Atty. Brian Emory Pumphrey

Atty. Brian Emory Pumphrey

Brian Emory Pumphrey is a lawyer practicing commercial, class action, commercial litigation and 5 other areas of law. Brian received a B.A. degree from Gettysburg College in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Richmond Richmond 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Brian Emory Pumphrey at a glance

Brian Emory Pumphrey is a Partner based in Richmond, Virginia, practicing at McGuireWoods LLP. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on business, class action, securities, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2001), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia (2002), U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (2002), and U.S. Supreme Court (2005). Educated at University of Richmond School of Law (J.D., 2001) and Gettysburg College (B.A. History, 1998). Serands clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Brian Emory Pumphrey is a lawyer practicing commercial, class action, commercial litigation and 5 other areas of law
  • Brian received a B.A. degree from Gettysburg College in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Brian practices at McGuireWoods LLP in Richmond, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Brian Emory Pumphrey's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian Emory Pumphrey handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Class Action

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Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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Consumer Protection

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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 Richmond 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 Brian Emory Pumphrey

Where is Brian Emory Pumphrey's law office located?
Brian Emory Pumphrey's law practice is located in Richmond, Virginia. The firm is McGuireWoods LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian Emory Pumphrey handle?
Brian Emory Pumphrey focuses on business, class action, securities, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Brian Emory Pumphrey practiced law?
Brian Emory Pumphrey has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Brian Emory Pumphrey go to law school?
Brian Emory Pumphrey earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A. History, 1998).
How can I contact Brian Emory Pumphrey for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Richmond School of Law
- 2001
B.A. History
Gettysburg College
- 1998

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
Admitted: 2002
U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 2002
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2005
U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Admitted: 2009
Indiana
Admitted: 2011

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