Vandeventer Black Attorneys Recognized as 2022 Top Lawyers of Coastal Virginia

Attorneys from the Norfolk-based business and litigation law firm, Vandeventer Black, have been recognized as Top Lawyers of Coastal Virginia for 2022. This distinction is a peer-rated nomination given to those lawyers who exemplify excellence in their specialty.

“We feel very proud of our legal team accomplishments for the high level of proficiency within their specialization”, said Michael Sterling, Managing Partner.

This year, 30 Vandeventer Black attorneys received the Coastal Virginia Magazine Top Lawyer Awards for the Hampton Roads area including Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Chesapeake. The recognized attorneys are:

Appellate Law

• Nash Bilisoly
• Thomas Chappell
• Dustin M. Paul

Arbitration & Mediation

• William E. Franczek

Banking & Financial

• Bryant C. McGann

Business Law   

• Christopher Ambrosio

Commercial Litigation

• Richard Ottinger
• Edward J. Powers

Construction

• James R. Harvey 
• Neil S. Lowenstein
• Michael L. Sterling

Government & Administrative

• Daniel R. Weckstein

International Law

• Anthony J. Mazzeo

Intellectual Property Rights

• Jane D. Tucker

Labor & Employment

• Anne G. Bibeau
• Dean T. Buckius
• Arlene F. Klinedinst

Land Use Environment

• Patrick A. Genzler

Real Estate

• Richard J. Crouch
• Ray W. King
• James B. Rixey, III

Tax Law

• Geoffrey G. Hemphill

Technology Virtual

• Jonathan V. Gallo

Wills

• Anita O. Poston
• Patrick W. Herman

Workers’ Compensation

• Megan B. Caramore
• Dustin T. Narcisse
• Adam S. Rafal
• Brian L. Sykes
• Kimberley Herson Timms

CoVaBiz Magazine is just one of many publications bestowing top honors to Vandeventer Black. Previous recognitions for the firm’s attorneys include Best Lawyers in America, Lawyer of the Year, Virginia Lawyers Hall of Fame, Leader in the Law, Legal Elite, Up & Coming Lawyer, Virginia Rising Stars, and Virginia Super Lawyers.