Education:

• Ohio Northern University Claude W. Pettit College of Law (J.D.)
• Randolph-Macon College (B.A. Environmental Studies & Political Science, Minor Religious Studies)

Areas of Practice:

• Commercial Tort Defense
• Coverage Analysis and Opinions
• Declaratory Judgment Actions
• Employment Litigation
• Liability Defense

Bar Admissions:

• Virginia

Local:

• Northern Neck Bar Association, Member

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Before joining Frith Anderson + Peake, Tia gained extensive experience representing medical professionals and entities at other leading medical malpractice firms in Virginia. She also has a strong background in defending insurance carriers and employers in workers’ compensation, premises liability, and auto litigation. Tia has successfully tried cases in both General District and Circuit Courts across the state.

Education:

• University of Richmond School of Law (J.D.)
• North Carolina State University, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Areas of Practice:

• Health Regulatory Boards
• HIPAA/ Privacy & Security
• Long Term Care Defense
• Medical Malpractice and Healthcare Law
• Risk Management

Bar Admissions:

• Virginia
• United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
• United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia

Professional Honors, Affiliations and Activities:

State:

• Member – Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys
• Virginia Business Legal Elite, 2023, 2024
• Virginia Rising Stars, 2023, 2024

Local:

• Member – Richmond Bar Association

More about Tia

Tia resides on a small farm with her husband, two children, four dogs, several cats, a flock of sheep, and a coop of chickens. When she is not working, she cherishes quality time with her family and finds joy in immersing herself in a good book.

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After obtaining his undergraduate degree, Austin attended the University of Richmond School of Law. During law school, he interned at the Virginia Poverty Law Center, where he worked on the Eviction Legal Helpline to help low-income renters defend against eviction actions. As a research assistant to Dr. Rebecca Crootof, he explored the implications of autonomous weapon systems and artificial intelligence in the context of international law and the law of war. He participated in and won a schoolwide mediation competition sponsored by the Alternative Dispute Resolution Society, and subsequently participated in a regional arbitration competition. He also worked as a law clerk at a personal injury firm in Richmond, where he developed a love for civil litigation.

After receiving his Juris Doctor degree in 2023, Austin briefly worked at FA+P before pursuing the opportunity to clerk for the Honorable Judge C. Kailani Memmer, United States Magistrate Judge for the Western District of Virginia. After his clerkship ended, Austin returned to FA+P, where he is eager to put the skills acquired during his clerkship to use. In his free time, Austin enjoys spending time with his partner, Cody, and their two cats.

Education:

• University of Richmond School of Law (J.D.)
• Hampden-Sydney College (B.S., magna cum laude)
• Law Clerk to the Honorable Judge C. Kailani Memmer, U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia

Areas of Practice:

• Insurance Coverage
• Local Government & Section 1983 Litigation
• Medical Malpractice and Healthcare Law

Bar Admissions:

• Virginia
• United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
• United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
• United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia

Professional Honors, Affiliations and Activities:

National:

• Member – Federal Bar Association, Western District of Virginia

State:

• Member – Virginia State Bar

Local:

• Member – The Ted Dalton American Inn of Court

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Kyle earned his J.D. from Wake Forest University School of Law, where he actively engaged his litigation skills as captain of Wake Law’s American Association for Justice Trial Team and competed in several national trial advocacy competitions. Kyle was elected to the Order of Barristers and received the 2023 Robert F. Goldberg Award in Trial Advocacy, an award given to the student showcasing the highest aptitude and ethics in trial advocacy in their graduating class. Kyle was also an active member of Wake Law’s Pro Bono Project. During law school, Kyle completed valuable internships at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of North Carolina, the Forsyth County District Attorney’s Office, and civil litigation firms in Asheville and Raleigh.

A proud native of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, Kyle stayed in the Palmetto State to attend the University of South Carolina. Kyle graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Management and a minor in Informatics. In his free time, Kyle enjoys cheering for the Gamecocks and doing yard work.

Education:

• Wake Forest University School of Law (J.D.)
• University of South Carolina (B.S., cum laude)

Areas of Practice:

• Auto, Boating & Recreational Vehicle Liability
• Long-Term Care/Nursing Home Litigation
• Medical Malpractice and Healthcare Law
• Premises Liability

Bar Admissions:

• Virginia

Professional Honors, Affiliations and Activities:

National:

• Inductee of the Order of Barristers, 2023

Honors and Awards:

• Robert F. Goldberg Award in Trial Advocacy

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He has experience advising governmental agencies on issues concerning the intersection of public policy and available legal remedies. In addition, Randy has handled and advised his clients on complex litigation matters, including in areas of construction, residential and commercial real estate disputes, commercial leases, employment, liability defense, and insurance coverage. Randy also understands how to work with law enforcement and governmental agencies to provide complete relief to clients when necessary, and regularly coordinates with government attorneys and employees to help streamline results for his clients.

Prior to joining Frith Anderson + Peake, Randy practiced for several years at mid-sized firms in Richmond, Virginia, and prior to that he served in the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia where he practiced as an Assistant Attorney General in the Civil Litigation Division. After graduating from law school, he began his practice by clerking for the Honorable John M. Tran in the Fairfax Circuit Court.

Randy has litigated throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia, and is excited to support Frith Anderson + Peake’s growing litigation presence in Richmond, Hampton Roads, and Northern Virginia, where he has significant practice experience.

Education:

• University of Lynchburg (B.A., high honors)
• William & Mary Law School (J.D.)

Areas of Practice:

• Business Litigation
• Commercial Lease Disputes
• Commercial Real Estate Litigation
• Coverage Analysis and Opinions
• Declaratory Judgment Actions
• Employment Litigation
• Liability Defense
• Residential Real Estate Litigation

Bar Admissions:

• District of Columbia
• Virginia
• United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
• United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia
• United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia

National:

• Inductee of the Order of Barristers, 2017 
• Member – American Bar Association

State:

• Virginia State Bar Significant Service Award, 2022
• Virginia Rising Stars, 2024-2025
• Virginia State Bar Bench Bar Committee Co-Chair, Celebration of Women and Minorities in the Law 2020-2023
• Virginia State Bar District Representative, Young Lawyer’s Conference, 2019-2020
• Member – Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys
• Virginia Poverty Law Center, Pro Bono Volunteer Counsel

Local:

• Member – Fairfax Bar Association
• Member – Richmond Bar Association

MORE ABOUT RANDY

A native of Richmond, Virginia, Randy lived and worked in every corner of the Commonwealth before returning to his hometown years ago to start his practice. He is a student pilot and is currently training in his free time to become certified as a private pilot, and is a member of a local flying club. Randy is also an avid nature lover, and enjoys spending his time hiking and camping.

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Education:

• University of Florida (Bachelor of Science, Nursing)
  University of San Diego (J.D.)

Areas of Practice:

• Correctional Medicine – Defense
• Defense of Health Care Providers in Federal Claims
• Medical Malpractice and Healthcare Law Defense
• Virginia Board of Medicine Investigations

Bar Admissions:

• Virginia
• Florida (inactive)
• California (inactive)
• United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
• United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
• United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia

Professional Honors, Affiliations and Activities:

National:

• Member – The American Association of Nurse Attorneys

State:

• Member – Virginia Bar Association
  Member – Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys

Local:

• Member – Richmond Bar Association

Languages:

• English
• Spanish

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Laurel joins Frith Anderson + Peake following eleven years as an Assistant Attorney General in the Office of the Attorney General for the Commonwealth of Virginia.  There, Laurel practiced in the Civil Litigation Division, most recently as the Medical Recovery Unit Manager.  During her time with the AG’s Office, Laurel represented the Department of Medical Assistance Services in state and federal courts specializing in civil litigation matters related to third-party liability, recipient ineligibility, and provider recoupment.  She also represented other Commonwealth agencies, including the Virginia Department of Transportation, the Department of State Police, and the College of William and Mary in civil litigation matters, and reviewed proposed legislation to determine potential impacts on the Commonwealth’s agencies.

Prior to her service to the Commonwealth, Laurel clerked for the judges of Virginia’s Fourteenth Judicial Circuit in Henrico County, Virginia.

Education:

• University of Richmond School of Law (J.D., magna cum laude)
• Mississippi College (B.S., magna cum laude)

Areas of Practice:

• Auto, Boating & Recreational Vehicle Liability
• Commercial Litigation
• Medical Malpractice Defense
• Premises Liability
• Transportation

Bar Admissions:

• Virginia
• USDC for the Western District of Virginia
• USDC for the Eastern District of Virginia

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Prior to law school, Patrick earned a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Louisville, where he was a graduate with distinction. During this time, Patrick worked for Humana, Inc., as a member of the retail strategy team focusing on Medicare product strategy.

Education:

• Washington and Lee University School of Law (J.D.)
• University of Louisville (M.B.A.)
• University of Miami (B.B.A.)

Areas of Practice:

• Auto, Boating & Recreational Vehicle Liability
• Coverage Analysis and Opinions
• Medical Malpractice Defense
• Long-Term Care/Nursing Home Litigation
• Premises Liability

Bar Admissions:

• Virginia

PROFESSIONAL HONORS, AFFILIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES:

State:

• Member – Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys

Local:

• Member – Roanoke Bar Association

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While at Washington and Lee, Matthew was a research assistant on a variety of topics including federal privacy law, Virginia civil procedure, and the Uniform Commercial Code.  During law school, Matthew participated in various competitions and received an award for Best Brief in the 2019 John W. Davis Appellate Advocacy Competition.  Matthew also gained experience helping low-income taxpayers come into compliance with federal and state law and negotiating payment plans/offers in compromise with the Internal Revenue Service in the school’s Tax Clinic—he was a  recipient of the James W.H. Stewart Tax Law Award for excellence in the study of tax law.

In joining FA+P, Matthew brings these analytical skills to his focus on civil litigation. His practice is currently focused on insurance defense, coverage opinions, premises liability and auto liability matters.

Education:

• Washington and Lee University School of Law (J.D., cum laude)
• University of Virginia (B.A., with distinction)

Areas of Practice:

• Auto, Boating & Recreational Vehicle Liability
• Coverage Opinions
• Premises Liability

Bar Admissions:

• Virginia

PROFESSIONAL HONORS, AFFILIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES:

State:

• Member – Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys

Local:

• Member – Roanoke Bar Association

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Before law school, Glenn worked for the Federal Trade Commission in Washington, D.C. in the Bureau of Consumer Protection. During law school, he gained experience working in the Office of the Chief Staff Attorney at the Supreme Court of Virginia and for the Honorable Judge Joel C. Hoppe in the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia. He also spent a year working with the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Virginia in Roanoke.

Previously, Glenn worked for Midkiff, Muncie & Ross P.C. concentrating in the areas of Workers’ Compensation and Federal Black Lung litigation.

Education:

• Washington and Lee University School of Law (J.D.)
• The College of William & Mary (B.A., magna cum laude)

Areas of Practice:

• Auto, Boating & Recreational Vehicle Liability
• Commercial Litigation
• Construction Defect Litigation
• Legal Malpractice
• Premises Liability
• Professional Liability
• Subrogation
• Transportation

Bar Admissions:

• Virginia
• USDC for the Western District of Virginia

Professional Honors, Affiliations and Activities:

State:

• Member – Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys
  • 2021 Annual Planning Committee
• Member – Virginia State Bar
• Member – Virginia Bar Association

Local:

• Member – Roanoke Bar Association
• Membership pending – The Ted Dalton American Inn of Court
• North Cross Alumni Board
• Washington and Lee University School of Law Young Council

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