Atty. Bernard Travis Holmes

Atty. Bernard Travis Holmes

Bernard Travis Holmes is a lawyer practicing labor arbitration, employment law, business litigation and 1 other area of law. Bernard received a B.S. degree from Norfolk State University in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Virginia Beach Virginia Beach 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About Bernard Travis Holmes at a glance

Bernard Travis Holmes is a Member based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, practicing at Holmes & Associates PC. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1977) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1977). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1977) and Norfolk State University (B.S., 1974). Active member of Norfolk and Old Dominion Bar Associations Virginia State Bar. Serands clients in Virginia Beach, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Bernard Travis Holmes is a lawyer practicing labor arbitration, employment law, business litigation and 1 other area of law
  • Bernard received a B.S. degree from Norfolk State University in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Bernard practices at Holmes & Associates PC in Virginia Beach, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Bernard Travis Holmes's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bernard Travis Holmes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Bernard Travis Holmes is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Virginia →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Bernard Travis Holmes is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Virginia →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Bernard Travis Holmes is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Bernard Travis Holmes is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Virginia →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Bernard Travis Holmes is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Virginia Beach are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Bernard Travis Holmes

Where is Bernard Travis Holmes's law office located?
Bernard Travis Holmes's law practice is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The firm is Holmes & Associates PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Bernard Travis Holmes handle?
Bernard Travis Holmes focuses on personal injury, employment, business, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Bernard Travis Holmes practiced law?
Bernard Travis Holmes has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Bernard Travis Holmes go to law school?
Bernard Travis Holmes earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.S., 1974).
How can I contact Bernard Travis Holmes for a consultation?
You can contact Bernard Travis Holmes directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia
- 1977
B.S.
Norfolk State University
- 1974

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1977

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