Our Attorneys
Andrew E. Stephens Andrew E. Stephens
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(D): 540-725-3372
(F): 540-772-9167
(E): astephens@faplawfirm.com

Mr. Stephens’ practice is focused on civil litigation, particularly in the areas of insurance defense, auto liability defense, premises liability defense, and subrogation. As a former law clerk to the Judges in the 23rd Judicial Circuit (Roanoke and Salem), Mr. Stephens gained valuable experience assisting the Court in all aspects of civil tort litigation including pretrial discovery and evidentiary disputes, and drafting bench briefs and letter opinions for the judges.

Following his clerkship, Mr. Stephens was able to gain extensive trial experience as an Assistant Commonwealth Attorney for the City of Roanoke. During his tenure in the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office, Mr. Stephens prosecuted all levels of criminal cases, including misdemeanors and felonies; he regularly appeared in the General District and Circuit Courts of the 23rd Judicial Circuit. In addition, Mr. Stephens became one of the primary appellate attorneys for the City of Roanoke’s Commonwealth Attorney.

Staff:
Janet Dawson (Paralegal)
(D): 540-725-3379
(E): jdawson@faplawfirm.com

Peggy Reichelt (Secretary)
(D): 540-725-3375
(E): preichelt@faplawfirm.com

Education:

  • George Mason University School of Law (J.D.,  2002)
    • George Mason University Law Review
    • Writing Fellow, Research and Writing Teaching Assistant
      (2001 - 2002)
    • Green Bag Fellowship (2002 - 2003)
  • History and Psychology, The George Washington University
    (B.A., 1995)
  • Law Intern with the Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs (2001 - 2002)
  • Law Clerk for the Judges of the Circuit Court for the City of Roanoke (2003 - 2004)

Areas of Practice:

  • Entity Formation
  • Contract Negotiation, Drafting & Review
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Auto Liability
  • Products Liability
  • Premises Liability
  • Transportation
  • Construction
  • Subrogation
  • Coverage Analysis and Opinions
  • Declaratory Judgment Action
  • Fraud Analysis Including Exams Under Oath
  • Local Government Defense

Bar Admissions:

  • Virginia, 2002

Professional Honors, Affiliation and Activities:

State:

  • Member - Roanoke Bar Association
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