John Flora was recently recognized by Virginia Lawyers Weekly in its “Virginia’s Go To Lawyers for Tax Law 2025” list published on August 25, 2025. Virginia Lawyers Weekly’s “Go To Lawyers” lists are intended to recognize leading lawyers in a particular field who are: “(a) a senior expert in his or her field, well-versed in case law, statutes and regulations; (b) experienced, with a record of success; (c) a lawyer to whom other lawyers make referrals because of his or her expertise and accomplishments; and (d) a lawyer who can think creatively and identify all options for a client.” The featured attorneys were nominated by their colleagues and chosen by a panel from Virginia Lawyers Weekly. 

Flora Pettit announces that eight of its lawyers were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. The attorneys listed include Michael E. Derdeyn, John W. Flora, Richard H. Howard-Smith, Donald D. Long, Marc A. Peritz, Jennifer E. Shirkey, Cathleen P. Welsh, and J. Page Williams.  

Flora Pettit announces that eight of its lawyers were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers in America® and one of its attorneys has been named to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America list (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, Elizabeth C. Southall, Cathleen P. Welsh, and J. Page Williams.

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®

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.

John Flora was selected for the Virginia Lawyers Weekly's “Hall of Fame” Class of 2022. The Hall of Fame award celebrates esteemed members of the legal profession who have reached the age of 60 or older and made lasting contributions to the legal field across the Commonwealth of Virginia. Criteria for selection include: career accomplishments, contributions to the profession, contributions to the development of the law, contributions to the bar and the Commonwealth, and efforts to increase access to justice. An awards ceremony will be held in Richmond in March to honor the 2022 Hall of Fame members.

Flora Pettit announces that eight of its lawyers were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2022 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, Jennifer E. Shirkey, Bill Shmidheiser, Cathleen P. Welsh and J. Page Williams.

Flora Pettit proudly announces that fourteen of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2020 “Legal Elite” survey conducted annually by Virginia Business magazine. Statewide, only 4.2% or 1,377 lawyers of the approximately 32,314 active Virginia State Bar members were named this year.

Flora Pettit announces that nine of its lawyers were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2021 edition of Best Lawyers in America®.

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.

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.

Lenhart Pettit proudly announces that seven of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2018 “Legal Elite” survey conducted annually by Virginia Business magazine.

Lenhart Pettit announces that eleven of its lawyers were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2019 edition of Best Lawyers in America®. (COPYRIGHT 2013 BY WOODWARD/WHITE, INC., OF AIKEN, SC).

Lenhart Pettit proudly announces that nine of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2017 “Legal Elite” survey conducted annually by Virginia Business magazine.

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."

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.

Lenhart Pettit announces that twelve of its lawyers were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2016 edition of The Best Lawyers in America ®. The selected lawyers and the practice areas in which they were recognized are…

Lenhart Pettit announces that nine of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2014 "Legal Elite" survey conducted annually by Virginia Business magazine.

Lenhart Pettit announces that eleven of its lawyers were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2015 edition of Best Lawyers in America ®. (Copyright 2013 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, SC).