Davis Wharf Lawyers

Rhiannon Hartman focuses her practice on estate and business planning . She enjoys assisting clients in the event of life changes of every kind, including for their children’s or grandchildren’s futures, or upon the death of incapacity of a loved one.

She received her undergraduate degree from the College of William and Mary, and graduated cum laude from the University of Richmond School of Law. While in law school, Rhiannon was a member of the Trial Advocacy Board and the Career Services Advisory Board. She also served as a Manuscripts Editor of the Richmond Journal of Law and the Public Interest.

Harry Jernigan - Founder and CEO of Harry Jernigan CPA Attorney, PC., a dual practice of accounting and law with offices located in Virginia Beach, Newport News, and Richmond, Virginia.

Mr. Philip R. Boardman pursued his bachelor’s degree at Augustana College, graduating Magna Cum Laude. Soon after, he earned a joint degree at Regent University, obtaining a M.A. in Public Policy and his Juris Doctor. Since then, he has opened his own practice which focuses exclusively on bankruptcy law. In his 10 years of experience, Attorney Boardman has helped thousands of clients resolve their financial situation. He treats each one of his clients with care and compassion, wanting to see dramatic changes in their lives as a result of his assistance. Going the extra mile, Attorney Boardman even offers a program...

A personal injury lawyer who represents persons injured in rail and auto accidents. I travel the southeastern states in this practice. My golf clubs often accompany me on these trips.

Litigation in the Virginia and Federal Courts, personal injury and taxation matters.

Matt Ballard of Ballard Law Firm was born and raised in Hampton, Virginia. He graduated from Kecoughtan High School and received his Bachelor of Arts from Virginia Tech before earning his Juris Doctor from the College of William and Mary School of Law. After an internship at the National Labor Relations Board, Division of Judges, in Washington, DC, employment at the Law Firm of Jenkins & Rhea in Charlottesville, and six years of service as a prosecutor at the Hampton Commonwealth’s Attorney office, he joined the Smith Law Firm, where he practiced from 2010 to 2023. Licensed...

Brian M. Latuga specializes in Criminal Defense and Civil Litigation across State and Federal courts. As a seasoned trial attorney, his career is marked by relentless advocacy in the courtroom to safeguard the liberty, rights, and family unity of those under serious allegations by the government or individuals. Mr. Latuga's practice spans a comprehensive range of charges, including misdemeanors, felonies, white-collar crimes, sex offenses, drug trafficking, and violent crimes. His prowess is recognized across Federal, General District, Juvenile, Domestic Relations, and Circuit Courts in the Commonwealth, attesting to his reputation and expertise. Mr. Latuga's legal acumen is rooted in real-world experience,...

Kellam Parks is a managing partner at Parks Zeigler, PLLC – Attorneys at Law, located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Kellam focuses his practice on family law, cybersecurity and data privacy, credit report disputes, and civil litigation. He is active with the Virginia State Bar, most recently chairing the Special Committee on Technology and the Future Practice of Law. He is also active with both the Virginia Beach Bar Association, where he serves on the Circuit Court Liaison Committee and the Norfolk/Portsmouth Bar Association, where he serves on the Executive Committee. Kellam also participates in the mentorship programs for both associations,...

Chris Pitera is a trial attorney practicing personal injury law at the firm of Cannella & O’Neal. Chris represents persons who have been injured through no fault of their own in courts throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. Chris handles cases involving auto accidents, trucking accidents, wrongful death, Uber/Lyft accidents, DUI accidents, premises liability, and nursing home abuse/neglect. Chris also represents adults and minors who are injured, abused, or killed in group homes due to neglect and other human rights violations. For more than a decade, Chris has worked tirelessly and zealously so that his clients can obtain the best possible...

Steve Keefe is a patent attorney having significant experience in patent prosecution and intellectual property counseling matters. He has worked extensively on both U.S. and international IP matters. Steve is also a licensed Professional Engineer and U.S. military veteran.

He entered the intellectual property law field in 2006 as a Patent Examiner with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Steve then joined a large, leading IP law firm as a patent agent and then as an attorney. He has well over a decade of combined law firm and in-house IP counsel experience.

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

I am Stephen P. Pfeiffer, widely recognized as the “Go-To-DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney.” I am a partner at Wolcott Rivers Gates, which stands as one of the oldest and largest law firms in Virginia Beach. My insights have been published in the “Inside the Minds” series by Aspatore Books, specifically in the volume titled "The Legality of Search and Seizure in DUI Cases," where I contributed as a coauthor. I hold certifications as an instructor for Standardized Field Sobriety Testing and in Advanced Roadside Impairment Driving Enforcement, which equip me to handle DUI cases with a high level of proficiency. My...

C. James Williams, III is an attorney who represents clients in the Midlothian, Richmond, and Tri-Cities.

C. James Williams, III chose to pursue a career in law after completing undergraduate studies. He attended George Mason University School of Law and graduated in 1987. C James Williams, III passed the bar exam and was admitted to legal practice in 1987.

He represents clients with Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff issues in Virginia. He also represents clients with Workers' Compensation: Claimant, Professional Liability: Plaintiff and Civil Litigation: Plaintiff issues.

We serve the whole of Virginia and have office locations in Richmond, Midlothian, and Hopewell.

A tireless advocate, Jason has built a distinguished career representing personal injury victims for more than 20 years. As a founding member of the firm's Medical Malpractice division, Jason has been instrumental in its success both in and out of the courtroom. Jason's keen interest in complex medical and technical issues and his natural instincts as a trial lawyer have enabled him to achieve numerous record-setting jury verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients.

In 2017, Jason was honored with induction to the exclusive International Academy of Trial Lawyers, a fellowship of elite trial lawyers representing both sides of the...