Rawlings Lawyers

I have been practicing law in the Dan River Region for over 20 years and my experience successfully trying cases to verdict enables me to find solutions and reach settlements for my individual and corporate clients.

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....

Miller Moreau was born and raised in the Danville-Pittsylvania County area and returned to his family's firm, Williams & Light, after attending Campbell Law School in Raleigh, North Carolina. He carries on the legacy of his father and grandfather at the firm and continues to provide client-centered advocacy in the areas of personal injury, family law, and bankruptcy.

I graduated from Tunstall High School in 2007. I went on to attend Hampden-Sydney College where I received my B.S. in History and graduated with the distinction of summa cum laude in 2011. I then attended Elon University School of Law. I received my J.D. in 2014 and became a member of the Virginia Bar in 2015. My areas of practice include personal injury, criminal defense, and domestic relations as well as general practice.

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...

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...

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...

Anneshia Miller Grant has over 13 years practicing family law in Virginia. She is experienced in handling every type of family law matter, including custody, support, separation, protective orders, military and high asset divorce cases. Attorney Miller Grant is a highly experienced military divorce lawyer. In her years handling divorce cases in the Hampton Roads area, she became intimately familiar with issues of military retirement, the Uniformed Services Former Spouses Protection Act, the Survivor Benefit Plan, disability pay, and the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. Not only are Attorney Miller Grants parents, brother and brother-in-law former or active duty service members,...

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.

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...

Chuck grew up in Massachusetts and moved to Virginia in 2002. He attended Liberty University where he graduated with a B.S. in Government with a focus in Pre-law. After receiving his degree Chuck attended the Liberty University School of Law. Chuck earned his J.D. and was admitted to the State Bar in 2012. When not working Chuck enjoys spending time with his wife, Chrissey, and his two young children, Landon and Chloe. He also likes to play and watch sports.

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...

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...

Former prosecutor in Hanover County who defends DUI/DWI, traffic and criminal cases. Special Counsel to the Courts of Justice Committee for the Virginia House of Delegates.

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...

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 "

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...

B.A. University of Richmond 1975 J.D. University of Richmond - T.C. Williams School of Law 1980

Kari is a trial attorney in the Charlottesville office of Allen & Allen. With a background in insurance and medical malpractice defense, Kari has tried over 50 cases throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. Kari understands the importance of effective communication, both in her relationships with clients and in the courtroom. She focuses her practice on personal injury cases and is dedicated to fighting for the seriously injured. Prior to joining Allen & Allen, Kari represented defendants and insurance companies in cases involving medical malpractice, wrongful death, automobile accidents, premises liability, and products liability. Her background gives her unique insight into how...