Woods Rogers Recognized by Chamber & Partners Publication

William Poff, James Jennings and Mark Loftis also named to Chambers USA’s ‘America’s Leading Lawyers for Business’

Roanoke, VA—June 16, 2008 – Chambers & Partners, publishers of the well-respected “Guides to the World’s Leading Lawyers,” has identified Woods Rogers PLC as one of Virginia’s leading firms for Litigation.

The prestigious publication also singled out William Poff, James Jennings and Mark Loftis as leading individuals and the only Roanoke lawyers represented on the list for litigation.

Chambers & Partners referred to William Poff, as “one of the state’s best respected senior litigators.” One interviewee stated they appreciated James Jennings “commanding but folksy” style in the courtroom. Mr. Jennings is “extremely charming and he talks with the jurors rather than talking down to them.” Also recognized by Chambers & Partners, Mark Loftis has a solid standing among peers.

In order to compile its rankings, Chambers & Partners conducts thousands of interviews. About half of their interviews are with clients, while the balance is made up of opinions from colleagues and competitors.