Member
Personal Bio:
Brian has been a civil defense litigator with JAMlaw for over 22 years and has successfully tried dozens of jury trials in state and federal court. Brian represents individuals, businesses, and the Commonwealth in a variety of civil litigation areas, including personal injury, eminent domain, insurance defense, and civil rights. With his vast and diverse experiences advocating in the civil arena across the Commonwealth, Brian has amassed a remarkable repertoire of highly effective litigation tactics for both pretrial practice and the courtroom.
When he is not advocating for his clients, Brian is spending time with his three children. You can often find him on his mountain bike, rock climbing, or coaching youth sports.
Brian has been a civil defense litigator with JAMlaw for over 22 years and has successfully tried dozens of jury trials in state and federal court. Brian represents individuals, businesses, and the Commonwealth in a variety of civil litigation areas, including personal injury, eminent domain, insurance defense, and civil rights. With his vast and diverse experiences advocating in the civil arena across the Commonwealth, Brian has amassed a remarkable repertoire of highly effective litigation tactics for both pretrial practice and the courtroom.
When he is not advocating for his clients, Brian is spending time with his three children. You can often find him on his mountain bike, rock climbing, or coaching youth sports.
Education:
University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 1999
University of Virginia, B.A., 1995
Bar & Court Admissions:
Virginia, 1999
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals,
Fourth Circuit U.S. District Court,
Western District of Virginia U.S. District Court,
Eastern District of Virginia
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Virginia
Honors, Awards & Affiliations:
AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™
Named to Best Lawyers in America®, 2018-2023
Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
Ted Dalton American Inn of Court, 2003 – 2006
Classes & Seminars Taught:
- Eminent Domain, Continuing Legal Education International, 2021
- Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys, Annual Meeting, 2022
Professional Associations and Memberships:
Roanoke Bar Association
Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys
Defense Research Institute
Roanoke Claims Association
• Treasurer, September 2001 – August 2002