Atty. Dustin Mitchell Paul

Atty. Dustin Mitchell Paul

Dustin Mitchell Paul is a lawyer practicing appellate law, commercial litigation, creditors' rights, bankruptcy & collections and 8 other areas of law. Dustin received a B.A. degree from Duke University, and has been licensed for 19 years.

Norfolk Norfolk 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About Dustin Mitchell Paul at a glance

Dustin Mitchell Paul is a Partner based in Norfolk, Virginia. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on formation, business, ip, bankruptcy, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Virginia U.S. Supreme Court U. S. District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of VA (2007). Educated at Vanderbilt University J.D. (—) and Duke University B.A. Political Science (—). Serands clients in Norfolk, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Dustin Mitchell Paul is a lawyer practicing appellate law, commercial litigation, creditors' rights, bankruptcy & collections and 8 other areas of law
  • Dustin received a B.A. degree from Duke University, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Dustin practices in Norfolk, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Dustin Mitchell Paul's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dustin Mitchell Paul handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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Business & Corporate Law

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Intellectual Property

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Bankruptcy & Debt

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Civil Litigation

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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

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Where is Dustin Mitchell Paul's law office located?
Dustin Mitchell Paul's law practice is located in Norfolk, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dustin Mitchell Paul handle?
Dustin Mitchell Paul focuses on formation, business, ip, bankruptcy, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Dustin Mitchell Paul practiced law?
Dustin Mitchell Paul has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
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Education

Vanderbilt University J.D.
- In Progress
Duke University B.A. Political Science
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Virginia U.S. Supreme Court U. S. District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of VA
Admitted: 2007

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