Atty. C. Gerard Thompson
C. Gerard Thompson is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, civil litigation, environmental and 3 other areas of law.
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C. Gerard Thompson is a Member based in Portsmouth, Virginia. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1980), Washington U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia and U.S. Supreme Court (1988), West Virginia (1992), and Kentucky (1992). Educated at College of William & Mary (J.D., 1980) and College of William & Mary (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Portsmouth, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- C. Gerard Thompson is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, civil litigation, environmental and 3 other areas of law
- C. received a B.A. degree from College of William & Mary in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
- C. practices in Portsmouth, VA
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C. Gerard Thompson's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases C. Gerard Thompson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
C. Gerard Thompson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Virginia →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
C. Gerard Thompson is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Virginia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
C. Gerard Thompson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Virginia →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
C. Gerard Thompson is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Virginia →
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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 Portsmouth 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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