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Bradley C Ratliff

Bradley C Ratliff

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Biography

Bradley C. Ratliff, Esq., is a Virginia licensed attorney with significant background and experience in personal injury cases, Virginia workers' compensation, estates, elder law matters, real estate, and civil practice. In addition to his membership in the Virginia State Bar, Mr. Ratliff is admitted to Federal Courts in the Western District of Virginia, and United States Bankruptcy Court. Mr. Ratliff holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Bluefield, College and a Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Virginia Commonwealth University, Medical College of Virginia. He obtained his Juris Doctorate from the Appalachian School of Law. Mr. Ratliff is a lifelong resident of Southwest Virginia. He regularly appears in the state courts in the counties of Tazewell, Buchanan, Russell, Washington, Bristol, and Bland and in Federal Courts in the Western District of Virginia. Mr. Ratliff also serves as the Town Attorney for the Town of Pocahontas, Virginia, as legal counsel for the Southwest Regional Recreation Authority, (aka "Spearhead Trails"), and as attorney for the Heart of Appalachia.

Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Workers' Compensation
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
DUI & DWI
Elder Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Landlord Tenant
Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights
Social Security Disability
Traffic Tickets
Suspended License
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Municipal Law
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Free consultations in all personal injury, workers' compensation, and products liability cases.
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    The Ratliff Law Firm accepts all major credit cards and PayPal.
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Virginia
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4th Circuit
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
President/Attorney
THE RELIANCE LAW GROUP /formerly The Ratliff Law Firm
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President and managing attorney of Law Offices in Southwest Virginia providing personal injury, workers' compensation, social security, elder law, estate planning, divorce, custody & visitation, traffic, business law, banking law, and general practice. The RELIANCE LAW GROUP - formerly The Ratliff Law Firm - has 4 lawyers covering all of far Southwest Virginia. www.reliancelawgroup.net
Partner Attorney
Bolling-Hearl-Ratliff, Attorneys at Law
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Partner attorney with practice involving real estate law, personal injury, business law, and workers' compensation.
Law Clerk to the Honorable Teresa M. Chafin
Tazewell County Circuit Court
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Served as law clerk for and on behalf of the Honorable Teresa M. Chafin, Circuit Court Judge.
Regional Director
Career Support Systems, Inc.
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Managed and supervised a team of employment/job coaches in the delivery of supported employment services on behalf of persons with severe disabilities. Supervised enclave groups of persons with disabilities and supervisors, developed contracts, and trained staff. As holder of a Master's Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling, I was responsible for ensuring quality services for all clients.
Vice President/Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Rehabilitation & Job Placement Services, Inc.
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Supervised a team of vocational rehabilitation counselors in provision of vocational support services for workers' compensation recipients throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Education
Appalachian School of Law
J.D. (2006)
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Virginia Commonwealth University
M.S. (2002) | Rehabilitation Counseling
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Bluefield College
B.S. (1998) | Organizational Management & Development
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Awards
Best Attorney/Law Firm in Tazewell County
Richlands News Press
Reader's Choice Award
Best Attorney in Tazewell County
Richlands News Press
2017 Reader's Poll
Viewer's Choice Attorney 2017
WVVA Television
Professional Associations
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF ELDER LAW ATTORNEYS
Member
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Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Member
- Current
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Cedar Bluff Business & Professional Association
President
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National Trial Lawyers Assn.
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Local Government Attorneys Assn.
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Publications
Articles & Publications
The Second Amendment: An Analysis of Interpretations
The Appalachian Journal of Law
Certifications
Member
Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (VAELA)
Member
Local Government Attorneys Assn.
Member
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)
Top 100
National Trial Lawyers Assn.
Websites & Blogs
Website
THE RELIANCE LAW GROUP
Website
The Ratliff Law Firm
Blog
The Ratliff Law Firm - TUMBLR
Contact & Map
THE RELIANCE LAW GROUP (formerly The Ratliff Law Firm)
1053 Cedar Valley Drive
P. O. Box 33
Cedar Bluff, VA 24609
Toll-Free: (888) 374-5078
Telephone: (276) 522-1220
Fax: (276) 206-2255
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
THE RELIANCE LAW GROUP
621 Commonwealth Avenue
Bristol, VA 24201
Toll-Free: (888) 374-5078