Steve Halfhill concentrates in business, security, commodity and regulatory law, as well as domestic relations, traffic/criminal matters and general litigation. After receiving his J.D. Degree from West Virginia University in 1974, Mr. Halfhill entered the United States Army where he served as a Captain in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps. Upon completion of his military service, Mr. Halfhill became an Assistant Director in the Commodity Future Trading Commission’s Division of Enforcement and later was Special Counsel to the Director of the Commodity Future Trading Commission’s Division of Trading & Markets. He has been in private practice since 1981, and is a member of the Bars of the District of Columbia, Virginia, and West Virginia. In addition, he is experienced in major federal litigation nationally, and is an experienced appellate practice as well as domestic relations, criminal, traffic, business and homeowners’/condominium association law.

If you have to go to court, put experience on your side with Joe McGrath Attorney at Law. Virginia Traffic Court & DUI Attorney. Joe McGrath has been defending the residents of Richmond, Petersburg, and several surrounding counties, since 1980 and is a member of many groups such as the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, The Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, and most importantly, the National College for D.U.I. Defense. With his many years of experience, Joe McGrath understands that for someone who is stepping into court it can put you at a disadvantage without someone who knows the system well. For someone whose job, family, and life depend on a license, it can be scary to fight alone. Joe McGrath Attorney at Law concentrates his practice on all traffic criminal defenses, DUI & DWI charges, license reinstatement, personal injury, and other legal services.

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.

Faisal Moghul is widely regarded as one of Virginia’s leading business attorneys, recognized for his extensive background in business formation and structuring, high-stakes litigation involving direct and derivative lawsuits, asset and stock sales, valuation and buyout disputes, and strategic asset protection. In 2023 and 2024, he was named one of America’s Top 100 Civil Defense Litigators and recognized as Virginia’s “Go-To” Business Lawyer. He has made the Super Lawyers Rising Stars shortlist every year since 2016, and in 2023, Virginia Lawyer Magazine acknowledged him as one of the Commonwealth's foremost educators in business and real estate law. His impact in the courtroom includes leading a litigation team in 2024 to secure a landmark $565,000 judgment after a four-day jury trial in Fairfax County Circuit Court. A trusted resource for high-net-worth individuals, startups, emerging corporations, LLCs, and partnerships, Mr. Moghul routinely handles complex business and real estate matters. In 2023, he served as speaker and moderator at the Virginia CLE’s Annual Small Business Law Institute, presenting on critical LLC operating agreement provisions, and in 2024, he returned to discuss charging orders and asset protection strategies. As a member of the American Bar Association’s Committee on LLCs and Unincorporated Associations, his in-depth knowledge of LLCs, S-Corps, C-Corps, and limited partnerships enables him to craft sophisticated agreements that safeguard clients’ interests. Having overseen more than 100 high-value transactions across technology, real estate, government contracting, and retail, he has managed multimillion-dollar buyouts and redemptions for both majority and minority stakeholders. Mr. Moghul is also known for significant successes in business and real estate litigation, including derivative lawsuits and claims involving breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, and defamation. His work in real estate litigation encompasses construction defects, easement and boundary line disputes, real estate agent and broker representation, and purchase and sale contract disputes. In 2023, he co-presented a CLE seminar on real estate broker liability in Virginia, underscoring his role as a leading voice on real estate agent and broker defense. His extensive writings include a 2021 publication with the American Law Institute, “Caveat Emptor vs. Seller Disclosure in Residential Real Property Conveyances,” which offers forward-looking insights into purchase and sale laws. This comprehensive command of case law and regulations has resulted in multiple settlements and verdicts exceeding one million dollars. Fox & Moghul offers personalized service for business law, commercial litigation, real estate transactions, and estate planning. Call 703-652-5506 or complete our contact form to get in touch with our attorneys today.

Brian Dunnigan advises on all aspects of Traffic Law and Criminal Law across multiple Hampton Roads, Virginia jurisdictions, including the cities of Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Suffolk, Portsmouth, Hampton and Newport News. His particular areas of legal expertise are in: • Virginia Traffic Laws, including DUI / DWI, Speeding, Reckless Driving, Driving on a Suspended License, Hit and Run, and Habitual Offenders • Virginia Criminal Laws, including Possession, Breaking and Entering, Forgery, Fraud, and Assault and Battery Brian advises and represents clients in a wide range of traffic and criminal situations.

Doug practices exclusively in the area of DWI and criminal defense. He represents clients throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia and is also licensed in Minnesota and Wisconsin. For more than 30 years, Doug has successfully handled hundreds of DWI and criminal cases, including assault, theft, sex crimes and drug offenses. Over the past three decades, Doug has dedicated himself to providing excellent representation to criminal defendants. After graduating from Antioch College in Ohio, Doug went on to receive his law degree from William Mitchell College of Law in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He has attended the National College of DUI Defense conducted at Harvard Law School and was named a member to the college in 1997. In 2006, he became Minnesota's State Delegate to the College, serving in that post until 2022. Doug also enjoys the unique distinction of being one of only two criminal defense attorneys to complete the 2016 Borkenstein Course conducted at Indiana University which teaches the forensics of alcohol testing. He is a certified Intoxilyzer and DataMaster operator and fully trained in conducting NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Testing. In addition to his extensive courtroom experience, Doug frequently delivers lectures on DUI/DWI-related topics throughout the United States. His articles have appeared in Criminal Defense Techniques, Criminal Constitutional Law and the Hennepin Lawyer. In 2008 he wrote the Minnesota DWI Law Handbook, Volume 31 of Thomson Reuters Minnesota Practice Series, which is currently in its sixteenth printing. Doug is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the National College for DUI Defense, DUI Defense Lawyers Association, and the Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Carol A. N. Breit, Attorney at Law, in Richmond, Virginia, is dedicated to offering clients personalized attention, carefully evaluating each case to find the best possible solution. With years of experience, she provides effective representation in family law, criminal defense, personal injury, and employment law matters. Carol is skilled in both negotiation and litigation, using her expertise to resolve disputes efficiently while being ready to fight for her clients in court when necessary. In family law, Carol guides clients through issues such as divorce, custody, visitation, child support, and spousal support. As a criminal defense attorney, she defends clients against felony and misdemeanor charges, including DUIs and drug offenses. Carol also represents individuals in personal injury cases, helping them recover compensation for injuries, medical expenses, and lost wages, as well as wrongful death actions. Having started her career as a prosecutor, Carol brings invaluable insight into the litigation process. This experience allows her to protect clients’ rights while offering strong, strategic advocacy in all legal matters. Contact Carol today to schedule a consultation and discuss how she can assist you with your case.

Brook M. Thibault is an experienced Hampton Roads and Virginia Beach trial lawyer and courtroom litigator; former Associate Counsel for CMA CGM (America) LLC, the world’s third largest container ship company, and Public Defender. ​As Associate Counsel for CMA CGM, Brook shared in the corporate legal responsibilities associated with the company as subsidiary and agent for CMA CGM S.A. a French Domestic Society Anonym; including complex commercial real estate transactions, transportation and maritime law, and international asset search and collection. Since leaving the company in 2008, Brook has refined and solidified his reputation as a dogged courtroom litigator, fighting for the accused, the innocent and the guilty alike. Want to learn more? Then call or stop by The Coastal Virginia Law Firm today to request a FREE consultation regarding your case! 2388 Liberty Way Suite 200 Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456. FREE consultations are always available! Brook has represented hundreds of accused individuals in matters ranging from minor traffic infractions to serious violent crimes. Brook is a firm believer in the Constitution and its protections against illegal searches and seizures. The government does not belong in your business! Brook was born in upstate New York and attended college at the University at Buffalo, where he majored in Political Science with a concentration in Legal Studies. He then moved to Virginia Beach to attend Regent University School of Law. Brook is a member of the local Bar Associations and is an active member of the Community. Since 2003, he has played hockey for the Newport News, Chesapeake, and Virginia Beach Hockey Leagues. He is also an annual participant in numerous motorcycle “poker runs” for various charities.

David Steidle's experience as a Prosecutor and Public Defender in the region has lent familiarity and given him the resources to represent clients in all types of legal challenges. As a member of the region’s legal community, he is regarded by clients as inventive, hard-working and aggressive. Most importantly, he will work for you.

Mr. Montgomery has over 15 years of trial litigation experience in criminal law, personal injury law (car accidents and medical malpractice) and employment law. Mr. Montgomery is a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum as he has obtained million dollar verdicts for several clients.