Matthew J. "Matt" Murcko

With over 30 years of experience exclusively as a litigation attorney, Brewster is among the most experienced medical malpractice lawyers you will find anywhere. He is well-known for being able to get to the core of issues of almost any case and focusing on what matters to get the best results for his clients. In Virginia, Brewster was a leader in medical malpractice defense from the time he was a young lawyer in the early 1990’s until the 2010’s. With well over 100 medical malpra...

James Kessel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. James, who practices law in Richmond, Virginia, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. James enjoys being in court and believes each and every case should be handled from the beginning as if it we...

Ryan T. Walker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Ryan T. practices law in Richmond, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Ryan T. Walker since 2021. 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 Ryan T. Walker is held by other lawyers.

Michael Goodman is a founding member of the law firm of Goodman Allen Donnelly. He specializes in the representation of health care providers before their respective Professional regulatory boards and in hospital credentialing matters. Mr. Goodman has represented hundreds of health care providers throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia in medical malpractice claims and state board inquiries, giving him a unique depth and breadth of experience. American Association of Health Lawyers certified ...

John C. Shea is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. John C. practices law in Richmond, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized John C. Shea since 2005. 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 John C. Shea is held by other lawyers.

Eileen M. Talamante is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative / Regulatory Law and Health Care Law. Eileen M. practices law in Richmond, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Eileen M. Talamante since 2023. 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 Eileen M. Talamante is held by other lawyers.

Eli Jason S. Mackey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Eli Jason S. practices law in Glen Allen, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Eli Jason S. Mackey since 2027. 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 Eli Jason S. Mackey is held by other lawyers.

Brian Marron is Chair of the firm’s Financial Services group. His practice focuses on banking, real estate, closely-held companies, and financial services matters. He has represented private and institutional developers on matters pertaining to land use and development, leasing, sales, finance, and choice of entity issues. He also has represented institutional lenders on matters pertaining to real estate and asset-based lending and the management and disposition of troubled assets. In a...

Elliott M. Buckner Partner | Cantor, Grana, Buckner, Bucci, P.C. (The Virginia Trial Firm) | Richmond, Virginia Reviewed by Elliott M. Buckner, Partner. Last reviewed: June 15, 2026. Elliott M. Buckner is a partner at Cantor, Grana, Buckner, Bucci, P.C. (CGBB), The Virginia Trial Firm in Richmond, Virginia. 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...

Billy Mauck is an experienced commercial litigator with 35 years of experience specializing in representing clients in the construction industry. A firm believer in active legal risk management throughout the life of a project, he advises clients during the negotiation and formation of contracts, throughout the construction of a project and, if necessary, in resolving disputes through mediation, arbitration or litigation as necessary to bring a project to conclusion. His experience covers a w...