Richmond Lawyers

After celebrating 50 years of legal practice, I am now taking only selected cases.

Married, mother, Roanoke resident and Northern Virginia native.

Hi, I'm Matthew.



I approach the practice of law with a focus on helping my clients understand an often complicated legal system. Working collaboratively allows me to anticipate my clients' needs, while also aiding my clients by providing them an informed view of all the potential dangers and rewards of each unique case. My primary practice areas are Divorce, Child Custody, Trusts & Wills and Bankruptcy. However, I also provide legal support for small businesses looking to incorporate, resolve disputes with employees or review potential contracts and business transactions.

I am a native Bristolian who obtained my undergraduate degree from University of Virginia in 1981. I obtained my law degree from Duke University, graduating in the top ten percent of my class. Prior to returning to the Tri-Cities, I practiced with large litigation law firms in Dallas, Texas and Washington, D.C. I have extensive litigation experience, including trying cases in front of a jury, and arguing appeals, in Virginia, Tennessee and federal courts. I have argued twice before the nine justices of the United States Supreme Court. I have also successfully reached settlements for my...

Bankruptcy attorney for debtors in Eastern District of Tn. and Southwest Va. We focus exclusively on chapter 7 bankruptcy and advise on the chapter 13 bankruptcy solutions. We provide an affordable legal solution to peoples most pressing financial problems. We make it easy and affordable to get universal relief from debt. We keep our overhead low to pass on savings to the client. Lawyers generally cost people too much. We offer an affordable solution to people under financial debt from too many creditors causing them stress. We can get rid of medical/hospital, credit card and car repo...