BRACEWELL & PATTERSON

John “Chap” Petersenhas been named partner in the Reston, Va., office of Bracewell & Patterson. Petersen focuses his practice on various types of commercial litigation, including landlord and tenant law, employment law, and multi-count business torts. He also currently serves as a state delegate in the Virginia General Assembly. Petersen, 31, is a graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law.