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Vandeventer Black Attorneys Selected as 2020 Legal Elite

Written by Christopher Ambrosio on 11/30/2020. Posted in Firm News.

Thirty Vandeventer Black attorneys have been recognized as ‘Legal Elite’ for 2020 by Virginia Business Magazine. Every year, the magazine partners with the Virginia Bar Association to grant this award to attorneys nominated by their peers for this recognition. The selected attorneys are:

Christopher Ambrosio, Business Law
Anne G. Bibeau, Civil Litigation
Mark S. Brennan, Sr., Health Law
Dean T. Buckius, Labor/Employment
Deborah M. Casey, Real Estate/Land Use
Thomas Chappell, Young Lawyer (under 40)
Mark T. Coberly, Appellate Law
Richard J. Crouch, Real Estate/Land Use
Jennifer L. Eaton, Legal Services/Pro Bono
William E. Franczek, Alternative Dispute Resolution
Jonathan V. Gallo, Intellectual Property/Information Technology
Patrick A. Genzler, Environmental Law
Richard S. Guy, Corporate Counsel
Tracy Taylor Hague, Health Law
James R. Harvey, III, Construction
Geoffrey G. Hemphill, Taxes/Estates/Trusts
Patrick W. Herman, Taxes/Estates/Trusts
Ray W. King, Real Estate/Land Use
Arlene F. Klinedinst, Labor Employment
Neil S. Lowenstein, Construction
Anthony J. Mazzeo, Administrative Government
Ashley G. Moss, Administrative Government
Duggan O’Dea, Young Lawyer (under 40)
Richard H. Ottinger, Civil Litigation
Dustin M. Paul, Appellate Law
Michael D. Pierce, Young Lawyer (under 40)
James B. Rixey, III, Young Lawyer (under 40)
Michael L. Sterling, Alternative Dispute Resolution
Jane D. Tucker, Intellectual Property/Information Technology
Daniel R. Weckstein, Administrative Government

Previous recognitions for Vandeventer Black attorneys include Best Lawyers in America, Lawyers of the Year, Leaders in the Law, Up & Coming Lawyers, Ones to Watch, Top Lawyers of Coastal Virginia, and Virginia Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, and AV^® Peer Review Ratings, and more.

Vandeventer Black raises over $13K during the Legal Food Frenzy Redux

Written by Vandeventer Black LLP on 11/19/2020. Posted in Firm News.

For the past 18 years, Vandeventer Black LLP has been a proud sponsor of the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore. The firm has participated in the statewide food bank fundraising event, ‘Legal Food Frenzy,’ since its inception.

In the past, the Legal Food Frenzy was a points-based competition based on money, food donations, and volunteer time. However, as everyone is aware, 2020 has changed many charitable events. This year’s competition took place as an online money donation campaign, continuing the partnership between the legal community and Virginia’s Food Banks during this difficult time. Several regional Foodbanks in Virginia participated, including the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore.

Considering tightening budgets, the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore set a relatively modest goal of $10,000 for this event. Undaunted by the challenges of 2020, the Hampton Roads legal community stepped up to the plate and donated over $30,000 to the local Foodbank. Vandeventer Black and its employees donated $13,282.

Vandeventer Black attorneys participated in a competition wherein employees could allocate their donations to attorneys throughout the firm. The attorneys with the highest allocations either matched the allocation or received a pie to the face. “Partner Pie Pandemonium (“PPP,” get it?) was a great internal fundraiser and a morale booster for our Team,” said Daniel Salmon, an associate and coordinator of this year’s Legal Food Frenzy Redux. “With the majority of the firm working from home, PPP allowed the firm to come together and what a great way to give back to the local community during these times.”

Vandeventer Black LLP ranked in 2020 “Best Law Firms”

Written by Vandeventer Black LLP on 11/04/2020. Posted in Firm News.

For the tenth consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers^® announce the “Best Law Firms” rankings. Vandeventer Black LLP has ranked in the 2020 U.S. News – Best Lawyers^® “Best Law Firms” list regionally in 23 practice areas.

The 2020 “Best Law Firms” list recognizes professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a ranking symbolizes quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise. The 2020 Edition of “Best Law Firms” includes rankings in 75 national practice areas and 127 metropolitan-based practice areas.

Vandeventer Black LLP received the following rankings in the 2020 U.S. News-Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”:

Norfolk

Admiralty & Maritime Law
Banking and Finance Law
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
Commercial Litigation
Construction Law
Corporate Law
Employment Law – Management
Environmental Law
Financial Services Regulation Law
Labor Law – Management
Litigation – Banking & Finance, Construction & Environmental
Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law
Transportation Law
Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
Project Finance Law
Tax Law

Richmond

Commercial Litigation
Construction Law
Insurance Law
Litigation – Construction & Securities
Securities / Capital Markets Law

Vandeventer Black LLP ranked in 2021 “Best Law Firms”

Written by Vandeventer Black LLP on 11/04/2020. Posted in Firm News.

For the tenth consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers^® announce the “Best Law Firms” rankings. Vandeventer Black LLP has ranked in the 2021 U.S. News – Best Lawyers^® “Best Law Firms” list regionally in 23 practice areas.

The 2021 “Best Law Firms” list recognizes professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a ranking symbolizes quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise. The 2021 Edition of “Best Law Firms” includes rankings in 75 national practice areas and 127 metropolitan-based practice areas.

Vandeventer Black LLP received the following rankings in the 2021 U.S. News-Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”: