Practice focuses on business and commercial law matters, including: civil litigation, mergers and acquisitions, general corporate matters; commercial real estate, secured lending, bankruptcy and estate litigation.Relevant experienceRepresents corporations and business clients in prosecuting and defending unfair competition, contract and business tort litigation.Represents landowners and commercial tenants in real estate related litigation, including lease disputes, contract disputes, easement issues and lis pendens actions.Represents lending institutions and other businesses in connection with a variety of commercial law matters including issues relating to Article 9 secured financing, Article 2 sales and Articles 3 and 4 negotiable instrument law.Represents beneficiaries of wills and trusts in litigation involving the interpretation and application of testamentary documents.Represents purchasers and sellers in business equity and asset purchase transactions.Advises businesses with respect to a variety of corporate matters including entity formation, corporate authority issues, director and officer liability and private placement securities offerings.Admitted in all state courts, United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia and United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.

Aubrey Brown is a member of the firm’s litigation section, and was named a shareholder in 2018. His practice crosses multiple areas of law, consisting principally of: Family Law and Domestic Relations, including, divorces, spousal support and alimony, equitable distribution and division of property, pre-marital and pre-nuptial agreements, property settlement agreements, protective orders, and child custody, visitation, and child support matters. Residential Real Estate, including, purchases, sales, refinances, transfers, and real estate disputes. Personal Injury, including, automobile accidents, premises liability (“slip and fall”) and dog bites. Trust, Will and Estate Litigation. Aubrey is admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Virginia, the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia, and the United States Bankruptcy Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia. Prior to joining Parker, Pollard, Wilton & Peaden, P.C., Aubrey was a judicial law clerk in the Circuit Court of Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Steve Bryant is a member of the firm’s litigation section. Steve defends clients charged with serious traffic offenses including DUIs; he was recently ranked #1 among DUI attorneys in Richmond by Thumbtack.com. His practice also includes business and real-estate related matters. Steve is BV-rated by Martindale Hubbell and is a member of the John Marshall American Inn of Court. For almost 40 years, Steve has been assisting people and businesses with the challenges of everyday life. He is a Richmond native and was educated in the Henrico County school system. Steve is active in civic affairs, sporting events and professional organizations.

Mr. Reid joined Parker, Pollard & Brown as an associate after receiving his law degree from the University of Richmond in 2008. His practice is concentrated primarily on commercial and residential real estate, civil litigation, and business law. Relevant experience Represents corporations and other business entities in the prosecution and defense of contract and business tort litigation. Represents landowners and commercial tenants in real estate related litigation. Represents owners and lenders in easement, title, mechanics lien and title insurance disputes and litigation. Represents lenders, purchasers and sellers in residential and commercial real estate transactions. Represents landlords and tenants in negotiation and drafting of commercial and residential leases. Represents developers in the creation of condominiums, including conversions and mixed-use projects. Represents lenders and other businesses in connection with a variety of commercial law matters, including issues relating to Article 9 secured financing. Advises businesses with respect to entity formation, corporate authority issues, director and officer liability, and other corporate matters. Admitted in all Virginia state courts.

Practice focuses on business and commercial law matters, including: civil litigation, mergers and acquisitions, general corporate matters; commercial real estate, secured lending, bankruptcy and estate litigation. Relevant experience Represents corporations and business clients in prosecuting and defending unfair competition, contract and business tort litigation. Represents landowners and commercial tenants in real estate related litigation, including lease disputes, contract disputes, easement issues and lis pendens actions. Represents lending institutions and other businesses in connection with a variety of commercial law matters including issues relating to Article 9 secured financing, Article 2 sales and Articles 3 and 4 negotiable instrument law. Represents beneficiaries of wills and trusts in litigation involving the interpretation and application of testamentary documents. Represents purchasers and sellers in business equity and asset purchase transactions. Advises businesses with respect to a variety of corporate matters including entity formation, corporate authority issues, director and officer liability and private placement securities offerings. Admitted in all state courts, United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia and United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.

Austin Wallace leads the firm’s residential real estate practice. Austin represents purchasers and sellers in residential and commercial real estate transactions as well as landlords in the drafting of leases and the prosecution of unlawful detainer actions. He also handles foreclosures and other matters related to real estate finance. Further, Austin represents small business owners in business entity choice and formation and closely-held corporate transactions.

George Naylor has been litigating personal injury cases exclusively since 2004. Having tried over 55 Circuit Court jury trials and hundreds of trials in General District Court, George’s extensive trial experience serves as a great advantage to his clients when assessing the settlement value of their claims or when going to trial if the insurance company does not make a reasonable offer. Prior to joining Blank & Marcus, George spent many years representing Defendants on behalf of insurance companies. From that experience, George knows how the insurance companies will evaluate his clients’ claims and how best to maximize the value of those claims in the eyes of the insurance adjusters. George’s prior experience analyzing and litigating insurance coverage issues also ensures that every possible dollar of insurance coverage is available to compensate his clients. George works hard on behalf of his clients and is not afraid to take on the insurance companies at trial to make sure his clients receive what they may deserve to compensate them for their injuries.

Lawyer Paul Freeman earned his Bachelor of Science degree at Norfolk State University and his master’s degree at the same university. Following his interest in law and passion for justice, he attained his Juris Doctor at the William & Mary Law School. He has been practicing law for seven years and is currently an attorney at Woodmere Law P.L.L.C. in Williamsburg, VA. Attorney Paul Freeman practices family law and criminal law, including DUI and traffic violations. He has successfully defended clients charged with misdemeanors and felonies. His successes include dismissal of charges, reduction in charges, reduced sentencing and parole rather than prison time. In addition, he assists clients in prayer for judgments and plea bargains with regard to traffic violations. For criminal charges, he works closely with clients and helps them navigate the complex criminal justice process. If the case goes to trial, he prepares for the best outcome and develops an effective criminal defense strategy. In and out of the courtroom, he is a strong legal advocate and a powerful litigator.

With over 25 years of experience in law, Attorney White has a broad range of expertise. Handling of criminal, DUI and traffic offenses with extensive litigation and jury trial experience. Served as a prosecutor for Marion County, Indiana where he focused on drug-related crimes and fought for drug rehabilitation instead of jail time where it was warranted. Extensive experience in real estate law.

Robert ("Bob") Adams has spent the entirety of his legal career exclusively representing injured people in medical malpractice, workers' compensation, and other personal injury claims. These people include civilian employees under the Defense Base Act, longshore workers, and those injured by exposure to asbestos and Agent Orange. He has represented people injured by serious motor vehicle accidents and families grieving a wrongful death. Mr. Adams has widely represented injured persons in claims pending in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, in the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, in the U. S. District Courts for the District of Columbia and the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia, in the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the District of Columbia and Fourth Circuit, in the Virginia Court of Appeals, in the Virginia Supreme Court, in numerous Virginia Circuit Courts, in the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission, in the District of Columbia Office of Workers' Compensation, in the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, and in the U. S. Department of Labor Benefits Review Board. Contact Mr. Adams for a consultation at no cost to you. Personal Note: I have lived in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area since 1969. My wife and I have three adult children and two grandchildren.