Nancy Chambliss

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.

Chuck Seyfarth is a nationally recognized trial lawyer who helps companies navigate their most significant litigation challenges. He is known as a talented strategist, able to tackle complicated disputes, with a keen ability to align legal strategy with business objectives. Clients rely on Chuck for his expertise in defending high-stakes litigation that threatens the core of their operations, brand, and objectives. He has particular experience handling cases in the Eastern District of Virgini...

Gregory S. Hooe is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Gregory S. practices law in Richmond, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Gregory S. Hooe since 2011. 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 Gregory S. Hooe 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.

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...

Edward “Eddie” Lumpkin advises for-profit and nonprofit organizations on a wide range of corporate and business matters . Based in Richmond, Virginia, he represents clients ranging from start-up ventures to established public companies in matters involving Corporate Law, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, franchising, licensing arrangements, securities matters, and general business operations. Eddie regularly counsels clients on business formation, capital-raising activitie...

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...

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...

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...

Joe Rainsbury has 25 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 Sarbanes-O...