Press Releases

Kaufman & Canoles is pleased to announce that Christopher O. Smythe has been named by Virginia Business as one of "100 People to Meet in 2026."

Kaufman & Canoles is pleased to announce that 61 of its attorneys were selected for inclusion in Virginia Business Magazine’s 2025 Legal Elite.

Kaufman & Canoles is pleased to announce that the firm received national and local rankings in the 2026 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms.” 

Kaufman & Canoles is pleased to announce that Helen E. Gehle, Jessica A. Gray and John P. Pittman II have all joined the firm as Associates.

Kaufman & Canoles is proud to announce that Jason R. Davis was included in Virginia Business’ annual edition of the Virginia 500 – The 2025-26 Power List.

Kaufman & Canoles is pleased to announce that L. Scott Seymour has been named as one of Virginia’s Go To Lawyers in the area of tax law by Virginia Lawyers Weekly.

Kaufman & Canoles is pleased to announce that Colin P. McCarthy has been named to BTI’s Client Service All-Stars 2025.

Kaufman & Canoles is pleased to announce that the following attorneys were selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026:

Kaufman & Canoles is pleased to announce that David J. Damiani has joined the firm’s Williamsburg office as Of Counsel in the Business Tax, Estate, Trust & Wealth Transfer, and Real Estate Strategies practice groups.  

Kaufman & Canoles is pleased to announce that Alfred "Ran" M. Randolph, Jr. has been appointed the managing director of the firm’s Virginia Beach office.