He is NOT a criminal defense attorney! Lack of communication…read moreuntil it's time to walk into court Never signed a retainer He couldn't produce any proof of the work he did on the case He refunded my money due to his lack of representation He had other clients personal information out and visible Doesn't ensure that you understand what's going on We only met with him once for him to suggest taking a plea

Very very, outstanding out come on my case, very good, Office staff the staff that makes you feel…read moreright at home, I highly recommend them.

If you need Estate Planning, you need this firm. I spoke with 3 different firms and received 3…read moredifferent answers. I decided to go with this firm because they not only took their time explaining, (as I know nothing about this), they were not after the green. Seriously guys, this is a trustworthy family establishment, who cares more about getting what you need, than their bottom line. Lawyers who actually care about you... I didn't think that existed anymore. We are getting the whole family outfitted here now. If you want honest, helpful and just what you need (not what you don't) try them!! You won't be sorry.

DO NOT USE THEM. RUN! It would appear the lawyer they retained for family law (Mrs. Barclay) should…read morenot be in practice or be retired. You can see the burnout or lack of caring (she self admitted that she no longer cared about complaints while at the same time, receiving many of them). In essence, the only thing they may have excelled at are uncontested matters, maybe a criminal one. Apparently, they only have one lawyer to work on family cases. When I determined that I was the recipient of ineffective counsel or ethical wrong by Mrs. Barclay, I tried working with the attorney directly in the course of the proceedings, and then ultimately addressed these concerns of ineffective counsel to the law firm owner. I expected that there would be a concern given, but there was not. I was advised by the law firm owner (Mrs. Ranney) that she could not help, considering her and her husband's background in family law was limited. Given that I tried to rehabilitate our relationship with clear expectations, I was further denied service by Mrs. Ranney due to my complaints or concerns that were credible enough to be reported to the Virginia Bar. I sought return of my retainer at the least (realizing they must be paid for some effort even if it were unscrupulous) However, this was never answered. Counsel in this matter was critical, due to a wife who absconded with my children over a decade ago and denied custodial or visitation. The issues I faced are not limited to: 1) Last minute discovery and poor communication. Whether about admissibility, facts or case direction and intentions. 2) No use of subpoena duces tecum to corroborate findings. 3) Allowing unsupervised interrogatories by GAL or court appointed staff. 4) Failure to make disclosures of evidence or submit interrogatories. No evidence was reported by judge! 5) Failure to proceed on the wishes of client during trial, threatening to leave the case and ultimately causing a show cause to be vacated. 6) Threatening abandonment numerous times over minor disagreements. 7) Fails to immediately recognize and object to inadmissible evidence. 8) Allows opposition to run all over the case. Rolling over at any concern raised by GAL or opposing party. Hesitant to make any push for justice, or seek recompense. During retainment, it was pitched about the enjoyment of such cases, determination to follow through, and aggressive stance. This could be further from the truth. We were treated as another manila folder in the stack. The only thing we expected were emails detailing what "couldn't be accomplished", and lowering the bar on the "aggressive" representation promised from the outset. When contacting other law firms to represent in the appeal, it was clear they were "known" as having difficulties in family related cases, particularly Mrs. Barclay's counsel. You cannot win a case when all you do is waste time putting out the fires... VSB case been opened based on this representation.

Felt pressured to settle by Mr Marcus and Naylor. Because they weren't typically local to my area,…read morethey seemed to get out maneuvered repeatedly. He never could remember when I was available to talk. He expected me to talk at his convenience. He repeatedly scheduled events such as depositions when it was difficult and awkward for me to get time off either by not consulting me on scheduling or not remembering what I told him. I walked a shaky line with my government job. Really only seemed interested in an easy pay day. He had no human empathy for the chronic pain the accident left me in. He seemed to assume that it was an act. It always surprised him when I mentioned it. Finally despite settling before he had to do much work on the case (he specifically stated such at the settlement hearing), he took 40% including off the money I had to pay back to my health insurance and the money he took for costs so he ended up with more money than I did. I would never use him again.

I highly recommend Attorney Naylor. He was empathetic, supportive, and provided meaningful…read morerecommendations for how to best proceed regarding a complicated case. He is a great attorney and trusted advisor. Thank you!

Charles "Jody" Schumaker!!!!! on my way home i was saying Jody! Jody! Jody! lol He came off the…read moreelevator with this big box I was like what in the world. OMG he was so smooth with the trapping he got my ex lost in his lies. My ex eventually admitted to our agreement when his own attorney was questioning him. Me and Jody lol looked at each other like wtf. It got to a point I was embarrassed for him but then i thought nah. We each had less than an hour that was good for them because Charles was ready to mop the floor with him. Charles did his homework before the case he actually caught another lie while in court and went back up to question him about it. I am so so happy with the results. Put his name in Chatgpt lol. If you are looking for an attorney who is intelligent, organized, strategic, and truly prepared to fight for you in court, I would absolutely recommend Charles Shumaker.

Robert Miller was the worst. I wasted money and time with him representing me. I collected majority…read moreof the information and received outrageous charges to voth him and Owen. According to other reviews, Mr. Van Smith definitely knew before February of Mr. Miller's unsatisfactory representation. Why wasn't he addressed beforehand? Instead, money was adding up for services that weren't received. I blame the firm as well as Mr. Miller.February was when I reported Mr.Miller lack of interest and promptness of handling my case went unniticed in this firm. I will carry out my final decisions with Brian Fraser and hopefully this will be completed promptly.

Great lawyer, maybe the best in Virginia! Highly recommend! From start to finish everything was…read morehandled masterfully.

I needed an attorney for a very serious charge and with something so scary Jason made my life and…read moremy families a lot better to manage! He was on time with everything and even put our needs Above all else! I highly recommend.. Heaven sent 10/10!

Scott Pickus spoke with me in depth about a problem I have with the State of Utah. He gave me…read moreexcellent advice, spent quite a bit of time with me on the phone, and didn't charge me a dime! I thought that was a very nice thing to do, as he could've just said that the case wasn't in his ballpark and quit the conversation. Very impressed! I will use Mr. Pickus if I need law help in Virginia.

Not worth the money, he told my husband that he was going to get him a program worked out and that…read morehe was going to talk with the other County he had a violation with to get his probation reinstated so he could go to a program and then the night before court came with the same 3 year plea the public defender offered two months prior. Basically wasted $4,100 for him to only get my husband the same deal as the public defender had already worked out, the total cost was supposed to be $5,000 but he said not to worry about the other $900, I guess not, got paid $4,000 to do ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. Don't waste your money, he talks a big talk but that's about it.

2018...i am a licensed federal police officer who was in a tragic truck crash. career background…read more employed at ft. meade maryland national security agency intelligence base us army (des) negligent driver collision resulted in severe spine injuries. (athlete to paralyzed.) after the truck crash and spine injures. i encountered various civil rights and human rights violations subsequently nearly left for dead. but clearly left paralyzed with a partialy parlyzed body urnianting through clothes with no wheelchair provided after 45days of paraplegia. i was injured by a negligent driver. i was was abandoned in richmond virginia by the doctors treating my spine and abandoned by the auto insurance company legally responsible for repairingthe spine injuries. the abandonment resulted in my being paralyzed a paraplegic urinating through clothes with no bladder pads and dragging my torso in excrutiating pain and no walker no wheelchair no income or no money no secured housing no transportation no winter boots no clothes no coat and often no cell phone. ..( homeless begging for help. ) how degrading is that ! a licensed fed police paraplegic paralyzed would be sitting on a curb homeless with no wheelchair in richmond virginia urinating through clothes in spine pain. as a result of this illegal human rights violations activity nbc news12 on your side mrs. diane walker investigative anchor. provided a story of the honorable congressman donald mceachin and a abandoned licensed federal police officer who has a partial paralyzed body urinating through clothes and in a bucket in the closet after a truck crash by a negligent driver. ms. banks paralyzed was abandoned in richmond virginia and couldnt get help from anywhere she went in the state of richmond virginia... the most valuable question one would ask. who was the disablity attorney?? the 5 star disability lawyer was mr. edwin brooks. mr. brooks stood by my side during my most emotionally hurt physically painful days. the lawfirm staff read all of my emails of crisis and need for expedient help such as medical coverage housing wheelchair and income.. mr edwin brooks advocated for me with congress and ssi due to the seriouness of the spine injury's and leg drag resulting in paralysis paraplegia onset. mr edwin brooks supported me... during all delays postponements illegal activity against me such as human rights violations, negligence and unneccessary delays. mr. brooks is a very solid and seasoned attorney that will see each case through to its completion ensuring justice for clients. mr. edwin brooks is personable with clients and listens well. mr. edwin brooks istough and wise. his expertknowledge of law is invaluable. you need a lawyer who will fight for your rights like a champ in a boxing ring. you need a lawyer that will get pushed and will push the opponent back harder. you need a lawyer that doesnot change his strategy nor does he back down when multiple obstacles arise. he simply uses years of expertise to assess the obstacles to ensure justice. mr. brooks will stand his ground and suppport and advocate for your legal rights and for your equality and justice. thats what mr. brooks does... i dont know where i would be if it were not for mr. brooks expediting my ssi case.and working with congress diligently on my criitical health spine auto injury case. thankyou, mr. brooks for your kindness. ms.carolbanks

These lawyers will not take on cases probono and will charge you a fee for consultation without…read moreconsidering your financial situation. Furthermore, the consultation does not guarantee your case will be accepted. They charge you anyway.

Matt Zwerdling was referred to us by another firm (Attorney: Mr. Shawn Majette and Mr. Mark…read moreColombell) and I could not be more appreciative. Although he is a highly demanded and busy attorney, Mr. Zwerdling always made me feel like I was a priority on his time. He always kept his word and maintained honest legal advice that was in my best interest. Speaking to him you can understand that he is extremely knowledgeable, honest, thorough, detail-oriented, and resourceful. I appreciate the time he took to explain our specific situation to make sure we didn't waste any time or money. If you are looking for an honest, professional, determined, respectful, trustworthy, and knowledgeable attorney, then you should call Mr. Matt Zwerdling.

This law firm ruined my record. I never had a record before my divorce and instead of seeking…read moreprograms instead of the charge that they could've asked the judge to consider, they accepted what the judge determined and didn't put up a fight to gain justice against my ex husband. They also encouraged me to sign a 2 year protective order and when I talked to other lawyers, they were baffled as to why they did that when presented with the facts. I'd never choose Charles Adams, Jeffrey Oppleman or Blake Gail ever again. They simply don't care. It's not their lives or family. Beware of those lawyers.