Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Experienced Legal Representation in Staunton, Virginia
Timberlake Smith has been dedicated to serving clients in the Shenandoah Valley and across Virginia since 1948. Founded by Wayt Timberlake and Richard 'Dick' Smith, our firm has grown into a 12-lawyer team offering comprehensive legal solutions tailored to individual, corporate, and institutional needs. Our attorneys are recognized leaders in their fields, with multiple listings in The Best Lawyers in America and an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell for legal competence and ethical standards. We prioritize client-focused strategies, combining deep legal expertise with personalized attention to resolve complex matters efficiently. With experience across 15 practice areas, including corporate law, medical malpractice, criminal defense, and estate planning, we provide strategic counsel grounded in decades of local and statewide legal practice.Our commitment to excellence extends to community engagement and professional leadership within local and state bar associations. We emphasize clear communication, cost-effective solutions, and long-term client relationships, ensuring clients receive practical guidance through all phases of legal processes. Our cross-disciplinary approach allows collaboration across practice areas, offering full-service representation for construction, business, and litigation needs. Recognized for innovation in appellate and complex litigation, we frame legal issues strategically to achieve favorable outcomes while minimizing prolonged disputes. This legacy of trust, expertise, and results-driven advocacy defines our service philosophy since our founding.
Services
Corporate Law
Criminal Defense
Estate Planning
Construction Law
Appellate Litigation
Medical Malpractice
Real Estate Law
Employment Law
Civil Litigation
Business Reorganization
Details
- Year established: 1948
Highlights and features
- We offer 75+ years of combined legal experience across 15 practice areas.
- Our attorneys hold leadership roles in local and state bar associations.
- We provide personalized strategies with an AV rating for legal excellence.
- Our cross-disciplinary team tackles complex cases through collaborative solutions.
- Recognized in national directories for expertise in education law and medical malpractice.
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Rating
- The Best Lawyers in America
Services
Corporate Law
Our corporate law practice advises businesses on entity formation, contract negotiations, compliance, and mergers. We draft organizational documents and provide strategic counsel for startups and established companies. Our attorneys handle Virginia and foreign entity matters, focusing on minimizing legal risks while supporting growth objectives.
Criminal Defense
We defend clients against misdemeanor and felony charges, including drug offenses, fraud, and homicide. Our approach emphasizes thorough case investigation, witness preparation, and aggressive advocacy to protect clients' rights. We navigate state and local legal systems to achieve reduced charges or dismissals where possible.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services include wills, trusts, and tax strategies to preserve family and business legacies. We create customized plans to minimize taxes and administrative costs while addressing healthcare directives and fiduciary responsibilities for executors and trustees.
Construction Law
We represent construction professionals in contract disputes, regulatory compliance, and project disputes. Our services cover bid preparation, lien enforcement, and litigation for contractors, developers, and suppliers involved in residential and commercial projects across Virginia.
Appellate Litigation
Our appellate team specializes in complex legal research, brief preparation, and strategic issue preservation. We handle state and federal appeals while advising trial counsel on positioning cases for favorable outcomes, reducing the likelihood of prolonged litigation.
People
Logan N. Bartley
Attorney at Law
Logan N. Bartley provides legal counsel in general practice areas, supporting clients with personalized solutions for diverse legal matters at Timberlake Smith.
B. E. Brannock
Attorney at Law
B. E. Brannock specializes in corporate law and estate planning, offering strategic guidance for business clients and families with complex legal needs in Virginia.
Rosalie Pemberton Fessier
Attorney at Law
Rosalie Fessier brings extensive legal experience to her practice, focusing on areas that support Timberlake Smith's client-centered approach to problem-solving and dispute resolution.
Tate C. Love
Attorney at Law
Tate C. Love represents clients in criminal defense and traffic violation cases, advocating for rights protection through thorough case preparation and courtroom experience.
Alan F. Garrison
Attorney at Law
Alan F. Garrison advises businesses and individuals in corporate matters and estate administration, combining legal expertise with practical solutions for clients across Virginia.
Questions
What areas of law does Timberlake Smith specialize in?
We handle 15 practice areas including corporate law, criminal defense, estate planning, construction law, medical malpractice, and appellate litigation.
How long has Timberlake Smith served Virginia clients?
Our firm has provided legal services in Virginia since 1948, maintaining a legacy of excellence for over 75 years.
Do you offer estate planning services?
Yes, we create customized estate plans including wills, trusts, tax strategies, and healthcare directives to protect family and business legacies.
How does Timberlake Smith approach criminal defense cases?
We conduct thorough investigations, prepare witnesses, and use strategic defense tactics to protect clients' rights in misdemeanor and felony cases.
Are your attorneys recognized for legal excellence?
Multiple attorneys are listed in The Best Lawyers in America and we maintain Martindale-Hubbell's AV rating for legal competence and ethics.
