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TimberlakeSmith voted Best Law Firm in the Shenandoah Valley
TimberlakeSmith is proud to have been selected "Best Law Firm" in the Shenandoah Valley by Virginia Living readers.
Brannock elected to Board of Jefferson’s Poplar Forest
In June 2018, the Board of Directors for the Corporation for Jefferson's Poplar Forest elected TimberlakeSmith's B.E. Brannock to serve as a member of its Board.
Steuart Thomas installed by Virginia Bar Association as 130th president
In June 2018, the Board of Directors for the Corporation for Jefferson's Poplar Forest elected TimberlakeSmith's B.E. Brannock to serve as a member of its Board.
Young elected Trustee for American Shakespeare Center
In November 2017, TimberlakeSmith's G. Rodney Young, II, was elected to serve as a Trustee for the American Shakespeare Center.
Newell serves Virginia State Bar as professionalism faculty
J. Ross Newell, III, has been a member of the faculty for the Virginia State Bar's Harry L. Carrico Professionalism Course since 2015. Together with judges and other esteemed attorneys, Mr. Newell instructs newly licensed attorneys on the legal profession's Rules of Professional Conduct.
JoAnn Giles named Unsung Legal Hero by Virginia Law Weekly
TimberlakeSmith is very proud to announce JoAnn Giles, one of its valued Legal Assistants, was named an Unsung Legal Heroes by Virginia Law Weekly.
Fessier recognized for generous pro bono contributions
In honor of National Pro Bono Month, The Honorable Anita D. Filson of the Rockbridge and Buena Vista Circuit Courts, The Honorable W. Chapman Goodwin of the Alleghany and Augusta Circuit Courts, along with John E. Whitfield, Co-Chair of the Access to Justice Commission and Executive Director of Blue Ridge Legal Services joined local bar members at Washington and Lee School of Law on Thursday October 12, 2017 to honor local attorneys for their generous pro bono contributions.
Love and Smith facilitate career exploration by local middle school students
Tate Love and Mandi Smith participated in the 2017 Worlds of Work event, which is sponsored by several public school systems in the region to enable middle school students to explore a variety of career paths and opportunities.
Steuart Thomas awarded Civility and Professionalism Award by VLTA
In March 2017, TimberlakeSmith partner Steuart Thomas was awarded the 2017 VTLA-VADA Civility and Professionalism Award by the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association.
Fessier appointed to VA CLE Committee
Rosalie Pemberton Fessier has been appointed to the Virginia Law Foundation Committee on Continuing Legal Education.
TimberlakeSmith honors late partner by sponsoring P. Donald Moses Memorial Education Fund
TimberlakeSmith is a proud founding sponsor of the P. Donald Moses Memorial Education Fund.
Free FOIA Officer training from TimberlakeSmith
All public bodies are now required by Virginia Code § 2.2-3704.2 to designate and publicly identify one or more FOIA officer(s). Each FOIA officer must be trained at least annually by legal counsel or the FOIA Advisory Council.
VBA Installs Officers, Including David S. Mercer as 129th President
The Virginia Bar Association installed David S. Mercer as its 129th president Jan. 21 in Williamsburg. Mercer is a principal of MercerTrigiani, an Alexandria-based law firm. He succeeds James Patrick Guy II of LeClairRyan in Richmond as VBA president.
Enforcement of New FLSA Regulations Halted
On November 22, 2016, a federal court in Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction against enforcement of proposed changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Best Lawyers® —An Important Measure of Legal Excellence
Perhaps you’ve seen it before on a lawyer’s business card or website bio — “named one of The Best Lawyers in America®.” Have you ever wondered who is responsible for making this designation and how they do it?