Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Chesterfield, VA
Gordon Dodson & Gordon is one of Chesterfield County's oldest and most respected law firms, serving clients since 1958. Our practice focuses on family law, personal injury, criminal defense, real estate, business law, estate planning, and civil litigation. With deep roots in the community, seven of our ten attorneys are lifelong residents of Chesterfield County, and all actively participate in civic and charitable organizations. We prioritize knowledgeable, reliable, and friendly service, representing clients in Chesterfield County courts and throughout central Virginia.Our attorneys combine decades of experience with a commitment to protecting clients' rights in both litigation and transactional matters. We emphasize prompt, individualized attention while maintaining strong ties to the local community through pro bono work and civic engagement. Our office location near the Chesterfield County Courthouse provides convenient access for clients seeking legal representation in diverse practice areas.
Services
Family Law
Personal Injury
Real Estate Law
Business Law
Estate Planning
Criminal Defense
Civil Litigation
Workers' Compensation
Details
- Year established: 1958
Highlights and features
- We have over 60 years of combined legal experience in Chesterfield County
- Our attorneys are lifelong residents deeply connected to the community
- We provide aggressive representation in both litigation and transactional matters
- We maintain a strong commitment to pro bono community service
- Our office location offers convenient access near the Chesterfield County Courthouse
Services
Family Law
Our family law practice handles divorce, child custody, and support matters with sensitivity and expertise. We work to achieve mutually satisfactory agreements while protecting clients' rights in property division and alimony determinations. Our attorneys have represented hundreds of family law cases in Chesterfield County courts.
Criminal Defense
We defend clients against criminal charges including DUI, reckless driving, and drug offenses. Our approach emphasizes constitutional rights protection and trial preparation, only accepting plea bargains when clients determine it's in their best interest. Services cover Chesterfield and surrounding Virginia jurisdictions.
Personal Injury
Our personal injury attorneys represent clients in auto accidents, slip-and-fall cases, and dog bite incidents. We advocate for maximum compensation in both plaintiff and defendant cases across Chesterfield, Colonial Heights, and neighboring areas. Our track record includes successful outcomes in complex negligence claims.
Real Estate Law
We handle residential and commercial real estate transactions, including closings, contract preparation, and property dispute resolution. Our services cover purchase agreements, title issues, and property management matters for clients throughout central Virginia.
Business Law
Our business law practice assists with entity formation, contract disputes, and employment agreements. We help establish LLCs, corporations, and partnerships while providing ongoing legal counsel for small businesses in Chesterfield County and surrounding areas.
People
Thomas L. Gordon
Partner
With over 40 years of legal experience, Thomas L. Gordon represents clients in complex legal matters. A third-generation Chesterfield resident, he focuses on family law and civil litigation while maintaining active community involvement through local organizations.
Randy B. Rowlett
Partner
Partner since 1998, Randy B. Rowlett specializes in personal injury and criminal defense cases. He combines aggressive courtroom representation with community service, serving on various civic boards and charitable organizations in Chesterfield County.
David S. Clements
Associate
As an associate attorney, David S. Clements focuses on real estate transactions and business law matters. He provides legal counsel to local businesses and property owners while supporting community initiatives through pro bono work.
Donald E. Gulledge
Associate
Donald E. Gulledge handles estate planning and civil litigation cases. He assists clients with wills, trusts, and probate matters while representing businesses in contract disputes across central Virginia.
Ryan T. Spetz
Associate
Ryan T. Spetz focuses on workers' compensation claims and personal injury cases. He advocates for injured workers throughout Virginia, emphasizing client education and maximizing compensation for medical benefits and lost wages.
Questions
What practice areas does Gordon, Dodson, Gordon & Rowlett specialize in?
We specialize in family law, criminal defense, personal injury, real estate, business law, estate planning, civil litigation, and workers' compensation cases.
How long has the firm been in operation?
Our firm has served Chesterfield County since 1958, making us one of the oldest law firms in the area.
Do you represent clients outside Chesterfield County?
Yes, we represent clients throughout central Virginia including Chester, Colonial Heights, Powhatan, and Hopewell.
What makes your firm different from other law practices?
Our attorneys are lifelong Chesterfield residents with deep community ties and combined experience exceeding 200 years in legal practice.
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