(Main Office)

Vellines, Cobbs, Goodwin & Glass, is a full-service law firm located on Court Square in historic downtown Staunton in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. The firm has served the needs of clients for almost 30 years. Each of the firm's attorneys emphasizes one or more practice areas of law. The firm's lawyers have well established and extensive practice in residential and commercial real estate, civil litigation, corporate and business law, family law, wills, trust and estates, criminal and traffic law, general business matters and mediation/alternative dispute resolution. Our practice is regional, extending throughout the mid-Shenandoah Valley, including Staunton, Waynesboro and Augusta County, Harrisonburg and Rockingham County, Lexington and Rockbridge County, Highland and Bath Counties, and Charlottesville and Albemarle County and beyond.

After five years of practice in Staunton, in 1978, Wilson F. "Wick" Vellines, Jr., Cabell F. Cobbs and W. Chapman "Chap" Goodwin created the firm as it is presently configured. K. Wayne Glass joined the firm in 1984, after having served 10 years as Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney for the City of Staunton. Cabell F. Cobbs retired from the firm in 2002 at his death. The firm expanded its practice with the addition of James B. Glick in 1998. The firm expanded once again with the addition of Angela V. "Angie" Whitesell, who joined the firm on January 1, 2007. Angie practiced for five years in Northern Virginia and over 13 years in Staunton before joining the firm.

We at Vellines, Cobbs, Goodwin & Glass, do believe that our reputation matters. Most of our new clients are referred to us by our existing clients and we are proud of the confidence that we have earned with our clients and our community. We always strive to provide the kind of legal representation that makes a new client a permanent client.

Statement of Practice

Corporate and Business Law: Business Formation, Choice of Entity, Preparation and Filing of Organizational Documentation, Business Transactions, Transfer, Sale or Acquisition of Corporate, Membership and Partnership Interests, Sale or Acquisition of Business Assets, Mergers, Dissolutions, General and On-going Business Representation, Annual Documentation and Filings, Contract Negotiation and Drafting, including Leases, Employee Matters, General Business Advice, Collections, Litigation.

Criminal and Traffic Law: Domestic Assault, Assault and Battery, Malicious Wounding, Murder, Weapon Danger, Embezzlement, Larceny, Robbery, Automobile related charges, Traffic, Speeding, DUI, Auto accident related charges (Hit and Run), DMU Issues, Drivers License Issues, Insurance related issues.

Mediation and Arbitration: In Office Disputes Resolution, Civil and Domestic Relation Issues.

Real Estate: Residential and Commercial Real Estate, Closings, Contracts of Sale/Purchase, Leases, Deeds, Landlord/Tenant Disputes, Easements and Rights-of-way, Title Examinations, Life Estates, Zoning, Land Use and Development, Subdivisions, Covenants and Restrictions, Zoning.

Civil Litigation: Business, Collection, Construction, Contract Disputes, Employment Disputes, Estate and Fiduciary Matters, Evictions/Unlawful Detainers.

Family Law: Adoptions, Guardianships and Conservatorships, Marital Issues, Pre and Post-Nuptial Agreements, Property Settlement Agreements, No-Fault Divorce, Fault Divorce, Equitable Distribution, Spousal Support, Child Issues, Visitation, Custody, Support, Transfers to Minors.

Personal Injury.

Wills, Trusts and Estates: Estate Planning, Revocable Trusts, Irrevocable Trusts, Charitable Trusts, Family Limited Partnerships, Wills, Marital and Qualified Terminable Interest Trusts, Generation Skipping Trusts, Credit Shelter Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Advance Medical Directives, Organ Donation Directives, Deeds of Gift, Deeds of Life Estate and Remainders, Estate Administration, Assistance with Probate and Qualification, Estate Administration including Inventories, Accountings, Statements In Lieu of Account, Small Estate Affidavit, Family Allowance Elections, Filing Claims with and appearing before Commissioner of Accounts, Serving as Fiduciaries (upon request of client).

Address

Echols Building
9 Court Square
Staunton, VA 24401, ((Ind. City; Seat of Augusta Co.))

Phone

Phone: 540-885-1205
Fax: 540-885-7599

Website

MEMBERS OF FIRM

Wilson F. "Wick" Vellines, Jr. (Member) born Norfolk, Virginia, March 10, 1946; admitted to bar, 1973, Virginia; U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit. Education: Washington & Lee University (B.A., 1968; J.D., 1973). Adjunct Professor, Washington & Lee School of Law, 1998—. Commissioner, Chancery, 1981. Law Council, Washington & Lee University School of Law. Substitute Judge, 1982-2003. Member: Federal Judicial Conference, Fourth Circuit, 1979—; Sixth District Ethics Committee, 1983-1986; Board of Directors, Blue Ridge Legal Services, 1991-1993; Board of Directors, Virginia State Bar MCLE, 2001-2004; Kiwanis, 1973—; Staunton Industrial Development Authority; Virginia Law Foundation; American Bar Association Foundation. Board of Trustees and Past President, Historic Staunton Foundation. Board of Trustees, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library. Past Member, Staunton-Augusta County Mental Health Association . Past Member of Vestry and Choir Member, Trinity Episcopal Church. Member: Augusta County (President, 1987), Virginia (Executive Committee, 1990-1993) and American Bar Associations; Virginia State Bar; American Trial Lawyers Association; Virginia Trial Lawyers Association; American Board of Trial Advocates. Reported Cases: Verrinder v. Rite Aid Corp., 2006 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 53385 (W.D. Va. 08/02/06); Cabiniss v. Cabiniss, 46 Va. App. 595 (2005); Drolsbaugh v. Lotts, 58 Va. Cir. 237 (2002); Ward v. Harper, 234 Va. 68 (1987); Aldridge v. Billips, 656 F.Supp. 975 (1987); McCutchan v. Heizer, 217 Va. 938 (1977). Practice Areas: Corporate Law; Business Law; Business Formation; Business Transactions; General and On Going Business Representation; Criminal Law; Traffic Law; Mediation; Arbitration; Residential Real Estate; Commercial Real Estate; Land Use and Development; Civil Litigation; Family Law; Marital Issues; Child Issues; Adoptions; Guardianship and Conservatorship; Personal Injury; Wills; Trusts and Estates; Estate Planning; Estate Administration.

W. Chapman "Chap" Goodwin (Member) born Richmond, Virginia, November 29, 1951; admitted to bar, 1978, Virginia. Education: University of Virginia (B.S., 1974); University of Richmond, T.C. Williams School of Law (J.D., 1978). Phi Delta Phi. Member, McNeill Honor Society. Staff Member, University of Richmond Law Review, 1976-1978. Certified Mediator, Shenandoah Valley Social Services, 1986-2007. Board of Directors 1999-2007 and Chairman, 2006-2007, Guardian Angel Regional Catholic School. Board of Directors, Staunton-Augusta Rescue Squad. Board of Member, Court Square Title Agency LLC, 1999—. Member, Corporate Board of Directors, Augusta Quarterback Club, 1998—. Pro Bono Work, Blue Ridge Legal Services. Member: Augusta County and Virginia Bar Associations; Virginia State Bar. Reported Cases: In re Propst, 17 Bankr. Ct. Dec. 335, 81 B.R. 406 (1988); UMG, Inc. v. Green, 66 Va. Cir. 232 (2004). Practice Areas: Corporate Law; Business Law; Business Formation; Business Transactions; General and On Going Business Representation; Criminal Law; Traffic Law; Mediation; Arbitration; Residential Real Estate; Commercial Real Estate; Land Use and Development; Civil Litigation; Family Law; Marital Issues; Child Issues; Adoptions; Guardianship and Conservatorship; Personal Injury; Wills; Trusts and Estates; Estate Planning; Estate Administration.

K. Wayne Glass (Member) born Lynchburg, Virginia, July 7, 1946; admitted to bar, 1974, Virginia. Education: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (B.S., 1968); University of Richmond, T. C. Williams School of Law (J.D., 1974). Phi Delta Phi. McNeill Law Society. Staff Member, University of Richmond Law Review, 1972-1974. Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney, Staunton, 1974-1984. Board of Directors: Staunton Library Foundation; Friends of the Augusta County Library. Previous Member: Salvation Army Advisory Board; Staunton Planning Commission; Staunton Library Board. Committee Member, Shenandoah Presbytery. Pro Bono Work, Blue Ridge Legal Services. Member: Augusta County (Past President), Virginia and American Bar Associations; Virginia State Bar (Member, Real Property Section). [With U.S. Army, 1968-1971]. Reported Cases: Anderson v. Leitch, 67 Va. Cir. 440 (1998). Practice Areas: Corporate Law; Business Law; Business Formation; Business Transactions; General and On Going Business Representation; Criminal Law; Traffic Law; Residential Real Estate; Commercial Real Estate; Land Use and Development; Civil Litigation; Family Law; Marital Issues; Child Issues; Adoptions; Guardianship and Conservatorship; Personal Injury; Wills; Trusts and Estates; Estate Planning; Estate Administration.

Angela Vanlear "Angie" Whitesell (Member) born Staunton, Virginia, June 19, 1964; admitted to bar, 1989, Virginia; U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia; U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Virginia; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit; U.S. Tax Court. Education: University of Notre Dame (B.A., cum laude, 1986); University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1989). Pi Sigma Alpha. Chair, 2005 and Vice-Chair, 2004-2005 and 2006-2010, Staunton City School Board. Staunton Board of Equalization, 2005—. Secretary, Children's Art Network Board, November 2004—. Vice President and President Elect, Lee First (Boosters). Member and Volunteer, Lee Band Boosters. Member: Augusta Garden Club, 2004—; St. Francis Church. President, Shelburne N.O.W. (Boosters), 2003-2005. Chair, Family Fun Night and International Festivals, 2003-2005. President 2000-2002, Spring Fundraiser Chair 2000-2002 and Carnival Committee Chair, McSwain P.A.T. Past Member of the Board and Secretary: AYSO; Cotillion Club. President Staunton-Augusta Junior Woman's Club, 1998-1999. Member: Augusta County Bar Association; Virginia State Bar. Practice Areas: Corporate Law; Business Law; Business Formation; Business Transactions; General and On Going Business Representation; Residential Real Estate; Commercial Real Estate; Land Use and Development; Civil Litigation; Family Law; Marital Issues; Child Issues; Adoptions; Guardianship and Conservatorship; Wills; Trusts and Estates; Estate Planning; Estate Administration.

James B. Glick (Member) born Boston, Massachusetts, October 16, 1972; admitted to bar, 1998, Virginia. Education: Boston University (B.A., 1993); Boston College (M.A., 1994); College of William & Mary (J.D., 1998). Domestic Relations Attorney, Shenandoah Valley Social Services, 1998-2007. Board of Directors, Shenandoah Valley Child Advocacy Center. Previous Board Member, Staunton Augusta Red Cross. Pro Bono, Blue Ridge Legal Services. Member, Kiwanis. Member: Augusta County, Virginia and American Bar Associations; Virginia State Bar. Reported Cases: Swearingen v. Department of Social Services for the City of Staunton, 2001 Va. App. LEXIS 377.