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17 Whiteford Attorneys Named Legal Elite by Virginia Business Magazine for 2025

Whiteford is pleased to announce that Virginia Business Magazine has recognized seventeen of its attorneys across the Commonwealth as Legal Elite for 2025. This marks Virginia Business Magazine’s 26th edition of its Legal Elite list.

Falls Church, VA:
David W. Gaffey. Bankruptcy/Creditors’ Rights

Roanoke, VA:
Brandy M. Rapp. Bankruptcy/Creditors’ Rights

Richmond, VA:

Ross C. Allen. Real Estate/Land Use

Joseph E.H. "Eric" Atkinson. Criminal Law

Michael H. Brady. Appellate Law

Mary Elizabeth “Betsy” Davis. Labor/Employment Law

P. Thomas DiStanislao. Appellate Law

Stephen M. Faraci. Civil Litigation

Thomas F. "Chip" Hancock IV. Health Law

Brett C. Herbert. Construction

Katja H. Hill. Real Estate/Land Use

Vernon E. Inge, Jr. Entertainment/Media/Sports Law

Clare M. Lewis. Corporate Counsel/Administrative/Government

Dale G. Mullen. Legislative

Kyle R. René. Health Law

John Selbach. Business Law

D. Shane Smith. Taxes/Estates/Trusts

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