Bloxom Lawyers

Attorney Leslie Lee Robinson has more than twenty five years of experience as an attorney and litigator specializing in numerous areas of law: bankruptcy, including chapters 7, 11 and 13; family law, including divorce, child custody, marital agreements (both premarital and separation), adoption and child advocacy; corporate law, including incorporation of businesses and serving as registered agent; landlord-tenant; drafting and negotiating contracts; wills and trusts, powers of attorney, both general and specific and medical powers of attorney; and in criminal defense at the federal, state and juvenile levels. She began her law practice in and around the Charlottesville area, moving...

Mrs. Strak is passionate about advocating for her clients. Prior to joining the Law Firm of Carlton F. Bennett, Mrs. Strak served as a defense attorney for several large insurance companies, including State Farm, GEICO, and Allstate. During that time, she managed a high-volume caseload, where she gained significant litigation experience, trying multiple motor vehicle collision cases each month. Mrs. Strak brings with her valuable knowledge and insight into the inner workings of the insurance claims and settlement process, and now uses her knowledge and experience in defending large insurance companies to fight for her injured clients. Mrs. Strak is licensed...

Rod Sutherland began his legal career in 1982, and emphasizes legal service concerning Estate, Will and Trust planning, as well as Business Succession planning. Rod understands that each individual's and each family's needs are different and that it is very important to create estate plans that are custom made for his clients.

Former Army JAG Officer, Prosecutor and Operational Law Attorney

As an active duty Army Officer, David spent nearly 10 years as a Judge Advocate. During that time, he saved the careers of countless soldiers as one of the top JAG military defense attorneys. Whether at trial or administrative hearings, David earned a reputation for being extremely tough, extremely smart, and extremely prepared. Through his active duty experiences David obtained the judgment and skill to ensure your rights are protected.

Not only did David serve in the military, he grew up with a father who served for over...

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. ...

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....

Nicholas L. Woodhouse is an attorney with Huffman & Huffman Brothers-in-Law, PLLC and concentrates his practice on personal injury and medical malpractice cases. MEDICAL TRAINING & EXPERIENCE Prior to joining the firm, Nicholas worked alongside medical professionals in Boston and throughout the Hampton Roads area for several years. He received premedical training at Harvard University and went on to attend Eastern Virginia Medical School. His previous interactions with injured patients provide him with a valuable perspective when representing clients in personal injury claims. No matter how serious and complex a personal injury, Nicholas draws on his unique medical background to ensure that each...

Brian A. Thomasson, Esq., is a licensed Virginia attorney who has been practicing in Hampton Roads since 1998. He graduated from the University of Dayton School of Law in 1997 and was licensed to practice law in Ohio that same year. After having returned to Virginia, Brian was licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia. In 1999, Brian was admitted to the District of Columbia bar by the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. Brian’s practice areas include domestic relations law, personal injury, wills and estates, trust matters, criminal and traffic defense, representation of...

I have been practicing law for over forty years. I have been listed in Who's Who in American Law and in Who's Who in America. I was on the boards of the the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board and its property company for over a combined twenty-five years. I participated in a Peninsula Legal Aid program to help deserving people with legal assistance they were unable to afford. I have had the privilege of helping a lot of people. I am only licensed in Virginia, so I will only be able to help with Virginia...

Van Smith focuses his practice on family law and estate planning, including divorce, custody and support matters. He is the sole owner of SMITH | STRONG, PLC, with offices in Richmond and Williamsburg, Virginia. Van’s family law practice resolves complex divorce, related tax and business issues, custody and support plans, property distribution, integrated solutions for wealth preservation and management post-separation, civil litigation, defense of juvenile and domestic relations court criminal matters, and estate planning. He also practices elder law, assisting families with planning effectively for nursing home costs. We recognize many of our family law clients are in...

We are a small law firm that handles all matters related to Criminal Law, including, felony and misdemeanor representation, DUI and other traffic related matters, assault and battery charges, domestic violence matters, drug crimes and property and theft crimes; child custody matters, child support matters and representation for claims brought by the Division of Child Support Enforcement; and Trust and Estates law, including, drafting wills, codicils, trusts and power of attorney documents. Our firm's smaller size enables us to focus on finding the most affordable way to fulfill the needs of each client. Our firm takes a personal interest in...

Samantha Bradshaw, founding attorney of InLine Legal, never embraced the traditional route of life. After graduating into a job market where partners at law firms were still being laid off, she figured she had better chances at finding a ‘real law job’ overseas and certainly did. Five years of helping multinational companies expand and grow showed her that she thrived on helping serial entrepreneurs, business owners, and creatives bring their ideas off the ground. Their passion for their work is simply contagious. Samantha thrives on the contagious passion from fellow business owners. She uses that to help them get InLine,...

Jim Gochenour grew up in the Fredericksburg area and Westmoreland County, Virginia. He graduated from the preparatory school Woodberry Forrest, received his Bachelor of Arts degree from The College of William and Mary in 1984 and his law degree from the University of Richmond’s T.C. Williams School of Law in 1987. He began practicing law in a small general practice as an associate, then as partner in a firm and then as a solo practitioner. In 1992, Jim was introduced to criminal law from the perspective of the prosecutor when the judges of the 15th Judical Court appointed him...

Duncan received his undergraduate and law degree from The College of William and Mary. He is active in professional associations and has served as President of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association , President of The Piedmont Bar Association and President of The Newport News Bar Association . Duncan represents persons who have suffered serious injuries as a result of the negligence of others . He is aggressive , professional and compassionate . "My job is to quickly and relentlessly pursue the negligent defendant no matter how big or wealthy until my client receives the full measure of justice "

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...

Michael graduated from the University of South Carolina Pettigrew School of Law in 1969 with a Juris Doctor. He was a finalist in the Prince Competition, where he demonstrated exceptional ability in appellate advocacy. He was a recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award in Conflicts. While in law school, he was selected by the NAACP to travel to Memphis, Tennessee. There, he helped investigate police brutality in connection with the Memphis riots that followed the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King. He was a member of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity. Among lawyer associations, Michael was admitted to both...

Ken Golski concentrates his practice on general business matters such as contract review and negotiation, corporate formation, collection issues and other matters a small, large, or individual business owner may face. He also has extensive experience in employment law, civil litigation, and criminal law. Ken is a member of Golski Law Group in Norfolk, Virginia, was a Senior Trial Attorney for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, represented the City of Virginia Beach and the Virginia Beach Public Schools as a member of the Office of the City Attorney of the City of Virginia Beach, and served as...

Bassel received his B.A. from the University of Hawaii in 2005 and his Law Degree from Washington & Lee University in 2008. After graduating from law school, he served as a magistrate conducting bond hearings as well as probable cause hearings for the issuance of search warrants and arrest warrants. For over the past decade, he has devoted his entire practice to defending clients in serious criminal cases. He has received recognitions by various lawyer awards such as Super Lawyers and CoVA Biz Magazine, but he's most proud of the cases he has won for his clients. Bassel has successfully...

John Crandley was born and raised in Virginia Beach, and in 1998, he graduated from Cox High School, where he was the student body president in his senior year. He is married to Kate Crandley, M.D., of Tidewater Children’s Associates, who is also a 1998 Cox High School graduate. John and Kate Crandley live in Virginia Beach with their three sons. John started practicing law in 2005, and since 2009, he has been a personal injury attorney at Preston, Wilson & Crandley, PLC. These days, when John is away from the office, he can usually be found at...