Atty. Donald N. Patten
Listed in The Best Lawyers in America, 2005-2008. Recognized as, "Super Lawyer," Hampton Roads Magazine.
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About Donald N. Patten at a glance
Donald N. Patten is a Retired Partner based in Newport News, Virginia, practicing at Patten, Wornom, Hatten & Diamonstein, L.C.. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, business, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Virginia U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit U.S (1967). Educated at University of Virginia (LL.B., 1967) and University of Richmond (B.A., 1964). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Newport News, Virginia and American Bar Associations Virginia State Bar Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (Former President) The Association of Trial Lawyers of America American Board of Trial Advocates. Serands clients in Newport News, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Listed in The Best Lawyers in America, 2005-2008
- Recognized as, "Super Lawyer," Hampton Roads Magazine
Member
- Board of Trustees, Mariner's Museum
- Board of Directors and Executive Committee, International Cooperating Ministries
- Advisory Board, College of William and Mary
- Former Chairman, Peninsula Airport Commission
- Former Rector and Member of Board of Visitors, College of William and Mary
- Former Member and Vice-Mayor, Newport News City Council
- Former Chairman, Newport News City Planning Commission
- Former Member, Virginia State Council of Higher Education
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Donald N. Patten is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Virginia →
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.
Donald N. Patten is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Virginia →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Donald N. Patten is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →
Donald N. Patten is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Virginia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Donald N. Patten is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 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 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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