Atty. Edward J. Powers
Edward J. Powers is a lawyer practicing appellate law, litigation, maritime & admiralty and 3 other areas of law.
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Edward J. Powers is a Partner based in Norfolk, Virginia. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, appellate, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1990), North Carolina (1997), New York (2012), and District of Columbia (2021). Educated at University of Richmond J.D. (—) and Virginia Polytechnic Institute B.A. History Virginia Polytechnic Institute B.A. Political Science/International Studies (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Norfolk, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Edward J. Powers is a lawyer practicing appellate law, litigation, maritime & admiralty and 3 other areas of law
- Edward received a B.A. degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute, and has been licensed for 36 years
- Edward practices in Norfolk, VA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Edward J. Powers handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Edward J. Powers is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Edward J. Powers is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Virginia →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Edward J. Powers is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Virginia →
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
Edward J. Powers 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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