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Flora Pettit was Pleased to Attend and Sponsor Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Banquet & Awards Ceremony
Flora Pettit was a Platinum Table and a Program Sponsor for the HR Chamber’s Annual Banquet. Flora Pettit has always been a big supporter of the Chamber with several of its attorneys serving on the Board and Committees through the years. In fact, Cathy Welsh is a Past Chair of the Chamber. The Annual Banquet is always a great opportunity to see our many business clients who make practicing law in the Valley such a pleasure. Congrats to all of the award winners and the Chamber staff for another fantastic year.
Jennifer Harris Recognized as an “Unsung Legal Hero” by Virginia Lawyers Weekly
Flora Pettit is pleased to announce that Jennifer Harris of our firm was recognized as an “Unsung Legal Hero” by Virginia Lawyers Weekly.
Jennifer Shirkey and Cathy Welsh Named Vice Chairs of the MS Dinner of Champions Honoring Jack Broaddus and Dr. Karen Wigginton
Flora Pettit is delighted to announce that Jennifer Shirkey and Cathy Welsh agreed to serve as Vice Chairs for the MS Dinner of Champions scheduled May 21, 2020, to honor Jack Broaddus (President and CEO, Sunnyside Communities) and Dr. Karen Wigginton (VP- Corporate Marketing and Communications, Sunnyside Communities.)
Flora Pettit Joins the United Way of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County in its Greatest Needs Drive
Flora Pettit is pleased to join the United Way of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County and other local organizations in collecting the most needed items for nonprofits in our community.
Fifteen Flora Pettit Attorneys Recognized in the 2019 “Legal Elite” Survey Conducted Annually by Virginia Business Magazine
Flora Pettit proudly announces that fifteen of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2019 “Legal Elite” survey conducted annually by Virginia Business magazine. Statewide, only approximately 1,133 lawyers of the approximate 31,177 active Virginia State Bar members were named this year.
Richard Howard-Smith Authors an Article Published in the Fall 2019 Newsletter of the Virginia State Bar’s Trusts and Estates Section
Richard Howard-Smith recently wrote an article entitled “Protecting an Estate Plan from Disruption,” published in the Fall 2019 Newsletter of the Virginia State Bar’s Trusts and Estates Section.
Flora Pettit Named One of Best Lawyers 2020 “Best Law Firms”
Flora Pettit is pleased to announce its inclusion in U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® 2020 “Best Law Firms” rankings for the Charlottesville Metropolitan area. Harrisonburg and other areas outside of the City of Charlottesville are included in the Best Lawyers® “Charlottesville metropolitan area.”
Cathy Welsh Attended Virginia Bar Association (VBA) Board of Governors Meeting in Virginia Beach
Cathy has served on the VBA Board of Governors since 2017, representing the Blue Ridge Region. The VBA is the independent voice of the Virginia lawyer, advancing the highest ideals of the profession through advocacy and volunteer service.
Cathy Welsh Named Director Emeritus of Blue Ridge Community College Foundation Board
Cathy served two six year terms on the BRCC Foundation Board, ending her term as Chair of the Board in 2018. On September 27, 2019, it was announced that the BRCC Foundation Board named her a director emeritus of the Board.
Nine Flora Pettit Attorneys Named in the 2020 Edition of Best Lawyers in America ®
Flora Pettit announces that nine of its lawyers were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2020 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, Lisa Anne Hawkins, Richard H. Howard-Smith, Donald D. Long, Jennifer E. Shirkey, Bill Shmidheiser, Cathleen P. Welsh and J. Page Williams.
