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An attorney with 26 years of experience in providing the highest level of professional attorney services and counsel to individuals and the business community across the Commonwealth of Virginia, Vance brings to Simms Showers a depth of real-world experience in legal representation that sets him apart from his peers. Having at different times served as a partner in a prominent Estate Planning, Real Estate and Commercial Law Firm on the Virginia Peninsula, owned and operated his own boutique Estate Planning and Real Estate transaction law firm, served as a Special Prosecutor for The Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, established and operated the Settlement Services Division of a multi-bank owned regional title agency, and having served as a Criminal Defense Attorney, a practice that took him all the way to the Supreme Court of the United States, Vance has proven himself to be an innovative, adaptable and resolute leader in his legal representation and corporate roles.

Vance’s practice centers on Estate Planning, Real Estate Law and Strategies, Business, Church and Non-Profit Law, and General Counsel. Vance’s varied experience and expertise allows him to be adept at handling transactional matters, litigation, and courtroom practice. Combining his extensive legal training and real- world experience, he is able to bring great value to the attorney-client relationship. Vance was selected by his peers as a “Top Lawyer” in Coastal Virginia in Coastal Virginia Business Magazine in 2019 and 2020 and to Virginia Business Magazine’s “Virginia Legal Elite” for excellence in his field.

Having served his community on several non-profit and church related boards, Vance is passionate about his commitment to give back to the community. He has a special commitment to the performing arts, is a professionally trained vocalist, and served as President of the Board of Trustees of the Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra, Williamsburg’s very own professional Symphony Orchestra, for two years. Vance, his wife Susan, and their three daughters, attend Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church in Williamsburg.

Marie brings 30 years of experience to Day Title Services, with 27 of those years in Las
Vegas, Nevada. She brings a wealth of experience spanning administrative roles,
settlement agent responsibilities, and strategic marketing positions. Today, she proudly serves as co-owner of Day Title Services.

Customer Service has always been Marie’s guiding principle, distinguishing Day Title
Services by prioritizing client satisfaction above all else. Beyond business, community involvement holds significant importance to her, and she eagerly anticipates expanding Day Title’s footprint within the Richmond community.

Outside of work, Marie has been married to her husband, Michael, for 30 years and they have a 21 year old son who attends college in Virginia. In her spare time, Marie finds joy in spoiling her 2 miniature schnauzers, Bowzer and Baxter. Marie also enjoys  officiating weddings and planning events, channeling her passion for bringing people together into meaningful celebrations.

Jena has been with Day Title for 22 years where she began as a processor. Her vast knowledge of all real estate title issues allows the closing experience to be smooth, timely and educational, especially to first time homebuyers. Jena and her team are well versed in those difficult title issues and has the knowledge to get resolution so all parties get to the closing table. Jena and the team at Day Title Services have been the recipient of Old Republic National Title Insurance Company’s Shining Star Award
for operational excellence for 2022, 2023 and 2024.