About Kevin
Kevin Mottley earned his law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1996 after completing a bachelor’s degree at Virginia Tech in 1993. He arrived at law school following a conventional undergraduate path and finished his legal studies in the mid-1990s, a period that coincided with the start of his long career in Virginia law.
He began his professional life in private practice and was a partner at Troutman Sanders LLP in 1996. That role placed him in a large firm environment early on. He spent more than a decade building his practice and handling complex matters before changing course in 2009. In that year he opened The Mottley Law Office PLC and assumed the role of owner.
That move to a smaller, independent practice shifted the pace of his work. The transition let him run a practice tailored to local clients and the courts where he appears most often. Colleagues describe him as steady in the courtroom and exacting in preparation. He has remained active in professional circles through memberships in the American Bar Association and the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association.
Mottley’s background reflects a mix of big-firm training and solo-practice management. The early experience at a large firm exposed him to multi-district work and collaborative teams. Running his own firm required him to handle everything from client intake and case strategy to office administration. Over time that combination produced a practice style that is pragmatic and procedural. He litigates, prepares pleadings, and manages trial logistics.
In court he emphasizes careful record development and clear presentation. His peers note that he values preparation and consistency. He has maintained ties to the legal community in Virginia through association work and by staying engaged with issues that affect courtroom practice and trial procedure.
He continues to practice in Virginia and manages his office operations in that jurisdiction. His current work concentrates on litigation in Virginia state courts, where he handles case management and courtroom advocacy for clients in matters arising under state law.
