Ronald
S.
Evans
Ronald
S.
Evans
- Shareholder
- Family and Personal Law
- Legal and Medical Malpractice
- Matrimonial and Child Custody Law
Biography
During his extensive career he has engaged in defense of industries accused of environmental crimes, defended persons accused of criminal matters, tried wrongful death cases, product liability cases, personal injury cases, and general civil litigation. His range of litigation experience is currently focused on complex family law matters including valuation of closely held corporations and professional practices for purposes of Equitable Distribution, ERISA and Qualified Domestic Relations Orders, custody, visitation and support of children and support of spouses.
He has represented parties in mediation, acted as mediator, qualified as an expert witness in family law matters and been sworn in as judge pro tern to hear and determine issues in divorce cases. He also has routinely given testimony in the Virginia General Assembly in support of or opposition to bills proposing changes in Virginia law.
"In all of my clients' encounters with the law, I try to empower them so that, when the litigation ceases, they can emerge stronger and with their civility and dignity at least intact, if not elevated'. He is a member of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers' National Civility and Professionalism Committee, which attests to his interest in enhancing the profession.
Ron believes that law firms, small or large, have a "personality", being hard wired to practice the way the founders of the firm taught them, who set the tone for the entire organization. He believes that the best firms achieve the best results by having instant credibility with their clients, courts, other tribunals, and their opponents.
He has represented parties in mediation, acted as mediator, qualified as an expert witness in family law matters and been sworn in as judge pro tern to hear and determine issues in divorce cases. He also has routinely given testimony in the Virginia General Assembly in support of or opposition to bills proposing changes in Virginia law.
"In all of my clients' encounters with the law, I try to empower them so that, when the litigation ceases, they can emerge stronger and with their civility and dignity at least intact, if not elevated'. He is a member of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers' National Civility and Professionalism Committee, which attests to his interest in enhancing the profession.
Ron believes that law firms, small or large, have a "personality", being hard wired to practice the way the founders of the firm taught them, who set the tone for the entire organization. He believes that the best firms achieve the best results by having instant credibility with their clients, courts, other tribunals, and their opponents.
Professional Associations
- Family Law Coalition (2006-present), 2007 to Present
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, VA Chapter President 2016-2018, Virginia Chapter President, 2015 to 2017
- Board of Governors: Family Law Section of VA State Bar 1988-1992, Chair 1991-1992
- VA State Bar, Chair, 1991-1992
Representative Cases
- Howell v. Howell, 31 Va. App., 332 (2000)
- Westberg v. Westberg, 12 Va. App., 657 (1991)
- Watts v. Watts, 40 Va. App., 685 (2003)
- Barnann v. Barnann, 25 Va. App., Lexus 440 (2005)
- Montgomery v. Talbot, 1997 Va. App., Lexus 475
Honors
- Betty A. Thompson Lifetime Achievement Award, Virginia State Bar Family Law Section (2022)
- Virginia Lawyers Hall of Fame (2021)
- Leader in the Law by Virginia Lawyers Weekly (2019)
- "AV Preeminent" under the Martindale-Hubbell Rating System- Highest Recognition
- The Best Lawyers in America (1993-Current)
- Virginia Super Lawyers
- Lawyer of the Year in Family Law, Richmond, Virginia
- Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
Classes & Seminars
- Frequent Lecturer on Family Law matters
Pro-Bono Activities
- Vestry Member, and former head of the "Every Member Giving" Campaign at St. James Episcopal Church
- Congregations Around Richmond Involved to Assure Shelter (CARITAS)
Education
- University of Richmond, School of Law, Richmond, Virginia
- J.D.
- Virginia Commonwealth University , Richmond, Virginia
- B.A. - 1972
- Major: History and Political Science
Bar Admissions
- Virginia, 1976
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
- U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit