Atty. Mary Painter Opitz

Atty. Mary Painter Opitz

Mary Painter Opitz is a lawyer practicing general civil litigation, insurance defense, bankruptcy and 2 other areas of law. Mary received a B.A. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Virginia Beach Virginia Beach 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Mary Painter Opitz at a glance

Mary Painter Opitz is a Member based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, practicing at Mary Painter Opitz, PLC. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, litigation, insurance, and adr. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1991). Educated at T.C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond (J.D., 1991) and Pennsylvania State University (B.A. English, 1988). Recognitions include CV Notable. Active member of Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia and American Bar Associations Virginia State Bar Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys. Serands clients in Virginia Beach, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mary Painter Opitz is a lawyer practicing general civil litigation, insurance defense, bankruptcy and 2 other areas of law
  • Mary received a B.A. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Mary practices at Mary Painter Opitz, PLC in Virginia Beach, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Mary Painter Opitz's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mary Painter Opitz handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Mary Painter Opitz is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Virginia →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Mary Painter Opitz is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Virginia →

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Mary Painter Opitz

Where is Mary Painter Opitz's law office located?
Mary Painter Opitz's law practice is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The firm is Mary Painter Opitz, PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mary Painter Opitz handle?
Mary Painter Opitz focuses on business, bankruptcy, litigation, insurance, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Mary Painter Opitz practiced law?
Mary Painter Opitz has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Mary Painter Opitz go to law school?
Mary Painter Opitz earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A. English, 1988).
How can I contact Mary Painter Opitz for a consultation?
You can contact Mary Painter Opitz directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Mary Painter Opitz received?
Mary Painter Opitz's notable recognition includes: CV Notable.

Education

J.D.
T.C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond
- 1991
B.A. English
Pennsylvania State University
- 1988

Awards

CV Notable

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1991

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