McGrady & McGrady PLLC

05/09/2026

A leash violation or careless handling can still make a dog owner legally responsible.

You may still have a case.

05/01/2026

My heartfelt appreciation and congratulations to my paralegal Ammie Edwards Shupe on her retirement today after 28 years! I was friends with Ammie in high school. I saw what potential she had and hired her a couple years after I started my law practice when she was working in a sewing factory. Ammie quickly excelled and became one of the very few certified paralegals in Southwest VA and perhaps the best.

Much of our law firm's success can be attributed to Ammie. Our clients loved her. We prepared thousands of cases together and she gave me great insight. Most importantly, she kept me grounded and is like a sister I never had.

Ammie gave us two years notice of her retirement. During that time Daniela Garcia, a former Carroll County Court Clerk, has seamlessly transitioned into part of Ammie's job as paralegal for criminal law. Brandi Hyatt, who has been with us for several years and is an EMT and firefighter, will now be our office manager and paralegal for personal injury and family law. It took two incredible employees to replace Ammie! We also are delighted to have Avi Vera as our Director of Client Relations. Avi worked in customer relations for several years at Wells Fargo Bank in Galax, VA and is a real asset to our firm.

I wish Ammie and her husband Eric all the best as they travel the country in their RV. Ammie figured out my plan as pictured below to wrap their RV in McGrady Law regalia so my plot did not make it to fruition.

Thank you Ammie for a job well done!

04/23/2026

02/27/2026

Virginia criminal charges can read like a foreign language sometimes.

How do they build a case?

01/12/2026

Virginia assigns demerit points for each violation. More demerit points mean harsher consequences.

Know the penalties.

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas from McGrady Law! Wishing you joy, peace, and good health for the new year,
Jonathan, Ammie, Brandi, and Daniela

11/13/2025

Is a car accident affecting the ability to earn?

Wage recovery strategies in Virginia.

10/13/2025

Celebrating 30 years of law today! Many thanks to: (1) those of you who have entrusted my firm with your legal needs, (2) my father/law partner Joe who taught me so much and (3) my amazing staff- Ammie, Brandi, Daniela, and our law firm greeter dog, Grady.

09/28/2025

Great time at the Hillsville Chili Shootout and enjoyed being a sponsor. Thanks to the Friends of Hillsville for all the hard work in organizing the event!

09/11/2025

Understanding Virginia's laws is crucial for victims and those facing charges.

Felony or misdemeanor?