(October 24, 2011) - The law firm of Clarke, Dolph, Rapaport, Hull, Brunick & Garriott is proud to announce that partner Cyrus A. Dolph IV has been selected for the 2012 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® in the Trusts and Estates practice area.

Best Lawyers began in 1983 and is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey. It is the most respected referral list of attorneys currently in practice. For the 2012 edition, more than 41,000 attorneys cast almost 3.9 million votes on the legal abilities of other lawyers in their practice areas. Lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed in the publication, so inclusion is a true honor.

During his 38 years in practice, Mr. Dolph has represented both large and small companies, foundations, non-profits, individuals and financial institutions. He advises clients in a variety of business transactions and in the planning and administration of estates, foundations and trusts. He represents fiduciaries in DOL investigations, ERISA audits and tax controversies.

For four consecutive years, Virginia Super Lawyers® has recognized Mr. Dolph in the Estate Planning & Probate practice area. He also earned the AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell’s highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards.

Mr. Dolph has been awarded the Accredited Estate Planner designation by the National Association of Estate Planners and Councils and is a member of the Hampton Roads Tax Forum, the Hampton Roads Estate Planning Council and serves on the Professional Advisors Committee of the Hampton Roads Community Foundation. He is also an active member of the Virginia State Bar, Virginia Bar Association, American Bar Association, Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association and Virginia Beach Bar Association.