Atty. Joseph Mervyn Spence
Joseph Mervyn Spence is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, domestic relations. Joseph received a B.S. degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1970, and has been licensed for 47 years.
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Joseph Mervyn Spence is a family law and bankruptcy attorney based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in Washington (Inactive) (1979) and Virginia U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia and U.S. District Court, Western District (1990). Educated at University of Puget Sound (J.D., 1978) and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (B.S., 1970). Serands clients in Virginia Beach, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Joseph Mervyn Spence is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, domestic relations
- Joseph received a B.S. degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1970, and has been licensed for 47 years
- Joseph practices in Virginia Beach, VA
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Joseph Mervyn Spence is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy 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 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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