Practice Areas
General Trial Practice in State and Federal Courts
Our attorneys focus on all elements of trial practice from the initial stages of suit and discovery up to and through the trial. While many cases end in settlement, when cases do go to trial, our attorneys have the background and experience to skillfully represent our clients and their interests. We represent clients in both state and federal courts in civil and criminal matters. Our representation of clients in criminal matters covers felonies and misdemeanors, along with traffic matters and DUIs. Our representation of clients in civil matters include insurance law, business law, commercial law, personal injury law, trucking law, products liability, automobile dealer law, and divorce, equitable distribution, and other family law issues.
Appeals in State and Federal Courts
Our attorneys have significant experience representing clients on appeals to the Supreme Court of Virginia, the Court of Appeals of Virginia and the United States Courts of Appeals. Appellate work requires extensive research and writing. In addition, an appellate attorney must be able to make persuasive arguments before a panel of judges, as well as respond intelligently to questions from the panel.
Insurance Litigation and Defense
Our attorneys have years of experience representing various insurance carriers in civil suits. Our attorneys handle complex coverage issues, multi-million dollar personal injury and property damage suits, as well as subrogation matters. In addition, our firm represents its clients in toxic torts and mass tort litigation. Our firm also handles flood litigation arising out of catastrophes, such as Hurricane Katrina. Our attorneys possess a wealth of knowledge in the area of insurance law and are ready to assist our clients.
Family Law, Divorce, Equitable Distribution of Property, Child Custody and Support
Divorce, child custody and support are difficult and trying times for everyone involved. Our attorneys provides clients with the representation they need to help them navigate the emotional storm.
Personal Injury
If you or a loved one has been injured, the attorneys of Brenner, Evans & Millman, P.C., can assist you. If our client has been injured in an automobile accident, by slipping and falling, by dog bite, as a result of a product failure, or in some other manner, we have a legal team devoted to their case. Our representation of our clients in personal injury matters also covers catastrophic accidents, head and spinal cord injuries, toxic torts and wrongful death cases. Along with the legal representation provided by our attorneys, we also have the benefit of nurse paralegals who assist in the medical aspects of our client’s case.
Trucking Law
Our attorneys have significant experience representing trucking companies throughout the Commonwealth in vehicle accidents and in contractual disputes.
Criminal Law
If you or a loved one is facing criminal charges, you need to find attorneys who can help you through this difficult time. We have attorneys who have served in the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, giving them enhanced credibility with both prosecutors and the Courts. We handle all types of criminal cases, including serious felonies.
Traffic and DUI - DWI
Traffic tickets or a DUI/DWI can affect many aspects of your life. You may be subject to fines, demerit points, possible loss of your liberty and your license and an increase in your insurance rates. Our attorneys provide our clients with sound advice and strong representation to attempt to minimize the impact on their life.
Business and Commercial Law
Contractual and other business disputes can arise and escalate quickly. Our attorneys have the knowledge and background to begin immediately and swiftly representing our clients in an effort to resolve these disputes, whatever they may be. However, if we cannot amicably resolve the dispute through negotiation, mediation or arbitration, and it becomes necessary to resort to court action, our legal team is prepared to represent our clients in all phases of litigation.
Automobile Dealer Law
Our attorneys represent car dealers throughout the Commonwealth in cases involving lemon laws, consumer protection laws, warranty issues and licensing issues.
Products Liability
Product failure can cause injury to person or property. Our attorneys have obtained knowledge in this area of the law from pursuing and defending the manufacturers and distributors of defective products in property damage and personal injury cases.
Subrogation
All of our attorneys have represented insurance clients in subrogation actions. Our representation of clients in this area of the law includes automobile and fire subrogation, involving both property damage and personal injury.
Debt Collection
We have a strategic debt collection system in place, including an electronic collection database, devoted specifically to collection efforts, streamlining the process and increasing efficiency. Our attorneys have the resources to represent doctors, dentists, psychiatrists, psychologists, contractors, architects, landscapers, credit card companies, and any other type of business or municipality in the collection of delinquent accounts.
Intercompany Insurance Arbitration
Intercompany Insurance Arbitration is mandatory in Virginia for all signatory insurance companies. Our attorneys draw upon their trial and litigation background to offer persuasive arguments to arbitrators.
Arbitration, Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution
Along with our attorneys representing our clients in these areas, many of our attorneys serve as arbitrators or mediators to help resolve cases. Our attorneys possess a wealth of trial experience providing them with insight into the probable outcome and value of any case. Because of their extensive background, our attorneys have the ability to see and understand differing viewpoints assisting the parties in resolving their disputes.