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Flora Pettit Attorneys Honored
Flora Pettit is pleased to announce that three of its attorneys have been honored by selection for inclusion in the 2024 Virginia Super Lawyers list, a Thomson Reuters business. Two of Flora Pettit’s attorneys have been recognized for inclusion in the “Virginia Super Lawyers” list and one of its attorneys has been named to the “Virginia Rising Stars” list. Super Lawyers annually selects lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement through a rigorous process that includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations.
Andrew G.H. Miller Joins Flora Pettit
Flora Pettit is pleased to announce that Andrew G.H. Miller has joined the law firm as a litigation attorney in its Harrisonburg office.
A native of the Shenandoah Valley, Andrew came to Flora Pettit after ten years of working in the legal defense of healthcare providers in Virginia.
Flora Pettit Congratulates Richard Howard-Smith on His Re-Election
Flora Pettit congratulates Richard Howard-Smith on his re-election to a second 3-year term on the governing Council of the Virginia State Bar (VSB) for the 16th Judicial Circuit.
Flora Pettit Elects Ashley T. Hart as New Shareholder
Flora Pettit proudly announces that eleven of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2023 “Legal Elite” survey conducted annually by Virginia Business magazine.
Flora Pettit Corporate Transparency Act Compliance Resources
Beginning January 1, 2024, certain types of entities created in or registered to do business in the United States must report information about their beneficial owners—the persons who ultimately own or control the company—to the Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). This requirement is part of federal legislation known as the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA).
Mike Derdeyn Consulted Regarding Deed Restrictions
Mike Derdeyn was interviewed by Law360, Portfolio Media. Inc., regarding his experience with the enforcement of deed restrictions in Virginia.
Eleven Flora Pettit Lawyers Named “Legal Elite”
Flora Pettit proudly announces that eleven of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2023 “Legal Elite” survey conducted annually by Virginia Business magazine.
David Pettit Was Honored by the American Sports Builders Association (ASBA) with Their Industry Merit Award at Their Technical Meeting & Tradeshow in Houston, TX
David was recognized by the Association for his decades of service as the Association’s Attorney
Bill Shmidheiser Receives Prestigious Virginia State Bar Lewis F. Powell, Jr. Award
The Virginia State Bar has awarded Bill Shmidheiser the Lewis F. Powell, Jr. Pro Bono Award.
Jennifer Shirkey Highlighted as ACTEC Fellow
Jennifer Shirkey was highlighted in the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel’s nationally distributed Weekly Update for September 22, 2023.
Flora Pettit Attorneys Named in 2024 Best Lawyers in America® Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America
Flora Pettit announces that nine of its lawyers were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers in America®
Andrew Stockment Elected to VSB Business Law Section Board of Governors
Andrew Stockment has been elected to the Board of Governors of the VSB Business Law Section.
Flora Pettit Attorneys Honored by Selection for Inclusion in the 2023 Virginia Super Lawyers List
Flora Pettit is pleased to announce that four of its attorneys have been honored by selection for inclusion in the 2023 Virginia Super Lawyers list, a Thomson Reuters business.
Elizabeth “Liz” C. Southall Joins the Law Firm of Flora Pettit in its Charlottesville Office
Flora Pettit is pleased to announce that Elizabeth C. Southall has joined the law firm as an attorney in its Charlottesville office.
Flora Pettit Elects Christopher R. Tate and Thomas B. Gladin as New Shareholders
Flora Pettit proudly announces that Christopher R. Tate and Thomas B. Gladin were elected as shareholders of the firm effective January 1, 2023.
Jennifer Shirkey Highlighted as Board Member for Bridgewater Retirement Community
The Fall/Winter 2022 edition of The Bridge highlights Jennifer’s service on the Board and her other charitable and community service efforts.
Eleven Flora Pettit Lawyers Named “Legal Elite”
Flora Pettit proudly announces that eleven of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2022 “Legal Elite” survey conducted annually by Virginia Business magazine.
Katrina P. Jedamski Joins the Law Firm of Flora Pettit
Flora Pettit is pleased to announce that Katrina P. Jedamski has joined the law firm as an attorney in its Harrisonburg office.
Flora Pettit Attorneys Named in 2023 Best Lawyers in America® and John W. Flora Named Best Lawyers® 2023 “Lawyer of the Year”
Flora Pettit announces that nine of its lawyers were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers in America®. (COPYRIGHT 2013 BY WOODWARD/WHITE, INC., OF AIKEN, SC). The attorneys listed include Michael E. Derdeyn, John W. Flora, Richard H. Howard- Smith, Donald D. Long, Marc A. Peritz, Jennifer E. Shirkey, Bill Shmidheiser, Cathleen P. Welsh and J. Page Williams.
Flora Pettit is Seeking a Full-Time, Highly Motivated Real Estate Paralegal or Legal Assistant for its Charlottesville Office
Flora Pettit PC, an established Central Virginia law firm that highly values its employees, seeks a full-time, highly motivated employee with a positive attitude, and strong work ethic who enjoys working in a fast- paced environment for its Charlottesville, VA office. Three years of experience with real estate documentation and closings is desired; however, we will train the right person who has no real estate closing experience.