Colleen Gentile

Sandra has represented corporations in hundreds of courtrooms across the country. The nature of her defense work varies but overwhelmingly involves defending catastrophic exposure products liability matters, often in her role as first chair national trial counsel.

Adam L. Lounsbury is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Adam L., who practices law in Richmond, Virginia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Adam L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Corey R. Pollard is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Corey R., who practices law in Richmond, Virginia, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Corey R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Paul Hux joined Allen & Allen in 1999 and brought with him a broad range of experience in personal injury cases. Since that time, he has obtained impressive courtroom results and has the confidence to go to trial rather than take an offer he does not believe is fair to his client. Paul’s mission is to reassure clients that even though the road to recovery may be long, he is there to guide them and serve as their advocate throughout the process. Paul is the managing trial attorney fo...

Joe Rainsbury has nearly 20 years’ experience representing clients before state and federal appellate and trial courts. Prized by clients and colleagues for his writing and oral advocacy skills, he has participated in appeals across the country on myriad legal issues. Over the years, Joe has been involved—either briefing the merits or arguing to a tribunal—in cases from nearly every corner of civil litigation. Joe successfully represented a bank on an appeal of the first Sar...

Daniel Renfro is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Daniel, who practices law in Richmond, Virginia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Daniel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

About LeClairRyan \ Attorneys Charles M. Sims Riverfront Plaza, East Tower 951 East Byrd Street, Eighth Floor Richmond, Virginia 23219 Phone: 804.343.5091 Fax: 804.783.7655 charles.sims@leclairryan.com vCard Biography Charles M. Sims is a partner with and heads up LeClairRyan’s Business Litigation Practice. Mr. Sims regularly litigates in federal and state court all manner and types of complex commercial disputes, including claims for officers’ and directors’ liability and p...

Spencer Katona's practice focuses on lending and financing transactions, commercial real estate services, corporate and business transactions, and land use and development. He represents institutional lenders in secured and unsecured commercial financing transactions, including FHA and Fannie Mae deals, and structuring, drafting, and negotiating loan documentation for real estate development projects, including hotels, medical office, retail, multi-family, and historic tax credit transactions...

Gregory S. Hooe is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Gregory S., who practices law in Richmond, Virginia, has been recognized since 2011. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gregory S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Elliott represents clients in every kind of personal injury claim, including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, tractor-trailer crashes, car collisions, and product liability cases. He also handles wrongful death claims on behalf of families who have experienced loss due to negligence. He is passionately committed to his clients and their cases, and he recognizes the responsibility and role he has in helping them rebuild their lives after a tragedy. No matter the situation, Ellio...