Atty. George W. Birkhead
George W. Birkhead is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, maritime & admiralty law.
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George W. Birkhead is a Senior Partner based in Norfolk, Virginia. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1966) and North Carolina (1994). Educated at University of Virginia LL.B. (—) and Webb Institute of Naval Architecture B.S. Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Norfolk, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- George W. Birkhead is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, maritime & admiralty law
- George received a B.S. degree from Webb Institute of Naval Architecture, and has been licensed for 60 years
- George practices in Norfolk, VA
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
George W. Birkhead 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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