Jennifer A. French

Jennifer A. French is an experienced attorney serving clients throughout Southwest Virginia with a practice centered on civil litigation and fiduciary matters. She provides thoughtful, results-oriented representation for individuals, families, and businesses navigating complex legal disputes, emphasizing clear guidance, careful preparation, and advocacy tailored to each client’s objectives.

Jennifer earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia School of Law after completing both her Bachelor of Science and Master of Public and International Affairs degrees at Virginia Tech. Her academic background provides a strong foundation in legal analysis, public policy, and problem-solving, which informs her litigation-focused practice.

Following law school, Jennifer began her legal career in Richmond, Virginia, where she practiced civil litigation for several years. That experience provided broad exposure to contested matters, courtroom procedure, and dispute resolution before she returned to Southwest Virginia to continue serving clients within the region’s courts and legal community.

Jennifer’s practice primarily focuses on civil litigation, including guardianship and conservatorship proceedings, estate and fiduciary disputes, and landlord-tenant matters. She represents clients in sensitive, high-stakes cases, offering structured strategies to protect legal rights, financial interests, and long-term stability in contested legal environments.

Jennifer also advises clients on estate-related matters involving probate litigation and fiduciary obligations. She assists executors, beneficiaries, and interested parties in resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining compliance with statutory duties. Her approach balances detailed legal analysis with practical solutions to minimize prolonged disputes and unnecessary expense.

Jennifer A. French’s professional achievements include recognition by her peers as a Rising Star Super Lawyer in consecutive years. She remains actively involved in professional legal organizations and approaches each matter with diligence, integrity, and responsiveness. Her commitment to effective advocacy ensures clients receive dependable counsel throughout every stage of the legal process.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Partner, Di Risio & French PLLC
• Member, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
• Member, Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
• Member, American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys
• Member, Virginia Bar Association

Licensed State

• Virginia

Education

• University of Virginia School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
  Master of Arts
• Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
  Bachelor of Arts

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