Experienced Support for Litigation, Business & Real Estate Matters

Tom’s law practice focuses on real estate, taxation & business planning, and commercial litigation. As a full-service attorney settlement agent, he provides a one-stop shop for all your settlement and escrow real estate closing needs. He is licensed in WV, VA, MD and DC.

Tom provides his clients expert legal advice in both commercial and residential real estate transactions. Through his extensive legal and business experience, Tom works to help his clients maximize financial outcomes, mitigate tax liabilities, and enhance owner protections.

Before joining Glenloch Legal as partner, Tom worked as an international attorney in the Washington, D.C. office of the world’s largest law firm. Prior, he clerked for a Federal Judge at the U.S. Tax Court while completing his Masters in Tax Law at Georgetown University School of Law.

Tom is a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army National Guard. He has served for over 22 years in numerous countries as a Special Forces Green Beret Officer. Tom has been invited to speak on FOX BUSINESS ®, CNN ®, and i24 NEWS®.

As a founding Board Member, Tom helped establish the Rick Herrema Foundation, a non-profit to benefit military families. He currently serves two non-profits, on the Board of Directors for Katie’s Comfort House, and on the Board of Advisors for the Hunter Carlos Willis Aviation Program at Shepherd University.

Tom is married with three children. He enjoys people, reading, outdoor sports, and singing. He speaks English, French, Spanish and Russian.

Lynda Van Davis is a seasoned attorney and litigation specialist with 30 years of legal experience. She is licensed to practice law in Louisiana, Washington, D.C., and Virginia, and serves as Of Counsel with Silvercrest Law, PLLC.

Her distinguished career includes serving for nine years as a Criminal District Court Judge in New Orleans, where she presided over complex capital murder, violent crime, and narcotics cases. Elected at age 32, she remains Louisiana’s youngest elected judge.

Ms. Davis has also served as an Assistant United States Attorney, Assistant District Attorney, General Counsel for TD International, LLC, and Adjunct Professor at Tulane University School of Law. She brings deep experience in litigation strategy, contract negotiation, crisis response, risk management, and executive legal counsel.

Sara Willis is a transactional professional experienced in supporting attorneys and clients in complex real estate and business transactions. Her work includes mergers and acquisitions, title and escrow matters, and real estate transactions.

Sara provides detailed transaction coordination and closing support, helping ensure that documents, funds, and deadlines are accurately managed. She works closely with attorneys, clients, lenders, title companies, brokers, and other professionals to help transactions move forward in an efficient and organized manner.

• Experienced in mergers and acquisitions, title, escrow, and real estate transactions
• Provides transaction coordination and closing support
• State-approved notary in West Virginia and Virginia

Desiree Scott is a real estate and title professional with experience in real estate, title, escrow, and transactional matters. She serves as a transaction coordinator and notary for clients and professionals across West Virginia and Virginia.

Desiree has experience with residential and commercial real estate transactions, as well as mergers and acquisitions. She is skilled in coordinating complex transactions and working closely with clients, attorneys, lenders, agents, and other professionals.

• Experienced in residential and commercial real estate transactions
• Supports mergers and acquisitions and complex transaction coordination
• Known for attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and responsiveness

Grace Donnelly is a legal assistant with experience supporting Glenloch Legal and Top Title for more than two years. Her work includes civil litigation in West Virginia and Virginia, as well as post-closing processing for real estate transactions.

Grace earned her A.A. in Paralegal Studies from Hagerstown Community College, graduating in 2026 with highest honors and receiving the Outstanding Student Award for the program. She is pursuing a B.S. in Paralegal Studies at Regent University.

• A.A. in Paralegal Studies from Hagerstown Community College
• Graduated with highest honors and received the Outstanding Student Award
• Experience with civil litigation and post-closing real estate processing