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Local Ratings & Reviews (80)

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4.9/5.0
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Principal 2014/12/20

5.0/5.0

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Managing Partner 2014/12/11

5.0/5.0

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Member 2014/12/04

5.0/5.0

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Of Counsel 2014/10/16

5.0/5.0

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Associate 2010/06/02

5.0/5.0

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Partner 2009/08/17

5.0/5.0

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Managing Partner 2009/08/16

5.0/5.0

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Partner 2009/08/09

4.6/5.0

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Member 2009/08/09

4.4/5.0

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Member 2014/10/14

4.2/5.0

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Managing Partner 2014/10/14

4.2/5.0

I know Yvonne well - she is a very ethical attorney. She has been active in the area of PI practice for many years.She is also active in volunteer bar organizations and assumes leadership roles effectively.

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Partner 2009/08/09

5.0/5.0

Where to start, so didn’t hand her a simple case where a bag of candy had been taken. I literally targeted her to use her knowledge of the law to help our son. It came with lows and highs. The review is about her...

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Client 2025/07/24

5.0/5.0

Lisa Brook was a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend her. She is detail oriented and a great communicator. She kept me up to date throughout the process. I was pleased with the outcome. All emails and...

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Client 2024/12/06

5.0/5.0

Laura Blair Butler provided me with invaluable counsel throughout my divorce. She is no-nonsense, professional, and skilled. My divorce was fairly uncomplicated but she gave me a tremendous amount of confidence...

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Client 2023/12/18

5.0/5.0

Mr. Bibb, with Tucker Griffin Barnes, represented me in my divorce. He was extremely professional, timely in his responses, and very knowledgeable. He helped me feel confident throughout the divorce process and was...

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Client 2023/10/11

5.0/5.0

I had no experience or knowledge other than what I found on the internet pertaining to the case I had. I reached out online got a call back after the weekend and although they are very busy they make every effort...

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Client 2023/02/28

5.0/5.0

We bought a house in Palmyra. When we asked our RE agent what firm should we use for closing - the answer was TGB the best in the area. We used TGB and our agent was more than correct. Kim and her staff were...

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Client 2022/07/03

5.0/5.0

The attorneys and staff worked tirelessly to secure my settlement. Carolyn the assistant was wonderful at helping me through the process. Very well pleased with the service I received.

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Client 2021/12/09

5.0/5.0

I work recommend this company to anyone they are great. My business was handled in a timely fashion. My calls and emails were always answered within the day. They always walked me through anything I didn't...

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Client 2021/10/31

5.0/5.0

I had been involved in a motor vehicle accident and had the worst time with the insurance company as far as payment for my vehicle damages. They stressed me out to the point where I began doing research on...

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Client 2020/11/25

5.0/5.0

Many thanks to Kelly Roberts from bottom of my heart, who fought hard in the court room and SECURED my child's life during a painful ,tearful time. I worked with Ms Roberts for almost 2 years. Ms Roberts educated...

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Client 2020/04/14

5.0/5.0

Many thanks to Kelly Roberts from bottom of my heart, who fought hard in the court room and SECURED my child's life during a painful ,tearful time. I worked with Ms Roberts for almost 2 years. Ms Roberts educated...

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Client 2020/04/14

5.0/5.0

Mary Martin, Paralegal, was friendly and professional. She handled all the details of the settlement smoothly. We were very comfortable working with her and appreciated the emails and phone calls to keep us up to...

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Client 2017/08/03

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Client 2017/06/09

5.0/5.0

I am so grateful to Yvonne Griffin and Katherine Seagle and Fletcher Hultman. They Care about their clients. Ms. Griffin shows that all clients are important. Kat was excellent, so careful and thorough on every...

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Client 2016/12/12

5.0/5.0

I consider myself fortunate to have had Kelly Roberts for an attorney. She is the consummate professional with a personal touch. She was readily available and kept me updated on my case in a very timely manner. She...

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Client 2016/12/11

5.0/5.0

Shannon T. Morgan is an excellent attorney. I would not hesitate to call her again if needed. I highly recommend her to anyone that would ask. Thank you so much for your help

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Client 2015/08/16

5.0/5.0

Everything went the way we were told!

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Client 2015/03/03

5.0/5.0

He did a fabulous job on a very complicated short sale for me. He was outstanding! I would recommend him to anyone. I would use him again if I ever needed to (which hopefully I will not!).

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Client 2014/11/10

5.0/5.0

Ms. Griffin went above & beyond our expectations. She was very pleasant to talk to and extremely informative. I would & will highly recommend her to any/ all of my family & friends. Can't praise her enough for the...

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Client 2014/09/07

5.0/5.0

Mr. Tucker stuck by our side for over a year during a painful short sale process. However, he saw it through to the end and finished the deal. We are extremely grateful for his experience and expertise in this...

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Client 2013/07/02

5.0/5.0

Very personable and efficient

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Client 2013/02/16

5.0/5.0

I went through a Short Sale process with a bank that changed the rules every six months. Now that it is done, I cannot imagine going through a Short Sale process without the assistance I received from Bill Tucker's...

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Client 2013/01/05

5.0/5.0

I bought a house at the top of the market and needed to sell it at the bottom. I couldn't afford to take the loss on the house, so Tucker helped me get out by doing a short sale on the house. This helped me avoid...

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Client 2012/07/19

5.0/5.0

I recently completed a short sale with Bill and was overwhelmed by the efficiency and effort put forth by this firm. Bill's paralegal, Valerie Johnson, was invaluable in her persistence and communication. I would...

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Client 2012/05/05

5.0/5.0

'I like to be perfect.' These are words you want and need your attorney to say, and they are a direct quote from Laura Blair Butler of Tucker Griffin Barnes. She represents me in my very contentious divorce case....

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Client 2012/04/24

5.0/5.0

Five words: 'I like to be perfect.' These are words you want and need your attorney to say, and they are a direct quote from Laura Blair Butler of Tucker Griffin Barnes. She represents me in my very contentious and...

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Client 2012/04/24

5.0/5.0

Bill Tucker's firm negotiated the difficult but successful short sale of my house in Charlottesville for me after I moved to California. I was very pleased with how everything turned out, and with how communicative...

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Client 2012/02/28

5.0/5.0

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Client 2012/02/13

5.0/5.0

Working with Bill and Valerie and a particularly tough case was a pleasure. I always felt like they were happy to take the time and explain all the intricacies to me; I always felt like I was in the loop, that I...

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Client 2011/10/21

5.0/5.0

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Client 2011/10/12

5.0/5.0

Everyone I worked with at this firm was knowledgeable, attentive, responsive, helpful, and informative. I never felt rushed, and although they were working under a deadline and time pressure, they never rushed me...

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Client 2011/05/05

5.0/5.0

Ms. Hakes was supportive, available, informative, and successful in facilitating the success of our legal defense in a wrongful accusation criminal case. She was instrumental in my husband getting his PT license...

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Client 2011/04/27

5.0/5.0

He was very understanding of my situation and gave me all the time I needed to answer my questions.

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Client 2011/04/11

5.0/5.0

Communication was excellent and the knowledge made the short sale go smooth and from start to finish it closed within one month!

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Client 2011/03/25

5.0/5.0

We recently sold our Cabin in Rileyville VA. We worked with a Real Estate Paralegal named Jenna C Peregoy. What a fantastic, fast service she provided. She had to contend with 3 Sellers to boot! She was very...

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Client 2011/03/23

5.0/5.0

I have been in the real estate business for 30 years, and consistently, William D. Tucker and his able assistants, this time, Kim, make the transaction happen. These were particularly challenging clients, and the...

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Client 2011/03/21

5.0/5.0

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Client 2010/12/30

5.0/5.0

We needed to find someone quickly that could be effective in an underage drinking/ possession case that was familiar with the court and judge. Ms. Hakes was a superb, knowledgable, straight shooter. Her strategy...

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Client 2010/11/09

5.0/5.0

Wonderful law firm.... Laura Butler is the best! Very realistic, yet understanding!

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Client 2010/06/25

5.0/5.0

Have used this law firm on two separate occassions and both times I was very impressed! Very knowledgeable and informative, outstanding communication. Very attentive and responsive in their handling of my case. ...

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Client 2009/03/23

4.8/5.0

My wife and I had 20+ year old estate planning documents from Florida. We now live in Virginia and wanted to update our trust and Advanced Medical directives and will to be current and comply with Virginia laws....

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Client 2026/02/24

4.8/5.0

Bill Tucker has obviously proven to be the best real estate attorney in the area. I have practiced real estate in the area over 30 years and can say with certainty that he is a problem solver; always managing to...

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Client 2021/05/06

4.8/5.0

Quick reply from phone and email inquiry, meeting set up with primary attorney with in a week. Good follow up, will know more once legal documents are produced. Simple, abet a Special Needs Trust, Estate plan.

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Client 2020/07/15

4.8/5.0

Living in South Carolina and selling a building lot in Central Virginia became a small nightmare, when a recorded judgment was discovered dating back to a previous owner. Although the judgment had actually been...

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Client 2017/07/27

4.8/5.0

They were a tremendous help in the short sale process. We bought at the top of the market and had to sell low and they made sure the whole process went smoothly. I would never go through a situation like again...

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Client 2012/09/26

4.8/5.0

We recently went through a short sale process and the effectiveness and efficiency of the Tucker Law Firm was invaluable. This was our first experience in real estate and while at times we felt a little in the dark...

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Client 2012/07/04

4.8/5.0

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Client 2012/02/13

4.5/5.0

My Wife,Daughter and I used TGB to handle the closing on property in Gordonsville. We could not have been more impressed with the service that we received from this company.. We live in New Jersey and everything...

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Client 2018/10/24

4.5/5.0

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Client 2015/12/07

4.5/5.0

Yvonne helped me tremendously through the process which seemed to drag on forever! She was patient and helped me understand all the steps along the way. She is thorough and her staff very helpful, as well, to get...

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Client 2014/06/16

4.5/5.0

I bought a foreclosure property in a fairly reasonable period of time (which is unusual considering the extra layers to that type of purchase). I credit that accomplishment to Bill Tucker and his team of...

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Client 2013/02/02

4.5/5.0

These folks went way above/beyond expectations! Based on their experience dealing with people who were faced with life changing injuries that were devastating, our lawyer (Y Griffin) & her paralegal(E Goven)helped...

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Client 2011/07/17

5.0/5.0

I retained Lynn Bradley as my divorce attorney approximately seven years ago. My case was a complex one. Lynn did not allow the complexities and many details to be covered to bog her down in any way. She was...

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Client 2010/07/07

5.0/5.0

I chose Lynn for my collaborative divorce process. Previous to contacting her I was using a traditional adversarial approach and was getting nowhere and draining my bank account. Working with Lynn was like a breath...

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Client 2010/11/08

5.0/5.0

It is my pleasure to have the opportunity to review an attorney as exceptional as Lynn Bradley. I worked with Lynn for my Worker’s Compensation case which spanned 12+ years. The time and care that she put into...

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Client 2012/05/31

4.0/5.0

I hired Laura for my divorce and then again for custody and child support. She was very knowledgeable about the family/divorce laws in VA. I felt good about my case, which was set to go to trial, but ended in a...

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Client 2020/01/28

5.0/5.0

When you first interview Laura, it is apparent you are in the presence of a true professional in all aspects of family law. From her childhood, Laura was exposed to this often contentious environment presented by...

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Client 2010/11/17

5.0/5.0

In every professional dealing I have had with Laura Butler, I have found her to be exceptionally knowledgeable and well-prepared. Her knowledge of the law has been thorough in each of our dealings. In addition,...

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Client 2010/11/26

5.0/5.0

Five words: "I like to be perfect." These are words you want and need your attorney to say, and they are a direct quote from Laura Blair Butler of Tucker Griffin Barnes. She represents me in my very contentious and...

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Client 2012/04/24

5.0/5.0

Laura Butler, who represented me during my separation, means it when she says nothing less than perfect is her standard. If you are looking for a professional, detail-oriented attorney to give you straight advice...

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Client 2019/05/05

5.0/5.0

When I first consulted Ms. Butler I was in a very vulnerable place being newly separated from my husband. She gave me sound advice and waited to take my case until I was ready. Once hired, this woman took her job...

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Client 2020/03/13

5.0/5.0

Laura Blair Butler provided me with invaluable counsel throughout my divorce. She is no-nonsense, professional, and skilled. My divorce was fairly uncomplicated but she gave me a tremendous amount of confidence...

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Client 2023/12/18

5.0/5.0

Yvonne Griffin represented me in an accident case that required many months of hands on attention. She was a compassionate person always taking into consideration my limited abilities from my brain injury but not...

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Client 2010/06/29

5.0/5.0

Yvonne Griffin was a pleasure to work with and professional in every way. She is frank and truthful and knowledgeable which kept surprises to a minimum. She also has a great staff that make you feel at home...

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Client 2010/07/15

5.0/5.0

She has been there from day two and throughout the process. Always empathetic, knowlegeable of your feelings and possible outcomes. It was a pleasure to have her following my case and I always felt 'taken care...

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Client 2010/11/13

5.0/5.0

Yvonne worked with me when I was rear-ended by a drunk driver. She was no-nonsense and didn't sugar coat anything. She always treated me with respect as an equal. I would certainly recommend her.

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Client 2011/08/17

5.0/5.0

Yvonne assisted a family member with a difficult and complicated MVA case. She and her staff are very competent and trustworthy and they went above and beyond in their service to my family member. They kept us...

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Client 2013/06/06

5.0/5.0

We had a hour review with Yvonne and it turned into 2 hours of her helping and getting hands on and at the very end of it all she was to the point and was very honest and making sure we got what was best for us....

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Client 2014/09/07