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Jennifer Shirkey Elected Fellow of The American College Trust and Estate Counsel
Lenhart Pettit is pleased to announce that Jennifer Erdman Shirkey has been elected as a Fellow of The American College Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC). Established in 1949, ACTEC is the nation’s premier association of trust and estate lawyers. ACTEC Fellows are peer-elected after demonstrating the highest level of integrity, commitment to the profession, competence and experience as trust and estate counselors. Just 68 of approximately 32,566 active lawyers in Virginia are ACTEC Fellows. Jennifer is currently the only ACTEC Fellow located in the Shenandoah Valley.
Andrew Stockment Pens Article for Spring VBA Journal
Andrew Stockment, Chair of the VBA Young Lawyers Division, authored the article “Engaging with the Profession” published in the Spring 2018 issue of the VBA Journal.
Lenhart Pettit Elects New President
Lenhart Pettit is pleased to announce the election of Michael E. Derdeyn as President of the law firm effective January 1, 2018. Read the press release within.
Andrew Stockment Begins Term as Chair of the VBA Young Lawyers Division
At the 128th Annual Meeting of The Virginia Bar Association, Andrew Stockment began a one-year term as Chair of VBA Young Lawyers Division and as a member of the VBA Executive Committee.
Lenhart Pettit Elects Three New Shareholders
Lenhart Pettit proudly announces that Brian A. Craddock, Seth J. Ragosta, and Andrew B. Stockment were elected shareholders of the firm effective January 1, 2018.
Lenhart Pettit Attorneys Named in 2017 “Legal Elite”
Lenhart Pettit proudly announces that nine of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2017 “Legal Elite” survey conducted annually by Virginia Business magazine.
Scott M. Raney Joins Lenhart Pettit
Lenhart Pettit is very pleased to announce that Scott M. Raney has joined the firm as an associate attorney. Scott will be a member of the firm’s Real Estate, Finance and Development practice group, practicing in the Charlottesville office.
Twelve Lenhart Pettit Attorneys Named in the 2018 Edition of Best Lawyers in America®
Lenhart Pettit announces that twelve of its lawyers were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2018 edition of Best Lawyers in America ® (Copyright 2013 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, SC) and three were selected as "Lawyers of the Year."
Ten Lenhart Pettit Attorneys Honored
Lenhart Pettit is pleased to announce that ten of its attorneys have been honored by designations from 2017 Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business.
Seth Ragosta Receives VBA Emerson G. Spies Award
At the 127th Annual Meeting of the Virginia Bar Association, Seth Ragosta was presented with the Emerson G. Spies Award for enthusiasm, loyalty and dedication in the work of the VBA Young Lawyers Division.
Two Lenhart Pettit Attorneys Asked to Serve on the VBA Board of Governors
At the 127th Annual Meeting of The Virginia Bar Association, two Lenhart Pettit attorneys were elected to new leadership positions in the VBA.
Ten Lenhart Pettit Attorneys Named “Legal Elite”
Lenhart Pettit announces that ten of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2016 "Legal Elite" survey conducted annually by Virginia Business magazine.
John Flora Quoted in Daily News-Record Article on Family Farm Succession Planning
John Flora was recently quoted in a Daily News-Record article "It's All In The Family" regarding the challenges of succession planning for family farms.
George H. “Skip” Roberts, Jr. Joins Lenhart Pettit
Lenhart Pettit is pleased to announce that George H. “Skip” Roberts, Jr. joined the firm on November 1, 2016.