Brain injuries are devastating and life changing not only for the victim, but for their loved ones as well. Stephen M. Smith, Esq., the founder of Brain Injury Law Center, is an internationally recognized expert in traumatic brain injury litigation. He handles and assists with lawsuits and settlements across the United States and the world. If you or a loved one has suffered a head injury and are experiencing difficulties, contact him to learn about your rights by calling 757-650-9818.

Diallo Morris is a practicing lawyer in Chesapeake, VA. He currently is a partner at Morris, Crawford & Currin, P.C. with offices in Chesapeake and Norfolk. Diallo graduated from The Ohio State University College of Law with his J.D. in 1996. Diallo is also a 1993 Hampton University graduate.

THE VERBENA ASKEW LAW FIRM, P.C., is dedicated to representing clients throughout the greater Hampton Roads area. The firm was founded by former Circuit Court Judge and former Newport News City Attorney, Verbena M. Askew. As a Hampton native, she attended Hampton public schools, completed requirements for her under-graduate degree at Howard University in Washington, D.C., and received her law degree from the University of Richmond in Richmond, Virginia. Over the years, the firm has proven it is “a fighter” and winner for its clients - $16 Million verdict as the lead firm in a business fraud case; $3.5 Million verdict in a defamation case; $500,000 in a wrongful death case and $585,000 in a gross negligence case. Whether a case goes to trial, settles at mediation, or is resolved through alternative dispute resolution, THE VERBENA ASKEW LAW FIRM, P.C., will provide effective, committed and results-oriented representation for you, your family and friends.

Vania is a Chesapeake native and a graduate of Great Bridge High school. Vania went on to graduate from Francis Marion University with a BA in Political Science and Professional Writing. She obtained her law degree from the University of Richmond, TC Williams School of Law in 2001. During law school Vania interned at Virginia Legal Aid and the Chesapeake Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office. After graduation, she worked for a small firm practicing family law and estate planning before she moved onto the Virginia Beach and Chesapeake Public Defender’s offices. Thereafter she returned to private practice to focus on estate planning. Vania has been very active in the local autism community, having served as president of the Autism Society of Tidewater and as a board member of Project Lifesaver Virginia Beach. She is currently the president of the Southeastern Elementary School PTA. Vania is the proud mother of four, and lives in the Great Bridge section of Chesapeake with her children and two rescue dogs.

Michelle Mordue Helms is a distinguished DUI/DWI, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Family Law attorney who routinely handles cases throughout Hampton Roads and the surrounding areas. Her dedication to her clients, extensive knowledge of the law and her understanding of the applications of the law are what sets her apart from other lawyers. Attorney Helms has litigation experience in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, General District Court, and Circuit Court for all of Hampton Roads. Additionally, she has appeared in the Virginia Appellate Court and the Virginia Supreme Court. She has an outstanding reputation and is well respected. Michelle Mordue Helms began 31 years ago as a Paralegal working with some of the best and most aggressive law firms in New York. Once she received her law degree in New York, she practiced law with some of those same attorneys. Making a move to Virginia Beach, she got her law license in the state of Virginia and began practicing with some of the top law firms in the Hampton Roads area. She opened her private law firm several years ago. As head counsel, Attorney Helms makes each and every case important, focusing with confidence and determination to get the best outcome possible.

Attorney Simon J. Marle has 21 years of experience representing satisfied clients in divorce, criminal, and traffic cases in the courts of Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Hampton, Suffolk, and Newport News. He has been a criminal defense and traffic court attorney in the Commonwealth of Virginia since 1999 and has earned an excellent reputation for the work he provides. Mr. Marle takes pride in his work ethic and his ability to quickly assess a situation and move forward in the best interest of his client. Mr. Marle has been a litigator for 21 years and a guardian ad litem for 21 years. He has personally handled more than one thousand cases with successful results. He is currently licensed to practice law and admitted to the bar in the states of Virginia, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina. As a former member of the United States Army, Mr. Marle understands the challenges that military families face. He is also a highly educated and renowned legal professional.

I am attorney Terrence K. martin of the Law Office of Terry Martin and Associates. I know that my clients come to me in times of real need, and I am committed to providing them with the exceptional legal representation that can make a difference in their situation. I am proud of the help I am able to offer my clients. I am in touch with my clients and their cases in ways that attorneys at larger firms will rarely ever be. Let me use my skills and experience to help you. Born in Lynchburg, Virginia, Terrence K. Martin (Terry) has resided in the Newport News area since 1948. After graduation from the University of Notre Dame and University of Virginia Law School Terry served as a Captain with the 64th Military Police Company in Toul, France, was an Assistant City Attorney for the City of Newport News and has been engaged in the private practice of law in Newport News since 1969. While a member of the City Council for the City of Newport News from 1990 to 2002 Terry served on many Commissions and Boards within the City and the National League of Cities. Terry is currently President of the Newport News Sister Cities Corporation.

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I strongly believe that if you are accused of a DUI/DWI, you deserve the best representation possible. This includes having an attorney who knows every aspect of the law, the technology, and the science involved in a DUI/DWI, who will aggressively defend your case, and who truly cares about you. I have attended DUI/DWI seminars across the country now since 1998 when I first realized how complicated a DUI/DWI case can be. I have taken numerous breath test courses and am a certified operator on three separate breath test machines including the ECIRII. In fact, I am one of only a handful attorneys in all of Virginia certified as an operator on the ECIRII. I also have a technician certification on the Intoxilyzer 5000. I have personally held ECIRII breath test seminars in Virginia on two separate occasions. I had attorneys from eight states attend my seminars as well as Judges from here in Virginia. I invited the leading experts in the country to speak. Besides my expertise in breath testing, I have taken and passed the same NHTSA Field Sobriety Course that our police officers have to take. I also have attended numerous courses on blood testing for both drugs and alcohol. You never stop learning, so I continue to attend two to four seminars across the country every year to keep up with the latest techniques and strategies for fighting DUI/DWI cases. Due to my focus and training in the area of DUI/DWI defense I was honored to be selected out of all the attorneys in Virginia to write the book for lawyers. This is a tremendous honor to be recognized by West Publishing as the lawyer in Virginia with the expertise and experience to write the text book for lawyers and Judges. Honestly it is one of the highlights of my career. Besides having the knowledge necessary to give you the best representation possible, I think my empathy and concern for you is something else that sets me apart from a lot of lawyers out there. Jeff and I both truly care about people and want to help them. It is the reason I became a lawyer, so I could help people. I have faith in our constitution, and fight to protect the rights given to us by our founding fathers. I have given talks on DUI/DWI exceptions to our Constitution. I stole the speech from Larry Taylor who is one of the Godfather’s of modern day DUI/DWI defense. It is a great speech! As a DUI/DWI attorney, I truly am on the front lines of protecting our Constitutional rights. People say “oh he got off on a technicality.” Really what they should say is, “his lawyer protected all of our Constitutional rights, by ensuring the government didn’t get away with something they should not have done!”

Mr. Martin received his undergraduate degree from Towson University, where he graduated summa cum laude with a host of scholarships and awards. While at Towson, Mr. Martin took advanced classes in chemistry and physiology, worked in the university’s physiology lab, and performed original research. He also found time to work as a trauma tech in the Critical Care and Intensive Care Units at the University of Maryland. Before going to law school, Jeff honed his advocacy skills by leading two highly-respected churches in Wisconsin and Appalachia. Mr. Martin is a graduate of the William & Mary School of Law, where he received his juris doctor with honors in the top 14% of his class. Because of his excellence in written and oral advocacy, Mr. Martin was awarded the Gambrell Professional Award. He received the CALI Award for his work with the PELE Special Education Advocacy Clinic and was honored with the Perkins Trust Scholarship. During his time at William & Mary, Mr. Martin was one of eleven students recognized for their excellence in analysis, research, writing, and trial practice for all four semesters. When Attorney Michael C. Tillotson began work on his book Virginia DUI Law: Understanding the Scientific, Medical, Technological, and Legal Aspects of a DUI Case, he turned to Mr. Martin for assistance. As a researcher and contributor, Mr. Martin provided high-quality work for the book’s first chapter regarding Virginia’s DUI law history. The attention to detail and hard work that Mr. Martin puts into his research and school work are also applied to his clients. When you work with Mr. Martin, you can be assured that you are in good hands. He will work tirelessly on your case in order to reach the best possible outcome.