Strategies helps businesses and individuals solve the complexities of dealing with the government at every level. Our team of specialists concentrate exclusively on government affairs, representing clients nationwide who need assistance with public policy, advocacy, and government relations strategies.
This unique program provides innovative and affordable opportunities to startups and early-stage emerging companies with a solid technology or scientific foundation. We help companies that have a quality management team in place and do not have other significant legal representation.
eMerge’s lawyers and technologists work together to deliver strategic end-to-end eDiscovery and data management solutions for litigation, investigations, due diligence, and compliance matters. We help clients discover the information necessary to resolve disputes, respond to investigations, conduct due diligence, and comply with legal requirements.
Richmond/Virginia Beach – Eighteen Troutman Pepper attorneys have been named to Virginia Business’ 2024 Class of ‘Legal Elite’. The annual list recognizes top attorneys in the state across 20 practice areas based on peer nominations.
2024 Legal Elite:
Ashley L. Taylor, Jr. (Administrative/Government/Legislative)
John Owen Gwathmey (Business Law)
David I. Meyers (Business Law)
David C. Mancini (Construction)
John S. West (Criminal Law)
Gene Fishel (Cybersecurity/Data Privacy/Technology Law)
Brooks M. Smith (Environmental Law)
Andrea W. Wortzel (Environmental Law)
Erin S. Whaley (Health Law)
Robert A. Angle (Intellectual Property)
John A. Morrissett (Intellectual Property)
Christopher Forstner (Intellectual Property/Information Technology)
David E. Constine III (Labor/Employment Law)
Sarah Bennett Bures (Legal Services/Pro Bono)
Pamela S. Belleman (Real Estate/Land Use)
Carl H. Bivens (Real Estate/Land Use)
William G. Homiller (Real Estate/Land Use)
RJ Nutter II (Real Estate/Land Use)
For 25 years, Virginia Business has partnered with The Virginia Bar Association to identify the top legal talent in the state. More than 14,000 attorneys from over 50 law firms were asked to nominate the honorees. The full list of recognized attorneys and practice areas can be found in the Virginia Business Legal Elite online edition.
About Troutman Pepper
Troutman Pepper is a national law firm with more than 1,100 attorneys strategically located in 20+ U.S. cities. The firm’s litigation, transactional, and regulatory practices advise a diverse client base, from startups to multinational enterprises. The firm provides sophisticated legal solutions to clients’ most pressing business challenges, with depth across industry sectors, including energy, financial services, health sciences, insurance, and private equity, among others. Learn more at troutman.com.
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