If you are facing a legal problem that touches more than one part of your life, it can feel difficult to know where to begin. A dispute at work can affect finances. A family issue can raise long term planning concerns. A criminal allegation can ripple into housing, employment, or professional licensing. Working with a Charlottesville full service law firm can help you sort priorities, understand your options, and take steps that protect what matters most.

You do not have to carry every procedural detail alone. Filing rules, deadlines, and evidentiary standards can be unforgiving. Legal counsel from MichieHamlett can help you evaluate risk, communicate strategically, and move forward with a plan that fits your goals instead of reacting under pressure.

Full-Service Legal Practice Areas

Appeals & Critical Motions

Obtaining a result for your client is one thing; often keeping it on appeal is another thing altogether. MichieHamlett’s appellate team has substantial experience briefing and arguing appeals in the Supreme Court of Virginia, the Court of Appeals of Virginia, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. MichieHamlett’s criminal defense team and civil litigation attorneys are leaders in their field, regularly teaching both practicing lawyers and law students on issues relating to state and federal law and procedure.

Business Law

Charlottesville business lawyer guidance can make all the difference when navigating the complex legal landscape that Virginia companies face. From sole proprietorships to large corporations, businesses must comply with numerous regulations involving employees, contractors, real estate, equipment, expansion, and even dissolution. Legal advice and representation are critical at every stage, whether you are forming a business, managing daily operations, or handling disputes.

Civil Litigation

Case strategy begins with a direct evaluation of claims, discovery demands, and the strength of the evidentiary record. Civil disputes call for clear assessment of risk, timing, and available remedies before deciding how aggressively to proceed. Organized development and procedural compliance position is crucial for strong settlement leverage or an effective courtroom presentation.

Construction Law

Charlottesville construction lawyer representation is often necessary when projects lead to disputes, delays, or compliance issues. Construction sites and projects are inherently complex environments, involving owners, contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and many others. The attorneys at MichieHamlett understand these challenges and provide skilled guidance when conflicts arise that can cause significant financial, contractual, or regulatory concerns.

Criminal Defense

A strong defense starts with close examination of allegations, evidence, and investigative posture. Early legal direction can influence how you respond to charges, the available defenses, and communicate with authorities. We enforce procedural safeguards and challenge evidentiary weaknesses to protect your legal rights throughout each phase of the case.

Employment Law

If you are involved in contract drafting, entity formation, or workplace disputes, you will need to follow compliance and documentation rules. Business and employment issues frequently carry regulatory and financial consequences that require a coordinated review. We can clarify your obligations and identify exposure that allows you to protect operations and create defensible practices.

Estate Planning

Our estate planning work includes drafting wills and trusts consistent with Virginia Title 64.2, coordinating beneficiary designations, and planning for incapacity so authority is clearly defined. A thorough review of assets, titling decisions, and tax exposure ensures all documents reflect your present intentions and family structure. Aligning these legal tools with your practical goals reduces uncertainty, clarifies decision-making authority, and supports smoother administration in the future.

Family Law

We handle divorce, custody, and support matters with a focus on enforceable arrangements grounded in both the law and on the practicalities of your life. Family disputes often require firm negotiation, procedural discipline, and careful documentation as circumstances evolve. The objective is to secure immediate stability in your life while building a long term plan that remains workable as your family needs change.

Independent Investigations

Effective investigation centers on lawful fact gathering, witness interviews, and targeted record collection tied to your legal strategy. Our investigators can verify timelines, preserve evidence, and clarify disputed facts to strengthen a case before litigation advances. We can integrate these investigative findings into your broader legal plan.

James P. Cox, III
James P. Cox, III
James has more than 40 years of experience in the area of estate planning and administration, estate disputes, and real estate. He has been with the firm since he began practicing law in 1983. Mr. Cox received a B.A. summa cum laude from Duke University in 1980 and a J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1983. He is a Virginia Law Foundation Fellow and a committee member of Virginia CLE and the Virginia Law.
Ashley Davis
Ashley Davis
Ashley Davis is a partner at MichieHamlett in Charlottesville. She is a legal strategist and litigator who focuses her practice on complex litigation, products liability, wrongful death, explosions and fires, food poisoning, federal practice, and appellate advocacy. Ashley is a member of the prestigious Boyd-Graves Conference, an invitation-only conference of the Virginia State Bar that brings together lawyers from all regions of the state specializing in different practice areas to meet and discuss ways to improve.
Amy J. Inge
Amy J. Inge
Amy focuses on various areas of domestic relations law including divorce, prenuptial agreements, and child custody. Amy received her J.D. from the California Western School of Law, where she was a writer and editor of the California Western Law Journal. Amy is admitted to practice law in Virginia. She is on the committee that organizes the Dogwood Duathlon and a team manager as well as a fundraiser for the Soccer Organization of Charlottesville Albemarle. Amy is.
Kyle McNew
Kyle McNew
Kyle’s practice is split between (1) appeals and critical motions and (2) representing plaintiffs in personal injury and products liability cases.  He has successfully argued complex issues before the Supreme Court of Virginia, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, the Court of Appeals of Virginia, federal district courts throughout Virginia, and the Virginia circuit courts. He has built a state-wide reputation for his legal knowledge and advocacy, and has been recognized as.
Rhonda Quagliana
Rhonda Quagliana
Rhonda leads MichieHamlett’s complex criminal and Title IX practice. For over 25 years, she has represented individuals and corporate clients in some of the highest-profile criminal and civil cases in Virginia’s state and federal courts. Rhonda represents clients in white collar and other criminal matters at all stages of the proceedings from grand jury investigations through trial. In her complex criminal practice, she has exonerated clients charged with fraud, conspiracy, sexual assault, and murder in both.
David W. Thomas
David W. Thomas
David is a partner in the firm whose practice primarily focuses on business litigation, business/employer counseling, fiduciary litigation, including will challenges, and trust lawsuits. He also has extensive experience in construction litigation, securities litigation and arbitration, and real estate disputes. A native of Virginia, David attended Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Alexandria before matriculating to Swarthmore College and the University of Virginia School of Law. Following graduation, David clerked for the Honorable.
James P. Cox, III
Ashley Davis
Amy J. Inge
Kyle McNew
Rhonda Quagliana
David W. Thomas

Coordinated Representation For Legal Issues

Legal problems rarely stay in neat boxes. Our Charlottesville full service law firm can approach a case with the understanding that decisions in one area often influence another. Rather than treating each issue in isolation, we can coordinate strategy so timelines, documentation, and negotiations stay aligned.

This coordinated model is often about continuity. We maintain organized records, preserve communications, and keep objectives consistent across matters. That structure is especially useful in situations that involve overlapping court deadlines or parallel disputes, preservation of financial records and digital evidence, communication with other parties, evaluation of settlement terms, and long-term planning that intersects with current litigation. After these elements are mapped out, we outline realistic timelines so clients understand what to expect as it progresses.

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We Offer Trusted Full Service Legal Help In Charlottesville At MichieHamlett

From criminal defense to estate planning to employment representation, our Charlottesville law firm offers a full range of services that can accommodate any legal need you require. The results in one area of the law may even affect another area. Our team is fully prepared. Call us to discuss your situation and see how we can help.

Why Choose Us

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Decades of proven results: verdicts and settlements that deliver fair compensation.

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Skilled attorneys known for strategic thinking, ethical standards and courtroom success.

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A client-first approach: we listen carefully, guide you clearly, and tailor legal strategies to your needs.

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