William R. "Bill" Rakes

Peter Katt is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Peter, who practices law in Roanoke, Virginia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Peter is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

P. Brent Brown is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. P. Brent, who practices law in Roanoke, Virginia, has been recognized since 1999. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which P. Brent is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jason Buckland is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Real Estate. Jason, who practices law in Pearisburg, Virginia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jason is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Stephen C. Huff is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Stephen C., who practices law in Roanoke, Virginia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephen C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tracy Allen Giles is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Tracy Allen, who practices law in Roanoke, Virginia, has been recognized since 2008. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tracy Allen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John E. Lichtenstein is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. John E., who practices law in Roanoke, Virginia, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John E. is held by other top lawyers in the sa...

Malissa Lambert Giles is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Malissa Lambert, who practices law in Roanoke, Virginia, has been recognized since 2008. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Malissa Lambert is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John F. Pyle is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. John F., who practices law in Roanoke, Virginia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Prior to attending law school at Washington & Lee University School of Law, graduating with honors, John earned a MRE and Ph.D. in administration. For over 28 years of practice, he has focused on insurance defense. He is AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbel. John is a member of the Virginia Association of Defense Counsel, the Defense Research Institute (Employment Law Committee) and the prestigious International Association of Defense Counsel. John is also a member of the American Boa...

Jaime McGuire, an immigration and adoption attorney, is a partner at Amaryllis Law. Jaime has been an integral part of Amaryllis Law’s thriving removal practice over the years. Having significant success in court and in victim advocacy, she has gradually accepted more and more responsibilities. She now manages the employment and adoption practices. In 2020, she was the recipient of the FBA-ILS Younger Lawyer of the Year Award. She has also been selected as Super Lawyers Rising Star in I...