Atty. Christopher R. Hedrick
Christopher R. Hedrick has been practicing law since 1992 in Virginia and North Carolina with a focus on civil litigation, personal injury defense, municipal litigation, commercial litigation, and defending claims under the Longshore Act.
Civil Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Newport News, VA · 34+ Years Experience
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About Christopher R. Hedrick at a Glance
Christopher R. Hedrick is a Member based in Newport News, Virginia, practicing at Mason, Mason, Walker & Hedrick, P.C.. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on workers comp, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1992) and North Carolina U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit U.S. District Court f (1993). Educated at College of William & Mary, Marshall-Wythe School of Law (J.D. Editorial, 1992) and Wake Forest University (B.A. Politics, 1988). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Newport News, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Christopher R. Hedrick
- Christopher R. Hedrick has been practicing law since 1992 in Virginia and North Carolina with a focus on civil litigation, personal injury defense, municipal litigation, commercial litigation, and defending claims under the Longshore Act
- He regularly appears in the District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, and Circuit Courts throughout Eastern Virgina
- Throughout his career, he has tried over 300 civil jury trials and over 1000 bench trials
- Mr. Hedrick is a past president of the Newport News Bar Association, and past president of the Virginia Chapter of the American Board of Trial Attorneys
- He is also a member of the Virginia State Bar, North Carolina State Bar, American Bar Association, and the Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys as well as multiple bar association committees
- Mr. Hedrick also served in the United States Army as a Judge Advocate, retiring from the Army Reserve as a Colonel after thirty years of service and has extensive experience with complex administrative investigations and personnel actions
- Mr. Hedrick graduated from Wake Forest University with honors, and the the Williams and Mary School of Law
- He also holds a Masters Degree from the United States Army War College in Strategic Studies
Practice Areas Explained
Christopher R. Hedrick's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher R. Hedrick handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Newport News.
Workers Compensation in Newport News
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
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Civil Litigation in Newport News
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Insurance Law in Newport News
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Newport News
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 Newport News 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 venue, 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.
Newport News Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Newport News-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Newport News Choose Christopher R. Hedrick
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Christopher R. Hedrick's practice in the field of workers comp, litigation, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Christopher R. Hedrick brings 34+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Virginia and North Carolina U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit U.S. District Court f, Christopher R. Hedrick can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering workers comp, litigation, and insurance, Christopher R. Hedrick can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Newport News
A Newport News-based practice means Christopher R. Hedrick attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Christopher R. Hedrick Handles in Newport News
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