Atty. Eric K. Washburn
Mr. Washburn is a Hampton Roads native and has spent the majority of his life calling Hampton Roads his home.
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Eric K. Washburn is a Partner based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, practicing at Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, car accidents, drug crimes, medical malpractice, and wrongful death. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2010) and North Carolina (2012). Educated at Thomas M. Cooley Law School (J.D., 2010) and James Madison University (B.S.B.A., 2001). Active member of Virginia Beach Bar Association, North Carolina Bar Association. Serands clients in Virginia Beach, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Washburn is a Hampton Roads native and has spent the majority of his life calling Hampton Roads his home
- He graduated from Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School in 1997 Mr. Washburn graduated from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, where he graduated in 2001 with a B.B.A. in Finance
- In 2010, Mr. Washburn graduated from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan.From 2011-2013, Mr. Washburn served the citizens of Danville, Virginia as an Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney
- Mr. Washburn gained invaluable trial experience in all types of criminal matters, including violent felonies, property crimes, narcotic possession and distribution and DUI and traffic offenses
- Mr. Washburn utilizes his experience as a former prosecutor defending those charged with misdemeanors, felonies, and traffic infractions
- Mr. Washburn's main focus is to put his client's needs first and make sure his client's rights are protected at all times
- Mr. Washburn is licensed in the following courts:All Virginia state courtsAll North Carolina state courtsUnited States District Court for the Eastern District of VirginiaHe is a member of both Virginia and North Carolina State Bar Associations
- He is an active member in the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association and the Virginia Beach Bar Association
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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 Virginia Beach 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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