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VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (February 1, 2022) –Clarke, Dolph, Hull, & Brunick, PLC is pleased to announce Brian N. Casey and Christopher J. Wiemken have joined the firm.

Mr. Casey has over 30 years of experience working as a defense attorney. His practice includes representation of businesses, individuals, insurers and government officials in civil litigation in federal and state courts in the areas of professional liability, premises liability, products liability, insurance coverage, motor vehicle accident claims, civil rights, defamation, employment, construction law and design, commercial and UCC claims, lead paint and mold tort claims, and general personal injury, property damage, and fire loss.

Mr. Wiemken has over 20 years of experience working as a defense attorney. His practice includes the areas of insurance defense, commercial, employment, transportation, products liability, construction, and mass tort litigation.

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (January 25, 2022) –Clarke, Dolph, Hull & Brunick, PLC is pleased to announce Cyrus A. Dolph, IV and Timothy S. Brunick were chosen as 2022 Virginia Super Lawyers. Attorney Marilyn N. Harvey was chosen as a 2022 Super Lawyer Rising Star.

All three attorneys have been recognized in previous years.

Cyrus A. Dolph, IV is AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated and has also been recognized as a 2022 Top Lawyer in Tax Law by Coastal Virginia Magazine . Mr. Dolph was the 2020 recipient of the Barron F. Black Community Builder Award from the Hampton Roads Community Foundation, and he was the 2021 recipient of Eggleston/I’Anson Professionalism Award from the Norfolk & Portsmouth Bar Association.

Timothy S. Brunick is AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated and has also been recognized as a 2022 Top Lawyer in Civil Law Litigation by Coastal Virginia Magazine. He has extensive experience handling civil litigation involving products liability, toxic torts, personal injury and contracts.

Marilyn N. Harvey has been recognized as a 2022 Top Lawyer and Rising Star in Workers’ Compensation by Coastal Virginia Magazine. She represents national and local businesses in workers’ compensation matters throughout the state of Virginia.

Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive the Super Lawyers distinction and no more than 2.5% are given the distinction of Rising Star.

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (January 3, 2022) –Clarke, Dolph, Hull, & Brunick, PLC is pleased to announce Cyrus A. Dolph IV, Sarah S. Hull, Timothy S. Brunick and Marilyn N. Harvey were chosen as 2022 Top Lawyers by Coastal Virginia Magazine.

Cyrus A. Dolph, IV – Top Lawyer of Coastal Virginia 2022 in Tax Law.

Sarah S. Hull – Top Lawyer of Coastal Virginia 2022 in Business Law.

Timothy S. Brunick – Top Lawyer of Coastal Virginia 2022 in Civil Law Litigation.

Marilyn N. Harvey – Top Lawyer of Coastal Virginia 2022 in Workers’ Compensation.

Coastal Virginia Magazine selects its Top Lawyers through a peer-to-peer survey where area lawyers identify the attorneys they believe demonstrate excellence in their practice areas.

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (August 30, 2021) – Clarke, Dolph, Hull & Brunick, PLC is pleased to announce attorneys Cyrus A. Dolph IV and Sarah S. Hull were selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2022.

Cyrus A. Dolph IV represents companies and individuals in the planning and administration of estates, foundations and trusts. He is AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated and has been recognized as a 2021 Top Lawyer in Tax Law by Coastal Virginia Magazine and a 2021 Virginia Super Lawyer. Mr. Dolph was the 2020 recipient of the Barron F. Black Community Builder Award from the Hampton Roads Community Foundation, and he was the 2021 recipient of Eggleston/I’Anson Professionalism Award from the Norfolk & Portsmouth Bar Association.

Sarah S. Hull represents individuals, fiduciaries and corporations in the practice areas of tax law, commercial real estate, business law and estate administration. She is also a Certified Public Accountant and has been recognized as a 2021 Top Lawyer in Wills Trust Estates by Coastal Virginia Magazine.

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (July 8, 2021) – Clarke, Dolph, Hull & Brunick, PLC is pleased to announce that attorney Marilyn N. Harvey was recognized by Virginia Lawyers Weekly as a “Go To Lawyer” for workers’ compensation.

According to Virginia Lawyers Weekly, a “Go To Lawyer” is a lawyer who is an expert in his or her field, well-versed in the nuances of the case law, statutes and regulations clients will encounter, and one who can think creatively and identify all options for a client. The lawyer is experienced and enjoys a record of success, with many cases and/or transactions that give testimony to the quality advice he or she can provide. A “Go To Lawyer” is a lawyer to whom other lawyers make referrals because of his or her expertise and accomplishments.

Ms. Harvey can be reached at 757-466-0464 or MHarvey@clarkedolph.com.

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (May 13, 2021) – The Norfolk Portsmouth Bar Association recently honored Clarke, Dolph, Hull, &; Brunick, PLC partner, Cyrus A. Dolph IV, with the 2021 Eggleston/I’Anson Professionalism Award. The award is the Associations’ most prestigious, named for the two former Chief Justices of the Supreme Court of Virginia hailing from Norfolk and Portsmouth, John W. Eggleston and Lawrence W. I’Anson.

The Eggleston/I’Anson Professionalism Award honors present and former members of the Norfolk & Portsmouth Bar Association who have exemplified the highest standards of professionalism throughout their careers demonstrating respect for the law, the judicial system, legal profession, clients, court personnel and other counsel along with honesty, candor, fairness and competence before the Court and with counsel. The award is intended to recognize and honor personal and professional qualities, reputation and conduct and leadership activities and service within the bar or the community in general. Award recipients are role models for other attorneys, particularly younger attorneys.

Mr. Dolph joined Clarke Dolph in 1979 and has remained with the firm since. He practices in Business Law, Estate Planning, and Taxation. Mr. Dolph has represented both large and small companies, foundations, non-profits, individuals and financial institutions. He advises clients in a variety of business transactions and in the planning and administration of estates, foundations and trusts.

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (January 25, 2021) – The law firm of Clarke, Dolph, Hull, & Brunick, PLC is pleased to announce Cyrus A. Dolph IV and Timothy S. Brunick were chosen as 2021 Virginia Super Lawyers. Attorney Marilyn N. Harvey was chosen as a 2021 Super Lawyer Rising Star.

All three attorneys have been recognized in previous years.

Cyrus A. Dolph IV is AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated and has been recognized as a 2021 Top Lawyer in Tax Law by Coastal Virginia Magazine and as one of Virginia’s Legal Elite by Virginia Business Magazine. Mr. Dolph was the 2020 recipient of the Barron F. Black Community Builder Award from the Hampton Roads Community Foundation. He represents companies and individuals in the planning and administration of estates, foundations and trusts

Timothy S. Brunick is AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated and has been recognized as a 2021 Top Lawyer in Civil Law Litigation by Coastal Virginia Magazine. He has extensive experience handling civil litigation involving products liability, toxic torts, personal injury and contracts.

Marilyn N. Harvey has been recognized as a 2021 Top Lawyer and Rising Star in Workers’ Compensation by Coastal Virginia Magazine. She represents national and local businesses in workers’ compensation matters throughout the state of Virginia.

Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive the Super Lawyers distinction and no more than 2.5% are given the distinction of Rising Star.

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (January 25, 2021) – The law firm of Clarke, Dolph, Hull, & Brunick, PLC is pleased to announce Cyrus A. Dolph IV, Sarah S. Hull, Timothy S. Brunick and Marilyn N. Harvey were chosen as 2021 Top Lawyers by Coastal Virginia Magazine.

Cyrus A. Dolph, IV – Top Lawyer of Coastal Virginia 2021 in Tax Law

Sarah S. Hull – Top Lawyer of Coastal Virginia 2021 in Wills Trusts Estates

Timothy S. Brunick – Top Lawyer of Coastal Virginia 2021 in Civil Law Litigation

Marilyn N. Harvey – Top Lawyer and Rising Star of Coastal Virginia 2021 in Workers’ Compensation

Coastal Virginia Magazine selects its Top Lawyers through a peer-to-peer survey where area lawyers

identify the attorneys they believe demonstrate excellence in their practice areas.

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (January 15, 2021) – The law firm of Clarke, Dolph, Hull & Brunick is pleased to announce attorneys Cyrus A. Dolph IV and Sarah S. Hull were selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2021.

Both attorneys received an additional designation as Lawyer of the Year in Norfolk in their respective practice areas: Ms. Hull in Tax Law and Mr. Dolph in Trusts and Estates. The law firm was selected for inclusion in the 2021 Best Law Firms as Tier I in Trusts and Estates and Tier 2 in Tax.

Cyrus A. Dolph IV represents companies and individuals in the planning and administration of estates, foundations and trusts. He is AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated and has been recognized as a 2021 Top Lawyer in Tax Law by Coastal Virginia Magazine, a 2021 Virginia Super Lawyer and as one of Virginia’s Legal Elite by Virginia Business Magazine. Mr. Dolph was the 2020 recipient of the Barron F. Black Community Builder Award from the Hampton Roads Community Foundation.

Sarah S. Hull represents individuals, fiduciaries and corporations in the practice areas of tax law, commercial real estate, business law and estate administration. She is also a Certified Public Accountant and has been recognized as a 2021 Top Lawyer in Wills Trust Estates by Coastal Virginia Magazine.

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (December 1, 2020) – The Hampton Roads Community Foundation recently honored Clarke, Dolph, Hull, & Brunick, PLC partner, Cyrus A. Dolph IV, with the 2020 Barron F. Black Community Builder Award. The annual award is named for Barron F. Black, founding board chair of the foundation.

Dolph joins a distinguished list of past winners, all recognized for their longtime service and dedication to philanthropy in Hampton Roads. Dolph has helped clients start nonprofits as well as create charitable legacies for over 40 years, in particular lending his expertise on the Professional Advisors Committee for the Hampton Roads Community Foundation.

Along with the award recognition, Dolph was given the opportunity to direct a $5,000 grant to a charity of his choice. With the COVID-19 pandemic in mind, he chose ForKids, a nonprofit organization that serves families and children facing homelessness.

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (January 15, 2020) – Clarke, Dolph, Hull, & Brunick, PLC is pleased to announce Cyrus A. Dolph IV and Timothy S. Brunick were chosen as 2020 Virginia Super Lawyers. Attorney Marilyn N. Harvey was chosen as a 2020 Super Lawyer Rising Star.

All three attorneys have been recognized in previous years.

Cyrus A. Dolph IV is AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated and has been recognized as one of Virginia’s Legal Elite by Virginia Business Magazine. Mr. Dolph was the 2020 recipient of the Barron F. Black Community Builder Award from the Hampton Roads Community Foundation. He represents companies and individuals in the planning and administration of estates, foundations and trusts

Timothy S. Brunick is AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated and has extensive experience handling civil litigation involving products liability, toxic torts, personal injury and contracts.

Marilyn N. Harvey has been recognized as a 2020 Top Lawyer and Rising Star in Workers’ Compensation by Coastal Virginia Magazine. She represents national and local businesses in workers’ compensation matters throughout the state of Virginia.

Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive the Super Lawyers distinction and no more than 2.5% are given the distinction of Rising Star .

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (January 3, 2020) –Clarke, Dolph, Hull, & Brunick, PLC is pleased to announce Marilyn N. Harvey has been chosen as a 2020 Top Lawyer by Coastal Virginia Magazine in Workers’ Compensation.

Coastal Virginia Magazine selects its Top Lawyers through a peer-to-peer survey where area lawyers identify the attorneys they believe demonstrate excellence in their practice areas.

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (August 29, 2019) – The law firm of Clarke, Dolph, Hull & Brunick is pleased to announce attorneys Cyrus A. Dolph IV and Sally S. Hull were selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2020. Mr. Dolph was recognized for Trusts and Estates and Ms. Hull for Tax Law.

Mr. Dolph represents companies and individuals in the planning and administration of estates, foundations and trusts. He is AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated and has been recognized as both a Virginia Super Lawyer and one of Virginia’s Legal Elite by Virginia Business Magazine.

Ms. Hull represents individuals, fiduciaries and corporations in the practice areas of tax law, commercial real estate, business law and estate administration. She is also a Certified Public Accountant.

Best Lawyers is one of the legal profession’s most-respected peer-review guides. Attorneys are confidentially reviewed within their communities and the same practice areas for their abilities, professionalism and integrity.

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (May 1, 2019) – The law firm of Clarke, Dolph, Hull, & Brunick, PLC is pleased to announce Cyrus A. Dolph IV and Timothy S. Brunick were chosen as 2019 Virginia Super Lawyers. Attorney Marilyn N. Harvey was chosen as a 2019 Super Lawyer Rising Star.

Cyrus A. Dolph IV is AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated and has also been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© for Trusts and Estates. Dolph advises clients in business transactions and the planning and administration of estates, foundations and trusts.

Timothy S. Brunick is AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated and has extensive experience handling civil litigation involving products liability, toxic torts, personal injury and contracts.

Marilyn N. Harvey represents national and local businesses in workers’ compensation matters throughout the state of Virginia.

Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive the Super Lawyers distinction and no more than 2.5% are given the distinction of Rising Star.

Dolph and Brunick have received the distinction in previous years.

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (November 1, 2018) – Clarke, Dolph, Hull & Brunick is pleased to announce the inclusion of attorney Sally S. Hull in The Best Lawyers in America® 2019 for the field of Tax Law.

At Clarke Dolph, Ms. Hull represents individuals, fiduciaries and corporations in the practice areas of tax law, commercial real estate, business law and estate administration. In addition to a bachelor’s degree and juris doctorate from The College of William & Mary, Ms. Hull is also a Certified Public Accountant.

Best Lawyers is one of the legal profession’s most-respected peer-review guides. Attorneys are confidentially reviewed within their communities and the same practice areas for their abilities, professionalism and integrity.

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (September 12, 2018) – Clarke, Dolph, Hull & Brunick is pleased to announce that attorney Marilyn N. Harvey became a partner of the firm effective August 1, 2018.

Ms. Harvey is a trial lawyer representing clients in Workers’ Compensation, insurance defense, products liability and general litigation cases. Ms. Harvey is admitted to practice in all Virginia Courts, as well as the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia.

Prior to joining Clarke, Dolph, Hull & Brunick, Ms. Harvey served as a special assistant commonwealth’s attorney in Virginia Beach and as a judicial intern for the Honorable Mark S. Davis of the U.S. Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. Ms. Harvey received her bachelor’s degree from The University of Virginia and her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Miami School of Law.

Ms. Harvey can be reached at 466-0464 or MHarvey@clarkedolph.com.

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (August 15, 2018) – Clarke, Dolph, Hull & Brunick is pleased to announce the inclusion of partner Cyrus A. Dolph IV in The Best Lawyers in America® 2019 for the field of Trusts and Estates.

Dolph represents companies and individuals in the planning and administration of estates, foundations and trusts. He is AV® PreeminentTM Peer Review Rated and has been recognized as both a Virginia Super Lawyer and one of Virginia’s Legal Elite by Virginia Business Magazine.

Best Lawyers is one of the legal profession’s most-respected peer-review guides. Attorneys are confidentially reviewed within their communities and the same practice areas for their abilities, professionalism and integrity.

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (April 25, 2018) – The law firm of Clarke, Dolph, Hull, & Brunick, PLC is pleased to announce Cyrus A. Dolph IV and Timothy S. Brunick were chosen as 2018 Virginia Super Lawyers.

Cyrus A. Dolph IV is AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated and has also been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© for Trusts and Estates. Dolph advises clients in business transactions and the planning and administration of estates, foundations and trusts.

Timothy S. Brunick is AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated and has extensive experience handling civil litigation involving products liability, toxic torts, personal injury and contracts.

Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive the Super Lawyers distinction. Both Dolph and Brunick have received the distinction in previous years.