John is passionate about entrepreneurship and business development.
Like many entrepreneurs, he has launched both successful and failed businesses. A true believer in “failing forward”, John looks for new opportunities in every situation. This mentality allows him to connect with entrepreneurs and business owners in a meaningful way to help them navigate difficulties and grow their success.
“I find joy in helping business owners make better decisions to build on their success and protect their business.”
Outside of his practice of law, John previously served as Chairman of the Board for Roc Solid Foundation, a national non-profit that builds hope for families fighting pediatric cancer. John also served the City of Chesapeake as a Planning Commissioner for five years, including leadership roles as Secretary and Vice-Chairman. John currently serves as an elected Member of the Chesapeake School Board. In his free time, he enjoys the outdoors and loves spending time with his wife and four children.
John graduated from Regent University School of Law in 2010, where he served as Chairman of the Moot Court Board and a member of the Student Leader Advisory Board. After law school, John found his niche practicing real estate and business law throughout Virginia and North Carolina.
In real estate, John has experience representing investors, developers, builders, banks, lenders, and individual home buyers in a variety of transactions. He has handled transactions involving shopping centers, apartment complexes, retail stores, restaurants, and hotels.
John’s business practice ranges from advising entrepreneurs to assisting established business owners in mergers, acquisitions, contracts, litigation and dispute resolution. He has worked with a variety of businesses ranging from small startups to an international multi-billion dollar corporation.
John is licensed to practice law in both Virginia and North Carolina.
Awards & Recognitions:
- Virginia-Pilot Inside Business Top 40 under 40 – 2023
- Virginia Business Legal Elite – 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
- Top Lawyers of Coastal Virginia – 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
- Super Lawyers – Rising Stars – 2014, 2015, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
- Elite Lawyer Award – 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
- Avvo Client’s Choice Award
- Martindale-Hubbell’s Client Champion – Gold Award
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Steven is a Virginia native, excited to serve clients through litigation in Hampton Roads.
Steven graduated from the Regent University School of Law, where he was awarded the Corporate, Commercial & Transactional Law Award and the Virginia Trial Lawyers Foundation Trial Advocacy Award. While at Regent Law, Steven served as the President of the Business Law Society and Chairman of the Trial Advocacy Board, where he led Regent Law to a National Trial Advocacy Championship.
Steven’s litigation focus includes: business & corporate, shareholder and owner disputes, property disputes, breach of contract, business conspiracy, fraud & conversion, and criminal & traffic defense.
Steven and his wife Savannah live in the beautiful Larchmont neighborhood of Norfolk, enjoy spending time with their puppy dog, Hank, and investing in their local church. It’s a good bet you will find the Thomas family out getting ice cream in Norfolk on most nights!
Steven is licensed to practice law in Virginia and North Carolina. In 2025, Steven was recognized by Coastal Virginia Magazine as a “Top Lawyer” in the field of Traffic Law.
Attorney Kari Ann Hedwall is a dedicated legal professional based in Norfolk, Virginia. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus in Finance from the University of Tennessee at Martin (UTM). The business program at UTM provided her with a strong foundation in financial principles and management. She then pursued her Juris Doctor degree at Regent University School of Law, a respected institution known for its rigorous legal education and commitment to ethical practice. Regent is committed to integrating Christian faith with legal education and nurturing students to become practice-ready and purpose-driven lawyers who seek justice and spiritual integrity.
Admitted to practice law in Virginia, Attorney Hedwall is also authorized to represent clients in both the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia’s federal courts. She is an active member of the Virginia Beach Bar Association, where she engages with fellow legal professionals to promote justice and uphold the rule of law.
Outside of her legal career, Attorney Hedwall is an active member of Trinity Church, and she enjoys visiting the shooting range and cherishes moments spent with her family, friends, and her beloved dog, Hank.
Alex was born and raised in Hampton Roads, Virginia. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, with a concentration in Legal Studies, from Virginia Tech in 2021, and went on to receive his Juris Doctor from Regent University School of Law.
While at Regent, Alex was awarded the Ronald L. Fick Book Award for achieving the highest grade in Virginia Procedure. He also served as a staff editor for the Journal for Global Justice and Public Policy during his second year at Regent.
Alex is a member of the Virginia State Bar and is licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia. His practice focuses on traffic defense, civil litigation, business formation, contracts, and mergers and acquisitions.
Outside of his legal practice, Alex enjoys spending time with his wife, Haley, and their dog, Reef. Alex and Haley are members of Liberty Live Church. They enjoy spending time outdoors and gathering with friends around a campfire in their backyard.