Bradley C Ratliff
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Bradley C Ratliff
Biography
Bradley C. Ratliff, Esq., is a Virginia licensed attorney with significant background and experience in personal injury cases, Virginia workers' compensation, estates, elder law matters, real estate, and civil practice. In addition to his membership in the Virginia State Bar, Mr. Ratliff is admitted to Federal Courts in the Western District of Virginia, and United States Bankruptcy Court. Mr. Ratliff holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Bluefield, College and a Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Virginia Commonwealth University, Medical College of Virginia. He obtained his Juris Doctorate from the Appalachian School of Law. Mr. Ratliff is a lifelong resident of Southwest Virginia. He regularly appears in the state courts in the counties of Tazewell, Buchanan, Russell, Washington, Bristol, and Bland and in Federal Courts in the Western District of Virginia. Mr. Ratliff also serves as the Town Attorney for the Town of Pocahontas, Virginia, as legal counsel for the Southwest Regional Recreation Authority, (aka "Spearhead Trails"), and as attorney for the Heart of Appalachia.
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Workers' Compensation
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
DUI & DWI
Elder Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Landlord Tenant
Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights
Social Security Disability
Traffic Tickets
Suspended License
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Municipal Law
Fees
- Free Consultation - Free consultations in all personal injury, workers' compensation, and products liability cases.
- Credit Cards Accepted - The Ratliff Law Firm accepts all major credit cards and PayPal.
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Law Clerk to the Honorable Teresa M. Chafin Tazewell County Circuit Court
Year: 2006 - 2007
Description: Served as law clerk for and on behalf of the Honorable Teresa M. Chafin, Circuit Court Judge.
Vice President/Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Rehabilitation & Job Placement Services, Inc.
Year: 1993 - 1998
Description: Supervised a team of vocational rehabilitation counselors in provision of vocational support services for workers' compensation recipients throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Regional Director Career Support Systems, Inc.
Year: 1999 - 2007
Description: Managed and supervised a team of employment/job coaches in the delivery of supported employment services on behalf of persons with severe disabilities. Supervised enclave groups of persons with disabilities and supervisors, developed contracts, and trained staff. As holder of a Master's Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling, I was responsible for ensuring quality services for all clients.
Partner Attorney Bolling-Hearl-Ratliff, Attorneys at Law
Year: 2007 - 2013
Description: Partner attorney with practice involving real estate law, personal injury, business law, and workers' compensation.
President/Attorney THE RELIANCE LAW GROUP /formerly The Ratliff Law Firm
Year: 2013 - Current
Description: President and managing attorney of Law Offices in Southwest Virginia providing personal injury, workers' compensation, social security, elder law, estate planning, divorce, custody & visitation, traffic, business law, banking law, and general practice. The RELIANCE LAW GROUP - formerly The Ratliff Law Firm - has 4 lawyers covering all of far Southwest Virginia. www.reliancelawgroup.net
Professional Associations
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF ELDER LAW ATTORNEYS Member (2020 - Current)
Local Government Attorneys Assn. (2010 - Current)
National Trial Lawyers Assn. (2016 - Current)
Cedar Bluff Business & Professional Association President (2018 - Current)
Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Member (2019 - Current)
Publications
The Second Amendment: An Analysis of Interpretations The Appalachian Journal of Law (September, 2016)
Awards
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Best Attorney/Law Firm in Tazewell County
Richlands News Press 2021.0
Note: Reader's Choice Award
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Best Attorney in Tazewell County
Richlands News Press 2017.0
Note: 2017 Reader's Poll
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Viewer's Choice Attorney 2017
WVVA Television 2017.0
Education
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Appalachian School of Law J.D. (2006)
Year: 2003 - 2006
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Bluefield College B.S. (1998) | Organizational Management & Development
Year: 1991 - 1998
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Virginia Commonwealth University M.S. (2002) | Rehabilitation Counseling
Year: 2000 - 2002
Certifications
- Member: Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (VAELA) 2019
Websites
https://www.reliancelawgroup.net
THE RELIANCE LAW GROUP
http://www.ratlifflaw.net
The Ratliff Law Firm
THE RELIANCE LAW GROUP
621 Commonwealth Avenue, Bristol, VA 24201
THE RELIANCE LAW GROUP (formerly The Ratliff Law Firm)
1053 Cedar Valley Drive, P. O. Box 33, Cedar Bluff, VA 24609
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
(276) 206-2255