Jennifer French is a native Virginian who received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Virginia Tech before attending the University of Virginia School of Law. While attending law school, Jennifer worked for Commonwealth Catholic Charities in Roanoke, Virginia. Following law school, Jennifer spent three years in Richmond, Virginia practicing civil litigation and then returned to Southwest Virginia. Her practice area focuses are primarily civil litigation including guardianship and conservatorship, estate and fiduciary litigation, and landlord tenant matters in Southwest Virginia.

Jennifer was selected twice by her peers as a Rising Star Super Lawyer based on peer recognition, professional achievement in legal practice and other cogent factors in 2020 and 2021. She is also a member of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, and American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys. When Jennifer's not in the courtroom, she enjoys horseback riding and is often found trail riding on the weekends.

Practice Areas

Civil Litigation

Landlord-Tenant

Estate, Probate, & Fiduciary Litigation

Guardianship & Conservatorship

Estate Planning - Wills, Trusts, Power of Attorney, Advance Medical Directive

Business Formation, Acquisition & Sale

Education

Law School:

University of Virginia School of Law

Undergraduate:

Bachelor of Science, Virginia Tech

Master of Public & International Affairs, Virginia Tech

Email: jennifer@dirisiofrench.com

Christopher Di Risio graduated from Washington & Lee University School of Law and spent his first year as a Judicial Clerk to the Judges of the 23rd Circuit of Virginia. As a law clerk, Chris cultivated important relationships and saw all kinds of practice styles. While he has worked on just about every kind of case, he knew he wanted to become a domestic relations lawyer after seeing how a great attorney can affect difficult family situations.

Chris spends most of his time with his family. As a dad, Chris knows firsthand what is at stake in the practice of family law. He knows that there is no more important job in the world than that of a parent, and that each child and family is unique. He prefers working with clients in a team-based approach to ensure that each child's needs are met and each parent's story is heard in court. 

Chris also loves cooking, reading, hiking, playing guitar, and spending time with friends. He is a frequent volunteer at community and charity events. Chris is also the caretaker for a very special senior dog.

Practice Areas

Divorce

Separation Agreements

Prenuptial Agreements

Child Custody & Visitation

Protective Orders

Child & Spousal Support

Child Protective Services

Landlord-Tenant

Education

Law School:

Washington & Lee University School of Law

Undergraduate:

Bachelor of Arts, Manhattan College

Email: chris@dirisiofrench.com