JAMES CLAIBORNE ALLRED, II

On Wednesday, March 7, 2007, Mr. Allred died of leukemia at the age of 60. He was born in Erwin, Tennessee; graduated from East Tennessee State University with a B.A. in Speech and Drama; and then went into the United States Marine Corps where he served from 1969 through 1979. While in the Marine Corps, Mr. Allred attained the rank of Major and as an aviator flew medivac helicopters during his tour in Viet Nam. In 1979, Mr. Allred decided to leave the military in order to become a lawyer and entered The Catholic University, Columbus School of Law. He graduated in 1982 and began practicing in the Northern Virginia Area. In June 1995, Mr. Allred helped form the law firm of Allred, Bacon, Halfhill & Young, P.C., with whom he practiced until his death. During this time, Jim represented families and businesses with wisdom, a pleasant demeanor, and devotion to their needs. He is survived by his wife Debra, his daughters Juli and Lara, and his “brothers” and extended family at Allred, Bacon, Halfhill & Young.

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James T. Bacon

Jim Bacon has been in practice since 1982 and has represented corporations, municipalities and individuals in complex commercial matters. Always willing to advocate a unique or difficult case, he is licensed in the state and federal courts of Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia. He received his law degree from the American University School of Law, has a varied trial and appellate practice, is active in the Defense Research Institute and has served as a lecturer at trial advocacy seminars. His areas of concentration include complex commercial litigation, computer technology, franchising, insurance matters, business and employment matters and government contract matters, collection matters and homeowners'/condominium association law.

Email: JBacon@abhylaw.com

Stephen D. Halfhill

Steve Halfhill concentrates in business, security, commodity and regulatory law, as well as domestic relations, traffic/criminal matters and general litigation. After receiving his J.D. Degree from West Virginia University in 1974, Mr. Halfhill entered the United States Army where he served as a Captain in the Judge Advocate General's Corps. Upon completion of his military service, Mr. Halfhill became an Assistant Director in the Commodity Future Trading Commission's Division of Enforcement and later was Special Counsel to the Director of the Commodity Future Trading Commission's Division of Trading & Markets. He has been in private practice since 1981, and is a member of the Bars of the District of Columbia, Virginia, and West Virginia. In addition, he is experienced in major federal litigation nationally, and is an experienced appellate practice as well as domestic relations, criminal, traffic, business and homeowners'/condominium association law.


Email: SHalfhill@abhylaw.com

Warner F. Young, III

Warner Young is an experienced trial lawyer, representing the seriously injured in professional negligence (medical and legal), products liability (aviation, medical devices and pharmacological), and other tort cases. Over the past few years Mr. Young has been assisting clients and their families in family matters (wills, estates and trusts planning and administration and matters concerning the elderly). Mr. Young has particular expertise in representing people who have suffered traumatic brain injuries. He has obtained for his clients million dollar verdicts and settlements in Virginia and nationally. As a result of obtaining large recoveries for his clients, Mr. Young has developed expertise in wealth preservation, including estate planning, drafting of wills and trusts and administration of estates and trusts. Additionally, Mr. Young represents diverse clients such as national clinical laboratories and small technology and service businesses in commercial litigation matters ranging from business torts to contract disputes. Since graduating from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1984, Mr. Young has been a frequent lecturer on evidence, medical/legal issues, and trial techniques. He also serves as a private mediator/arbitrator and is a judicially appointed case evaluator.

Email: WYoung@abhylaw.com

Robert F. Zaniel

Bob Zaniel has been in practice, primarily in the field of domestic relations, for the past 21 years. He has developed an expertise in all areas of family law including child custody and equitable distribution of marital property and has extensive litigation experience. He is also an experienced family mediator. He received his law degree from George Mason University and is a member of the Virginia and District of Columbia Bars. Mr. Zaniel has received awards for his contributions to legal education programs and for his work as editor of the Fairfax County Circuit Court Manual. Mr. Zaniel’s many years of practice have provided him with an acute sensitivity to client needs and an ability to dispose of domestic legal issues in the most efficient and professional manner possible.

Email: Zaniel@abhylaw.com

John P. Forest, II

John Forest handles business organization, estate planning/wealth preservation, and real estate matters from both the transactional and litigation aspects. Mr. Forest has represented individuals in their efforts to form, capitalize, organize, and prepare exit strategies for various commercial entities. He has counseled individuals with regard to preparation of estate plans, trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and advance medical directives. Mr. Forest has significant litigation experience ranging from RICO claims in federal court to collections in small claims courts. He has represented national title insurance underwriters as well as local title agents on coverage questions. Mr. Forest received his undergraduate degree from the University of Richmond and has been in private practice since his graduation from the George Mason University School of Law in 1991. He is a member of the Virginia State Bar Business Law, Litigation, Real Estate and Trusts and Estates Sections. He is admitted to practice before all federal and state courts in Virginia and Maryland.

mailto:j.forest@sfzlaw.com

Sefton K. Smyth

Sefton Smyth graduated from the University of Virginia School of Law in 2004, where he was involved in the Lyle Moot Court Competition, the Virginia Sports and Entertainment Law Journal, and the Criminal Defense Clinic. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Smyth worked with his father at the firm of Smyth & Smyth Attorneys. Mr. Smyth is a member of the Virginia State Bar.

Email: SSmyth@abhylaw.com

Matthew C. Indrisano

Lucy A. Boerum, Office Administrator

Lucy has been a legal secretary, paralegal, and administrative assistant in the legal field for over twenty-seven years, and with this firm since its inception in 1995. She is experienced in handling civil litigation, personal injury, medical malpractice, estate, commercial and residential real estate transactions, and complex estate and domestic relations matters. Lucy has served as secretary to the Commissioner of Accounts for both domestic and estate cases. She formerly served as an insurance defense secretary for GEICO staff counsel's office and prior to that administered a small law firm in Hampton, Virginia.

Email: Admin@abhylaw.com