NEWS + EVENTS

Andrew Gerrish is Promoted to Partner

Frith Anderson + Peake is proud to announce the promotion of Andy Gerrish to partner. Andy joined FA+P in 2014 following clerkships with the judges of the First Judicial Circuit of Virginia in Chesapeake, Virginia, and the judges of the Twenty-third Judicial Circuit of Virginia in Roanoke, Virginia. Andy was a member of the 2018… Read more »

Nathan Schnetzler Presents at NRV Chapter of SHRM Annual Legal Seminar

Nate Schnetzler recently spoke at the New River Valley Chapter of Society for Human Resource Management’s 10th Annual Legal Seminar in Christiansburg, Virginia. Nate discussed the importance of rapid, effective responses to allegations of workplace harassment and discrimination and offered insight as to the pros and cons of various types of reporting structures utilized by… Read more »

Nathan Schnetzler is Named “Up & Coming Attorney”

FA+P is pleased to announce that Nate Schnetzler has been named to the 2019 class of “Up & Coming Lawyers” by Virginia Lawyers Media, the publisher of Virginia Lawyers Weekly.   This awards program, now in its fourth year, recognizes lawyers across the commonwealth who are making their mark within their first 10 years of practice…. Read more »

Phil Anderson is Named 2019 “Leader in the Law”

FA+P is proud to announce that Phil Anderson has been named to the 2019 class of Leaders in the Law. Phil is a founding partner of FA+P and has served as managing partner since 2008. Leaders in the Law are those “who are setting the standard for other lawyers.” The honor is awarded by Virginia… Read more »

FA+P Attorneys are Named to The Best Lawyers in America

Attorneys from Frith Anderson + Peake were recently selected for inclusion in the 26th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. “Inclusion in Best Lawyers is based on a rigorous peer-review survey comprising more than 7.8 million confidential evaluations by top attorneys.” The following attorneys were recognized: Phillip V. Anderson – Litigation – Insurance, Insurance Law… Read more »

New Principal Samuel Bernier joins FA+P

New Principal, Samuel Bernier, recently joined Frith Anderson + Peake. Sam is based in our new Richmond Office set to open in mid to late October. Sam Bernier is a graduate of the University of Richmond, TC Williams School of Law. He began his legal career as the pro se law clerk to then U.S. Magistrate Judge… Read more »

John Johnson prevails at Supreme Court of Virginia

Attorney John Johnson successfully defended the appeal of a decision from the Court of Appeals of Virginia to the Supreme Court of Virginia in the case of Marshello Carrington, Admin. Of the Estate of Carnell Carrington v. Aquatic Company and Insurance Company of the State of Pennsylvania. This significant decision clarifies the application of the… Read more »

John Johnson prevails in two day civil rights trial in US District Court in Danville, Virginia.

The plaintiff alleged that a County Sheriff, his senior deputy, and five other deputies, all violated his civil rights by conspiring to “take him down” because of his participation in local political activities within a local Virginia County. Johnson obtained summary judgment in favor of the Sheriff and the five other deputies in July of… Read more »

Macel Janoschka is appointed to faculty for VSB Harry L. Carrico Professionalism Course

Frith Anderson + Peake is pleased to announce that Macel Janoschka has been appointed by Chief Justice Donald W. Lemons of the Supreme Court of Virginia to the faculty for the Virginia State Bar Harry L. Carrico Professionalism Course. The Harry L. Carrico Professionalism Course was established in 1987 and is mandatory for all members… Read more »

FA+P Attorneys are selected as 2019 VA SuperLawyers

Five attorneys at the law firm of Frith Anderson + Peake were selected by their peers for inclusion as 2019 Virginia Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The patented selection process includes independent… Read more »