When in trouble, many Virginia Tech athletes turn to this Radford lawyer
Jimmy Turk, a Radford native, has represented many high-profile clients, including a number of Virginia Tech athletes . At a preliminary hearing Thursday, he’ll defend Cody Journell, the Hokies kicker who’s facing a breaking and entering charge after an incident in December. | Photo by Daniel Lin | The Roanoke Times
“Every case that I represent somebody on is important,” attorney Jimmy Turk said. “If it’s a criminal case, that’s the most important thing to them at that particular point in time of their life — and sometimes maybe ever. So you have to remember that being a lawyer.”
In his 27 years practicing law in Virginia, the 55-year-old Turk has abided by that principle in cases both big and small, a belief that has helped him become one of the most recognized and respected defense attorneys in Southwest Virginia.
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Comment by Let's Make A Deal — May 9, 2012 @ 7:47 am
Thats great that he remembers each case is centered around an actual person. The outcome will and should affect them in a massive way. Great lawyer!
Comment by Jennifer — May 31, 2012 @ 9:44 am