Brian is an associate in the firm's Litigation Department. He focuses his practice in the areas of business and commercial litigation, workers’ compensation and products liability.

Experienced in the courtroom and in trial preparation, Brian clerked for the Honorable A. Christian Compton, Senior Justice, of the Supreme Court of Virginia.  He has had significant experience trying both jury and bench trials involving products liability, real estate, and general commercial litigation matters. In addition to his trial experience, Brian has had noteworthy appellate experience arguing matters before the Virginia Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Virginia. 

While in law school, Brian was the recipient of Alexander M. and Rose S. Harman Academic Scholarship. In addition, Brian held the distinction of being the first African American elected president of the Student Bar Association in the 150-year history of the law school. He served as Class President and chaired a number of committees on behalf of the Dean and the student body. His service and commitment to the University was recognized upon graduation when he received the Calhoun Bond Award, which is given to the student who has made the most outstanding contribution to the University.

Brian continues to serve the community through his volunteer work at the Youth Life Foundation of Richmond where he was elected to the Board of Directors.  He is a member of the Virginia and Richmond Bar Associations, the Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys, the Defense Research Institute, and the Old Dominion Bar Association. He is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia, and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit.