OUR PROFESSIONAL STAFF
The Ratliff Law Firm offers Reliable, Trustworthy, Effective legal services from people you can trust. With offices located in Cedar Bluff, Virginia, our skilled staff is dedicated to serving the legal needs of people in the counties of Tazewell, Buchanan, Russell, Washington and surrounding areas.
Bradley C. Ratliff
Bradley C. Ratliff, Esq.
Attorney/Principal
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. As 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 Richlands, Virginia, as well as Town Attorney for the Town of Pocahontas, Virginia, and as counsel for the Southwest Virginia Regional Recreation Authority, aka "Spearhead Trails." Mr. Ratliff is recognized nationally as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers Association (2016), won "Best Attorney in Tazewell County" in the Richlands News Press 2017 Reader's Poll, recognized as "Viewer's Choice Attorney 2017" by WVVA television, and has an AVVO rating of 9.1 (Superb). Mr. Ratliff is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and the Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (VAELA) - www.naela.org. Brad@ratlifflaw.net
Natasha L. Ratliff
Natasha L. Ratliff
Practice Administrator
Ms. Natasha Ratliff is a Certified Paralegal and Practice Administrator of the Firm. Ms. Ratliff possesses extensive experience in commercial and residential real estate closings, personal injury claims, and numerous general practice matters. She has over twenty (20) years of legal experience and has served as a Legal Collections Manager providing representation of large accounts with regional banks, in medical claims on behalf of both large and small medical providers, hospitals, and landlords. She is skilled in management and policy development, providing supervision and oversight of all firm operations and personnel. Ms. Ratliff is engaged in the community through various activities and serves on the Board of Directors for Mountain Kids, Inc., participating in policy development and major decision making of a non-profit organization "committed to improving the lives of children" in, and around Tazewell County" http://www.mtkids.org/. Ms. Ratliff is also a member of the Clinch River Kiwanis Club.
Natasha@ratlifflaw.net
Jeffrey W. Stowers, Jr.
Jeffrey W. Stowers, Jr., Esq.
Attorney at Law
Jeffrey W. Stowers, Jr., Esq., is a graduate of the Appalachian School of Law. He graduated with honors, Cum Laude, and Dean’s List. While attending ASL, he obtained over 100 hours of mediation training. He holds the “Lawyer as a Problem Solver” Mediation Certificate and is certified in Civil Litigation. Mr. Stowers obtained his undergraduate degree in Political Science and History from King University in Bristol, Tennessee. Additionally, Mr. Stowers has two published articles: One in the American Indian Law Review coming out fall, 2016 and the other in the New Criminal Law Review coming out in 2016. Mr. Stowers is admitted to the Virginia Bar and practices regularly in all Southwest Virginia Courts, focusing primarily on Family Law issues, including but not limited to, divorce, child custody, and more, and criminal law. Jeff@ratlifflaw.net
Attorney at Law
Jeffrey W. Stowers, Jr., Esq., is a graduate of the Appalachian School of Law. He graduated with honors, Cum Laude, and Dean’s List. While attending ASL, he obtained over 100 hours of mediation training. He holds the “Lawyer as a Problem Solver” Mediation Certificate and is certified in Civil Litigation. Mr. Stowers obtained his undergraduate degree in Political Science and History from King University in Bristol, Tennessee. Additionally, Mr. Stowers has two published articles: One in the American Indian Law Review coming out fall, 2016 and the other in the New Criminal Law Review coming out in 2016. Mr. Stowers is admitted to the Virginia Bar and practices regularly in all Southwest Virginia Courts, focusing primarily on Family Law issues, including but not limited to, divorce, child custody, and more, and criminal law. Jeff@ratlifflaw.net
Kristen N. Lawson
Kristen N. Lawson, Esq.
Attorney at Law
Kristen N. "Nikki" Lawson was born and raised in Southwest Virginia. Ms. Lawson is a recent graduate from the Appalachian School of Law where she obtained her Juris Doctor degree. While attending Appalachian School of Law she was a staff editor of the Appalachian Natural Resources Law Journal, the Judging Vice-Chair of the Moot Court Executive Board, the secretary and treasurer of Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, and she received the Book Award for Employment Discrimination and Dispute Management. Ms. Lawson completed her undergraduate studies at Radford University where she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice along with two minors in Communications and Political Science. She is licensed to practice law in Virginia and handles a wide variety of civil and criminal litigation in Southwest Virginia. Kristen@ratlifflaw.net
Mikal-Ellen Suzuki Bennet, Esq.
Attorney at Law
Attorney at Law
Stephanie Shortt
Stephanie Shortt
Paralegal
Ms. Shortt serves as the Administrator of The Ratliff Law Firm's Collections Division. She manages all accounts referred by numerous clients, including but not limited to banks, financial institutions and lending companies, physician offices and other medical practices, as well as numerous other clients. She serves as liaison between clients and the firm in all collections matters. She is also responsible for filing suit in all cases requiring litigation by preparing pleadings, responding to discovery, and doing litigation preparation for General District and Circuit Court matters. Stephanie has an eight year background with the General District Court of Tazewell County. While working with the Court, Ms. Shortt worked with the traffic and criminal divisions but her main focus was the processing of civil cases. Ms. Shortt handles supervision of the collections department. She provides legal support services on behalf of the firm and is a Virginia Notary Public. Stephanie@ratlifflaw.net
Katrina Peck
Katrina Peck
Real Estate Paralegal
Katrina Peck, a graduate of Princeton Senior High School, began her career working as a temporary clerk assistant at the Mercer County Clerk’s office. She has spent 19 years working as a paralegal for West Virginia attorneys in Mercer County, Kanawha County, and Boone County. Ms. Peck has experience in criminal law, personal injury, family law, abuse and neglect, class action litigation, medical malpractice, and—her preference—real estate. After many years of working personal injury cases, she moved to Charleston, West Virginia in 2005 where she went to work at the Law Office of D. Kevin Moffatt, and found her passion for Real Estate. While in that office, Ms. Peck handled thousands of foreclosures for all 55 counties in West Virginia as well as thousands of real estate closings. She later made her way to Boone County, where she continued her journey working and performing title examinations, mineral title work, foreclosures, closings, as well as planning and working with the City of Madison to design and map out walks and parks. Ms. Peck joined the Ratliff Law Firm in September 2017 and serves as a real estate paralegal. She provides office support services and assistance as well as prepares all essential documentation for commercial and residential real estate closings. She also coordinates appointments, organizes records, serves as our in-house title abstractor, and serves as a liaison in real estate closings between the parties, including but not limited to the clients, realtors, lenders, and settlement agents.
Real Estate Paralegal
Katrina Peck, a graduate of Princeton Senior High School, began her career working as a temporary clerk assistant at the Mercer County Clerk’s office. She has spent 19 years working as a paralegal for West Virginia attorneys in Mercer County, Kanawha County, and Boone County. Ms. Peck has experience in criminal law, personal injury, family law, abuse and neglect, class action litigation, medical malpractice, and—her preference—real estate. After many years of working personal injury cases, she moved to Charleston, West Virginia in 2005 where she went to work at the Law Office of D. Kevin Moffatt, and found her passion for Real Estate. While in that office, Ms. Peck handled thousands of foreclosures for all 55 counties in West Virginia as well as thousands of real estate closings. She later made her way to Boone County, where she continued her journey working and performing title examinations, mineral title work, foreclosures, closings, as well as planning and working with the City of Madison to design and map out walks and parks. Ms. Peck joined the Ratliff Law Firm in September 2017 and serves as a real estate paralegal. She provides office support services and assistance as well as prepares all essential documentation for commercial and residential real estate closings. She also coordinates appointments, organizes records, serves as our in-house title abstractor, and serves as a liaison in real estate closings between the parties, including but not limited to the clients, realtors, lenders, and settlement agents.
