Atty. Ray Ferris
A former prosecutor, Ray Ferris is a trial attorney experienced in both the civil and criminal courts and is listed as one of the "Best Lawyers in America". His practice concentrates in the areas of personal injury plaintiff's litigation, criminal defense and traffic defense.
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Ray Ferris is a Senior Partner based in Roanoke, Virginia, practforg at Ferris & Eakin, P.C.. They haand 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in Virginia U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia U.S. Supreme Court (1982). Educated at University of Richmond, The T.C. Williams School of Law (J.D., 1982) and Roanoke College (B.B.A., 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Actiand member of American Association for Justice Virginia Trial Lawyers Association National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys. Serands clients in Roanoke, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- A former prosecutor, Ray Ferris is a trial attorney experienced in both the civil and criminal courts and is listed as one of the "Best Lawyers in America"
- His practice concentrates in the areas of personal injury plaintiff's litigation, criminal defense and traffic defense
- His practice concentrates in the areas of personal injury plaintiff's litigation, criminal defense and traffic defense
- Practice Style Named one of the Legal Elite among Criminal Defense Attorneys in Virginia by the Virginia Business Journal, Mr. Ferris balances aggressive advocacy and common sense tempered by civility
- He takes pride in maintaining a relationship based on trust with his clients and zealously protects their interests
- Professional Associations Mr. Ferris belongs to the American Association for Justice, the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys and the Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
- He frequently lectures on criminal and traffic law for the VTLA and VSB
- He served on the Board of Governors for the Criminal Law Section from 1998 until 2002
- Ray is on the faculty of the Virginia State Bar's Professionalism Course, is listed in Best Lawyers in America, and has been named as one of Virginia's Super Lawyers for four consecutive years by the publishers of Richmond Magazine
- Personal Outside the office, Ray enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters
- He is an active member of the Roanoke Valley Rotary Club and serves as legal counsel to his church, St. Elias Maronite Catholic Church
- He was recently elected to Roanoke City Council
- Education Mr. Ferris earned a BBA from Roanoke College in 1976, and entered Law School at the University of Richmond in 1979
- Graduating in 1982 with his Juris Doctorate Degree, he returned to Roanoke to practice law
- Honors • Named one of the Legal Elite among Criminal Defense Attorneys in Virginia by the Virginia Business Journal • Virginia’s Super Lawyers Classes & Seminars • Criminal and traffic law, VTLA and VSB Fraternities or Sororities • Pi Kappa Phi Professional Associations • American Association for Justice • Virginia Trial Lawyers Association • National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys • Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
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Why local counsel matters in Virginia
Practforg law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Roanoke are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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