Vandeventer Black

Michael D. Pierce, attorney at Vandeventer Black LLP's Norfolk office, was recently awarded Member of the Year by the South Hampton Roads Bar Association (SHRBA). The award ceremony took place during the association's final meeting for the fiscal year.

Two Vandeventer Black LLP attorneys were recently recognized by the Chambers USA 2017 guide as two of the best lawyers within the Virginia construction industry. Partner William E.

Vandeventer Black LLP won the Large Firm (per capita) group in the 11th annual Legal Food Frenzy. The Firm raised a total of 65,353 pounds of food, which equates to 605 pounds per person, and over $12,000.

Vandeventer Black LLP partner and AV® rated attorney, Deborah M. Casey, was recently appointed to the Executive Board of the Women's Cabinet of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater.

Vandeventer Black LLP partner and Executive Board member James R. Harvey was named the president of the Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association at the recently held NPBA Annual Dinner and award ceremony.

Vandeventer Black LLP has moved up to the 13th position on the list of 'Virginia's Largest Law Firms', published by Virginia Lawyers Weekly. The annual survey is based on the number of Virginia-licensed attorneys participating within the Commonwealth.

Vandeventer Black's partner and head of the Maritime Law Practice Group, Mark T. Coberly, was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the Maritime Law Association of the United States (MLA).

Paul Julius recently joined Vandeventer Black LLP as its new Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer. Julius is a senior financial executive with more than 25 years of management and financial experience.

Vandeventer Black is pleased to announce the appointment of Neil Lowenstein to the Executive Council of the Design-Build Institute of America, Hampton Road's Chapter.

Vandeventer Black LLPPartner Richard Ottinger was recently elected to a three-year term on the Board of Governors of the Virginia Bar Association (VBA).