Honors and Awards Archives - CWM Law https://www.cwm-law.com/news/honors-and-awards/ Crenshaw, Ware & Martin PLC Mon, 09 Feb 2026 19:08:50 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.cwm-law.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/cropped-FAV11-32x32.png Honors and Awards Archives - CWM Law https://www.cwm-law.com/news/honors-and-awards/ 32 32 Audrey Ruffin named to 2026 class of Up and Coming Lawyers by Virginia Lawyers Weekly https://www.cwm-law.com/news/uncategorized/audrey-ruffin-named-to-2026-class-of-up-and-coming-lawyers-by-virginia-lawyers-weekly/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:57:32 +0000 https://www.cwm-law.com/?p=8639 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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]]> 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 https://www.cwm-law.com/news/uncategorized/k-barrett-luxhoj-named-as-go-to-lawyer-in-maritime-2025-by-virginia-lawyers-weekly/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:56:38 +0000 https://www.cwm-law.com/?p=8637 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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]]> 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 https://www.cwm-law.com/news/uncategorized/donald-schultz-name-2026-lawyer-of-the-year-in-banking-and-finance/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:55:35 +0000 https://www.cwm-law.com/?p=8635 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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]]> 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” https://www.cwm-law.com/news/honors-and-awards/virginia-business-announces-2025-virginia-legal-elite/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:53:48 +0000 https://www.cwm-law.com/?p=8633 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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]]> 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; Civil Litigation

W Ryan Snow – Partner; Construction

Donald Schultz – Partner; Creditors Rights/ Bankruptcy

Doug Penner – Partner; Health Law

K Barrett Luxhoj – Partner; Maritime Construction

Wilfredo Bonilla – Partner; Local Government

Audrey Ruffin – Associate

Andrea Dunlap – Associate

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]]> Five Crenshaw, Ware & Martin, P.L.C. Attorneys Named to 2026 Best Lawyers in America List https://www.cwm-law.com/news/honors-and-awards/five-crenshaw-ware-martin-p-l-c-attorneys-named-to-2026-best-lawyers-in-america-list/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:52:10 +0000 https://www.cwm-law.com/?p=8629 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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Darius Davenport – Managing Partner
James Chapman IV- Partner
Donald Schultz – Partner
W Ryan Snow – Partner
Steve Brinker – of Council

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]]> Best Lawyers in America selects Crenshaw, Ware & Martin as a “2026 Best Law Firm” recipient https://www.cwm-law.com/news/uncategorized/best-lawyers-in-america-selects-crenshaw-ware-martin-as-a-2026-best-law-firm-recipient/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:51:22 +0000 https://www.cwm-law.com/?p=8627 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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]]> 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 https://www.cwm-law.com/news/honors-and-awards/2025-super-lawyer-award-winners/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:48:43 +0000 https://www.cwm-law.com/?p=8625 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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]]> 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 Litigation
Audrey Ruffin (Odonkor), Esq. – Business /Corporate
Barrett Luxhoj – Construction Litigation “Rising Star”
Donald Schultz – Creditor Debtor Rights
Darius Davenport – State, Local & Municipal
James Chapman – Transportation/ Maritime

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]]> Virginia Business Announces 25th Edition “Legal Elite” https://www.cwm-law.com/news/firm-announcements/virginia-business-announces-25th-edition-legal-elite/ Thu, 12 Dec 2024 21:38:53 +0000 https://www.cwm-law.com/?p=8509 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 https://www.cwm-law.com/news/honors-and-awards/five-crenshaw-ware-martin-p-l-c-attorneys-named-to-2025-best-lawyers-in-america-list/ Wed, 21 Aug 2024 15:49:51 +0000 https://www.cwm-law.com/?p=8463 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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Steven L. Brinker
James L. Chapman, IV.
Donald C. Schultz
W. Ryan Snow
Darius K. Davenport

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

  • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)

James L. Chapman, IV

  • Admiralty and Maritime Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Litigation- Insurance
  • Railroad

Donald C. Schultz

  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
  • Litigation-Bankruptcy

W. Ryan Snow

  • Admiralty and Maritime Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Law
  • Litigation – Construction

Darius K. Davenport

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Litigation- Insurance
  • Real Estate Law

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]]> CWM Attorneys Recognized by Virginia Super Lawyers® https://www.cwm-law.com/news/cwm-attorneys-recognized-by-virginia-super-lawyers-4/ Mon, 29 Apr 2024 19:38:21 +0000 https://www.cwm-law.com/?p=8422 We are pleased to announce that five CWM attorneys, James L. Chapman, IV, Darius K. Davenport, Sr., Donald C. Schultz, W. Ryan Snow and K. Barrett Luxhoj, have been named to the 2024 Virginia Super Lawyers. 

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Crenshaw, Ware & Martin, P.L.C. is pleased to announce that five of its lawyers have been selected for inclusion in the 2024 list of Virginia Super Lawyers® and Virginia Rising Stars. Through a selection and evaluation process that includes peer nominations, independent research and third-party validation of professional accomplishments, Virginia Super Lawyers® recognizes attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their legal practice.  Notably, only 5% of attorneys are selected to Super Lawyers and 2.5% to Rising Stars. The attorneys recognized in 2024 are:

James L. Chapman, IV
Transportation/Maritime
Darius K. Davenport
State/Local/Municipal
Donald C. Schultz
Creditor Debtor Rights
W. Ryan Snow
Business Litigation
K. Barrett Luxhoj
Construction Litigation

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