Accepts Credit Cards

(Main Office)

St. John, Bowling, Lawrence & Quagliana, LLP is first and foremost a trial law firm but has an active business practice. The firm's attorneys have carefully represented clients from all over Virginia. The firm is best known for its sophisticated handling of complex civil and criminal litigation. The firm regularly represents small businesses, family corporations, governmental entities, real estate developers, executives, professional organizations, families and private individuals.

Statement of Practice

Civil and Criminal. Trials and Appeals in State and Federal Courts. Real Estate, Family, Divorce, Custody, Visitation, Negligence, Municipal, Zoning, Environmental, Eminent Domain, Wills, Trusts and Estates, Business Law, Mediation, Complex Civil Litigation, Wrongful Termination, Employment Discrimination, White Collar Criminal Defense, Felonies, Business Fraud, Drug Crimes, DWI, DUI, Traffic Violations, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Condominium Development and Law, Community Association Law.

Rate Information

Fixed Hourly Rates
Fixed Fees Available
Accepts Major Credit Cards

• Visa
• MasterCard
• Discover

Address

416 Park Street
Charlottesville, VA 22902, ((Ind. City; Seat of Albemarle Co.))

Phone

Phone: 434-296-7138
Fax: 434-296-1301

Website

http://www.stlawva.net

Office Hours

Monday: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Tuesday: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wednesday: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Thursday: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Friday: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

MEMBERS OF FIRM

James M. Bowling, IV (Partner) born Accomac, Virginia, June 5, 1949; admitted to bar, 1974, Virginia. Education: University of Virginia (B.A., 1971; J.D., 1974). Phi Beta Kappa. Notes Editor, Virginia Journal of International Law, 1973-1974. Deputy County Attorney, Albemarle County, 1974-1994. Member: Charlottesville-Albemarle and Virginia Bar Associations; Virginia State Bar; Virginia Trial Lawyers Association; Thomas Jefferson Inn of Court. Practice Areas: Labor and Employment; Real Estate; Civil Rights; Eminent Domain; Business Law; Corporate Law; Mediation; Zoning; Condemnation; Condominium Law; Property Owners Association Law; School Law; Water Utilities.Email: James M. Bowling, IV

Francis McQ. Lawrence (Partner) born Washington, D.C., December 20, 1946; admitted to bar, 1975, Virginia; 1979, Massachusetts. Education: Washington & Lee University (B.A., 1971; J.D., 1975). Lecturer in Law, University of Virginia School of Law, 1989-1999. Member: Charlottesville, Albemarle County (Secretary-Treasurer, 1981-1982; President, 1992-1993) and Virginia (Member, Civil Litigation Committee, 1981—) Bar Associations; Virginia State Bar (Faculty, Professionalism Course, 1998—); Virginia Trial Lawyers Association; Thomas Jefferson Inn of Court (President, 1998-1999). Practice Areas: Civil Litigation; Family Law; Commercial Litigation; Business Litigation; Criminal Law; Real Estate; Divorce; Child Custody; Personal Injury; Automobile Accidents and Injuries.Email: Francis McQ. Lawrence

Rhonda Quagliana (Partner) born Pocatello, Idaho, June 14, 1962; admitted to bar, 1995, Virginia. Education: Tulane University (B.A., 1984); University of Virginia (Ph.D., 1992; J.D., 1995). Rhonda Quagliana is a partner in the firm of St. John, Bowling, Lawrence & Quagliana, LLP. She is an experienced trial attorney. Ms. Quagliana represents clients in state and federal courts in central Virginia. Ms. Quagliana has successfully represented clients in a wide variety of complex civil and criminal matters, including many high profile cases. Her cases have attracted national and international media attention. In the area of criminal defense, she has developed expertise in computer related crimes. She has extensive experience representing clients in a range of matters including, but not limited to, DWI, embezzlement, and other while collar matters. Ms. Quagliana also has a successful track record representing clients in a range of complex civil matters including personal injury, civil rights, property disputes and defamation. Ms. Quagliana received her bachelor's degree, with honors, from Tulane University and her Ph.D. and law degrees from the University of Virginia. Having received her law degree and Ph.D. from the University of Virginia, Ms. Quagliana uses her experience and knowledge of the academic environment to assist faculty and students in a range of administrative and disciplinary proceedings. Ms. Quagliana is President Elect of the Charlottesville/Albemarle Bar Association. She is a contributing author to legal publications including, "Defense of Serious Traffic Cases in Virginia," and "The Law of Damages in Virginia." She has been an invited speaker at seminars involving subjects concerning litigation strategies in complex cases. Member: Charlottesville-Albemarle Bar Association (President Elect, 2009-2010; Executive Committee, 2006-2008); Virginia Bar Association; Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys; Charlottesville-Albemarle Criminal Bar Association (President, 2003-2004). Fellow: Thomas Jefferson Inn of Court (Secretary-Treasurer, 1998-1999). Practice Areas: Civil Litigation; Criminal Law; Personal Injury; Business Law; Commercial Litigation; Traffic Violations; Driving While Intoxicated (DWI); College Student Discipline.Email: Rhonda Quagliana