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The 22nd edition of the Virginia Business Legal Elite
Legal Elite recognizes leading Virginia attorneys across 20 specialties
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
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2021 APPELLATE LAW Q&A
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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 Code of the Woosters,” by P.G. Wodehouse
2021 BANKRUPTCY/CREDITORS’ RIGHTS
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Timothy V. Anderson Anderson & Associates PC Virginia Beach Kelly M. Barnhart Roussos & Barnhart PLC Norfolk Peter J. Barrett Kutak Rock LLP Richmond Christopher M. Baker Boleman Law Firm PC Virginia Beach Daniel Thomas Bengston Glasser & Glasser PLC Norfolk Darren W. Bentley Clement & Wheatley Danville Paula Beran Tavenner & Beran PLC Richmond
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2021 ENVIRONMENTAL LAW Q&A
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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 BANKRUPTCY / CREDITORS’ RIGHTS LAW Q&A
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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: “The
2021 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY / INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LAW Q&A
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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 current challenge for protecting intellectual property? Trying
2021 LABOR/EMPLOYMENT LAW Q&A
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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 first book in a quartet, and
2021 HEALTH LAW Q&A
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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 job
2021 LEGAL SERVICES / PRO BONO Q&A
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Tara Casey University of Richmond School of Law, Richmond Title: Professor of law, legal practice Education: Bachelor’s degree, University of Virginia; law degree, Washington University in St. Louis School of Law Spouse: Dr. Alan W. Dow III Children: Sylvie and Ezra Dow Recently read book: “Alone Together: Love, Grief, and Comfort in the Time of
2021 IMMIGRATION LAW Q&A
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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 read books: “Chasing Fireflies: A Novel