FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 17, 2013 — Ryan G. Ferguson, a former local prosecutor and trial attorney, is joining the law firm of Bischoff Martingayle as a partner. With substantial courtroom experience in all Hampton Roads cities, Ferguson will represent Bischoff Martingayle clients in civil litigation, divorce and custody matters, and criminal proceedings. The 2001 graduate of James Madison University and 2005 graduate of Regent University Law School will also handle estate litigation and creditor’s rights.

Virginia Business magazine named Ferguson one of Virginia’s Legal Elite in 2011. Law and Politics magazine identified him as one of the state’s Rising Stars in 2009 and each year since.

“We are very happy to bring Ryan into the practice,” says Bill Bischoff, who founded the firm in 2012 with another veteran trial attorney, Kevin Martingayle. “He has an excellent reputation as an advocate for his clients while also working to resolve legal matters efficiently to keep costs to a minimum.”

Along with Tariq Louka, the firm now has four attorneys plus support staff. Bischoff Martingayle has offices in Virginia Beach (3704 Pacific Ave., Suite 300, 757-233-9991) and in Onancock on Virginia’s Eastern Shore (34 Market Street, 757-787-7788). For more information about the firm, visit www.bischoffmartingayle.com.

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