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Updated: October 20th, 2023 | Charlottesville | Lawyer List L | MichieHamlett Attorneys at Law | Criminal Defense, Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Products Liability,
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Address: 310 4th Street NE, charlottesville, VA, 22902
Law Firm: MichieHamlett Attorneys at Law
Phone: 434-326-1619
Fax: 434-951-7218 DID
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Website: http://www.michiehamlett.com
| Title | Partner |
| First Year of Call | |
| Areas of Practice | Litigation, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Products Liability |
| Description | Les Bowers is a trial lawyer who focuses his practice representing individuals injured in medical malpractice, catastrophic personal injury, and products liability cases. Les began his practice with a large international law firm defending hospitals and healthcare providers in medical malpractice cases and assisting corporate executives and several major international corporations in bet the company civil and criminal litigation. Utilizing his past experience and knowledge of how big companies defend cases, Les now focuses on representing injured individuals and pursuing only those cases clearly supported by medical science, qualified expert testimony, and extensive peer-reviewed literature. Les is careful to limit his cases to ensure they are clearly meritorious, and that every client receives the utmost in personal attention and guidance. Les’s intense drive and attention to detail have resulted in numerous accolades, including the largest medical malpractice verdict in Virginia in 2014, numerous peer review awards, and the opportunity to give back to the profession by serving on multiple boards within the Virginia Trial Lawyer’s Association, writing in peer reviewed journals, and speaking at educational seminars. Les is admitted to practice law in Virginia and North Carolina. resultsCase Studies The results of client matters depend on a variety of factors unique to each matter. Past successes do not predict or guarantee future successes.Aug 5, 2017 – Wrongful death surgery blame game results in verdict of over $8.75M Aug 24, 2015 – Preventable Amputation Results in Settlement of $1M to Vietnam Veteran in Federal Tort Claims Act Case Jul 20, 2015 – Orthopedic Doctor Re-breaks Unhealed Broken Arm, Jury Awards Victim $700k Mar 7, 2014 – $6.4 Million Verdict for Faulty Injection Causing Permanent Paralysis A quick handshakeWhat do you like best about working at Gentry Locke?I’ve worked here for many years, beginning in the mailroom during college, working through summers and winter breaks, and now as a trial lawyer. I have tremendous respect for the people who work here. I’ve seen and understand how all parts of this team come together to provide value for our clients. We have assembled a team that is able to achieve impressive results in difficult cases against very highly-skilled adversaries.Why do you enjoy representing Plaintiffs?I’ve been on both sides of the V, and I can say that it is much more difficult working on behalf of Plaintiffs. At the end of the day, achieving a positive result for a deserving plaintiff is far more satisfying because we are working to help those who are oftentimes unable to help themselves. For my most seriously injured clients, winning or losing a case can be the difference between receiving life-sustaining care. This is a responsibility and a privilege that I take very seriously.What are some of your favorite travel destinations, and why?Diving in the Maldives and Turks & Caicos, climbing the Great Wall in China, making new friends in Colombia, and exploring Tibet and Southeast Asia solo. When possible, I like to take the difficult trips to hard-to-reach places. I enjoy traveling because it provides an opportunity for greater perspective on life and to develop a better understanding that, across countries and cultures, there is far more that unites us than divides us. ExperienceCivil LitigationLes focuses his practice on representing plaintiffs at trial in products liability, personal injury, and medical malpractice actions in Virginia, North Carolina, and elsewhere. Highlights include:Representation of numerous clients suffering from severe brain and spinal cord injuries Representation of numerous families suffering from the untimely loss of loved ones due to others’ negligence Representation of individuals in medical malpractice actions involving a wide array of issues, including birth injuries, surgical and procedural errors, failures to diagnose and treat life-threatening conditions, and improper administration of medications Representation of individuals in complex products liability actions in both state and federal court Litigation of various complex tort actions, including: Negligent hiring and negligent retention claims stemming from workplace sexual assault Catastrophic industrial workplace explosions Mold exposure Mass tort action stemming from improperly washed surgical instruments Litigation of various consumer protection claims involving major financial institutions, including: Fraud and constructive fraud actions Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA), Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Contested foreclosure and post-foreclosure deficiency actions Criminal LitigationThough his civil practice takes up the majority of his time, Les is occasionally called upon to obtain justice for individuals improperly charged with criminal offenses or who were wronged by the criminal justice system and prison systems. His experience in this regard includes:Representation of client at trial in a 28 U.S.C. 2255 habeas corpus proceeding in the Eastern District of Virginia arising out of the ineffective assistance of counsel in investigation of public authority defense Advised federal firearms dealers, manufacturers, and their individual clients regarding compliance with various federal and state laws and regulations, including the National Firearms Act (NFA), Gun Control Act (GCA), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Advised various clients regarding internal investigations and participation in grand jury investigations Represented clients in various criminal proceedings in both the General District and Circuit Courts of Virginia Representation of various individuals in 18 U.S.C. 1983 cases involving civil rights violations by police and prison officials AwardsNamed a Virginia Super Lawyers Rising Star in Personal Injury: Plaintiff (2015-2017) Named 2017 Boss of the Year by the RVLSA. .. the association for legal professionals libraryGentry Locke partner Les Bowers named RVLSA 2017-2018 Boss of the Year News Sep 2017Wrongful death surgery blame game results in verdict of over $8.75M The results of client matters depend on a variety of factors unique to each matter. Past successes do not predict or guarantee future successes. Case Studies Aug 201728 Gentry Locke Attorneys Named 2017 Virginia Super Lawyers or Rising Stars News Apr 2017Ethical Considerations in a Successful Law Firm Events Oct 2016Twenty-six Gentry Locke Attorneys Named 2016 Virginia Super Lawyers News Apr 2016Preventable Amputation Results in Settlement of $1M to Vietnam Veteran in Federal Tort Claims Act Case The results of client matters depend on a variety of factors unique to each matter. Past successes do not predict or guarantee future successes. Case Studies Aug 2015Orthopedic Doctor Re-breaks Unhealed Broken Arm, Jury Awards Victim $700k The results of client matters depend on a variety of factors unique to each matter. Past successes do not predict or guarantee future successes. Case Studies Jul 201528 Gentry Locke Attorneys Named 2015 Virginia Super Lawyers News Apr 2015Gentry Locke Promotes Five Attorneys to Partner Status News Jan 2015When Can You Talk to Your Own Client at Deposition? Articles Apr 2014$6.4 Million Verdict for Faulty Injection Causing Permanent Paralysis The results of client matters depend on a variety of factors unique to each matter. Past successes do not predict or guarantee future successes. Case Studies Mar 2014Ethics of Preservation and Discovery of Social Media Events Jul 2013Workplace Sex Attack Case Settled News Jul 2013Ethics of Preservation and Discovery of Social Media Events May 2013Federal Prosecutors Drop Felony Charges against Former Major Defense Contractor News Feb 2013Gentry Locke Welcomes Four New Attorneys News Sep 2012 |
Charlottesville, Virginia trial attorneys with years of experience in personal injury law, family law, and commercial law. A multi-service law firm dedicated to providing exceptional legal services and value to their clients.MichieHamlett is a multi-service law firm dedicated to providing exceptional legal services and value to our clients. Since our formation in 1946, we have grown and developed the capability of handling complex matters…
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