When Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black (WRVB) began operating as a merged firm in July 2022, it was a natural fit for two prestigious Virginia firms. From the beginning, Daniel Summerlin, WRVB President said, “Mutual respect, cooperation, community leadership, and an unwavering dedication to client service are deeply rooted traits our firms have in common.”
Demonstrating the new firm’s deep legal experience and commitment to their profession, ten attorneys from Roanoke, Lynchburg (included in the Roanoke metro area list), and Norfolk were named “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers in America®.
Norfolk, VA
Christopher Ambrosio
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Anne G. Bibeau
Employment Law — Management
Mark T. Coberly
Transportation Law
Edward J. Powers
Admiralty and Maritime Law
Adam S. Rafal
Workers’ Compensation Law — Employers
Michael L. Sterling
Construction Law
Roanoke, VA
S. Henry (Hank) Creasy
Health Law
Matthew P. Pritts
Railroad Law
Alexander I. Saunders
Tax Law
Trusts and Estates
King F. Tower
Employment Law — Management
Labor Law — Management
Other acknowledgments given to WRVB attorneys include listings in Best Lawyers of America and “Ones to Watch.”
Best Lawyers lists are compiled based on an exhaustive evaluation. Attorneys are reviewed by their peers based on professional expertise and undergo an authentication process to ensure they are in current practice and in “good standing.” “Lawyer of the Year” is awarded to individual lawyers with the highest overall peer feedback for a specific practice area and geographic region. Lawyers are not required nor allowed to pay a fee to be listed; therefore, inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor.
