hendricks, Michael A., Johnson Gasink & Baxter, Williamsburg Jones, Susanna, FloranceGordonBrown, Richmond Parker, Trey T., Carrell Blanton Ferris & Associates, Williamsburg Wall, Bennie, Carrell Blanton Ferris & Associates, Richmond

FAMILY LAW SUPER LAWYERS Bal, Nupur, Bowen Ten, Richmond Barnes, Edward D., Barnes & Diehl, Richmond, 804-414-1600 Pg. S-2 Barton, Mollie C., Stiles Ewing Powers, Richmond, 804-545-9800 Pg. S-7

Windsor, Laura D., Williams Mullen, Richmond Pg. S-2

SUPER LAWYERS Ackerly, Maureen C., Armstrong Bristow Farley & Schwarzschild, Richmond

Bemberis, Scott I., Clifford & Duke, Richmond

RISING STARS Anderson, Matt, ThompsonMcMullan, Richmond

Antrim, Hugh T., ThompsonMcMullan, Richmond

Breit, Carol A. N., Attorney at Law, Richmond, 804-282-9226 Pg. S-11

Falabella, Paul M., Butler Curwood, Richmond Gabay, Barry, Burtch Law, Richmond Moore, Reilly, Hunton Andrews Kurth, Richmond

Armstrong, Michael, Armstrong Bristow Farley & Schwarzschild, Richmond Bowen, Rebecca C., ThompsonMcMullan, Richmond

Boyko, Marc A., BoykoNapier, Richmond

CAROL A. N. BREIT

CAROL A. N. BREIT, ATTORNEY AT LAW Richmond • 804-282-9226

www.carolbreit.com

Passero, Ashley R., LawrenceQueen, Richmond

Bristow, John D., Armstrong Bristow Farley & Schwarzschild, Richmond

Strachan, Lindsey, Isler Dare, Richmond

Cox, III, James P., MichieHamlett, Charlottesville

Weaver, Amanda, Williams Mullen, Richmond

Freed, Robert, Freed & Shepherd, Richmond

Campfield, Ann Brakke, Barnes & Diehl, Richmond, 804-796-1000

Guare, Timothy H., Timothy H. Guare, Richmond Pg. S-2

Cillo, Julie M., Owen & Owens, Midlothian Pg. S-2

EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION: DEFENSE SUPER LAWYERS Capps, Jeremy D., Harman Claytor Corrigan & Wellman, Richmond RISING STARS Alejandro, Faith A., Sands Anderson, Richmond

Kemp, Helen Lewis, Virginia Estate & Trust Law, Richmond Mertens, Bruce L., Sands Anderson, Richmond Mock, Helena S., The Peninsula Center for Estate and Lifelong Planning, Williamsburg, 757-969-1900 Pg. S-11

HELENA S. MOCK

EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION: PLAINTIFF SUPER LAWYERS Allen, Robert, ThorsenAllen, Richmond Antell, Zev, Butler Curwood, Richmond Butler, III, Harris D., Butler Curwood, Richmond Pg. S-2

THE PENINSULA CENTER FOR ESTATE AND LIFELONG PLANNING Williamsburg • 757-969-1900

www.tpcestate.com

Peaden, Paula L., Parker Pollard Wilton & Peaden, Richmond, 804-261-7326 Pg. S-11 Ramsey, Katherine E., Virginia Estate & Trust Law, Richmond

Curwood, Craig J., Butler Curwood, Richmond

Rogers, Nancy N., Virginia Estate & Trust Law, Richmond

North, Christopher Colt, The Consumer & Employee Rights Law Firm, Yorktown

Schwarzschild, Jane L., Armstrong Bristow Farley & Schwarzschild, Richmond

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Butler, Laura Blair, Tucker Griffin Barnes, Charlottesville

Cook, Deanna D., Law Offices of Deanna D. Cook, Glen Allen, 804-273-6415 Pg. S-11

DEANNA D. COOK

LAW OFFICES OF DEANNA D. COOK, PC Glen Allen • 804-273-6415

www.deboersouth.com

Cox, Morgan, The Child Advocate Law Firm, Charlottesville Delcamp, Irene C., Barnes & Diehl, Richmond, 804-414-0120 Diehl, Lawrence D., Barnes & Diehl, Richmond, 804-414-1751 Pg. S-2 Evans, Ronald S., Barnes & Diehl, Richmond, 804-796-1000 Ewing, Michael S., Stiles Ewing Powers, Richmond, 804-545-9920 Pg. S-2, S-7 Fox, Sherry A., ThompsonMcMullan, Richmond Friedman, II, Rick A., Friedman Law Firm, Chesterfield

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VIRGINIA RICHMOND 2021 FAMILY LAW RISING STARS CONT’D FROM PAGE S-7

Smith, H. Van, Smith | Strong, Richmond, 804-325-1245

Mortier, Nathan, Mellette, Williamsburg O’Connor, Kaitlyn, Nixon Gwilt Law, Richmond Olcott, Elizabeth S., Christian & Barton, Richmond

H. VAN SMITH

SMITH | STRONG, PLC Richmond • 804-325-1245

www.smithstrong.com Snell, Michelle Anthony, Winslow & McCurry, Midlothian Taylor, Wyatt J., Owen & Owens, Midlothian Tittermary, Michael P., Tittermary Law, Mechanicsville Wind, Gwen Massie, Barnes & Diehl, Richmond, 804-796-1000

GENERAL LITIGATION SUPER LAWYERS Bayliss, William D., Williams Mullen, Richmond Broughton, Turner A., Williams Mullen, Richmond Derdeyn, Michael E., Flora Pettit, Charlottesville Kaufman, Samuel J., Owen & Owens, Midlothian Lacy, David B., Christian & Barton, Richmond Owen, III, W. Joseph, Owen & Owens, Midlothian RISING STARS Royce, Daniel M., Kalbaugh Pfund & Messersmith, Richmond Warden, IV, J. Buckley, ThompsonMcMullan, Richmond Williams, Simone, Harman Claytor Corrigan & Wellman, Richmond

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS RISING STARS Ramaley, Stephen, Miles & Stockbridge, Richmond

IMMIGRATION RISING STARS Adams, Isaac, Dyer Immigration Law Group, Henrico Lawrence, Tamar, Dyer Immigration Law Group, Henrico Manelis, Irina, Manelis Law, Glen Allen

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LITIGATION SUPER LAWYERS Angle, Robert A., Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders, Richmond Carr, IV, Dabney J., Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders, Richmond Eckstein, Maya M., Hunton Andrews Kurth, Richmond McDaniel, Dana D., Spotts Fain, Richmond Putbrese, Cortland C., Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig, Richmond

Tingen, Jacob, Tingen & Williams, Richmond

INSURANCE COVERAGE SUPER LAWYERS Allen, R. Clayton, Allen Allen Allen & Allen, Richmond Carlton, Mark G., Harman Claytor Corrigan & Wellman, Richmond Claytor, John M., Harman Claytor Corrigan & Wellman, Richmond Pg. S-2 Dunn, Lawrence A. “Lex”, McCandlish Holton, Richmond

LAND USE/ZONING SUPER LAWYERS Condlin, Andrew M., Roth Jackson Gibbons Condlin, Richmond Theobald, James W., Hirschler, Richmond Pg. S-2 RISING STARS Lloyd, Jr., T. Preston, Williams Mullen, Richmond

MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

Garrett, Thomas S., Harman Claytor Corrigan & Wellman, Richmond

SUPER LAWYERS Bishop, Gregory R., Williams Mullen, Richmond

Mumford, Jr., John B., Hancock Daniel & Johnson, Glen Allen

Goodpasture, Philip H., Williams Mullen, Richmond

Peritz, Marc A., Flora Pettit, Charlottesville

Gwathmey, John Owen, Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders, Richmond

Reinhardt, Gary R., Kalbaugh Pfund & Messersmith, Richmond Ross, Robert Tayloe, Midkiff Muncie & Ross, Richmond Skilling, Elizabeth E., Harman Claytor Corrigan & Wellman, Richmond Spalding, Henry C., ThompsonMcMullan, Richmond

Haas, Steven M., Hunton Andrews Kurth, Richmond Thompson, Gary E., Hunton Andrews Kurth, Richmond RISING STARS Casagrande, Alexandra, Hirschler, Richmond Hedrick, Lisa J., Hirschler, Richmond

Stephens, E. Ford, Christian & Barton, Richmond

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS SUPER LAWYERS Habeeb, Gregory D., Gentry Locke, Richmond RISING STARS Johnson, Sara L., Hirschler, Richmond

HEALTH CARE SUPER LAWYERS Daniel, Jr., James M., Hancock Daniel & Johnson, Glen Allen Goodman, Michael L., Goodman Allen Donnelly, Glen Allen Ivins, Jr., John C., Hirschler, Richmond Joseph, Jonathan M., Christian & Barton, Richmond Martin, Jamie Baskerville, Williams Mullen, Richmond RISING STARS Ligon, Jennifer, Williams Mullen, Richmond

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RISING STARS Friedman, Robert F., Harman Claytor Corrigan & Wellman, Richmond

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SUPER LAWYERS Bey, Dawn-Marie, Bey & Cotropia, Richmond Broadbent, Jr., Peter E., Christian & Barton, Richmond Demm, Stephen P., Hunton Andrews Kurth, Richmond Farmer, John B., Leading-Edge Law Group, Richmond RISING STARS Brenke, Rachel V., Eden Law, Fredericksburg Fox, Caroline J., CJFox Law, Richmond

PERSONAL INJURY GENERAL: DEFENSE SUPER LAWYERS Gnapp, Alan B., Law Office of Alan B. Gnapp, Richmond Yates, III, H. Robert, O’Hagan Meyer, Richmond Zunka, John W., Zunka Milnor & Carter, Charlottesville RISING STARS Papoulakos, Elizabeth, Harman Claytor Corrigan & Wellman, Richmond Winsky, Ashley W., Gentry Locke, Richmond

PERSONAL INJURY GENERAL: PLAINTIFF

Laughter, Justin M., Threshold Counsel, Richmond

SUPER LAWYERS Allen, Edward L., Allen Allen Allen & Allen, Fredericksburg

Stockment, Andrew B., Flora Pettit, Charlottesville

Blank, Irving M., Blank & Marcus, Richmond

Howlett, Eric C., Sands Anderson, Richmond

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VIRGINIA RICHMOND 2021 Brock, III, Lester C., Merrick Brock, Richmond Brook, Lisa S., MichieHamlett, Charlottesville Bucci, M. Scott, Breit Cantor Grana Buckner, Richmond Buckner, Elliott M., Breit Cantor Grana Buckner, Richmond Pg. S-2

Quinn, Colleen Marea, Locke & Quinn, Richmond, 804-545-9406 Pg. S-2

COLLEEN MAREA QUINN LOCKE & QUINN Richmond • 804-545-9406

www.lockequinn.com

Byrne, Jr., Robert E., MartinWren, Charlottesville

Reed, Robert C.T., Allen Allen Allen & Allen, Richmond

Cantor, Irvin V., Breit Cantor Grana Buckner, Richmond Pg. S-2

Scher, Edward E., Law Office of Edward Scher, Richmond

Conte, Stephen C., Blackburn Conte Schilling & Click, Richmond

Shea, John C., Marks & Harrison, Richmond

Cowan, Jr., F. Neil, CowanGates, Richmond, 804-320-9100 Pg. S-4 Craig, Graven, CraigWilliams, Louisa

Silverman, Joshua D., Silverman Law Firm, Richmond Slaughter, M. Bryan, MichieHamlett, Charlottesville Pg. S-2

Sullivan, Dana Charback, Commonwealth Law Group, Richmond Whitelaw, Amy, Allen Allen Allen & Allen, Richmond Williams, III, R.T. ‘Torrey’, CraigWilliams, Louisa Yakubisin, Christopher, Tronfeld West & Durrett, Richmond

PERSONAL INJURY MEDICAL MALPRACTICE: DEFENSE SUPER LAWYERS Anderson, Todd D., Herbert & Satterwhite, Richmond Axselle, Angela Boice, Wimbish Gentile McCray & Roeber, Richmond

Crawford, J. Penn, Marks & Harrison, Richmond

Toepp, Christopher J., Allen Allen Allen & Allen, Richmond

Creager, Roger T., The Creager Law Firm, Richmond

Van Winkle, Courtney Allen, Allen Allen Allen & Allen, Richmond

Donnelly, Robert F., Goodman Allen Donnelly, Glen Allen

Davis, Ashley T., Allen Allen Allen & Allen, Richmond

Veldhuis, Nathan J.D., The Harris Law Firm, Fredericksburg

Griggs, Ruth T., Sands Anderson, Fredericksburg

Dix, Mark D., Commonwealth Law Group, Richmond, 804-999-9999 Pg. S-2, S-11

Walker, Derrick L., Allen Allen Allen & Allen, Richmond

Durrett, David, Tronfeld West & Durrett, Richmond

Warren, Jr., T. Vaden, The Warren Firm, Charlottesville

Emroch, Walter H., Emroch & Kilduff, Richmond Pg. S-2

Byrne, Sean P., Byrne Legal Group, Richmond

Herbert, Ronald P., Herbert & Satterwhite, Richmond Horvath, Rachel, Smith Bain Manuel Horvath, Charlottesville

Webb, J. Gregory, MichieHamlett, Charlottesville

McCauley, Kathleen M., Moran Reeves & Conn, Richmond Pg. S-2

West, Elizabeth E., Tronfeld West & Durrett, Richmond

Satterwhite, Kimberly A., Herbert & Satterwhite, Richmond

Williams, III, Charles James, Burnett and Williams, Midlothian

Guedri, P. Christopher, Allen Allen Allen & Allen, Richmond

Simopoulos, Jodi B., The Mitchell Law Group, Richmond

Wren, Jonathan T., MartinWren, Charlottesville

Halperin, Jonathan E., Halperin Law Center, Glen Allen Pg. S-2

RISING STARS Appleton, Randall Lee, The Joel Bieber Law Firm, Richmond

Wimbish, III, Carlyle R., Wimbish Gentile McCray & Roeber, Richmond

Gallalee, W.F. Drewry, Williams Mullen, Richmond Grana, Stephanie E., Breit Cantor Grana Buckner, Richmond Pg. S-2

Hanson, Jr., William P., Emroch & Kilduff, Richmond

Bowers, Les S., MichieHamlett, Charlottesville

Hux, Paul D., Allen Allen Allen & Allen, Midlothian Pg. S-2

Cantor, Joseph L., Breit Cantor Grana Buckner, Richmond

Kerns, Trent S., Allen Allen Allen & Allen, Mechanicsville

Carroll, Seth R., Commonwealth Law Group, Richmond

Kessel, James Mick, Allen Allen Allen & Allen, Henrico Kilduff, William B., Emroch & Kilduff, Richmond Pg. S-2 Konvicka, Jason W., Allen Allen Allen & Allen, Richmond Pg. S-2 Lantz, Michael W., Emroch & Kilduff, Richmond Long, Bridget N., Allen Allen Allen & Allen, Petersburg Marcus, Keith B., Blank & Marcus, Richmond Marstiller, Jr., Philip S., Emroch & Kilduff, Richmond

Fitzgerald, Scott D., Allen Allen Allen & Allen, Richmond Irvine, David M., Allen Allen Allen & Allen, Charlottesville Krol, Michael R., Alexander Law Group, Richmond, 804-271-1969

La Fratta, Kari, The Mitchell Law Group, Richmond Moss, Ashley G., Vandeventer Black, Richmond Skilling, Katherine C., Wimbish Gentile McCray & Roeber, Richmond

PERSONAL INJURY MEDICAL MALPRACTICE: PLAINTIFF SUPER LAWYERS Livingston, Lee, MichieHamlett, Charlottesville Pg. S-2

www.alexanderlawgroupplc.com

McConnell, III, Malcolm P., Allen Allen Allen & Allen, Richmond

ALEXANDER LAW GROUP, PLC Richmond • 804-271-1969

Lastrapes, Matthew W., Commonwealth Law Group, Richmond Long, K. Matthew, Bowen Ten, Richmond Lucchetti, Andrew, Halperin Law Center, Glen Allen

McNally, Thomas J., Emroch & Kilduff, Richmond

McClellan, Joel, Marks & Harrison, Richmond

Mottley, Kevin W., The Mottley Law Firm, Richmond

Pitera, Christopher, Cannella & O’Neal, Richmond

Phelan, Michael G., Phelan | Petty, Richmond Pg. S-2

Flage, Jessica, O’Hagan Meyer, Richmond

MICHAEL R. KROL

Martin, Kelly, Tronfeld West & Durrett, Richmond

Newby, John R., Tronfeld West & Durrett, Richmond

RISING STARS Brewer, Taylor D., Moran Reeves & Conn, Richmond

Sheldon, Justin M., Breit Cantor Grana Buckner, Richmond Siegner, III, John J., Allen Allen Allen & Allen, Midlothian Speer, Eric, Tronfeld West & Durrett, Richmond

Petty, Jonathan M., Phelan | Petty, Richmond Waterman, Jr., Avery T., Waterman Law Centers, Williamsburg Williamson, Jr., Thomas W., Williamson Law, Richmond RISING STARS Hunt, Brielle, Phelan | Petty, Richmond Robins, Jr., W. Randolph, Emroch & Kilduff, Richmond Sturtevant, Glen H., Rawls Law Group, Richmond CONTINUED ON PAGE S-10

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VIRGINIA RICHMOND 2021 PERSONAL INJURY PRODUCTS: DEFENSE SUPER LAWYERS Conn, Martin A., Moran Reeves & Conn, Richmond Ezell, Sandra Giannone, Bowman and Brooke, Richmond Lonas, C. Dewayne, Moran Reeves & Conn, Richmond Owen, John R., Harman Claytor Corrigan & Wellman, Richmond Pg. S-2 RISING STARS Floyd, Lee A., Butler Snow, Richmond

PERSONAL INJURY PRODUCTS: PLAINTIFF SUPER LAWYERS Alexander, Emmet D., Alexander Law Group, Richmond, 804-271-1969 Pg. S-5

EMMET D. ALEXANDER ALEXANDER LAW GROUP, PLC Richmond • 804-271-1969

RISING STARS Donohue, Mayme, Hunton Andrews Kurth, Richmond Savage, Alina A., Hirschler, Richmond

PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY: DEFENSE SUPER LAWYERS Rucker, Jr., Douglas P., Sands Anderson, Richmond RISING STARS Golden, Sean, O’Hagan Meyer, Richmond

RISING STARS Ritter, James G., Hunton Andrews Kurth, Richmond

Segaar, Elizabeth L. (Betty), Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders, Richmond Swartz, Zachary A., Vinson & Elkins, Richmond

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

Way, Lawton B., Hunton Andrews Kurth, Richmond

SUPER LAWYERS

Winter, Seth, Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders, Richmond

Carroll, Lauren, Commonwealth Law Group, Richmond Cloe, Kevin W., Midkiff Muncie & Ross, Richmond

SECURITIES LITIGATION SUPER LAWYERS Palais, Douglas M., Vandeventer Black, Richmond

SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY SUPER LAWYERS Harbison, Gregory O., Harbison & Kavanagh, Mechanicsville Suyes, Joanna L., Marks & Harrison, Richmond

www.alexanderlawgroupplc.com George, Jonathan A., Waters & Kraus, Richmond

UTILITIES

STATE, LOCAL & MUNICIPAL RISING STARS Tait, David C., Sands Anderson, Richmond

Davis, Craig B., Reinhardt | Harper | Davis, Richmond Pg. S-2 Ford, Scott C., Ford Richardson, Richmond Harper, Stephen T., Reinhardt | Harper | Davis, Richmond Pg. S-2 Lewane, Michele S., Injured Workers Law Firm, Richmond Lynch, Daniel E., Lynch Seli, Henrico Marks, Jr., B. Mayes, Marks & Associates, Hopewell Midkiff, Charles F., Midkiff Muncie & Ross, Richmond Reinhardt, Andrew J., Reinhardt | Harper | Davis, Richmond Theisen, Steven H., Midkiff Muncie & Ross, Richmond RISING STARS

TAX SUPER LAWYERS Aghdami, Farhad, Williams Mullen, Richmond Garcia, J. Conrad, Williams Mullen, Richmond

Anderson, Courtney A., Ford Richardson, Richmond Belliveau, Amanda Tapscott, McCandlish Holton, Richmond

Rogers, N. Pendleton, Hirschler, Richmond

Beste, Michael J., Reinhardt | Harper | Davis, Richmond

SUPER LAWYERS Gill, Christopher M., Christian & Barton, Richmond

RISING STARS Anderson, Paige Corbin, Vinson & Elkins, Richmond

Bleakley, Connor, Commonwealth Law Group, Richmond

Mercer, John M., Williams Mullen, Richmond

Connors, Jenny H., Williams Mullen, Richmond

Childrey, Julia, Reinhardt | Harper | Davis, Richmond

REAL ESTATE

RISING STARS Davis, III, Landon C., Parrish Snead Franklin Simpson, Fredericksburg Flurry, Molly K., Parrish Snead Franklin Simpson, Fredericksburg Hicks, Sean D., Williams Mullen, Richmond Holt, William L., Kaufman & Canoles, Williamsburg Mackenzie, Christopher M., Sands Anderson, Richmond Stitzer, Brandt, Hirschler, Richmond Thumma, Christopher, Peake Law Group, Midlothian

SECURITIES & CORPORATE FINANCE SUPER LAWYERS Meyers, David I., Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders, Richmond

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TECHNOLOGY TRANSACTIONS SUPER LAWYERS Parks, Randall S., Hunton Andrews Kurth, Richmond

TRANSPORTATION/MARITIME SUPER LAWYERS Beck, Jr., D. Cameron, McCandlish Holton, Richmond

Goodwin, Brad, ReidGoodwin, Richmond, 804-415-7800 Pollard, Corey R., Corey Pollard Law, Richmond Reid, Brody, ReidGoodwin, Richmond, 804-415-7800 Renfro, Daniel, Renfro & Renfro, Richmond Riordan, Rachel, Kalbaugh Pfund & Messersmith, Richmond Smith, III, Joseph P., Kalbaugh Pfund & Messersmith, Richmond

Harman, Michael E., Harman Claytor Corrigan & Wellman, Richmond Pg. S-2

Stiner, Elyse, Commonwealth Law Group, Richmond

Setliff, C. Stephen, Setliff Law, Glen Allen

Swartz, Bryn, Pathfinder Injury Law, Glen Allen

RISING STARS Dickens, Audra M., McCandlish Holton, Richmond

Wilson, Christopher R., Kalbaugh Pfund & Messersmith, Richmond

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