Ripplemead Lawyers

As a founding member of Harbour Law, Jim has over 25 years of experience representing clients from Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth and all of Hampton Roads in bankruptcy cases. His practice is focused on representing individuals and small business owners seeking relief from their financial burdens. He has also represented Chapter 7 trustees, banks, mortgage lenders and credit unions in bankruptcy proceedings. Whether you are seeking a fresh start under Chapter 7 or wish to adjust repayment of your debt on easier terms under Chapter 13, Jim’s background and experience makes him uniquely qualified to represent your best interests....

I hold a law degree from Drake University Law School, and an undergrad diploma from Illinois Wesleyan University. I currently live in Falls Church, Virginia, with my wife, Dorothy. We were married in June, 2010. Dorothy and her family (now my family) came to the United States from Poland, in 1991. They all became citizens in 2005. I was born and raised in central Illinois. I have two brothers and two sisters. My brothers are physicians, and my sisters are attorneys. My brother, Joe, is married to an oncological gynecologist from Australia. I was his best man, and ended up being...

I practice Criminal and Traffic Defense in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Newport News, Hampton, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Portsmouth, Eastern Shore, Isle Of Wight and other surrounding areas. Representative cases include reckless driving, drug possession, DUIs, No Operator's License, Assault and Battery, to name a few. My practice also includes Federal Court representation, where the rules are very different than In State Courts. Additionally, my firm and I can advise you if you are not a U.S. Citizen and face Criminal charges that can get you deported. This is a specialty of my firm, and we advise non-U.S. Citizens and defense...

Taylor D. Boone has practiced in the area of personal injury and bankruptcy for 14 years. He started his career working as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney in federal courts and as an Air Force JAG, gaining unparalleled experience in defending the United States in personal injury cases and in prosecuting criminal cases. He is a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces. He later represented doctors, hospitals, and other ????healthcare providers in medical malpractice cases in private practice. Taylor has extensive trial and courtroom experience in the area of Personal Injury in both federal and state courts. ...

Attorney Miguel Rivera earned his Juris Doctorate degree in 1996 from James E. Beasley School of Law at Temple University. In 2002, Attorney Rivera founded his Northern Virginia immigration firm, The Law Offices of Miguel Rivera, PLLC, where he represents individuals, families, business owners, heterosexual couples, and members of the LGBT community who want to live and work in the United States. In order to help immigrants secure their legal rights, Mr. Rivera regularly appears before the United States Department of Homeland Security, the United States Immigration Court, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and various federal appellate courts. Attorney Rivera...

Although she grew up in Maryland, Sarah always knew Virginia was home. She attended the College of William and Mary, graduating in 2010, then went on to the University of Richmond School of Law. While at school, Sarah was a manuscripts editor on Law Review, a member of the Client Counseling and Negotiations Board and the Alternative Dispute Resolution Society, and Vice President of the Women’s Law Student Association. After graduating cum laude in 2015, Sarah did a stint in mass tort litigation; however, most of her experience is in personal injury work. Sarah worked for a prominent insurance company...

Tax Representation: Brooke provides tax planning, audit representation, and tax controversy services including negotiating an offer-in-compromise, installment agreement, abatement requests and FBAR compliance programs. She also regularly represents business owners with payroll tax issues and trust fund interviews. Corporate: She represents small to mid-size businesses in various industries and is experienced in determining the appropriate entity formation, performing business planning, corporate governance, contract drafting and negotiation and tax compliance services. When her clients make the decision to terminate their involvement with the business, whether it is though a liquidation, bankruptcy reorganization, asset purchase agreement,...

I am a small business attorney. I help people start, finance, buy and sell businesses and franchises. I have been practicing for over 25 years now. Franchising has always been an important part of my practice. My usual client is the person who is buying a franchise for the first time and I help them understand their FDD; set up an entity for them; and review and negotiate a lease if needed, and possibly close their
SBA loan. I have also worked with franchisors who are just getting started in franchising and help them prepare and...

Jonathan Petty is an experienced Richmond personal injury attorney at Phelan Petty Injury Lawyers representing people in the areas of medical malpractice and catastrophic injury.

After over 34 years of patent examining, I have retired from the US Patent Office in February of 2007, and have been pursuing related work in the private sector. I have a Bachelors of Science (1970) and Masters of Science (1972) degrees from Penn State University in Aerospace Engineering. My primary area of expertise is in the aeronautics and space art. Due to the complex nature of this art, it requires knowledge of many other mechanical and electrical areas of the USPTO. As a patent examiner, I have examined over 5000 patent...

I began practicing law in 1980 with a firm where I tried my first felony jury after being in practice approximately 4 months. Just as in the NBA or MLB the rookie who is good gains responsibility and rises in the ranks. I have dedicated my career to helping those who sometimes felt that their situatio was impossible to win or overcome. I have heard on many occasions from judges around the state that "this is the first time I have heard that defense" when finding my client "not guilty". There are many lawyers who will take your money, and...

Mr. McClanahan is a Fairfax, Virginia native who studied law at Michigan State University College of Law. Mr. McClanahan provides knowledgeable and compassionate legal expertise to individuals, families, and businesses in a variety of legal issues including trusts and estates, criminal law, business law, litigation, and negotiations. Mr. McClanahan has experience working with small businesses and nonprofit organizations; creating new business entities, preparing and reviewing contracts, and assisting nonprofit organizations in applying for tax exempt status. In addition, Mr. McClanahan is an experienced contract attorney, who has taken part in cases with legal issues ranging from mergers to Department of Justice antitrust...

Bar Admissions U.S. District Court Eastern District of Virginia, 2004 U.S. Bankruptcy Court Eastern District of Virginia, 2004 Virginia Supreme Court, 2004 District of Columbia Court of Appeals, 2010 U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit, 2011 U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, 2011 Education George Mason University School of Law, Arlington, Virginia Law Review: George Mason University Law Review, Member (2003) Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg, Virginia President’s List (4.0/4.0)(1997) Published Works Residential Religious Nuisance, RLUIPA and Sic Utere Tuo Ut Alienum Non Laedas, 5 Rutgers J. L. & Religion 6 (2003) Title VII &...