1.
Peter E. Broadbent, Jr.Title: Partner
Law School: University of Virginia, J.D., 1976
College: Duke University, B.A., 1973
Admitted: University of Virginia, J.D., 1976
Practice Area: Corporate and Business Law, Intellectual Property, Trademark and Copyright, Merger and Acquisition, Cable Television, Government Law, Internet Law, Entertainment Law, Electronic Commerce, Trademark Infringement, Copyright Infringement, Telecommunications
Membership: Virginia State Bar (Chair, Public Information Committee, 1982-1985); Business Law Section (Chair 2005-2007); Virginia Bar Association; Virginia Federalist Society (Director).
2.
S. Perry CoburnTitle: Partner
Law School: College of William & Mary, J.D., 2009
College: Trinity College, B.A., 2002
Admitted: College of William & Mary, J.D., 2009
Practice Area: Energy; Public Utility Regulation; Sustainability: Energy & Green Development; Telecommunications; Business Litigation
Membership: Virginia State Bar; Virginia Bar Association; The Bar Association of the City of Richmond; Energy Bar Association; Federal Bar Association, Richmond Chapter; John Marshall American Inn of Court
3.
R. Braxton Hill IVTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Richmond, Class of 1997, J.D.
College: University of Virginia, Class of 1993, B.A.
Admitted: University of Richmond, Class of 1997, J.D.
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property Litigation, Products Liability Litigation
Membership:
4.
Michael C. GuanzonTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Richmond, Class of 1995, J.D.
College: University of Virginia, Class of 1991, B.A.
Admitted: University of Richmond, Class of 1995, J.D.
Practice Area: Commercial Real Estate, Commercial Transactions, Corporate Law, Health Law
Membership:
5.
James Edward BettsTitle: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Richmond, Class of 1965, LL.B., , Harvard University, Class of 1966, LL.M.
College: Colgate University, Class of 1962, A.B.
Admitted: University of Richmond, Class of 1965, LL.B., , Harvard University, Class of 1966, LL.M.
Practice Area: Antitrust and Trade Regulation, Appeals, Litigation
Membership: Bar Fellowship:
American Bar Foundation (Virginia State Chair 1996-2001); Virginia Law Foundation.
6.
Christopher Martin GillTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Richmond, Class of 2004, J.D., cum laude
College: University of Virginia, Class of 2000, B.A.
Admitted: University of Richmond, Class of 2004, J.D., cum laude
Practice Area: Environmental Law, Commercial Real Estate, Sustainability: Energy & Green Development
Membership:
7.
C. Daniel StevensTitle: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Richmond School of Law, LL.B., 1966
College: University of Richmond, B.A., 1962
Admitted: University of Richmond School of Law, LL.B., 1966
Practice Area: Estate Planning and Administration; Probate Litigation
Membership: Virginia Bar Association; The Bar Association of the City of Richmond; American Bar Association.
8.
Roman LifsonTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Virginia, J.D., 1992
College: Amherst College, B.A., magna cum laude, 1989
Admitted: University of Virginia, J.D., 1992
Practice Area: Products Liability Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Medical Malpractice Litigation, First Amendment Litigation, Motor Sports Law, International Law
Membership: Virginia Bar Association (Civil Litigation Section, Chair 2010-2011); Defense Research Institute Product Liability Committee (Automotive Specialized Litigation Group, Chair 2009-2011); Boyd-Graves Conference.
9.
Robert Alfred GouldinTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Virginia, J.D., 1977
College: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, B.S., with distinction, 1972
Admitted: University of Virginia, J.D., 1977
Practice Area: Corporate and Business Law, Commercial Real Estate, Privatization, Tax
Membership: Virginia Bar Association; Bar Association of the City of Richmond
10.
Warren David HarlessTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Virginia, J.D., 1981
College: University of Kentucky, B.B.A., with honors, 1978
Admitted: University of Virginia, J.D., 1981
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation, Employment Litigation, Products Liability Litigation, Constitutional Litigation, Commercial
Membership: Bar Fellowship:
American College of Trial Lawyers; Virginia Law Foundation.
11.
Paul W. Jacobs, IITitle: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Virginia, J.D., 1977
College: Harvard University, B.A., cum laude, 1973
Admitted: University of Virginia, J.D., 1977
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation, Local Government Law, Intellectual Property, Lawsuits / Disputes
Membership:
12.
Louis R. MonacellTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Virginia, J.D., 1976
College: College of William and Mary, B.A., 1971
Admitted: University of Virginia, J.D., 1976
Practice Area: Energy; Public Utility Regulation; Telecommunications Law; Cable TV; Water Regulation; Sustainability: Energy & Green Development
Membership: Virginia State Bar (Antitrust Section, Chair 1991-1992; Administrative Law Section, Chair 2012-2013); Energy Bar Association (East Central Chapter, Chair 2002-2003).
13.
William J. Newman, Jr.Title: Partner
Law School: Boston College, J.D., 1973
College: Boston College, B.A., cum laude, 1970
Admitted: Boston College, J.D., 1973
Practice Area: Taxation; Employee Benefits; Estate and Gift Planning; Corporate and Business Law
Membership: Virginia Bar Association; The Bar Association of the City of Richmond; American Bar Association; American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
14.
Edward L. PetriniTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Michigan, J.D., 1973
College: Michigan State University, B.A., 1969
Admitted: University of Michigan, J.D., 1973
Practice Area: Public Utility Law; Energy; Telecommunications; Water Regulation; Sustainability: Energy & Green Development
Membership: Virginia State Bar (Administrative Law Section, Chair; Construction Law and Public Contracts Section); State Bar of Michigan (Administrative Law Section); The Bar Association of the City of Richmond; Energy Bar Association.
15.
David D. RedmondTitle: Of Counsel
Law School: Washington & Lee University, LL.B., 1969
College: Washington & Lee University, B.A., 1966
Admitted: Washington & Lee University, LL.B., 1969
Practice Area: Real Estate Development & Finance; Commercial & Real Estate Lending
Membership: Virginia Bar Association; The Bar Association of the City of Richmond (Executive Committee 1991-1996).
16.
Michael L. SoffinTitle: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Richmond, LL.B., 1962
College: New York University; University of Minnesota, B.A., 1951
Admitted: University of Richmond, LL.B., 1962
Practice Area: Commercial Real Estate Lending, Leasing and Development; Corporate and Business Law
Membership: Virginia State Bar (Business Law Section Chair 1978-1979; Special Committee on Publications and Public Information, 1989-1990); American Bar Association.
17.
Waller R. Staples, IIITitle: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Virginia, LL.B., 1966
College: University of Virginia, B.S., 1961
Admitted: University of Virginia, LL.B., 1966
Practice Area: Estate Planning and Estate Administration; Trusts and Estates; Commercial Lending; Business Law
Membership: Virginia Bar Association; The Bar Association of the City of Richmond; Estate Planning Council of Richmond.
18.
E. Ford StephensTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Virginia, J.D., 1986
College: University of Virginia, B.A., with distinction, 1983
Admitted: University of Virginia, J.D., 1986
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Insurance; Appeals; Telecommunications
Membership: Virginia Bar Association; American Bar Association; Virginia Law Foundation (Committee on Continuing Legal Education Chair 2007-2011); Defense Research Institute (Appellate Advocacy, Insurance Law, and Life, Health and Disability Committees); Association of Life Insurance Counsel; John Marshall Inn of Court; Leadership Metro Richmond (Class of 2010).
19.
R. Gaines TavennerTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Richmond, J.D., 1976
College: University of Virginia, B.A., 1973
Admitted: University of Richmond, J.D., 1976
Practice Area: Banking; Real Estate; Commercial Transactions; Corporate
Membership: The Bar Association of the City of Richmond; Virginia Bar Association.
20.
Virginia H. GriggTitle: Counsel
Law School: University of Richmond School of Law, J.D., 1983
College: James Madison University, B.A., 1978
Admitted: University of Richmond School of Law, J.D., 1983
Practice Area: Estate Planning, Trust and Estate Administration, Trusts, Probate
Membership: The Bar Association of the City of Richmond (Judiciary Committee); Virginia Bar Association (Legislative Committee); Metropolitan Richmond Women's Bar Association (Public Service Committee); Trust Administrators Council of Richmond; Estate Planning Council of Richmond.
21.
Jonathan M. JosephTitle: Partner
Law School: Boston University, J.D., 1987
College: Middlebury College, B.A., cum laude, 1984
Admitted: Boston University, J.D., 1987
Practice Area: Health Care Law, Corporate and Business Law, Appeals
Membership: Virginia Bar Association (Health Law Section, Chair 2005-2007); American Bar Association (Health Law Section); American Health Lawyers Association; Local Government Attorneys of Virginia.
22.
David B. LacyTitle: Partner
Law School: College of William & Mary Law School, J.D., 2005
College: Southern Methodist University, B.A., 2001
Admitted: College of William & Mary Law School, J.D., 2005
Practice Area: Labor and Employment, Products Liability, Communications and Media, Patent Infringement, Lemon Law
Membership: Federal Bar Association, Richmond Chapter (Treasurer 2012-present; Young Lawyers Section Chair 2009-2010); The Bar Association of the City of Richmond; Virginia Bar Association.
23.
Belinda D. JonesTitle: Partner
Law School: Georgia State University, J.D., magna cum laude, 2004
College: University of Virginia, B.A., 1999
Admitted: Georgia State University, J.D., magna cum laude, 2004
Practice Area: Business Litigation, Products Liability and Torts, Intellectual Property Litigation, Financial Services Litigation, Commercial
Membership: The Bar Association of the City of Richmond (Bench-Bar Committee Co-chair 2012-present, Administration of Justice Committee Chair 2011-2013, CLE Committee 2008-2011); Virginia Bar Association; Georgia Bar Association, Federal Bar Association.
24.
Henry I. Willett, IIITitle: Partner
Law School: University of Richmond, J.D., cum laude, 1999
College: University of Virginia, B.A., 1996
Admitted: University of Richmond, J.D., cum laude, 1999
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation, Products Liability Litigation, Financial Services Litigation, Intellectual Property Litigation, Employment Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Lawsuits & Disputes
Membership: Virginia Bar Association (Board of Governors 2010-2011; Young Lawyers Division Chair, 2010); The Bar Association of the City of Richmond; John Marshall American Inn of Court.
The above table lists lawyers practicing law at the law firm of Christian & Barton, L.L.P.. The number of lawyers in Christian & Barton, L.L.P. is 37.