Raphael E. "Ray" Ferris - Roanoke, VA
Attorney at Ferris & Eakin, P.C.
Estate Litigation Lawyers in Roanoke, VA
22 Luck Avenue SW Roanoke, VA 24011
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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44
Years
Experience
Roanoke Estate Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Estate Litigation
- Criminal Defense
- Traffic Defense
- Estate Planning
Attorney Information
Overview
A former prosecutor, Ray Ferris is a trial attorney experienced in both the civil and criminal courts and is listed as one of the "Best Lawyers in America". His practice concentrates in the areas of estate litigation and criminal defense.
Practice Style
Named one of the Legal Elite among Criminal Defense Attorneys in Virginia by the Virginia Business Journal, Mr. Ferris balances aggressive advocacy and common sense tempered by civility. He takes pride in maintaining a relationship based on trust with his clients and zealously protects their interests.
Professional Associations
Mr. Ferris belongs to the American Association for Justice, the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys and the Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys.
He frequently lectures on criminal and traffic law for the VTLA and VSB. He served on the Board of Governors for the Criminal Law Section from 1998 until 2002. Ray is on the faculty of the Virginia State Bar's Professionalism Course, is listed in Best Lawyers in America, and has been named as one of Virginia's Super Lawyers for four consecutive years by the publishers of Richmond Magazine.
Personal
Outside the office, Ray enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters. He is an active member of the Roanoke Valley Rotary Club and serves as legal counsel to his church, St. Elias Maronite Catholic Church. He was recently elected to Roanoke City Council.
Education
Mr. Ferris earned a BBA from Roanoke College in 1976, and entered Law School at the University of Richmond in 1979. Graduating in 1982 with his Juris Doctorate Degree, he returned to Roanoke to practice law.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Named one of the Legal Elite among Criminal Defense Attorneys in Virginia by the Virginia Business Journal
- Virginia’s Super Lawyers
Other Sources of Feedback About Raphael E. "Ray" Ferris
Included on the 2026Virginia Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2008 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2007 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2006 Virginia Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Richmond, School of Law,
Richmond,
Virginia, 1982
J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence
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University of Richmond, School of Law,
Richmond,
Virginia, 1982
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Non Legal Education
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Roanoke College,
Salem,
Virginia, 1976
B.B.A., Bachelor of Business Administration
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Roanoke College,
Salem,
Virginia, 1976
Classes and Seminars
- Criminal and traffic law, VTLA and VSB
Bar Admissions
- Virginia, 1982
Other Affiliations
- American Association for Justice
- Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
- National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
- Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
Fraternities and Sororities
- Pi Kappa Phi
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