Michael H. "Mike" Gladstone

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...

Joan McKenna defends employers faced with discrimination, retaliation, and wage and hour litigation under Title VII, the ADEA, the ADA, FLSA, FMLA, and state employment statutes. Joan’s ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical workplace policies and workable strategies that prevent litigation is second to none in the region. Her approach to dispute resolution combines aggressive courtroom advocacy with preventive counseling that reduces exposure, a balance ref...

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 ...

Jeffrey N. Stedman Partner | Cantor, Grana, Buckner, Bucci, P.C. (The Virginia Trial Firm) | Richmond, Virginia Reviewed by Jeffrey N. Stedman, Partner. Last reviewed: June 18, 2026. Jeffrey N. Stedman is a partner at Cantor, Grana, Buckner, Bucci, P.C. (CGBB), The Virginia Trial Firm in Richmond, Virginia. Jeff represents people who have suffered catastrophic injuries in a wide range of personal injury cases, including tractor-trailer and automobile collisions, bicycle crashes, traumatic bra...

Rob Reed is a shareholder and personal injury attorney in the Richmond, Virginia office of Allen & Allen. His practice is devoted exclusively to protecting the interests of seriously injured clients and their families. These cases include car accidents, trucking accidents, beauty salon negligence cases, product liability, and premises cases. He has developed a reputation for achieving success with difficult and complex cases, and is recognized throughout Virginia as a leading authority in...

David Reed has focused his real estate practice on the lease, purchase and sale of commercial and industrial properties in the U.S. and Canada. As a former in-house counsel, he has significant commercial leasing experience, including build to suit and "big box" leasing and the development, management and execution of national development plans. A particular area of expertise has been the representation of public companies in the solid waste disposal industry, including the acquisition, develo...

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.

For more than 30 years, Tom, who serves as head of Spotts Fain's Corporate and Business Transactions Practice, has represented clients in corporate and LLC governance matters. He serves as outside general counsel to many of the firm's clients in addition to representing them in commercial and business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions of closely held businesses. Tom frequently counsels businesses in entity formation and exit strategy planning.

Adam L. Lounsbury is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Adam L. practices law in Richmond, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Adam L. Lounsbury 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 Adam L. Lounsbury is held by other lawyers.

Alexander S. De Witt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Alexander S. practices law in Richmond, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Alexander S. De Witt 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 Alexander S. De Witt is held by other lawyers.