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.

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.

John Cooper is a veteran of personal injury law practice in Virginia. A native Virginian, he was raised in Norfolk and Virginia Beach. He has more than 30 years of experience handling personal injury cases and recently handled the largest auto accident settlement in 2010, according to VA Lawyers Weekly. The award provided $3.5 million to a child whose young father died when the vehicle he was a passenger in was rear-ended by a careless truck driver.

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.

Welcome to Holcomb Law. Right now, what you need is information, right? Even before you hire us, we are committed to getting you free information to help you sort through both what is happening and what you should be doing to prepare your case and yourself. We want you to know what to do next. First questions: How do you find the right family law attorney for you? Do you actually need a lawyer? How would you even know if you found the right one? Aren’t they all about the same anyhow? Good questions, and we can help. The truth is that all family law attorneys are not the same. Far from it. Start here: download our newest eBook on attorneyholcomb.com. It is entitled: “Do Not Hire a Family Law Attorney! (Until You Have Read This Book).” It will answer your questions about lawyer advertising and explain how to find the right one. Then call or e-mail your questions about the ebook or about your case to info@attorneyholcomb.com. Find a lawyer that you can actually have a two-way conversation with--and one that is willing to explain your case to you and all your options--and all this BEFORE you hire him or her. It’s YOUR case–if you are not sure what you are doing, how will you know what to do next--be confident that your lawyer knows what to do either?! Our firm offers a GUARANTEE. When you call, we will find time for you and schedule a “No Hassle Legal Strategy Meeting” with you. “No Hassle” means it is NOT a sales pitch–and here’s the guarantee: when we meet, we will answer ALL your questions and give you ALL the information we have about your situation. ALL of your questions. Only then will you be able to decide, first of all whether or not you need Counsel, and if so, whom that might be. Our Award-Winning law firm is changing the way people think about law firms! While you are likely NOT happy with your circumstances right now, but we predict that you WILL be happy here. Many of our clients tell us they left the initial meeting with us feeling actually physically lighter. We'll go out on a limb with you and say that we believe your circumstances will soon improve! It may take some work, but we believe this. We can help you. Unlike many attorneys, we know that we are here for you, not you for us. You will find that you are more than a name on a file at this firm. Read our profiles at attorneyholcomb.com. We look forward to seeing you soon . . .

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.

Joe has been practicing injury law for over 31 years in the Hampton Roads, Virginia area. He is admitted to practice law in both Virginia and North Carolina. He has also successfully represented injured victims on a ‘pro hac vice’ basis in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Maryland, and Florida. Joe earned his B.A. at Emory University in Atlanta, GA, in 1984. He is a graduate of the Marshall-Wythe School of Law at William & Mary, where he received his Juris Doctor degree in 1987. Joe was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., but he has spent most of his life in the Hampton Roads area, having grown up in the Churchland area of Portsmouth and the Western Branch area of Chesapeake. He graduated from Western Branch High School in 1980. He currently resides in Norfolk, VA with his wife, two daughters, and their Australian Shepard, ‘Luna’ Outside of law practice, Joe enjoys engaging in religious studies, playing guitar, writing and recording music in his music studio, mountain biking, snow skiing, and just spending time with his family at home. Joe says his favorite part of practicing law is, “when it is crystal clear that the client you are helping is in dire need of your services. You realize that if the two of you had not been brought together, this person would likely be making choices that would have severe adverse consequences for him or her. It feels really good when you can present an injured client with advice and a plan of action that puts him or her on the right path to a successful future, a new start, and financial security. Just knowing that the client is sleeping better at night—with fewer clouds of worry and doubt that were there before you came along— that helps me sleep better as well."

Paul Thomas is an experienced lawyer proudly serving Virginia Beach, Virginia and the neighboring communities. He practices law in the following areas: Personal Injury, Traffic law including DUI, Domestic Law and Condo Association Law.

Charles B. Lustig joined Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers as an attorney in January, 2020. Charles grew up in Norfolk, Virginia and received his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Virginia. He has been practicing law in Virginia for more than 30 years and has extensive experience helping injured clients in both trial and appellate courts. Mr. Lustig has handled cases in nearly every circuit court in Tidewater, Virginia including Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Hampton and Newport News. In his spare time, Charles is an avid U.V.A. sports fan and enjoys bicycling and live music.

Jim Hurley has been practicing law throughout Virginia for more than two-and-a-half decades. During his career, he has tried more than 100 jury trials — a staggering number — and handled hundreds more that were settled out of court. He is guided by the principle that the client is in charge of his or her case and should be kept fully aware of the litigation process. Jim has been awarded an AV Rating by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating given, for his practice of law. He was named in Virginia Super Lawyers in 2014-2020. Jim lives in the Larchmont area of Norfolk. He is married to Pam, a Norfolk schoolteacher and has two children who are presently studying at college. Every year, Jim Hurley supports countless good causes in the Hampton Roads area and further afield.