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Herbert K. Bangel, born Norfolk, VA, May 29, 1928; admitted to bar, 1949, Virginia; U.S. Supreme Court, 1952. Education: University of Virginia (B.S., 1947; J.D., 1950). Permanent Member, Judicial Conference for the U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit. Chosen as the 1974 First Citizen, City of Portsmouth. Commissioner, 1975-1983, Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority. Member, Virginia State Bar; Board of Visitors, Medical College of Hampton Roads, 1983-1991. Substitute Judge, Portsmouth General District Court, 1979-1984. 
Keith H. Bangel, born Norfolk, VA, March 23, 1952; admitted to bar, 1977, Virginia; U.S. Supreme Court, 1980. Education: Brown University (A.B., 1974); University of Virginia (J.D., 1977). Permanent Member, Judicial Conference for the U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit. Member, Virginia State Bar; Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (Member Board of Governors 1988 - 1995); American Association of Justice; Norfolk – Portsmouth Bar Association; Portsmouth Bar Association (President 1989 - 1990); Listed in “The Best Lawyers in America” and “Virginia Super Lawyers”.
Lawrence W. I'Anson, III, born Carmel, CA, February 21, 1966; admitted to bar, 1993, Virginia. Education: College of William & Mary (B.A., 1988; J.D., 1992). Law Clerk to Honorable Richard S. Bray, Court of Appeals of Virginia, 1993-1994. Member, Virginia State Bar; Virginia Trial Lawyers Association; Norfolk – Portsmouth Bar Association; Portsmouth Bar Association (President 2005 - 2006).
Matthew R. Foster, born Norfolk, VA, December 15, 1977; admitted to bar, 2007, Virginia. Education: University of Virginia (B.A., 2000); Widener University (J.D. cum laude, 2007). Member, Virginia State Bar; Virginia Trial Lawyers Association; Portsmouth Bar Association.Of Counsel
Michael J. Blachman, born Portsmouth, VA, August 16, 1944; admitted to bar, 1969, Virginia; U.S. Supreme Court, 1974. Education: American University (B.S., 1966); University of Tennessee (J.D., 1969). Portsmouth Industrial Development Authority (Chairman, 1990-1992). Chosen as the 2001 First Citizen, City of Portsmouth. Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority (1999-2006, Chairman 2004-2006). Member, Virginia State Bar (VA State Bar Council, 1995-2001); Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (President, 1989-1990, Board of Governors); formerly member of Southern Trial Lawyers Association (Board of Directors, 1993-2005); American Board of Trial Advocates. Listed in “The Best Lawyers in America” and “Virginia Super Lawyers”.
