Cooper Spong & Davis, P.C., Attorneys At Law

02/17/2026

An established Hampton Roads AV-rated law firm based in Portsmouth is seeking an Associate Attorney with 2–5 years of practice experience to join its Collections and Creditors’ Rights Department. A portion of the Associate’s time will be devoted to supporting the firm’s collections practice, including court appearances, document review, and client follow-up. In this role, the Associate will lead and advance collection matters through strategic legal analysis, negotiation, and enforcement of creditors’ rights, while ensuring strict compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

The remaining portion of the Associate’s time will be focused on developing a practice area that aligns with the firm’s goals or contributing to the growth of existing practice areas. We are seeking self-motivated, critical-thinking individuals who are ready to take initiative, build client relationships, and actively contribute to the firm’s business development. This role is best suited for someone comfortable working independently and eager to drive their own success while contributing to the team’s overall goals.

Duties
• Manage a caseload of debt collection matters from initiation through resolution, ensuring timely follow-up, compliance, and accurate documentation.
• Draft, review, and negotiate settlement agreements, payment plans, and other legal documents related to collection cases.
• Appear in court (Circuit Court and General District Court) and assist in litigation proceedings, including preparing pleadings, discovery requests, and related correspondence.
• Communicate effectively with clients, debtors, courts, and third-party agencies to facilitate and resolve disputes.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and oversight for their team.

Skills and Qualifications
• The ideal candidate must be admitted to the Virginia Bar and be in good standing.
• Demonstrate proficiency in technology and possess entrepreneurial skills.
• Strong knowledge of legal research tools for case analysis and legal writing
• Excellent negotiation skills to reach amicable resolutions while protecting client interests.
• Experience with litigation processes from filing to resolution in collection-related matters.

We invite motivated attorneys who are eager to expand their expertise in collections and business development. We value proactive problem-solvers who excel in collaborative settings and are committed to continuous professional development.

Send your cover letter and resume directly to our Firm Administrator, Christine A. Ricks: [email protected].

09/19/2025

Come join me

Looking at your end of life plans and have questions about leaving a will vs. a trust? Come ask Lawyer Jeffrey Sodoma your questions after a short presentation on wills vs....

09/18/2025

I will be in attendance representing CSD this Saturday!!

😆Just a few days until this year’s Senior Expo! TICKET HOLDERS, please join us Saturday, September 20th at Christ First Church (116 Romans Rd). Doors open at 10AM—don’t forget your tickets!
🚌 Overflow parking & shuttles will be located at OBICI Hospital.

09/09/2025

Come see me at the Chesapeake Sheriff's Senior Services Seminar !

09/05/2025

WE WILL BE THERE! Will you?

Mark your calendars! The 35th Annual Senior Support Services Seminar takes place September 9th-10th at the Chesapeake Conference Center! 1,800 seniors will flood the conference center for a free lunch, free health screenings, live entertainment, hundreds of door prizes, and information from dozens of vendors specializing in services and resources for seniors.

If you’d like to be a vendor or sponsor at this year’s event, please contact Senior Deputy Belew at [email protected] or (757) 382-2879.

If you’re a Chesapeake resident aged 55+ and want to get your hands on the hottest tickets in town, bring your ID to our ticket giveaway on August 13th (8 am-noon) to drive away with TWO free tickets.

08/29/2025

Hello everyone: Our firm's offices will be closed on September 1, 2025 for the Labor Day holiday.

08/25/2025

Estate Planning: Not Just for the Rich & Famous

With recent news surrounding celebrity estates, there has been increased conversation about wealth management and asset protection. Having an estate plan may seem like it is only for the rich, but wills, trusts, and estate plans are for individuals and families at all income levels.

It's common for even modest estates to have complexities that warrant extra measures, like incorporating a trust. A trust can provide additional benefits such as:

Increased Control: A trust allows assets to be distributed to beneficiaries at specific times or on specific schedules, instead of all at once.

Family Benefits: For families with minor children, trusts ensure your wishes are followed when it comes to who gains authority over your offspring.

Asset Protection: Certain types of trusts can help shield assets from creditors, lawsuits or any mismanagement of beneficiaries.

Privacy: A trust is typically a private document, and cannot be publicly displayed like a will can be.

Avoidance of Probate: Avoiding probate can allow a beneficiary to receive the assets much faster than going through the probate process.

08/22/2025

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08/19/2025

We will be there!!

Mark your calendars! The 35th Annual Senior Support Services Seminar takes place September 9th-10th at the Chesapeake Conference Center! 1,800 seniors will flood the conference center for a free lunch, free health screenings, live entertainment, hundreds of door prizes, and information from dozens of vendors specializing in services and resources for seniors.

If you’d like to be a vendor or sponsor at this year’s event, please contact Senior Deputy Belew at [email protected] or (757) 382-2879.

If you’re a Chesapeake resident aged 55+ and want to get your hands on the hottest tickets in town, bring your ID to our ticket giveaway on August 13th (8 am-noon) to drive away with TWO free tickets.

08/13/2025

Boomer parents, we need to talk.
We love you. Really, we do. But we do not want all your stuff. The bins of tangled cords. The Tupperware without lids. The wall art you “might use again.” The 47 coffee mugs you got for free with gas station points. And please stop saying, “This will all be yours someday,” like you’re bestowing family heirlooms — when it’s really 30 youth baseball jerseys, mystery tools, and plastic holiday décor from 1992.
We understand that some things are meaningful. We want the keepsakes that matter — the photos, the letters, the recipes in your handwriting. But let’s be honest: a valuable picture tucked in a cedar chest buried under old electronics might not get the attention it deserves. If it matters? Tell us now. Let us appreciate it while you’re here, while you can still share the story that makes it worth keeping.
And no, saving the chandelier from your last house “just in case someone needs it” is not helpful. That’s a Craigslist listing waiting to happen, not a legacy.
Also — and I say this lovingly — if you think this will get easier after you die, think again. Because we won’t just be grieving — we’ll be knee-deep in boxes, trying to figure out whether a random coaster was a family heirloom or just... a coaster. We’ll be guessing which stack of magazines meant something and which were just never recycled. And we’ll be silently (okay, maybe not silently) cursing every time we open a Rubbermaid tote labeled “Misc.”
Roll-off boxes are your friend. Use one. Use two.
We want to remember you through the things that matter — not drown in the ones that don’t. Help us out. Go through it. Label it. Toss what you don’t need. Let us want the things you’re passing down, not feel buried by them.
Because love isn’t in the clutter — it’s in the connection.
And nothing says love quite like a cleaned-out basement and a label maker.
With love (and aching backs),
Your kids.

07/29/2025

https://insurancenewsnet.com/innarticle/no-one-is-too-young-or-too-broke-for-an-estate-plan

Why financial advisors should start this conversation sooner than later.