Tucker Griffin Barnes, Attorneys at Law - Car Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Workers Comp

Partners | William D. Tucker | Yvonne T. Griffin | Mary Ann Barnes | Lynn A. Bradley | André A. Hakes | Laura Blair Butler |

William D. Tucker, III Senior Partner wtucker@tgblaw.com
		William D. Tucker, III, chose real estate and business as his areas of concentration in the practice of law. Mr. Tucker’s creative vision and real estate development savvy identify him as a leader in business. His clients and associates agree that he is an expert at being responsive, tenacious, focused, and personable. Born in Miami, Florida, Mr. Tucker grew up in both Miami and in Huntsville, Alabama. He received his undergraduate degree in Business Administration from the University of Florida and went on to law school at the University of Virginia. He received his J.D. in 1971 and subsequently admitted to the bar in Virginia and Florida. Mr. Tucker established this firm in Charlottesville, Virginia, where he continues to reside with his family. A firm believer in community involvement, Mr. Tucker has served as a board member, officer, and counsel for such non-profit organizations as the Paramount Theater, Camp Albemarle, Virginia Institute of Autism, Save the Fireworks, First Night Virginia, and the Charlottesville YMCA.
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Yvonne T. Griffin Senior Partner ygriffin@tgblaw.com
		Yvonne T. Griffin is a trial lawyer who practices only law for injured persons. Although she has been practicing law since 1988, for the past ten years she has done nothing but injury law. During that time, she has handled thousands of personal injury cases. She handles vehicle accidents, bodily injury, wrongful death, animal bites and medical malpractice. After graduating from Georgia Southern University in 1980, Ms. Griffin received her MBA from Northwestern State University in 1985 and her JD from the College of William and Mary in 1988. Ms. Griffin served as Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney for two years in Hampton, Virginia. There she tried hundreds of cases and used that experience to develop her courtroom style. She has been practicing in Charlottesville since 1992. A member of the Virginia State Bar, Ms. Griffin is also active in numerous professional organizations such as the American Bar Association, the Charlottesville/Albemarle Bar Association, the Thomas Jefferson Inns of Court, the Association of Trial Lawyers in America, and the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association. She is currently serving on the state-wide Board of Governors for the Virginia Trial Lawyers, and serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the Charlottesville/Albemarle County Bar Association. Her volunteer activities include Past President of the Albemarle County Police Foundation and Trustee of the Blue Ridge National Multiple Sclerosis Chapter. resume
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Mary Ann Barnes Senior Partner mbarnes@tgblaw.com
		Mary Ann Barnes received her Bachelor of Arts degree from James Madison University in 1983 with a major in Political Science and a minor in Paralegal Studies. After working as a Paralegal in Charlottesville, law school seemed like the next logical step. She received her Juris Doctor degree from Delaware Law School in 1988. During law school she clerked for the Wilmington, Delaware law firm of Doroshow & Pasquale. The first eleven years of Ms. Barnes law practice was spent representing plaintiff’s in personal injury and product liability matters. Since joining her partners, William Tucker and Yvonne Griffin in 1999, she has expanded her practice. Her current practice areas include Social Security Disability, Estate Planning/Will Drafting and Family Law. In the Family Law department she handles Adoptions and Prenuptial Agreements. Her Adoption practice includes international, parental placement, agency placement, family placement, consent adoptions and non-consent adoptions. She is a member of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, the American Trial Lawyers Association, the Virginia Womens’ Attorneys Association and the Charlottesville Albemarle Bar Association. She resides with her family in Albemarle County and is active in the community.
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return to top Lynn A. Bradley Partner lbradley@tgblaw.com
		A 1993 graduate of the University of Richmond School of Law, Lynn Bradley, has dedicated herself to fighting for the rights of Virginians. Early in her career, she enjoyed a varied general practice with a heavy emphasis on litigation. She was exposed to many areas of the law and logged many hours in the courtroom. As time progressed, Ms. Bradley was able to identify her strengths and follow her interests. She now concentrates her practice in workers’ compensation and collaborative family law. Her many accomplishments are noted in the individual practice sections below. Worker's Compensation and Collaborative Family Law Ms. Bradley has been with Tucker Griffin Barnes since January, 1996. She is proud to be a member a firm that values individuals and supports the needs of families in and around central Virginia. Ms. Bradley resides in western Albemarle County with her husband, Richard, and daughter, Katie. In her spare time she enjoys reading, cooking and volunteering at her daughter's school.
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André A. Hakes Partner ahakes@tgblaw.com
		A 1996 graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law, André Hakes has 7+ years experience as a champion of the rights and civil liberties of Virginians accused of criminal offenses. As a law student, Ms. Hakes obtained valuable prosecutorial experience in several local jurisdictions before establishing herself in private practice. During her early years of practice, Ms. Hakes taught in police education classes on several occasions at the Central Shenandoah Criminal Justice Training Center. Ms. Hakes has defended clients on charges ranging from DUI to first degree murder. A talented civil litigator, as well, Ms. Hakes accepts complex real estate litigation matters involving boundary disputes, access easements, partition, and related issues. Ms. Hakes also represents Family Law clients requiring an experienced Litigator. Ms. Hakes has represented clients in federal and state courts in many local jurisdictions, including the Cities of Charlottesville and Waynesboro, and the Counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Harrisonburg, Louisa, Madison, Nelson, Orange and Rockingham. Ms. Hakes is a Special Justice for Fluvanna County. Señora Hakes le gusta ayudar los clientes quienes hablan español, también.
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Laura Blair Butler Partner lbutler@tgblaw.com
		Laura Blair Butler joined Tucker Griffin Barnes in May of 2005 after having practiced law in Charlotte, North Carolina since 1995. Ms. Butler dedicates her practice exclusively to the area of family law, including child custody, child and spousal support and equitable distribution. Ms. Butler attended Washington and Lee University School of Law in Lexington, Virginia and is a member of both the North Carolina and Virginia State Bars. Ms. Butler is a strong believer in being a zealous advocate for her client while also maintaining the integrity of the legal profession. Ms. Butler recognizes the importance of keeping her clients informed of their rights throughout their case, offering them support and guidance as they make their way through what is often the most difficult time of their lives.
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