Gregory D. "Greg" Lydon

Paul R. Hernandez is a partner at Kalfus & Nachman PC in Norfolk, Virginia, representing individuals in personal injury litigation throughout Virginia and North Carolina. His practice focuses on helping injured clients pursue compensation after serious accidents and injuries. Mr. Hernandez works closely with clients throughout each stage of the legal process, providing straightforward guidance, clear communication, and practical advice tailored to their circumstances. Known for his thorou...

Alexandra Wood is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Alexandra practices law in Virginia Beach, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Alexandra Wood since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Alexandra Wood is held by other lawyers.

Nathan R. Olansen is the Managing Shareholder in the law firm of Midgett Preti Olansen. His practice is focused on estate planning, probate and trust administration, IRS and state and local tax audit and tax collection cases, as well as individual and entity tax planning, asset protection and a variety of related transactional matters such as business succession planning, business entity start-ups and tax planning for divorce. Nathan has extensive experience in drafting and implementing all t...

As a highly effective and sought-after trial advocate and proven litigator, Kelvin Newsome knows from longevity of experience that dispute resolution—whether in or out of court—demands more than just legal knowledge; it requires the instinct to anticipate opposition and the composure to execute under pressure. He brings both of these sought-after qualities to his defense practice. Over the course of his career, Kelvin has resolved serious disputes and seemingly intractable litigat...

Jim Hurley is the managing partner at Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers in Norfolk, Virginia. As a Virginia personal injury attorney with more than 30 years of experience, he represents individuals and families in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs matters throughout Virginia. Over the course of his career, Jim has recovered millions of dollars for injured clients and has helped thousands of people pursue compensation after serious accidents and injuries. Jim is committed to providing attenti...

Todd J. Preti is a Founding Shareholder in the Law Firm of Midgett Preti Olansen. Mr. Preti is a graduate of Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Virginia, and earned his Juris Doctor degree from the T.C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond. While at the T.C. Williams School of Law, Mr. Preti was a merit scholar and was named to the University of Richmond Law Review and the Moot Court Board. Mr. Preti practices in the areas of estate planning, estate and trust administration, f...

Stephanie C. Smith is a Shareholder in the law firm of Midgett Preti Olansen. Her practice areas include estate planning, estate and trust administration, and business matters. Additionally, Ms. Smith serves as a Commissioner of Accounts for Virginia Beach Circuit Court. In her role as Commissioner of Accounts, Ms. Smith supervises fiduciaries and audits accountings and other filings by administrators and executors of estates, trustees of trusts, guardians and conservators for minor children ...

With extensive experience in civil litigation and several other areas of law, personal injury attorney Allen Beasley provides well-rounded representation to his clients at Breit Biniazan. Allen fights for justice in cases where individuals have been wronged or injured due to another party’s negligence, seeking to deliver the best possible outcome every time. Allen is a Virginia Beach native who returned to the Tidewater area in 1985 upon graduation from University of Richmond School of ...

C. Arthur "Brother" Rutter III is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Admiralty and Maritime Law and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Brother, who practices law in Norfolk, Virginia, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brother is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. A second-generation lawyer, Brother Rutter made a name fo...

Kristina H. Vaquera is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Kristina H. practices law in Norfolk, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Kristina H. Vaquera since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Kristina H. Vaquera is held by other lawyers.