Ellen Osborne, Executive Director, Literacy Volunteers Charlottesville Albemarle, April 2012
"On behalf of the learners, tutors, staff, and board of Literacy Volunteers, thank you for your generous donation to Wordplay 2012. We were so excited to have two MichieHamlett teams participate again this year! All proceeds from the event will be used to help adults in our area improve their lives by learning to read, write, and speak English.

We truly appreciate your contribution to Wordplay. It means a great deal to us to continue to help all who come to us, and in these economic times more are seeking our services than ever before!"

Kate Giese Wofford, Shenandoah Valley Network, April 2012
"Dear Ms. (Elizabeth) Coughter,
Please find attached a letter expressing our thanks for your willingness to serve, pro bono, as local counsel for the Interstate 81 widening litigation. After almost four years, our case was recently decided in the Fourth Circuit. Many thanks."

Jessica Snyder, Volunteer Center Director, United Way Thomas Jefferson Area, February 2012
“Many thanks to all of the folks at MichieHamlett for your support of our Mentor & Tutor Opportunity Fair! We have over 60 potential mentors attend the event this year and the local organizations were thrilled! Thanks so much!”

Mike Myers, Charlottesville, February 2012
“I had a great experience working with Scotty. From the beginning, he did what he said he was going to do and explained the legal-ese to me in language that I could understand. I felt like I was in good hands with Scotty throughout my case. He came highly recommended to me by a friend, and I will certainly do the same.”

Jennie Shuklis, Executive Director, FOCUS Women’s Resource Center, Charlottesville, January 2011
“FOCUS Women’s Resource Center offers a monthly Legal Assistance Night, which provides women and their families with a free legal consultation on most legal issues. Many of our clients, most of whom are on a very limited income, come to us with legal issues that are confusing and terrifying.

For the past year, we have been blessed with MichieHamlett’s able and caring attorneys. These attorneys have advised nearly 100 people on issues ranging from divorce, custody, bankruptcy, and in some cases criminal issues. Our clients receive some of the best legal expertise in Central Virginia and benefit from the wisdom and compassion offered by the diverse and competent attorneys at MichieHamlett.

To a person, our clients leave relieved and with knowledge of the next steps to take. FOCUS greatly appreciates the time and effort of MichieHamlett by providing this invaluable service to the community.”

Norma, Ivy, Va., December 2010
“Jim, Thank you! I appreciated your kindness throughout a couple of awkward meetings. At least this is the end! It was a great deal of comfort having a colleague of Elizabeth's at the helm. Elizabeth has truly been a Godsend during this ordeal.

You garnered great praise from my father, who is a retired banker. I forwarded the paper work you emailed to me to have him scan it as well. He said in all his housing transactions he had never encountered better laid out or more explicit paper work.”

Tondra, McLean, Va., December 2010
(to Elizabeth Coughter) “Thank you so much for helping us over the years. This experience has been challenging to say the least. However, your work on our behalf was outstanding. In the courtroom I always felt protected, secure, and confident. I appreciated how you sat beside me. You were always right there and you gave me a calm spirit.”

Annie M. Evans, (Charlottesville City Schools Coordinator of Social Studies) Charlottesville, Va., September 2010
She says about Attorney James Cox - “Once again, please accept our thanks on behalf of the students, teachers, and staff of Buford Middle School and Charlottesville High School for your ongoing support of Rule of Law Day. We appreciate the time and resources you and your staff provided to make our second annual celebration of the event a huge success...” (more - PDF)

Jeri, (Accutype) Charlottesville, Va., September 2010
She says about Attorney David Thomas - “he’s great and we’ll probably keep him forever”

Cawood, Charlottesville, Va., September 2010
About Attorney James Cox - Thank you Jim for all of your help, kindness and efficiency. What other law issues do you do? Will definitely pass your name onto others.

Vic and Pat, Northern Virginia, July 2010
Video Testimonial - Part 1 (0:01:18) - “We went through a process of doing detailed evaluations of personal injury law firms, and also interviewed a number of them. It was obvious to us after interviewing a number of the top law firms both in Charlottesville and Northern Virginia that Bryan Slaughter was absolutely the best fit for my wife’s personal injury case.”

Video Testimonial - Part 2 (0:00:30) - “Bryan was perfect for the case. He is extremely knowledgeable, extremely professional, very thorough, and very pleasant to work with.”

Video Testimonial - Part 3 (0:00:19) - “When we said to them (other law firms that we interviewed) , “If you were us, who would you choose?” they actually recommended Bryan Slaughter.”

Video Testimonial - Part 4 (0:00:57) - “I was impressed at how Bryan always made himself available... the ability to communicate with him was always there.”

Video Testimonial - Part 5 (0:00:31) - “We always felt that Bryan was very patient with us... he said the words, ‘I am working for you.’”

Video Testimonial - Part 6 (0:00:25) - “I think when you’re in such stressful situations, to have people you have confidence in actually helps your recovery.”

Video Testimonial - Part 7 (0:00:57) - “Bryan said I will be your attorney; I’m not going to reassign you to someone else. It’s rare and valuable is to find people who do what they say they are going to do. Bryan always does what he says he’s going to do.”

Video Testimonial - Entire Video (0:04:52)

Alison, Mineral, Va., July 2010
“Dear Elizabeth (Coughter), How many times did I say to you, “I am SOOO glad you're on my side and not against me!” I was so grateful to have you representing me. There was no doubt that you had my best interests in mind with every decision you helped me make. Thank you so much for your professionalism and extensive knowledge of family law, AND for your ability to keep me focused and strong during a really difficult time in my life. I have, and will keep on recommending you to anyone who needs legal counsel!”

Russell, Crozet, Va., May 2010
I wish to acknowledge and thank Scotty Scott for assisting me with the highest degree of professionalism through my divorce and child custody matter. His initial evaluation of the legal issues concerning my personal circumstances proved to be invaluable as we walked through the legal process together. He gave me the assurances I needed with regard to what I could expect to occur throughout the process, and he and his staff were responsive when I most needed them. My sincere gratitude is extended to Scotty and his staff!

Deborah, Wirtz, Va., April 2010
“Dear Greg (Webb),
Thank you for taking the time to speak with Melissa. I would not recommend anyone but you to anyone needing legal representation! You're honest, smart, and get results! A very admirable combination in the legal field today.”

Jen, Charlottesville, March 2010
To Elizabeth Coughter
“I wish you could have seen my eyebrows shoot up when I opened the envelope and Eat, Pray, Love tumbled out. I'd read it at least two times and highlighted a lot of her thoughts and wisdom. I have laughed and cried many tears reading it. Thank you so much for the copy. Even though I already had it, the thought behind yours really makes your copy more valuable than my marked and dog-eared copy.”

Robert T. Hall and Mila Ruiz Tecala, Trial Guides, LLC, Portland, Oregon, 97205, 2009
“. . . I would like to acknowledge . .. . for sharing his direct examination of surviving family members in a verdict just returned (November 2009), Greg Webb, whose sensitivity to the needs of his clients connected them to jurors in a way which produced the largest non-economic damages verdict in the history of our commonwealth." - Author, Grief and Loss, Identifying and Proving Damages in Wrongful Death Cases, Robert T. Hall and Mila Ruiz Tecala, Trial Guides, LLC, Portland, Oregon, 97205, 2009 http://www.trialguides.com/book/grief-and-loss/

Adrienne, Charlottesville, Va., Febuary 2010
“To Greg Webb:
Thank you so much for everything. Not only did I know I had excellent legal representation throughout this whole ordeal, I also very much appreciated your calm and affable manner. No matter what stage we were at, your solid, steady demeanor made all the difference for me. I find it fascinating to meet people who love what they do and are extremely talented in their field, particularly if it's an area that I have no feel for at all. It's so clear to me that you both love what you do and are really, really good at it. No surprise that you're such a great attorney! I have sung your praises to so many friends and will certainly recommend you if anyone ever needs legal representation. And certainly you are the first call I will be making if I ever need to in the future, although I selfishly hope that need never arises again.”

David Wagoner, Virginia CLE, December 13, 2009
“It is a pleasure working with Bryan (Slaughter) on litigation seminars. His extensive knowledge of the subject matter, comfortable presentation style, and desire to help his colleagues combine to make programs that are accessible for novices and experts alike.”

Pattie, Silver Spring, Md., August 2009
“Jim, thank you so much for helping me. I appreciate your compassion and patience.”

Wanda, Waynesboro, Va., August 2009
“Katharine made me feel like I really mattered to her as a person at my hearing. She was compassionate and considerate. I would drive across the mountain (to Charlottesville) in a heartbeat to see a MichieHamlett attorney because of the way I was treated by Katharine and Scotty. I was treated with a lot of respect. Scotty was very caring and considerate. He stood up for us. I’m glad he was there.”

Jeanne, Yorktown, Va., August 2009
“Dave, thank you so much for jumping in and helping our son Aaron with his traffic ticket. The entire thing was so stressful; having your guidance through this has really been wonderful. . . Thank you for calming my nerves – you know mothers! P.S. You are a great lawyer!”

Rebecca, Earlysville, Va., July 2009
“Dear Jim, I am so pleased to let you know that my affairs are now in order as per my desires. Thank you for taking care of this in an expeditious and professional manner. I feel very comfortable with what I have done and what you have helped me do. . . . It is a pleasure to work with you.”

Brenda, Charlottesville, Va. July 2009
“Dear Jim, I just wanted to thank you for all the work you did to put together the closing for ----- and help us save her home of 40 years. . . . I, our client, and Legal Aid thank you for your hard work and support.”

Mary and Paul, Charlottesville, Va., December 2008
“Dear Mr. Cox, Paul and I want you to know how immensely we appreciated your being willing to jump in and save our mortgage for us on such short notice. We admired and, I fear, were vindictively pleased by the elegance and effectiveness of your letter.”

Agnes, Charlottesville, Va., May 2008
“Ed, thank you so very much for taking time out of your busy day to write the letter to Direct TV. Once again you won for me and I appreciate it very much.”

Martha, Charlottesville, Va., December 2007
From her address book, handwritten under the Edward Lowry entry, “My lawyer – the best to be had!”

Rebecca, Culpeper, Va., March, 2005
“Mr. Webb, I want to thank you for all the kindness you have shown to me during this difficult time. I am so thankful these asbestos claims are being settled. I remember when Larry and I met with you on several occasions. You were so kind and I could tell you really cared. That meant so much. I know my sweet husband is looking down from Heaven and he is thanking you all for helping me and he knows I will be OK financially.”

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