Our Team

Tom founded Westlake Legal Group in 1992 and since then, he and the firm have regularly assisted more than 16,000 clients throughout Virginia and in other states in resolving their legal issues. His assistance has run the gamut from preparing simple deeds and wills to representing Virginia businesses against Fortune 100 companies. A practiced litigator, Tom brings his experience from numerous jury trials when developing strategies for conflict resolution and negotiation.

Jennifer joined Westlake Legal Group in 2012 and became partner in 2019. She focuses her practice on family law, administrative hearings, estate planning, and civil litigation.

Jackie joined Westlake Legal Group in 2017. She focuses her practice on all facets of civil litigation and estate work. Jackie has experience litigating personal injury matters, business torts and contract matters, and intentional tort cases, including defamation, assault, battery, and constitutional claims. Jackie regularly represents clients in medical, legal, and/or professional malpractice matters.

Jess joined Westlake Legal Group in 2017. She focuses her practice on criminal defense, representing both adults and juveniles who are facing simple misdemeanors to serious felonies in the Commonwealth of Virginia, at both the state and federal levels. Jess also handles protective orders, expungements, collection matters, and has represented clients before various administrative agencies.