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Atty. David Neil Ventker

Atty. David Neil Ventker

David Neil Ventker is a lawyer practicing admiralty, trademarks, intellectual property and 4 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from Ohio State University in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years.

Norfolk Norfolk 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About David Neil Ventker at a glance

David Neil Ventker is a Managing Partner based in Norfolk, Virginia, practicing at Ventker Henderson Stancliff, PLLC. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on trademark, business, ip, litigation, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1982), U.S. Court of Military Appeals (1985), Virginia (1989), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia (1989). Educated at Ohio State University College of Law (J.D., 1982) and Ohio State University (B.A. Economics, 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Federal Bar Association Virginia State Bar North Carolina State Bar Maritime Law Association (Proctor Member) Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute International Trademark Association. Serands clients in Norfolk, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David Neil Ventker is a lawyer practicing admiralty, trademarks, intellectual property and 4 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Ohio State University in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • David practices at Ventker Henderson Stancliff, PLLC in Norfolk, VA

Practice Areas Explained

David Neil Ventker's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Neil Ventker handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trademark Law

David Neil Ventker is one of 23,222 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in Virginia →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

David Neil Ventker is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Virginia →

Civil Litigation

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

David Neil Ventker is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Virginia →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

David Neil Ventker is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime 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 Norfolk 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 David Neil Ventker

Where is David Neil Ventker's law office located?
David Neil Ventker's law practice is located in Norfolk, Virginia. The firm is Ventker Henderson Stancliff, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Neil Ventker handle?
David Neil Ventker focuses on trademark, business, ip, litigation, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has David Neil Ventker practiced law?
David Neil Ventker has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did David Neil Ventker go to law school?
David Neil Ventker earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A. Economics, 1979).
How can I contact David Neil Ventker for a consultation?
You can contact David Neil Ventker 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.
What awards or recognition has David Neil Ventker received?
David Neil Ventker's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Ohio State University College of Law
- 1982
B.A. Economics
Ohio State University
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Court of Military Appeals
Admitted: 1985
Virginia
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
Admitted: 1989
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1995
North Carolina
Admitted: 1999

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