Rachael's practice focuses on domestic relations law, insurance defense, and civil litigation. Prior to joining Clement & Wheatley in 2007, Rachael served as an Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney for the City of Danville. While attending law school, she interned with the Colorado Legal Services in the Family and Children's Unit. She also worked as a law clerk for Lerman & Associates, P.C. focusing on domestic relations law. Rachael currently serves on the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Young Professionals Committee, on the United Way of Danville-Pittsylvania County Board of Directors, and as an Advisory member of the Board of Directors for the Danville Regional Foundation.

Practice Areas:

• Family Law
• Insurance Defense
• Construction Law
• Civil Litigation
• Personal Injury

Bar Admissions:

Virginia, 2006

U.S. District Court Eastern District of Virginia

U.S. District Court Western District of Virginia

Professional Associations and Memberships:

Virginia State Bar, Young Lawyer's Conference

Board of Governors

Danville Bar Association, Vice President

American Bar Association, Member, 2006 - 2009

Virginia Bar Association, 2008 - Present

Member

Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys

Past Employment Positions:

Commonwealth Attorney's Office, Assistant Commonwealth Attorney, 2006 - 2007, Danville, VA

Education:

University of Denver College of Law, Denver, Colorado, 2005
J.D.

St. Mary's College of Maryland, St. Mary's City, Maryland, 2002
B.A.
Honors: Dean's List
Honors: D'Sousa Fellowship
Major:  Philosophy and Women's Studies