Willcox Savage's practice groups and attorneys are recognized in the 2014 edition of Chambers USA. The Products Liability Litigation group is named a leading practice in Virginia. Chambers USA also designates the Real Estate group as a leading practice in Southern Virginia.
In addition, Chambers USA names the following attorneys as leading practitioners in their respective areas of law.
Bruce T. Bishop: Products Liability
Bruce is recognized nationally for his defense of toxic torts and products liability claims. He is regularly called on to address complex medical issues associated with toxic tort litigation in courts throughout the United States.
Bruce Bishop garners significant plaudits for his impressive expertise in product liability, with clients noting that "he tries cases for us throughout the country – he's truly a standout." His practice incorporates the defense of major class actions and he is well known for his experience in asbestos litigation. Chambers USA 2014
Robert L. Dewey: Real Estate
Rob represents developers, retailers, financial institutions and property owners in retail and office development projects, shopping center anchor tenant leasing, purchases and sales of commercial properties and financing transactions.
Managing partner Robert Dewey receives significant acclaim for his expertise in transaction-side real estate work. His expertise covers commercial, retail, office and mixed-use developments, and he is described as "a very smart lawyer who really knows how to get a deal done and make things work." Chambers USA 2014
Thomas C. Inglima: Corporate/M&A
Tom focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, venture capital and securities transactions, intellectual property, and licensing and technology transfers, including advising on matters of corporate governance.
Thomas Inglima heads the corporate, securities and finance section at Willcox & Savage, and is held in high regard by peers for his broad-based expertise. He is well versed in acquisitions and restructurings for clients in industries including media, healthcare and information technology. Chambers USA 2014
Thomas G. Johnson, Jr.: Real Estate
Tommy represents real estate developers, large private landowners and others on joint ventures, acquisition and development, and financing of commercial real estate properties of every type. He also represents businesses on matters of strategic planning, acquisitions, dispositions, mergers, joint ventures, financing, public securities offerings, establishment of holding companies, establishment of ESOP's, and governance.
Firm chairman Thomas Johnson enjoys an enviable reputation for his experience in the sector and his deft handling of acquisitions and financings. His expertise covers the spectrum of commercial real estate work, and he is praised by sources as "a lion of that Bar - a very good lawyer." Chambers USA 2014
Timothy J. Lockhart: Intellectual Property
Tim concentrates his practice on trademark and copyright counseling, registration and enforcement, software and technology licensing, e-commerce and other web-related issues, trade secret protection and IP litigation, arbitration and mediation. He is a member of the Board of Governors of the IP Section of the Virginia State Bar.
Timothy Lockhart heads the IP group at Willcox & Savage and maintains an enviable profile throughout the Norfolk region. He receives particular acclaim for his strength in trademark work. Chambers USA 2014
Conrad M. Shumadine: Commercial Litigation
Conrad has extensive experience in numerous areas, including land use litigation, commercial lease disputes, municipal law, and media law, and has nationally recognized expertise in antitrust and trade regulation matters. He serves as special antitrust counsel to eight media companies and regularly lectures on "Antitrust and the Media" at the Practising Law Institute's Communications Law Seminars in New York.
"Top litigator" Conrad Shumadine is highly regarded for his expertise in antitrust work. Peers note his deep experience and well-established practice, representing clients in a variety of industries from the firm's Norfolk office. Chambers USA 2014
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