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Richard Howard-Smith Inducted As A Fellow Of The Virginia Law Foundation Class Of 2025
The law firm of Flora Pettit congratulates Richard Howard-Smith on his recent induction as a Fellow into the Virginia Law Foundation as one of the 26 members of its Class of 2025. This honor recognizes lawyers for leadership in their practices and communities, and their commitment and dedication to the highest ideals of the…
Reporting as Eligible: Two Recent Rulings Cast Doubt on NCAA Eligibility Rules
The legal landscape in college sports has been shifting rapidly since the United States Supreme Court’s 2021 decision in NCAA v. Alston holding that certain restrictions on certain education-related benefits for student-athletes violated the Sherman Antitrust Act. Two recent district court decisions on motions for preliminary relief highlight the increased scrutiny courts are placing on the NCAA’s amateurism rules.
Flora Pettit Elects Liz Southall As New Shareholder
The law firm of FloraPettit proudly announces that Liz Southall was elected as a shareholder of the firm effective January 1, 2025. Liz is an experienced trial lawyer focusing her litigation practice at Flora Pettit in the areas of family law and real estate litigation.
Jennifer E. Shirkey Sworn In As Commissioner Of Accounts For Harrisonburg And Rockingham County
Flora Pettit proudly announces that Jennifer Shirkey has been appointed and sworn in as the Commissioner of Accounts for Harrisonburg and Rockingham County for a four-year term starting January 1, 2025. Jennifer was first appointed as an Assistant Commissioner of Accounts in 2012 and has served in that capacity until now.
Eleven Flora Pettit Lawyers Named “Legal Elite”
Flora Pettit proudly announces that eleven of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2024 “Legal Elite” survey conducted annually by Virginia Business magazine. Statewide, only 4.7% or 1,530 lawyers of the approximately 32,507 active Virginia State Bar members were named this year.
Flora Pettit Attorneys Named in 2025 Best Lawyers in America Best Lawyers: Ones To Watch In America John W. Flora Named Best Lawyers 2025 “Lawyer Of The Year”
Flora Pettit announces that eight of its lawyers were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers in America® and one of its attorneys has been named to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America list (COPYRIGHT 2013 BY WOODWARD/WHITE, INC., OF AIKEN, SC). The attorneys listed include Michael E. Derdeyn, John W. Flora, Richard H. Howard-Smith, Donald D. Long, Marc A. Peritz, Jennifer E. Shirkey, Elizabeth C. Southall, Cathleen P. Welsh, and J. Page Williams.
Jennifer Shirkey Highlighted as ACTEC Fellow
Jennifer Shirkey was highlighted in the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel’s nationally distributed Weekly Update for September 22, 2023.
Flora Pettit Attorneys Named in 2024 Best Lawyers in America® Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America
Flora Pettit announces that nine of its lawyers were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers in America®
Andrew Stockment Elected to VSB Business Law Section Board of Governors
Andrew Stockment has been elected to the Board of Governors of the VSB Business Law Section.
Flora Pettit Attorneys Honored by Selection for Inclusion in the 2023 Virginia Super Lawyers List
Flora Pettit is pleased to announce that four of its attorneys have been honored by selection for inclusion in the 2023 Virginia Super Lawyers list, a Thomson Reuters business.
Elizabeth “Liz” C. Southall Joins the Law Firm of Flora Pettit in its Charlottesville Office
Flora Pettit is pleased to announce that Elizabeth C. Southall has joined the law firm as an attorney in its Charlottesville office.
Flora Pettit Elects Christopher R. Tate and Thomas B. Gladin as New Shareholders
Flora Pettit proudly announces that Christopher R. Tate and Thomas B. Gladin were elected as shareholders of the firm effective January 1, 2023.
Katrina P. Jedamski Joins the Law Firm of Flora Pettit
Flora Pettit is pleased to announce that Katrina P. Jedamski has joined the law firm as an attorney in its Harrisonburg office.
Flora Pettit Attorneys Named in 2023 Best Lawyers in America® and John W. Flora Named Best Lawyers® 2023 “Lawyer of the Year”
Flora Pettit announces that nine of its lawyers were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers in America®. (COPYRIGHT 2013 BY WOODWARD/WHITE, INC., OF AIKEN, SC). The attorneys listed include Michael E. Derdeyn, John W. Flora, Richard H. Howard- Smith, Donald D. Long, Marc A. Peritz, Jennifer E. Shirkey, Bill Shmidheiser, Cathleen P. Welsh and J. Page Williams.
Flora Pettit Attorneys Honored by Selection for Inclusion in the 2022 Virginia Super Lawyers List
Flora Pettit is pleased to announce that five of its attorneys have been honored by selection for inclusion in the 2022 Virginia Super Lawyers list, a Thomson Reuters business. Three of Flora Pettit’s attorneys have been recognized for inclusion in the “Virginia Super Lawyers” list and two of its attorneys have been named to the “Virginia Rising Stars” list. Super Lawyers annually selects lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement through a rigorous process that includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations. To be selected as a Rising Star, lawyers must either be 40 years old or younger, or have been in practice for 10 years or fewer.
John Flora Named to Virginia Lawyers Weekly’s Class of 2022 Hall of Fame
John Flora was selected for the Virginia Lawyers Weekly's “Hall of Fame” Class of 2022. The Hall of Fame award celebrates esteemed members of the legal profession who have reached the age of 60 or older and made lasting contributions to the legal field across the Commonwealth of Virginia. Criteria for selection include: career accomplishments, contributions to the profession, contributions to the development of the law, contributions to the bar and the Commonwealth, and efforts to increase access to justice. An awards ceremony will be held in Richmond in March to honor the 2022 Hall of Fame members.
Allison B. Canter and Ashley T. Hart Join Flora Pettit
Flora Pettit is pleased to announce that Allison B. Canter and Ashley T. Hart have joined the law firm as attorneys in its Charlottesville office.
Flora Pettit Elects Scott M. Raney as New Shareholder
Flora Pettit proudly announces that Scott M. Raney was elected a shareholder of the firm effective January 1, 2022.
Eight Flora Pettit Lawyers Named “Legal Elite”
Flora Pettit proudly announces that eight of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2021 “Legal Elite” survey conducted annually by Virginia Business magazine. Statewide, only 4.08% or 1,271 lawyers of the approximately 31,151 active Virginia State Bar members were named this year.
Attorney George H. (“Skip") Roberts, Jr. Achieves Milestone
Flora Pettit congratulates Skip Roberts who has achieved a milestone seldom reached by most attorneys—50 years as an active member of the Virginia Bar.