Experts Directory

Michael Manning

A former law clerk for Ninth Circuit Judges Thomas G. Nelson and N. Randy Smith, Michael Manning’s practice focuses on appellate advocacy and complex litigation.  He has argued multiple appeals in the Ninth Circuit, and regularly represents clients in both federal and state courts. His appellate and trial-level litigation experience covers a broad range of substantive topics, including: Constitutional Issues Intellectual Property Environmental Law and Condemnation Bank Bad Faith and Lender Liability Personal Injury and [...]

Courtney L. Fernald

Courtney Fernald graduated summa cum laude, second in her class, from Stetson University College of Law. While in law school, she served as Articles Editor and Recent Developments Editor for the Stetson Law Review. She was also a member of Stetson’s Moot Court Board and completed Stetson’s Honors Program. Upon graduation, Courtney was awarded the E. Harris Drew Memorial Award for excellence in written and oral advocacy, and the Victor O. Wehle award for excellence in trial advocacy. [...]

William H. Hurd

Bill Hurd is a partner in the Richmond office of Troutman Pepper, where he focuses on the firm’s appellate and state attorneys general practices.  He previously served as the first Solicitor General of Virginia (1999-2004). In the United States Supreme Court, Bill has argued three cases, including the landmark decision in Virginia v. Black, 538 U.S. 343 (2008), upholding Virginia’s anti-Klan statute banning cross-burning with intent to intimidate. Bill has appeared on brief in more than 130 [...]