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Collections Attorneys
Charles C. Euripides
Charles “Gus” Euripides has practiced law in North Carolina and Virginia for over 30 years. He is a charter member of the North Carolina Creditors Bar Association and has worked with members of the U.S. Congress and North Carolina Legislature to draft legislation relative to creditors’ rights issues, and to further monitor such legislation as it progresses towards passage.
As a litigation attorney and manager with Glasser and Glasser, P.L.C., Gus is responsible for managing all facets of the firm’s North Carolina operations, including management of all commercial and consumer collections and business transactions. Gus is further responsible for advising national banking associations, state credit unions and other lenders on creditors’ rights issues and business transactions, including matters pertaining to compliance with state and federal law.
Gus has spoken to numerous conferences and groups throughout the country on a variety of topics including the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act and North Carolina state law.
Education:
University of Virginia, B.A., 1983
University of Richmond, School of Law, J.D., 1987
Affiliations:
North Carolina Creditors Bar Association Government Affairs Committee, Past Chairman
National Creditors Bar Association, Government and Regulatory Affairs Committee, Member
National Creditors Bar Association, State Government Affairs Committee, Member
Mecklenburg County Bar Association Judicial Nominating Committee, Member
Awards and Honors:
Charter Member of the North Carolina Creditors Bar Association
Jacob Finkelstein
Jacob Finkelstein joined Glasser and Glasser, P.L.C. in 2024. He brings a wealth of experience from his time as a creditor’s rights attorney and his work as a consumer litigation attorney. Jacob is a native of Baltimore, Maryland and now resides in Greenville, SC with his wife and two children. He represents clients in courts throughout the States of North Carolina and Maryland.
Education:
University of Maryland - Baltimore County, B.A., Magna Cum Laude, 2009
University of Baltimore School of Law, J.D., 2013
Jeri Lynn Ganz
Jeri Lynn Ganz joined Glasser and Glasser, P.L.C. in 2015 after practicing collections and creditors’ rights law for 20 years. Jeri represents clients in courts throughout the State of Maryland. Throughout her years representing creditors, Jeri has cultivated contacts with attorneys, judges, clients and others within the collections industry. She also represents creditors as the Vice President of the Maryland-D.C. Creditors Bar Association, which tracks Maryland rules, regulations and statutes affecting creditors’ rights and builds relationships with judges and other elected officials.
Education:
Brandeis University, cum laude, 1985
University of Maryland School of Law, J.D., cum laude,1988
Courts Admitted to Practice:
US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland
Affiliations:
Maryland State Bar Association
National Creditors Bar Association
The Women's Bar Association, 2013
Howard County Women's Bar Association, 2013
National Association of Retail Collection Attorneys, 2013
Maryland-D.C. Creditors Bar Association, Vice President, 2019
Mark K. Groves
Mark Groves is a Member and Managing Attorney of the Glasser and Glasser, P.L.C. Collections Department, which practices statewide in Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland and Washington, D.C. He has over 25 years of experience primarily focused on debt collection, financial services regulation, and consumer protection issues. He is engaged for the Firm and in numerous trade organizations at the federal and state levels, particularly on issues related to legal collections, compliance management, and governmental relations.
Mark is a Past President of the National Creditors Bar Association. Mark has also served as a member of the Virginia Supreme Court’s Advisory Committee for Electronic Filing and as a panelist at the Federal Trade Commission’s roundtable on Legal Debt Collection in Washington, D.C. He is a frequent presenter on a variety of topics related to fair and professional debt collection.
Education:
Christopher Newport University, B.S. in Business Administration and Marketing and Economics, 1987
Nova Southeastern University – Shepard Broad Law Center, J.D., magna cum laude, 1995
Nova Law Review, Articles Editor
Affiliations:
National Creditors Bar Association, Immediate Past President, 2021; President, 2019-2021; Member, 1996-2018; Director, 2012-2015; 2017-present; Treasurer and Chair, Budget Committee, 2015-2017; Chair, State Creditor Bar Association Taskforce, 2017-present; Chair, Grievance Committee, 2013-2015; Co-Chair, Grievance and Professional Standards Committee, 2017-present; Co-chair, State Creditors Bar Association Forum, 2017-present; Chair, 2010
NCBA Washington D.C. Spring Conference
American Bar Association, member, Business Law Division, Consumer Financial Services Committee, 2015-present Virginia Creditors’ Bar Association, Member, 1996-present; Chair of Legislative Committee, 2007-2010; past Regional Director and Treasurer
Publications and Lectures:
Co-Author: Collection Law in Virginia, Lorman Education Services Co-Author: Advanced Collection Law in Virginia – Secured Transactions and Lien Enforcement under Revised Article Nine, Lorman Education Services Frequent panelist and lecturer on creditors’ rights, compliance management and professionalism, including: Collections Law in Virginia, The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, The Enforcement of Federal and State Court Judgments and Foreign Country Money Judgments in Virginia, Virginia CLE First Day in Practice, Creditors’ Rights – Professionalism, Managing Client Relationships, Effectively Managing Claims of Identity Theft and Fraud, and Virginia Debt Collection Litigation for Paralegals
Awards and Honors:
CoVa Biz Magazine – Top Lawyers of Coastal Virginia – Consumer Debt (2022-2024)
Best Lawyers - Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Commercial Litigation (2021-2025)
Virginia Business Magazine - Legal Elite - Bankruptcy/Creditors' Rights (2020-2023)
Virginia Lawyer's Weekly, Leaders in the Law (2019)
National Creditors' Bar Ass’n President’s Award (2017)
National Creditors’ Bar Ass’n Award of Merit (2008)
Alicia A. Hilger
A native of Tennessee, Alicia moved to the Hampton Roads area from Georgia where she attended law school and practiced in Contract Law. She joined Glasser and Glasser P.L.C. as a Collections attorney in 2012 after obtaining her Virginia license. In her time at the firm, Alicia has continued to grow as a Collections Attorney by receiving her Maryland law license and assists in overseeing the Maryland practice within the firm’s Collections Department.
Education:
Carson-Newman College, B.A., 2008
John Marshall Law School, J.D., 2011
Affiliations:
The Virginia Bar Association
Virginia Creditors' Bar Association
Maryland/DC Creditors' Bar
National Creditors Bar Association
Awards and Honors:
CoVa Biz Magazine – Top Lawyers of Coastal Virginia – Consumer Debt (2023-2024)
Virginia Business Magazine – Young Lawyer (2023)
K. Brooke Johnson
Prior to joining Glasser and Glasser, Brooke was a partner at a law firm in Columbia, North Carolina, where she had a successful family law practice for nearly 8 years. While she handled most of the firm’s litigation, Brooke primarily focused on child custody, domestic violence, and child protective services cases. She also served as the alternate child support enforcement attorney for three counties in the Second Judicial District. Brooke is excited to bring her extensive litigation experience to Glasser and Glasser where she will continue to serve clients with tenacity and dedication. When not advocating for her clients, Brooke enjoys spending time with her two young sons, her family, and her dog.
Education:
East Carolina University, BA in English, 2013
Wake Forest University School of Law, JD, 2016
Affiliations:
National Creditors Bar Association
North Carolina Bar Association, 2016
The First Judicial District Bar, 2024
Former member of the Second Judicial District Bar, 2016-2024
Former President of the Second Judicial District Bar, 2021-2022
Awards and Honors:
Cali Award, Civil Procedure, 2014
Cali Award, Contracts, 2014
Tata-Annie King
Tata-Annie King joined the Collections Department of Glasser and Glasser P.L.C. as an associate in 2025. Prior to joining the firm, Tata-Annie was on active duty and was stationed on a cutter (large ship), where she assisted in the Coast Guard drug patrol mission and migrant assistance. After two Caribbean patrols, Tata-Annie became an administrator in the Coast Guard before going to law school in Richmond. During her time at University of Richmond School of Law, Tata-Annie focused her studies in various areas of business law. Her in-depth knowledge leading to her CALI Award in the study of Business Associations. Tata-Annie continues to serve her country as a reservist in the Coast Guard.
Education:
University of the West Indies Law School L.L.B., 2017
University of Richmond School of Law, J.D., 2025
Affiliations:
National Creditors Bar Association
Awards and Honors:
CALI Award, Business Associations, Spring 2023
Lauren Konikoff
Lauren completed her undergraduate studies at Boise State University before moving to Virginia to attend the University of Richmond School of Law. Prior to joining Glasser and Glasser, P. L. C. as an associate attorney in the area of collection law, Lauren practiced family law and is qualified as a Guardian ad litem for children in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Education:
Boise State University, B.S., magna cum laude 2020
Boise State University - Certificate in Dispute Resolution, magna cum laude, 2020
University of Richmond School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2024
Affiliations:
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Virginia Beach Bar Association
National Creditors Bar Association
Publications and Lectures:
Co author: “Bostock Ruling gives gender identity and sexual orientation protection (for now)” Published in VTLA Journal Volume 29 Number 3, 2023.
William D. Moore, III
William Moore’s practice focuses on financial services litigation matters. During his service as President of the Virginia Creditors Bar Association and as a member of the State Creditors Bar taskforce within NARCA (the National Creditors Bar Association), William regularly responded to legislative issues concerning national banks, credit unions and other creditors. William has worked with Congressional leaders, elected state officials, judges and consumer counsel to implement tangible and common-sense modifications to federal, state and local statutes that affect both lenders and consumers.
An experienced trial attorney, William oversees Glasser and Glasser, P.L.C.’s DC area office and has presented Continuing Legal Education courses to the Virginia community of judges and fellow practitioners.
Education:
University of Pennsylvania, B.A., 2003
University of Tennessee College of Law, J.D., 2008
Affiliations:
Virginia Creditors' Bar Association President (2017-2019), Vice-President (2015-2017), Secretary (2013-2015)
Fairfax Bar Association, Member
Fairfax County General District Court Committee, Member
NCBA State Creditors Bar Association Taskforce, Member
NCBA Outreach Committee, Member
Publications and Lectures:
"Civil Procedure CLE: Best Practices In Civil Litigation Before Virginia General District Courts" - Lecturer. October 2015, Fairfax County Courthouse
"Post Judgment Enforcement - A View From the Bench" - Lecturer - April 2015, Prince William County, Virginia
Awards and Honors:
Virginia Business Magazine - Legal Elite - Real Estate/Land Use (2020); Bankruptcy / Creditors’ Rights (2021-2023)
Ramah ‘Mo’ Omer
Ramah ‘Mo’ Omer is an associate in Glasser and Glasser, P.L.C.’s Creditors’ Rights practice. He handles a variety of matters related to legal debt collection, consumer protection, and financial services. Prior to joining the firm, Mo worked for a lender as in-house counsel covering areas related to the Truth in Lending Act [Regulation Z], the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act [Regulation X], the Equal Credit Opportunity Act [Regulation B], and other Mortgage and Realty related matters. He served as a Judicial Extern in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama under Hon. Judge L. Scott Coogler.
Education:
Shepherd University, B.S., magna cum laude, 2016
The University of Alabama School of Law, J.D., 2020
Affiliations:
Virginia Bar Association
American Bar Association
American Law and Economics Association
Awards and Honors:
Order of the Samaritan, The University of Alabama School of Law, 2020
Cindy Polynice
Cindy is an associate attorney in Glasser and Glasser, P.L.C.’s Collections Department and Creditor’s Rights Practice. She handles a variety of matters related to legal debt collection, consumer protection, and financial services. Prior to joining the firm, Cindy worked as an Attorney Advisor for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in the Division of Corporate Finance covering areas related to securities, corporate, capital markets, intellectual property, technology, and life sciences. Following law school, Cindy clerked for the Honorable Melanie M. Shaw of the Appellate Court of Maryland.
Cindy grew up on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Legal Studies, cum laude, from Stevenson University. She earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law with a focus on Business Law and transactional principles in the evening division. She is also a Maryland Public Notary, providing notarial services in conjunction with her legal practice. Cindy enjoys spending time with her dogs, reading, golfing, and cooking.
Education:
Stevenson University, B.S., cum laude, 2017
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, J.D. with Business Law Certificate, 2021
Affiliations:
Care Crew, Inc., Director of Planning and Strategy (2022-present)
Awards and Honors:
NBLSA Nelson Mandela International Negotiation Award Recipient (2020)
Hann-Waidner Scholar Recipient
Lambda Epsilon Chi Legal Honor Society
Leanna M. Richardson
Leanna Richardson joined the Collections Department of Glasser and Glasser P.L.C. as an Associate in 2019. Leanna grew up on a farm in Maryland and maintains those deep roots to the state. Prior to joining Glasser and Glasser P.L.C., Leanna assisted self-represented litigants with a variety of civil issues. Leanna’s experiences in the legal services field drive her compassion and her desire to not only resolve matters in a way that benefits her clients but also respects the debtors and the court.
Education:
University of Maryland Baltimore County, B.A. in Anthropology and B.A. in Sociology, 2011
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, J.D., 2014
Affiliations:
Maryland Bar Association
Publications and Lectures:
Leanna Richardson, Strong-Arm Tactics or the Best Chance of Saving the Chesapeake Bay? How Maryland Should Use Section 401 of the Clean Water Act, 4 Envtl. and Earth L. J. 74 (2015)
Hunter W. Routten
As a lifelong resident of Hampton Roads, Hunter has made a career protecting the rights and interests of creditors in our local community. Since his admission to the Virginia Bar in 2012, Hunter has passionately advocated for a wide range of creditors, from individuals, landlords, and small business owners to large credit lenders and nationwide financial institutions.
Education:
University of Tennessee, B.A., 2008
Regent University, J.D., 2012
Awards and Honors:
CoVa Biz Magazine – Top Lawyers of Costal Virginia – Consumer Debt (2024)
Virginia Business Magazine – Legal Elite – Young Lawyer (2021-2023)
Lexus Sanders-Njie
Lexus Sanders-Njie hails from Raleigh, NC. Majoring in Criminal Justice with a minor in Sociology, Lexus graduated magna cum laude from East Carolina University. Lexus’ desire to pursue social justice led her to Campbell Law School, where she had the opportunity to participate in a study abroad aimed at promoting human rights advocacy and development. After graduating law school, Lexus continued her advocacy work as an attorney at Legal Aid of North Carolina (LANC). At LANC, Lexus advocated and enforced her clients’ habitability rights and rights against unfair debt collections. Taking her litigation skills to another level, Lexus worked as an Assistant Attorney General for the North Carolina Department of Justice (NC DOJ). As an Assistant Attorney General, Lexus represented a plethora of North Carolina state agencies against tort claims, specifically negligence actions. Now, as a Glasser attorney, Lexus is excited to continue to pursue her passion for trial advocacy and advocate for the rights of creditors.
Education:
East Carolina University, B.S., magna cum laude, 2018
Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law, 2021
Bar Involvement:
Wake County Bar Association, History Committee
Awards and Honors:
ECU Excels Award, 2014
ALANA Awards (2015 to 2017)
Best Advocate 1L Kilpatrick Mock Trial Competition (2018)
David Teddy Leadership Award (2021)
Elgie Lee May & Lonnie Dalton Law Scholarship (2019, 2021)
Nickolas L. Stockton
Nickolas Stockton’s current area of practice is Collection law for the State of North Carolina. Prior to joining Glasser and Glasser, P.L.C., Nickolas honed his research abilities in the North Central University Law Library. Nickolas continues to apply this proficiency in the field of creditors’ rights.
Education:
California University of Pennsylvania, B.S., 2017
North Carolina University School of Law, J.D., 2020
Affiliations:
North Carolina Bar Association
National Creditors Bar Association
Rachel E. VanHorn
Rachel VanHorn is an accomplished trial lawyer with experience representing clients throughout Virginia. Specializing in legal collections, Rachel understands the importance of staying ahead of the ever-changing rules and regulations, and making sure her clients do too. During her time with Glasser and Glasser, Rachel has helped develop a vigorous compliance program ensuring the best in compliant legal collections.
Education:
University of Virginia, B.A., 2005
Florida State University, J.D., 2008
Affiliations:
Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association: Young Lawyers Section 2009 – present, CLE Committee 2011-2012, Bench-Bar Committee 2015-2016
National Creditors Bar Association: Outreach Committee 2014, State Government Affairs Committee – NCLC Model Family Financial Protection Act Subcommittee 2014, Education Committee 2017
Virginia Creditors’ Bar Association
Publications and Lectures:
Student Rights and the Police, Old Dominion University (November 10, 2010)
Virginia RULES Teens Learn and Live the Law, Azalea Gardens Middle School (2011), Maury High School (2012), Northside Middle School (2014)
Awards and Honors:
Virginia Lawyers Weekly – Influential Women of Law, 2023
Recipient of the Walter E. Hoffman Community Service Award from the Norfolk & Portsmouth Bar Association, 2023
CoVa Biz Magazine – Top Lawyers of Coastal Virginia – Consumer Debt (2022-2024)
Virginia Business Magazine – Legal Elite – Bankruptcy / Creditors' Rights (2021-2023)
Super Lawyers – "Rising Star" (2017-2018), Civil Litigation and Creditor Debtor Rights (2024)