Matthew W. O'Toole

Charles Sims handles high-stakes business litigation and professional liability defense in state and federal courts with tactical precision and strategic insight. His practice centers on resolving legal and accounting malpractice, architects and engineers liability, and errors and omissions claims where reputations and livelihoods hang in the balance. Clients value his ability to distill sophisticated technical issues into persuasive courtroom narratives that resonate with judges, juries, and...

Ted Brenner is a Partner in the Litigation Practice Group with an emphasis on insurance matters. Over his 38 year career, Ted has served as trial and appellate counsel in hundreds of civil matters in state and federal courts representing individuals and business entities. He has litigated almost every type of case ranging from a single claim arising from a single event, to many thousands of claims of injury and damage worldwide resulting from the use of allegedly dangerous products. His curre...

Bob Yates advocates client rights across all forms of civil litigation and trial practice. His deep bench of proven experience includes the resolution of tort defense, transportation claims, premises liability actions, and construction law disputes. Having successfully tried over 100 jury trials in state and federal courts throughout Virginia, Bob brings extensive litigation and trial acumen to resolving even the most seemingly intractable conflict. In and out of court, Bob also resolves sing...

Neil Cowan is a knowledgeable, accomplished attorney whose practice focuses in the areas of personal injury, criminal defense, civil and commercial litigation, and insurance defense. Neil was admitted to the Virginia State Bar in 1988. He earned his B.S. degree in History and Religion from Hampden-Sydney College and a J.D. from the T.C. Williams School of Law of the University of Richmond. In addition to being recognized by Best Lawyers since 2015, Neil was selected as a Barrister of the John...

M. Scott Bucci Partner | Cantor, Grana, Buckner, Bucci, P.C. (The Virginia Trial Firm) | Richmond, Virginia Reviewed by M. Scott Bucci, Partner. Last reviewed: June 18, 2026. M. Scott Bucci is a partner at Cantor, Grana, Buckner, Bucci, P.C. (CGBB), The Virginia Trial Firm in Richmond, Virginia. Scott concentrates his practice on premises and retailer liability and on serious motor vehicle cases, and he has tried a wide range of matters, including car and truck collisions, premises liability,...

Edward L. Allen is an accomplished attorney and personal injury lawyer with nearly four decades of experience representing individuals and families in complex personal injury and wrongful death matters. Since joining Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen in 1987, he has built a distinguished litigation practice focused on helping injured clients pursue fair outcomes through the legal system. He is licensed to practice in Virginia and the District of Columbia and has represented clients in state and...

Stephen G. Reardon is a Richmond, Virginia attorney with Spotts Fain PC whose practice centers on Health Care Law , corporate and business matters , estate administration, wills, and trusts . A substantial portion of his practice involves representing long-term care providers, including nursing and assisted living communities, hospice providers, continuing care retirement communities, and physician practices throughout Virginia. Steve advises health care clients on a wide range of regulatory ...

Former Virginia Attorney General and Virginia Secretary of Public Safety Jerry Kilgore is a member of Cozen O’Connor’s State Attorneys General Practice. Jerry’s distinguished political career and experience as a litigator uniquely positions him to advise clients on important government investigations and regulatory matters, and the interplay with Attorneys General and public policy. Jerry’s experience and hands-on perspective on issues ranging from consumer protection ...

J. Clay Rollins is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. J. Clay practices law in Richmond, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized J. Clay Rollins since 2022. 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 J. Clay Rollins is held by other lawyers.

Charlie Meyer is a seasoned employment litigator and trial lawyer who also provides counseling to businesses facing complex employment issues and workplace disputes. His experience includes the defense of employment discrimination claims asserted under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, Title VII, Section 1981, and the Virginia Human Rights Act and related state laws. His employment practic...