24 Woods Rogers Attorneys Named 2026 Top Lawyers

Woods Rogers is pleased to announce that 24 of our Norfolk attorneys have been recognized among the 2026 Top Lawyers by Coastal Virginia Magazine. This annual peer‑review program highlights attorneys who demonstrate excellence, leadership, and professionalism across key practice areas.

Honorees by practice area:

Appellate Law

• W. Thomas Chappell

Arbitration and Mediation

• William E. Franczek

Civil Law Litigation

• Jennifer L. Eaton
• Katherine Lennon Ellis
• Richard Ottinger

Construction

• James R. Harvey
• Neil S. Lowenstein
• Michael L. Sterling

Government and Administrative

• Anthony J. Mazzeo
• Daniel R. Weckstein

Labor and Employment

• Anne G. Bibeau
• R. Patrick Bolling

Real Estate

• Christopher Ambrosio
• Deborah M. Casey
• Richard J. Crouch
• Ray W. King
• Kathleen A. Waldy
• James B. Rixey

Tax Law

• Geoffrey G. Hemphill

Wills, Trusts, and Estates

• Patrick W. Herman
• Anita O. Poston

Workers’ Compensation

• Nash Bilisoly
• Adam S. Rafal
• Brian L. Sykes

Click here to view the awards issue in Coastal Virginia Magazine.