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Whiteford Continues Expansion in Richmond with Two Team Additions

Whiteford is pleased to welcome Ross Allen and Zanas Talley to our Richmond team.  Mr. Allen joins us as Counsel and his practice focuses on real property and corporate law.  Mr. Talley joins us as an associate and his practice focuses on real estate.
 
Mr. Allen is experienced with all types of commercial transactions and commercial purchase agreements, as well as commercial leases, titles, mechanic’s liens and zoning-related matters. In addition, he has significant experience in real property, construction and bankruptcy litigation, with a practice that extends throughout Virginia in Circuit Court, General District Court and Federal Bankruptcy Courts. 

Mr. Talley is experienced in the representation of developers and landowners in matters relating to land use and zoning, development, financing, acquisition and leasing. His prior experience includes serving as an advisor to the Richmond City Commonwealth’s Attorney and serving as the Legislative Director for Virginia State Senator J. Chapman Petersen. He is a member of the Better Housing Coalition’s Young Professionals Board. A 2021 graduate of University of Richmond School of Law, he earned his B.A. in Politics, cum laude, from the Catholic University of America in 2018 and is admitted to practice in Virginia.