Norfolk, VA. (December 2, 2015) – Twenty-Four Vandeventer Black LLP attorneys have been selected as Virginia’s Legal Elite. 3,461 Virginia lawyers were nominated by more than 1,300 of their peers for consideration.

The 24 attorneys from the firm who made the list are: Christopher Ambrosio (Real Estate/Land Use); Stephan Andrews (Construction); Anne Bibeau (Civil Litigation); Mark Brennan (Health Law); Dean Buckius (Labor/Employment); James Cosby (Appellate Law); William Franczek (Alternative Dispute Resolution); Shalanda Franklin (Bankruptcy/Creditors’ Rights); Patrick Genzler (Environmental Law); Richard Guy (Corporate Counsel); James Harvey (Construction); Patrick Herman (Taxes/Estates/Trusts/Elder Law); Trey Kelleter (Criminal Law); Arlene Klinedinst (Labor/Employment); Neil Lowenstein (Construction); Anthony Mazzeo (Legislative/Regulatory/Administrative); Bryant McGann (Business Law); Robert O’Donnell (Legal Services/Pro Bono); Gretchen Ostroff (Construction); Edward Powers (Appellate Law); James Rixey (Young Lawyer [under 40]); Michael Sterling (Construction); Jane Tucker (Intellectual Property); and Daniel Weckstein (Legislative/Regulatory/Administrative).

 “Having so many of our seasoned attorneys recognized as Virginia’s Legal Elite demonstrates our success in looking forward, and continuing to do great work” said Michael Sterling, Managing Partner.  “There is no substitute for preparation and team work. This recognition reflects constant effort for our clients and our heritage since 1883.”

This year marks the 16th edition of the Legal Elite in Virginia Business.

About Vandeventer Black LLP

Vandeventer Black LLP is a business law firm, headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, with attorneys providing legal services to local, national, and international businesses since 1883.  The firm maintains offices in Norfolk and Richmond Virginia; Raleigh and Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, and Germany.  For more information, visit VanBlackLaw.com.