Virginia Lawyers

Family and Divorce Law

116 Edwards Ferry Rd, Suite E, Leesburg, VA 20176

As a partner at Graham Law Firm, Mr. Knoster has proven himself as a strong and intelligent litigator with the ability to negotiate creative and effective solutions. With the belief that not all issues need to be litigated, Mr. Knoster encourages client-driven solutions so as to give the parties more control over their future. Clients enjoy his compassion for their situation and his aggressive advocacy in representing their interests both in and out of the courtroom. Mr. Knoster received his undergraduate education from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Process Management and Consulting, He also obtained a marketing concentration as well as a Minor in Classical Civilizations. During his time at school, Mr. Knoster was recognized multiple times on the Dean’s List for his academic accomplishments. Mr. Knoster earned his Juris Doctorate from the West Virginia University College of Law where he graduated fifth in his class and received the distinction of Order of the Coif – an honor only given to the top ten percent of a graduating law class and only after candidate approval by the college faculty. While at the West Virginia University College of Law, Mr. Knoster also received six CALI awards for achieving the highest grade in a class for that semester and was a member of the elite United States Supreme Court Litigation Clinic.

Criminal Defense Law

10513 Judicial Dr suite 100, Fairfax, VA 22030, USA

JERRY M. PHILLIPS, born Portsmouth, Virginia, December 6, 1944; admitted to bar, 1971, Virginia; 1979, District of Columbia. Education: University of Virginia (B.A. 1967); University of Richmond Law School (J.D., 1971);Omicron Delta Kappa, Phi Delta Phi, Member, National Moot Court Team. Assistant Commonwealth Attorney, Fairfax County, Virginia, 1971-1975. Commissioner in Chancery, Fairfax County Circuit Court, 1972. Chairman, Virginia State Bar Lawyer Referral Service, 1986-1989. Member, Board of Directors; University of Richmond Law School Alumni Association, 1986-1988; Northern Virginia Legal Services Corporation, 1986-1989, Member, Board of Directors; Fairfax Bank and Trust, 1985-1995.Member: Fairfax (President, 1983-1984); Virginia and American (Delegate, 1991-1997) Bar Associations; Virginia State Bar (Council Member, 1984-1997; Chairman, Special Committee to Study Reducing Litigation Costs and Delays, 1986-1989); The District of Columbia Bar; Bar Association of the District of Columbia; Virginia Trial Lawyers Association; The Association of Trial Lawyers of America; Fairfax Bar Foundation (Member, Board of Directors 1984-1997); Fairfax Plaintiff’s Bar Limited (Founding Member).REPORTED CASES: Jury v. Giant of Maryland, Inc. 254 Va. 235, 491 S.E. 718 (1997); U.S.AA v. Webb, 235 Va. 655, 369 W.E.2d 196 (1988); Vahabzadeh v. Mooney, 241 Va. 47, 399 S.E.2d 803 (1991); Commonwealth v. Rafferty 241 Va. 319, 402 S.E. 2d 17 (1991); Webb v. Regina Ltd. Part 624 F.5upp. 471 (E.D. Va. 1985); Webb v. Blackies House of Beef, 811 F.2d 840 (4th Cir 1987); Neiss v. Commonwealth 433 S.E. 2d 262 (Va. App. 1993); Riggins v. O’Brien, 263 Va, 444, 559 S.E.2d 67 (2002); Findlay v. Commonwealth, 287 Va. 111, 752 S.E2d 868 (2014); Roche v. Lincoln Property Co., 373 F.3d 610 (4th Cir. 2004).

Personal Injury Law

125 St Pauls Blvd, Suite 510, Norfolk, VA 23510

Jim Hurley has been practicing law throughout Virginia for more than two-and-a-half decades. During his career, he has tried more than 100 jury trials — a staggering number — and handled hundreds more that were settled out of court. He is guided by the principle that the client is in charge of his or her case and should be kept fully aware of the litigation process. Jim has been awarded an AV Rating by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating given, for his practice of law. He was named in Virginia Super Lawyers in 2014-2020.

Personal Injury Law

125 St Pauls Blvd, Suite 510, Norfolk, VA 23510

John Cooper is a veteran of personal injury law practice in Virginia. A native Virginian, he was raised in Norfolk and Virginia Beach. He has more than 30 years of experience handling personal injury cases and recently handled the largest auto accident settlement in 2010, according to VA Lawyers Weekly. The award provided $3.5 million to a child whose young father died when the vehicle he was a passenger in was rear-ended by a careless truck driver.

Corporate and Transactional Law

101 Granby St suite 200, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA

John is passionate about entrepreneurship and business development. Like many entrepreneurs, he has launched both successful and failed businesses. A true believer in “failing forward”, John looks for new opportunities in every situation. This mentality allows him to connect with entrepreneurs and business owners in a meaningful way to help them navigate difficulties and grow their success.