Holcomb Law, P.C. holds an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, a Top 10 in Virginia designation from the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, and a Premier 100 in Virginia designation from the American Academy of Trial Lawyers, a combination of external recognitions that spans consumer protection, family law specialization, and trial advocacy. The firm operates from five Virginia offices: 720 Mall Parkway, Newport News, VA 23602 (757-656-1000); 2628 Barrett Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23452 (757-317-1000); 29 S Mallory Street Suite 206, Hampton, VA 23663 (757-260-5996); 11815 Fountain Way Suite 300, Newport News, VA 23606 (757-387-1000); and 114 Tradewynd Drive #200, Lynchburg, VA 24502 (434-777-1000). The firm serves the Hampton Roads region and Lynchburg across a practice that covers family law, criminal defense, personal injury, bankruptcy, estate planning, and corporate general counsel.
The firm’s signature intake model, the “No Hassle Legal Strategy Meeting,” reflects a deliberate stance on how attorneys should relate to prospective clients. The meeting answers all questions without pressure and without sales tactics, guarantees attorney contact within one business day of initial inquiry, returns calls within one business day, and provides weekly case updates throughout the representation. These are structural commitments, not general assurances, and they address the specific complaints that drive dissatisfaction with legal representation: failure to return calls, lack of updates, and feeling handled by support staff rather than the attorney.
Practice Areas
Family Law
Family law is the firm’s primary area of recognition, reflecting the Top 10 in Virginia designation from the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys and the Avvo “Superb” rating. The firm handles divorce in all forms, including contested, uncontested, and high net worth cases, along with military divorce cases, which carry procedural and financial complexity distinct from standard civilian divorce. Military divorce issues include division of military retirement benefits, understanding how the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act affects proceedings, and navigating the specific protections afforded to active duty service members.
Child custody and visitation disputes, child support determinations and modifications, alimony, and equitable distribution of marital assets are all within the firm’s family law practice. The firm also handles adoption proceedings, prenuptial agreements, and grandparents’ rights cases, covering the full range of legal matters that affect Virginia families.
Family mediation is available as an alternative to contested litigation for parties who can agree to a structured negotiation process.
Criminal Defense
The firm represents clients facing criminal charges in Virginia, including DUI/DWI defense, reckless driving cases, and broader criminal defense matters. Reckless driving in Virginia is a Class 1 misdemeanor, a criminal charge rather than merely a traffic infraction, which means convictions carry potential jail time and permanent criminal records. Many clients unfamiliar with Virginia law underestimate the seriousness of a reckless driving charge, and the firm provides representation that addresses the charge at the appropriate level of seriousness.
Personal Injury
The firm handles personal injury claims for clients injured by the negligence of others, pursuing compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and non-economic damages.
Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy representation encompasses both Chapter 7 liquidation and Chapter 13 reorganization, providing clients with options for addressing debt that has become unmanageable.
Estate Planning and Probate
Estate planning services include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives. The firm also handles probate administration and guardianship and conservatorship proceedings.
Corporate General Counsel
The firm provides general counsel services to business clients, including mergers and acquisitions work, extending the practice beyond individual and family representation into the commercial sphere.
Attorney Profiles
Stephen G. Jones is one of the firm’s attorneys. His practice covers the full range of the firm’s service areas in the Hampton Roads region.
Mark Matney is the second named attorney at Holcomb Law, P.C. His practice contributes to the firm’s capacity across family law and the other areas in which the firm operates.
The firm’s collective recognitions, including Avvo “Superb,” Top 10 in Virginia from the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, A+ BBB rating, Premier 100 in Virginia from the American Academy of Trial Lawyers, and a Super Lawyers Rising Star designation, reflect external evaluation from multiple organizations with different evaluation criteria, providing a multi-dimensional picture of the firm’s standing. The A+ BBB rating specifically reflects business practice standards as assessed by a consumer-facing organization. The trial lawyers designation reflects assessment of courtroom advocacy capability.
Location and Service Area
Holcomb Law, P.C. maintains five office locations across Virginia:
Newport News (primary): 720 Mall Parkway, Newport News, VA 23602, phone (757) 656-1000
Virginia Beach: 2628 Barrett Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23452, phone (757) 317-1000
Hampton: 29 S Mallory Street Suite 206, Hampton, VA 23663, phone (757) 260-5996
Newport News (second location): 11815 Fountain Way Suite 300, Newport News, VA 23606, phone (757) 387-1000
Lynchburg: 114 Tradewynd Drive #200, Lynchburg, VA 24502, phone (434) 777-1000
The Hampton Roads offices serve the densely populated coastal region that includes Newport News, Virginia Beach, Hampton, and Poquoson. The Lynchburg office extends the firm’s reach into central Virginia. The five-office structure gives the firm a geographic footprint that covers two of Virginia’s major population centers and positions clients across both regions for local representation without the distance barriers of a single-office practice.
Client Focus
The firm represents individuals and families navigating legal matters that carry significant life consequences: divorce and custody disputes that reshape families, criminal charges that can affect employment and freedom, financial distress requiring bankruptcy relief, and estate matters that protect what clients have spent their lives building.
The “No Hassle Legal Strategy Meeting” is the firm’s formalized answer to a widespread client complaint: that the initial legal consultation is a sales interaction rather than a substantive exchange of information. The firm’s model guarantees the opposite: a meeting where questions are answered fully, without pressure, and where the attorney engagement standards that follow, including same-day contact guarantee, one-business-day callback, and weekly case updates, are clearly established from the start.
Military families in the Hampton Roads area are a natural segment of the firm’s client base, given the region’s large military population. The firm’s specific experience with military divorce addresses the distinctive legal issues that arise when one or both spouses serve in the armed forces.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is unique about military divorce compared to standard civilian divorce?
Military divorce involves legal issues not present in civilian proceedings. Division of military retirement benefits is governed by the Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act, which requires specific procedural steps for a former spouse to receive a direct share of military retired pay. The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act provides protections for active duty service members that can affect the timing and conduct of divorce proceedings. Military health care benefits, housing allowances, and other benefits tied to military status all require specific handling. An attorney familiar with military divorce navigates these issues as a matter of standard practice rather than as novel complications.
What is equitable distribution in Virginia?
Virginia is an equitable distribution state, which means that marital property is divided fairly but not necessarily equally in a divorce. Courts consider factors including the length of the marriage, the contributions each spouse made to the marriage, the circumstances that led to the divorce, the tax consequences of different distribution decisions, and the debts and liabilities of each party. Understanding how Virginia courts weigh these factors is essential to developing a realistic expectation of the likely outcome and a sound negotiation strategy.
How serious is a reckless driving charge in Virginia?
Virginia treats reckless driving as a Class 1 misdemeanor, the highest class of misdemeanor in the state’s criminal code, on the same level as assault and battery. A conviction can result in up to 12 months in jail, a fine of up to $2,500, and a six-month license suspension, and it creates a permanent criminal record. The most common trigger is driving more than 20 mph over the speed limit or exceeding 80 mph regardless of the posted limit. Many drivers who receive reckless driving charges underestimate the severity of what they are facing and appear in court without representation.
What does the “No Hassle Legal Strategy Meeting” guarantee?
The meeting guarantees that all questions will be answered without any sales pressure. The firm guarantees attorney contact within one business day of initial inquiry and commits to returning calls within one business day throughout the representation. Weekly case updates keep clients informed of developments without requiring them to call to find out what is happening. These are specific structural commitments, not general statements about service quality.
Does the firm handle adoption cases?
Yes. The firm handles adoption proceedings within its Virginia family law practice, covering the legal requirements for formalizing adoptive relationships in Virginia courts.
Closing
Five offices across Hampton Roads and Lynchburg, an A+ BBB rating, Top 10 and Premier 100 Virginia designations from trial and family law organizations, and a client engagement model structured around guaranteed attorney access and weekly case updates: Holcomb Law, P.C. brings recognized standing and accountable service standards to a practice serving Virginia families, individuals, and businesses. The firm’s offices and phone numbers are listed at attorneyholcomb.com/