Virginia Beach, Va. – Nine Pender & Coward attorneys have been selected by their peers to be members of Virginia’s Legal Elite for 2014.

In partnership with the Virginia Bar Association, Virginia Business magazine asked lawyers throughout the commonwealth to nominate the best in their profession in 16 practice areas. Winners will be listed in the December issue of the publication.

The following are the Pender & Coward attorneys who will be recognized, along with each attorney’s area of specialty:

David Arnold                          Civil Litigation

Mark Baumgartner                  Business Law

Richard Garriott, Jr.                Family/Domestic Relations

D. Rossen “Ross” Greene      Young Lawyer (under 40)

William Lascara                       Construction

James Lonergan                       Business Law

Michael Ornoff                       Alternative Dispute Resolution

Jack Rephan                            Alternative Dispute Resolution

E. Diane Thompson                Taxes/Estates/Trusts/Elder Law

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About Pender & Coward

Since 1889, Pender & Coward has built a strong reputation for providing quality legal services to individuals, governmental entities and businesses of all sizes. With more than 30 attorneys, the firm represents clients throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia from offices in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and Suffolk and remains dedicated to success through proven experience, diligent research and prompt correspondence. For more information, visit www.PenderCoward.com.