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Fessier honored as Influential Woman of Law 2023
TimberlakeSmith is proud to to announce Rosalie Fessier’s recognition as an Influential Woman in Law.
Thomas honored as Go To Lawyer for medical malpractice
TimberlakeSmith is proud to announce Steuart Thomas has been recognized by Virginia Lawyer's Weekly as a "Go To Lawyer" for medical malpractice.
Tammy Weeks honored as Unsung Legal Hero
TimberlakeSmith is proud to honor Tammy Weeks as an Unsung Legal Hero. Each year, the Virginia Lawyer's Weekly honors law firm employees for their dedication, passion and hard work.
Cal Thomas (October 14, 1936 - August 26, 2022)
Cal Thomas (October 14, 1936 - August 26, 2022)
Colin J. S. Thomas, Jr. (“Cal”) died on Friday, August 26, 2022, at home in Staunton.
Fessier to join Boyd-Graves Conference
TimberlakeSmith is pleased to announce that Rosalie Pemberton Fessier has been invited to join the Boyd-Graves Conference. The Boyd-Graves Conference seeks to improve the quality of civil justice in Virginia.
American College of Trial Lawyers recognizes Family Legacy at TSTM
Part of TimberlakeSmith's history (and present) is featured in the American College of Trial Lawyers' Fall 2020 Journal (Issue 94).
TimberlakeSmith’s Love leads Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys
TimberlakeSmith is proud to announce its partner, Tate Love, has been inducted as president of the Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys.
Extensive Changes to Employment Laws Affect Most Virginia Employers
New laws enacted in 2020 make sweeping changes affecting employers in Virginia, including small business owners, in coming months.
TimberlakeSmith Reopening
TimberlakeSmith is reopening for appointments and other scheduled activities. In order to maximize the health and safety of our employees and others in our community, there are certain requirements for all visitors.
King Leads Valley Mission During Pandemic
Kay King, paralegal at TimberlakeSmith, began serving as Chair of the Board for Valley Mission in January 2020. Kay and Valley Mission staff have worked tirelessly during recent months to navigate the Mission through myriad complications the pandemic has presented.
TimberlakeSmith congratulates Super Lawyers®
TimberlakeSmith congratulates its attorneys who have been named to Super Lawyers® by Thompson Reuters. Super Lawyers® recognizes attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their legal practice and professional accomplishments, as validated by third parties.
COVID-19 Response: Offices Open but Access Restricted
TimberlakeSmith is open; however, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and as a part of efforts to help stop its spread, the offices of TimberlakeSmith will not be accessible by the general public beginning at 5:30 p.m. March 24, 2020.
New Federal Leave Laws Affect Small Businesses
TimberlakeSmith is open; however, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic The recently enacted Families First Coronavirus Response Act creates unprecedented obligations on employers, including small businesses who have not previously been subject to federal laws regarding employee leave.
Smith attends Crisis Communications Training
TimberlakeSmith's Mandi Smith attended the National Association of Government Communicators' 2019 Communications School on June 25.
TimberlakeSmith voted Best Law Firm in Shenandoah Valley
TimberlakeSmith thanks the readers and followers of Virginia Living magazine for the vote of confidence and selection as the Best Law Firm in the Shenandoah Valley.
Free FOIA Officer training
TimberlakeSmith’s education and local government attorneys again are offering free Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) training. The training is designed to meet the statutory requirement that FOIA officers be trained annually.
Associate Brittany Shipley passes the Virginia Bar Exam
TimberlakeSmith is proud to announce its associate Brittany Shipley successfully passed the Virginia bar exam this summer. Brittany graduated from Mary Baldwin College summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts (with distinction) in Political Science in January 2015.
Brannock Prevails Before Supreme Court of Virginia
The Virginia Supreme Court recently upheld the validity of a last will and testament proffered for probate by the testator’s daughter represented by TimberlakeSmith’s Boyce Brannock.
Love and King Serve The Valley Mission
Tate Love, partner at TimberlakeSmith, and Kay King, paralegal for the medical malpractice attorneys at TimberlakeSmith, dedicate time and energy to Valley Mission, a local non-profit that has been providing basic needs to the homeless in our communities since 1971.
TimberlakeSmith attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers®
TimberlakeSmith is proud to announce that Steuart Thomas was named the Best Lawyers 2019 Medical Malpractice Law "Lawyer of the Year" in Charlottesville.