Atty. Matthew Devane Fender
Matthew Devane Fender is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, general practice, personal injury and 4 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.A. degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 1995, and has been licensed for 18 years.
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Matthew Devane Fender is a personal injury, business, ip, zoning, and product liability attorney based in Richmond, Virginia. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in Virginia U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia U.S. District Court, Western District of (2008), New York (2018), and Texas (2025). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 2008) and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (B.A. Political, 1995). Serves clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Matthew Devane Fender is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, general practice, personal injury and 4 other areas of law
- Matthew received a B.A. degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 1995, and has been licensed for 18 years
- Matthew practices in Richmond, VA
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Matthew Devane Fender's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Devane Fender handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Matthew Devane Fender is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Virginia →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Matthew Devane Fender is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Matthew Devane Fender is one of 94,505 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Virginia →
Matthew Devane Fender is one of 36,102 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Virginia →
Matthew Devane Fender is one of 60,257 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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 Richmond 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 venue, 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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