Atty. David E. Evans
David E. Evans is a lawyer practicing appeals, agriculture, water resources and 5 other areas of law.
Agriculture & More Attorney · Serving Richmond, VA · 54+ Years Experience
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About David E. Evans at a Glance
David E. Evans is a Partner based in Richmond, Virginia, practicing at McGuireWoods LLP. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on personal injury, zoning, litigation, environmental, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1972), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia (1973), U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia (1973), and U.S. District Court, District of Columbia, U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania and (2003). Educated at University of Richmond School of Law (J.D., 1972) and Randolph-Macon College (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David E. Evans
- David E. Evans is a lawyer practicing appeals, agriculture, water resources and 5 other areas of law
- David received a B.A. degree from Randolph-Macon College in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years
- David practices at McGuireWoods LLP in Richmond, VA
Practice Areas Explained
David E. Evans's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David E. Evans handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Richmond.
Personal Injury in Richmond
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.
David E. Evans is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Virginia →
Land Use & Zoning in Richmond
David E. Evans is one of 39,875 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Virginia →
Civil Litigation in Richmond
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
David E. Evans is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Virginia →
Environmental Law in Richmond
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
David E. Evans is one of 55,977 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Virginia →
Appellate Practice in Richmond
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
David E. Evans is one of 85,572 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Virginia →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Richmond
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 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.
Richmond Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Richmond-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 Richmond Choose David E. Evans
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 David E. Evans's practice in the field of personal injury, zoning, litigation, environmental, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David E. Evans brings 54+ 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, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia, and U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia, David E. Evans can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, zoning, and litigation, David E. Evans can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Richmond
A Richmond-based practice means David E. Evans attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues David E. Evans Handles in Richmond
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