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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.
Eleven Flora Pettit Lawyers Named “Legal Elite”
Flora Pettit proudly announces that eleven of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2023 “Legal Elite” survey conducted annually by Virginia Business magazine.
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®
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.
Eleven Flora Pettit Lawyers Named “Legal Elite”
Flora Pettit proudly announces that eleven of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2022 “Legal Elite” survey conducted annually by Virginia Business magazine.
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.
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.
Eight Flora Pettit Attorneys Honored by Best Lawyers in America
Flora Pettit announces that eight of its lawyers were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2022 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, Jennifer E. Shirkey, Bill Shmidheiser, Cathleen P. Welsh and J. Page Williams.
Flora Pettit Attorneys Honored
Flora Pettit is pleased to announce that six of its attorneys have been honored by selection for inclusion in the 2021 Virginia Super Lawyers list, a Thomson Reuters business. Four 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.
Fourteen Flora Pettit Lawyers Named “Legal Elite”
Flora Pettit proudly announces that fourteen of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2020 “Legal Elite” survey conducted annually by Virginia Business magazine. Statewide, only 4.2% or 1,377 lawyers of the approximately 32,314 active Virginia State Bar members were named this year.
Nine Flora Pettit Attorneys Named in the 2021 Edition of Best Lawyers in America
Flora Pettit announces that nine of its lawyers were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2021 edition of Best Lawyers in America®.
Flora Pettit is Pleased to Announce that Four of its Attorneys Have Been Honored by Selection for Inclusion in the 2020 Virginia Super Lawyers List
Flora Pettit is pleased to announce that four of its attorneys have been honored by selection for inclusion in the 2020 Virginia Super Lawyers list, a Thomson Reuters business.
Jennifer Shirkey and Cathy Welsh Named Vice Chairs of the MS Dinner of Champions Honoring Jack Broaddus and Dr. Karen Wigginton
Flora Pettit is delighted to announce that Jennifer Shirkey and Cathy Welsh agreed to serve as Vice Chairs for the MS Dinner of Champions scheduled May 21, 2020, to honor Jack Broaddus (President and CEO, Sunnyside Communities) and Dr. Karen Wigginton (VP- Corporate Marketing and Communications, Sunnyside Communities.)
Fifteen Flora Pettit Attorneys Recognized in the 2019 “Legal Elite” Survey Conducted Annually by Virginia Business Magazine
Flora Pettit proudly announces that fifteen of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2019 “Legal Elite” survey conducted annually by Virginia Business magazine. Statewide, only approximately 1,133 lawyers of the approximate 31,177 active Virginia State Bar members were named this year.
Cathy Welsh Attended Virginia Bar Association (VBA) Board of Governors Meeting in Virginia Beach
Cathy has served on the VBA Board of Governors since 2017, representing the Blue Ridge Region. The VBA is the independent voice of the Virginia lawyer, advancing the highest ideals of the profession through advocacy and volunteer service.
Cathy Welsh Named Director Emeritus of Blue Ridge Community College Foundation Board
Cathy served two six year terms on the BRCC Foundation Board, ending her term as Chair of the Board in 2018. On September 27, 2019, it was announced that the BRCC Foundation Board named her a director emeritus of the Board.
Nine Flora Pettit Attorneys Named in the 2020 Edition of Best Lawyers in America ®
Flora Pettit announces that nine of its lawyers were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2020 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, Lisa Anne Hawkins, Richard H. Howard-Smith, Donald D. Long, Jennifer E. Shirkey, Bill Shmidheiser, Cathleen P. Welsh and J. Page Williams.
