Atty. Deborah Culpepper Waters
Deborah Culpepper Waters is a lawyer practicing maritime personal injury, seamens claims, union labor law. Deborah received a B.A. degree from Old Dominion University in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years.
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Deborah Culpepper Waters is a Managing Partner based in Norfolk, Virginia, practicing at The Waters Law Firm. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1988), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia (1988), and Supreme Court of the United States (2013). Educated at College of William & Mary (J.D. Jessup, 1988) and Old Dominion University (B.A. Political, 1985). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Virginia State Bar The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Virginia Women Attorneys Association. Serands clients in Norfolk, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Deborah Culpepper Waters is a lawyer practicing maritime personal injury, seamens claims, union labor law
- Deborah received a B.A. degree from Old Dominion University in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
- Deborah practices at The Waters Law Firm in Norfolk, VA
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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.
Deborah Culpepper Waters is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Virginia →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Deborah Culpepper Waters is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Virginia →
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
Deborah Culpepper Waters is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime 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 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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