T. Brent Gammon, partner at Daniel, Medley & Kirby, P.C., has been included in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®  for his high caliber work in Personal Injury Litigation matters representing Defendants.  This is Brent's first year of recognition on this list after being named to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™ list for the last 3 years.

For more than 40 years, Best Lawyers has been regarded—by both the profession and the public—as the most credible measure of legal integrity and distinction in the United States. Our founding principle remains unchanged since 1981 and forms the basis of our transparent methodology: the best lawyers know who the best lawyers are. As always, no fee or payment to participate is allowed. We have proudly expanded our peer review process for those earlier in their careers with Best Lawyers in America®.

Daniel, Medley & Kirby, P.C. is proud to announce Panagiotis ("Pete") Kostopanagiotis has been named a principal of the law firm.

Kostopanagiotis, a Danville native, joined the firm as an associate in 2019 and primarily focuses his practice on landlord tenant matters, civil litigation, business law, & estate planning and estate administration.

T. Brent Gammon, partner with Daniel, Medley & Kirby, P.C., has been chosen frow to be recognized in the Third Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™ for his high caliber work in Personal Injury Litigation matters representing Defendants.  This is Brent's third straight year of recognition on this list and to be included again in the publication is a great reflection of the dedication that Brent has to the practice of law and his clients.

For more than 40 years, Best Lawyers has been regarded—by both the profession and the public—as the most credible measure of legal integrity and distinction in the United States. Our founding principle remains unchanged since 1981 and forms the basis of our transparent methodology: the best lawyers know who the best lawyers are. As always, no fee or payment to participate is allowed. We have proudly expanded our peer review process for those earlier in their careers with Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™.

Daniel, Medley & Kirby, P.C. is pleased to announce that T. Brent Gammon, a partner in the firm, has been selected in the Second Edition of the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch 2022 for Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, as part of the Best Lawyers in America publication. Best Lawyers in America is one of the oldest, most well-respected attorney ranking services in the United States. To be included again in the publication is a great reflection of the dedication that Mr. Gammon has to the practice of law.

Katerina Holland has joined the law firm of Daniel, Medley & Kirby, P.C. in an associate attorney position.  The daughter of two Navy veterans, "Katie" was born in Jacksonville, Florida, but spent her formative years growing up in Charleston, SC, before her family settled in the Charlottesville, Virginia area.  

Ms. Holland received her undergraduate degree in Philosophy from the College of William and Mary in 2010.  She worked with special needs youths as a resident counselor at Little Keswick School in Keswick, Virginia for three years prior to attending law school.  Katie earned a MBA in 2013 and her law degree in 2016 from Liberty University School of Law.  After law school, she worked for two years as an Assistant Commonwealth Attorney for the City of Danville Commonwealth Attorney's Office prosecuting cases in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court.  Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Holland spent the last two years working for the Pittyslvania County Commonwealth Attorney's Office, specializing in prosecuting sexually based offenses and crimes against children.  She lives in the Danville area with her husband and two dogs.

As a member of the firm, Ms. Holland's practice will focus on domestic relations and family law, and it will also include gereral civil litigation, estate planning, and criminal and traffic defense.  Daniel, Medley & Kirby, P.C. is a full service law firm with offices in both Danville and Martinsville.  The principals of the firm are:  James A. L. Daniel, Martha W. Medley, William L. Kirby, III, Michael A. Nicholas and T. Brent Gammon.  Pete Kostapanagiotis and Khalilah Walters are also members of the firm.

Khalilah Walters and Pangiotis ("Pete") Kostopanagiotis have recently joined the law firm of Daniel, Medley & Kirby, P.C. Ms. Walters has joined the firm as "Of Counsel", and Mr. Kostopanagiotis is an Associate with the firm. 

Ms. Walters graduated from Middlebury College in 2002, and she received her law degree in 2007 from Harvard Law School.  Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Walters worked in a large New York law firm practicing in the area of corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions.  As a member of the firm, Ms. Walters' practice will focus on general civil litigation, corporate law and employment law.

Mr. Kostopanagiotis graduated from the University of Virginia in 2015, and he graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Law in 2018.  A native of Danville, Mr. Kostopanagiotis will work in the areas of civil litigation, estate planning and estate administration.

 Daniel, Medley & Kirby, P.C. is a full service law firm with offices in both Danville and Martinsville. The principals of the firm are:  James A. L. Daniel, Martha W. Medley, William L. Kirby, III, Michael A. Nicholas and T. Brent Gammon. 

Daniel, Medley & Kirby, P.C. has been named one of the 2020 "Best Law Firms" by U. S. News & World Report & Best Lawyers® in its 9th Edition of the "Best Law Firm" Rankings.  Daniel, Medley & Kirby, P.C. was ranked in Tier 1 for Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants in the firm's geographical practice area.  The firm was also ranked in Tier 2 for Workers' Compensation Law - Employers in the firm's geographical practice area.

Firms included in the 2020 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise. “For more than 30 years, U.S. News has ranked a wide range of institutions,” says Tim Smart, Executive Editor at U.S. News. “Law firms perform a vital role in American life, and ranking them is a key extension of our overall mission to help individuals and companies alike make important decisions.” - U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers®, November 1, 2018 press release.

The U.S. News "Best Lawyers - Best Law Firms" rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in their field, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process.

Clients were asked to provide feedback on firm practice groups addressing expertise, responsiveness, understanding of a business and its needs, cost-effectiveness, civility and whether they would refer another client to the firm.

Lawyers also voted on expertise, responsiveness, integrity, cost-effectiveness, whether they would refer a matter to a firm and whether they consider a firm a worthy competitor.

Firms that received a tier designation reflect the high level of respect a firm can earn among other leading lawyers and clients in the same communities and practice areas.

Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected attorney ranking service in the world. For more than 30 years, Best Lawyers has assisted those in need of legal services to identify the attorneys best qualified to represent them in distant jurisdictions or unfamiliar specialties. Best Lawyers lists are published in leading local, regional and national publications across the globe. The Best Lawyers in America list recognizes the very best lawyers in each practice area and metropolitan region in the country.

Daniel, Medley & Kirby, P.C. has once again been named one of the 2019 "Best Law Firms" by U. S. News & World Report & Best Lawyers® in its Seventh Edition of the "Best Law Firm" Rankings.  Daniel, Medley & Kirby, P.C. was ranked in Tier 1 for Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants in the firm's geographical practice area.  The firm was also ranked in Tier 2 for Workers' Compensation Law - Employers in the firm's geographical practice area.

Firms included in the 2019 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise. “For more than 30 years, U.S. News has ranked a wide range of institutions,” says Tim Smart, Executive Editor of U.S. News & World Report. “Law firms are an integral part of our rankings and complement our law school rankings.” - U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers®, November 2, 2015 press release.

The U.S. News "Best Lawyers - Best Law Firms" rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in their field, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process.

Clients were asked to provide feedback on firm practice groups addressing expertise, responsiveness, understanding of a business and its needs, cost-effectiveness, civility and whether they would refer another client to the firm.

Lawyers also voted on expertise, responsiveness, integrity, cost-effectiveness, whether they would refer a matter to a firm and whether they consider a firm a worthy competitor.

Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected attorney ranking service in the world. For more than 30 years, Best Lawyers has assisted those in need of legal services to identify the attorneys best qualified to represent them in distant jurisdictions or unfamiliar specialties. Best Lawyers lists are published in leading local, regional and national publications across the globe. The Best Lawyers in America list recognizes the very best lawyers in each practice area and metropolitan region in the country.

June 2015 - Daniel, Medley & Kibry, P.C. is proud to announce T. Brent Gammon has been named a principal of the law firm.

Gammon, a Danville native, joined the firm as an associate in December 2013 and primarily focuses his practice on workers' compensation, civil litigation, business law, domestic relations & traffic defense.