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Audrey Ruffin named to 2026 class of Up and Coming Lawyers by Virginia Lawyers Weekly

Each year the team at Virginia Lawyers selects a very exclusive list of those individuals who are making their name across the Legal landscape of Virginia. For the 2025 class, we were please to see Audrey Ruffin selected as a nominee and winner. The award celebrates the Commonwealth’s brightest emerging legal talent.

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K Barrett Luxhoj named as “Go to Lawyer” in Maritime 2025 by Virginia Lawyers Weekly

Congratulations to Barrett Luxhoj on being named a Go To Lawyer in Maritime Law! At Crenshaw, Ware & Martin, P.L.C., we’re proud to see Barrett recognized for his excellence in a field that’s deeply woven into our firm’s legacy. His dedication and expertise continue to uphold our tradition of leadership in this critically important specialty.

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Donald Schultz name 2026 “Lawyer of the Year” in Banking and Finance

Donald Schultz, Partner and Chair of “Creditors Rights/ Bankruptcy” practice group was recently named as the “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers in America. Best Lawyers utilizes a mix of data including peer reviews by attorneys that practice in corresponding fields across the country to name the Best and Brightest.

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Virginia Business Announces 2025 Virginia “Legal Elite”

A wonderful showing this year as Nine Crenshaw, Ware and Martin, P.L.C. attorneys have been recognized by Virginia Business Magazine, in their 2025 Virginia Legal Elite class. Please join us in recognizing the following individuals for their dedication and excellence: Darius Davenport – Managing Partner; Cyber Security and Data Privacy James Chapman IV – Partner; […]

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Five Crenshaw, Ware & Martin, P.L.C. Attorneys Named to 2026 Best Lawyers in America List

We’re proud to share that five of our attorneys have been named to the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers, a testament to their dedication, excellence, and impact in the legal field. Darius Davenport – Managing PartnerJames Chapman IV- PartnerDonald Schultz – PartnerW Ryan Snow – PartnerSteve Brinker – of Council

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Best Lawyers in America selects Crenshaw, Ware & Martin as a “2026 Best Law Firm” recipient

Each year the team at Best Lawyers and Best Law Firms contributes an elite list of the top Lawyers in America and Top Firms. We are pleased and excited to be included again in their recognition as Best Firm for 2026. Crenshaw, Ware & Martin looks forward to continue this trend in 2027 and beyond.

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2025 Super Lawyer Award Winners

This year the team at Super Lawyers recognized our firm in their 20th Anniversary issue. Crenshaw, Ware & Martin, P.L.C. is pleased to highlight 6 members of our team members for 2025. W. Ryan Snow – Business LitigationAudrey Ruffin (Odonkor), Esq. – Business /CorporateBarrett Luxhoj – Construction Litigation “Rising Star”Donald Schultz – Creditor Debtor RightsDarius […]

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Virginia Business Announces 25th Edition “Legal Elite”

Crenshaw, Ware & Martin, P.L.C. is proud to announce that five of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Virginia Business Magazine among Virginia’s “Legal Elite” for 2021. Each year, in cooperation with the Virginia Bar Association, the Legal Elite recognizes lawyers selected by their peers as outstanding attorneys.

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Five Crenshaw, Ware & Martin, P.L.C. Attorneys Named to 2025 Best Lawyers® in America List

Crenshaw, Ware & Martin PLC is pleased to announce that five of its lawyers have been named to Best Lawyers in America in the 31st Edition of Best Lawyers® in America. Best Lawyers in America Steven L. Brinker James L. Chapman, IV Donald C. Schultz W. Ryan Snow Darius K. Davenport

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Announcing the addition of Taylor Cannatelli, to CWM

Crenshaw, Ware & Martin is delighted to announce the addition of Taylor Cannatelli as the firm’s Summer Associate for 2024.  Taylor is a rising 3L at the William & Mary Law School where she is a member of the Transactional Law Team, Alternative Dispute Resolution Team, and the Business Law Review. She graduated magna cum […]

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