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Honesty, Compassion, and Respect

About us

Since its founding in 1964, the firm of Copenhaver Ellett & Derrico has built a sound reputation for its honesty, compassion, and respect in handling a variety of matters in the Roanoke Valley Area of Southwest Virginia. Our clients appreciate the sensitivity we impart in leading them through divorces, as well as the creativity we employ in forming LLC’s, partnerships, and other corporate documents for businesses.

Unlike many firms, we view our relationships with our clients as partnerships. They provide the facts and circumstances, we provide the analysis and solutions. Our attorneys have the necessary resources to achieve positive results in your case.  If you or your business or organization has a legal issue to deal with, we are the attorneys for you.  Whatever your legal need, don’t let the legal maze intimidate you; let us show you the way.

We pride ourselves with combining the friendly, personal service of a neighborhood law firm with the expertise of large, full service firm. With each of our clients, the goal is the same: careful, considerate, and professional legal services.  We consider each of our clients respected partners in the resolution of their legal matters and keep them fully informed regarding the progress of their cases.

We strive to serve not only the legal and business interests of the Roanoke Valley, but in charitable and civic areas as well.  We understand that our clients are also our neighbors and friends.  We are fortunate to be able to contribute our time and efforts to numerous community organizations across Southwest Virginia, including:

  • Camp Virginia Jaycee / Dare to Care Charities, Inc.
  • Virginia Tech University
  • Roanoke Bar Association
  • Virginia Western Community College
  • United Methodist Church
  • Second Presbyterian Church
  • United States Naval Institute
  • Total Action Against Poverty
  • Legal Aid Society
  • Blue Ridge Legal Services
  • Mary Baldwin College
  • Refugee & Immigration Services
  • Saint Andrews Catholic Church
  • Commonwealth Catholic Charities

Our lawyers are members of the Virginia State and Roanoke Bar Associations. To learn more about our attorneys click each name below.
 
John D. Copenhaver (retired)

J. Albert Ellett

Richard L. Derrico
 

If you have questions about the information in this site, or need legal advice on a particular matter, contact us today to schedule an initial consultation and receive the experienced, caring legal representation that your legal matter deserves.

Copenhaver Ellett & Derrico
Shenandoah Building, Suite 421
305 First Street S.W.
Roanoke, Virginia 24011
Phone: (540) 343-9349
Fax: (540) 342-9258



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