Norfolk, VA (December 19, 2017) –Virginia Business Magazine recently released its Virginia Business ‘Legal Elite’ winner’s list for 2017, which includes 24 Vandeventer Black attorneys. Eligible attorneys were nominated by their peers for this recognition.

“We are proud of all of the attorneys awarded in this year’s edition,” said Michael Sterling, Managing Partner. “This award is a reflection of their dedication to our clients and their commitment to the legal profession.”

The 24 attorneys selected are:

Alternative Dispute Resolution: James C. Cosby and Michael L. Sterling

Appellate Law: Mark C. Coberly

Business Law: Bryant C. McGann

Civil Litigation: James W. Walker

Construction: William E. Franczek, Sean M. Golden, James R. Harvey, and Gretchen M. Ostroff

Corporate Counsel: Stephan F. Andrews and Richard S. Guy

Criminal Law: Trey R. Kelleter

Environmental Law: Patrick A. Genzler

Health Law: Mark S. Brennan and Anita O. Poston

Intellectual Property: Jane D. Tucker

Labor & Employment: Anne G. Bibeau and Dean T. Buckius

Legal Services/Pro Bono: Robert O’Donnell

Legislative/Regulatory/Administrative: Daniel R. Weckstein

Real Estate/Land Use: Christopher Ambrosio

Taxes/Estates/Trust/Elder Law: Patrick W. Herman

Young Lawyer (under 40): Jennifer L. Eaton and James B. Rixey

Previous recognitions for Vandeventer Black attorneys include Best Lawyers in America, Lawyers of the Year, CoVaBiz Top Lawyers, and Virginia Super Lawyers, among others. Additionally, the firm’s attorneys are active within various local and charitable organizations.

About Vandeventer Black LLP

Vandeventer Black LLP is a dynamic business law firm established in 1883. We focus on responsiveness and results while providing internationally recognized services across a wide variety of legal sectors. Headquartered in the commercial gateway of Norfolk, Virginia, our accomplished attorneys assist clients from offices located in Virginia, North Carolina and Germany. For more information, visit VanBlackLaw.com.