Virginia Business magazine determines their "Legal Elite" from a survey conducted with the Virginia Bar Association. Thousands of lawyers across the state are asked to select the top attorneys in Virginia Read article here
The following SSHW attorneys were named Legal Elite in 2009
Richard R. Saunders Civil Litigation
Lawrence M. Schonberger Real Estate/Land Use
Rachel K. Downs Young Lawyer (Under 40)
William R. Fitzpatrick Criminal Defense Law
Jon D. Huddleston Family/Domestic Relations
Robert E. Sevila Business Law
Craig E. White Family/Domestic Relations