- Divorce
- Child SupportFew situations are more emotionally charged and stressful than a legal dispute involving family law. It is very important to be represented by experienced, trained, and competent attorneys who understand this. In many instances, you simply need to talk to someone who is not only compassionate, but also understands your legal situation. At Gordon, Dodson, Gordon & Rowlett, both our attorneys and our staff pride themselves on this approach. Our legal team can assist you with all sorts of civil litigation and defense. We handle divorce cases, child custody cases, alimony or child support, and other cases related to family law in Chesterfield and the Tri-Cities area.
- Child Custody and VisitationAt Gordon, Dodson, Gordon & Rowlett, we listen to your needs, follow your direction, and work diligently for a mutually satisfactory agreement for both parties. In the event this cannot be achieved, our divorce lawyers aggressively represent you in your family law case to help achieve your desired goal in property disbursement, child custody, alimony and support. Our Chesterfield lawyers have represented hundreds of family law cases, making us some of the most trusted divorce lawyers in Chesterfield.
- Adoption
- Spousal SupportWe represent clients in all areas of family law. If we are representing you in a divorce, we will do everything we can to ensure you are satisfied in property distribution, child custody, alimony, and other monetary support. If you are already divorced but seeking additional visitation privileges or full custody of your child, our child custody lawyers can assist you to get more time with your child or bring your child home. Our family law attorneys also handle adoptions for families that want to grow, and legal name changes. Let us help you navigate through these legal proceedings.
- Legal SeparationIf you are involved in a legal separation, divorce, custody battle, or other family law issue, you need a strong and experienced attorney on your side. Even the most amicable disputes require careful planning and tactful execution. We understand and appreciate the urgency of family law matters. Contact our experienced family law attorneys in Chesterfield today. We will get you into our office as soon as possible.
- Child AbusePrior to joining BrownGreer, Elizabeth served eight years in the public sector as an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney for Chesterfield County. She prosecuted misdemeanor and felony charges in General District, Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court and Circuit Court. She focused on crimes involving child abuse, sex abuse, domestic violence and juvenile delinquency.
- Criminal DefenseRandy is active in the community where he has served as Adjunct Faculty of the University of Richmond since 1995. He teaches criminal law in their undergraduate school and trial skills in the University of Richmond law school. He previously taught legal writing and legal research at J. Sargeant Community College. Randy has also served as an instructor at the Chesterfield Police Academy.Â
- DUI/DWIUnfortunately, the number of accidents in Chesterfield and the Tri-Cities area attributed to drinking and driving is increasing every year. Because of this, DUIs are being prosecuted more harshly. If you have been accused of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, your entire future is on the line. You could be faced with a points on your license, license suspension, large fines, and lengthy jail times. You need an expert DUI lawyer from one of the longest established law firms in Chesterfield to ensure you have the best defense available. As experienced DUI lawyers we understand the DUI laws in Virginia and we can help you avoid losing your license if you act quickly.
- Traffic ViolationsWe have represented hundreds of clients for a variety of criminal charges. We understand that your reckless driving, DUI, or drug charge may have been a brief lapse in judgement, or that you may not have even been impaired in the first place. A good criminal defense attorney is often the only one watching over your constitutional rights, and our criminal defense and traffic attorneys aggressively advocate for the enforcement of those rights.
- Burglary
- Theft
- MisdemeanorsOur skilled and experienced lawyers have what it takes to aggressively defend you in central Virginia. Timing is everything in criminal law cases, so if you have been charged or believe you’re under investigation for a felony or misdemeanor crime in Chesterfield, Chester, Colonial Heights, or surrounding locations in central Virginia, it’s important that you act fast and contact the criminal defense attorneys at Gordon and Dodson today.
- Drug Crimes
- Homicide
- Hit and RunIf a traffic offense is severe, it may be classified as a misdemeanor or felony crime. If you are found guilty of reckless driving in Virginia, that is a Class One Misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and $2,500 in fines. You will receive six points on your license which will dramatically impact your insurance rates, and your license could be suspended for up to six months. If you are charged with a hit and run, the penalties are similar, but if there is damage to property over $1000 or someone is hurt, the offense can easily become a felony. If you have been charged with either of the above, driving on a suspended license, or other serious traffic violations, you need to protect yourself against potentially severe consequences. Besides high fines and potential imprisonment, convictions remain on your criminal record for several years, so it’s important to have strong representation from pre-trial to sentencing.
- Business DisputesOur experienced business law attorneys can assist you with legal advice, document preparation, and counsel and defense over disputes between customers and business owners, or between partners in an organization. Gordon Dodson’s experienced business lawyers respond quickly and give you the attention you need and deserve.
- Workers Compensation
- Employment Contract
- Non-compete Agreement
- Real Estate LitigationOur firm is skilled in a variety of practice areas, but we primarily focus on personal injury and civil litigation, family law, traffic defense, criminal defense, real estate law, business law for small corporations, and estate matters. The bulk of our cases are in the Chesterfield County court system, but we also represent clients throughout central Virginia in Chester, Colonial Heights, Powhatan, and beyond.
- Real Estate TransactionsOur real estate attorneys have years of experience in managing real estate transactions for both residential and commercial clients. Whether your needs involve real estate closings or contract review or preparation for purchasing a new home, work space, office building, or land holding, you’re in good hands with our real estate attorneys.
- Personal InjuryIn 2008, Ryan joined us at Gordon, Dodson, Gordon & Rowlett. He has a quick wit and a way with words. He particularly enjoys advocating for fathers in custody disputes and has achieved the rare goal of getting a number of fathers sole custody of their children. He has a substantial criminal and personal injury practice and has been named a Super Lawyer Rising Star. He enjoys spending time with his wife and their baby girl. He also enjoys snorkeling with sea turtles around the world.
- Auto Accidents
- Dog BitesWe provide effective Counsel with a proven track record for negligence, fraud and libel cases. Our personal injury attorneys offer legal advice and representation for a variety of personal injury circumstances including dog bites, bike accidents, and auto accidents in Chesterfield, Chester, Colonial Heights, and neighboring locations. We work hard to get the very best results for you regardless of whether you’re the plaintiff or defendant in a personal injury lawsuit.
- Estate PlanningAfter the loss of a loved one, facing the probate process can be intimidating. Our Estate Administration Attorneys can help determine whether qualification as a personal representative is necessary to administer an estate or whether qualification can be avoided with tools such as a small estate affidavit.
- WillsRuss Watson has been representing clients in Chesterfield County and central Virginia for thirty years. A graduate of Hampden-Sydney College (B.A. 1985) and University of Georgia School of Law (JD 1988), Russ has been helping his clients solve their legal problems since 1988. Russ represents clients in the following areas: criminal, traffic, personal injury, family law, civil litigation, real estate matters and Wills and Trusts. Russ is a resident of Chesterfield County and a past President of the Chesterfield County Bar Association.
- Trusts
- Power of AttorneyOur Estate Planning Attorneys have years of experience in estate planning and administration. Whether your needs involve will preparation or aid in the setup of a Power of Attorney, our skilled lawyers help educate and protect you and your assets.
- Debt CollectionOur Civil Litigation Attorneys have extensive experience representing individuals and businesses in civil litigation related cases. Whether your needs involve contract disputes or debt collection, our skilled lawyers help you achieve your desired goal with the most cost-effective solution to your problem.