Norfolk, VA (December 18, 2018) – Several attorneys from the Norfolk-based business and litigation law firm, Vandeventer Black, have been awarded as Coastal Virginia’s Top Lawyers for 2019 by Coastal Virginia Magazine and CoVa Biz Magazine.

“We are proud of our attorneys for receiving this distinction as it is a solely peer-rated nomination given to those lawyers who exemplify excellence in their specialty,” said Michael L. Sterling, managing partner and a recipient of this award.  The lawyers receiving these honors are:

Attorneys for Non-Profit

Anita O. Poston

Arbitration and Mediation

William E. Franczek

Aviation, Admiralty, Maritime and Transportation

Edward J. Powers

Banking and Financial

Bryant C. McGann

Civil Trial

Richard H. Ottinger

Construction

James R. Harvey

John R. Lockard

Neil S. Lowenstein

Michael L. Sterling

Environmental and Land Use

Patrick A. Genzler

Government and Administrative

Daniel R. Weckstein

Intellectual Property Rights

Jane D. Tucker

International

Anthony J. Mazzeo

Labor and Employment

Anne G. Bibeau

Dean T. Buckius

Real Estate

Christopher Ambrosio

Richard J. Crouch

Tax

Geoffrey G. Hemphill

Will, Trusts, and Estates

Patrick W. Herman

Other National Awards

Previous recognitions for Vandeventer Black attorneys include Virginia’s Business Legal Elite, Best Lawyers in America, Lawyers of the Year and Virginia Super Lawyers, among others. For more information, visit VanBlackLaw.com.

About Vandeventer Black LLP

Vandeventer Black LLP is a dynamic business and litigation law firm established in 1883 that is dedicated to responsiveness and results while delivering internationally recognized legal solutions. Headquartered in the commercial gateway of Norfolk, Virginia, its accomplished attorneys assist clients from offices located in Virginia, North Carolina, and Germany.