Atty. Michael J. Blachman
Chairman, Portsmouth Industrial Development Authority, 1990-1992. Listed, Best Lawyers in America.
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About Michael J. Blachman at a glance
Michael J. Blachman is an Of Counsel based in Portsmouth, Virginia, practicing at Bangel, Bangel & Bangel, L.L.P.. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and business. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1969) and U.S. Supreme Court (1974). Educated at University of Tennessee (J.D., 1969) and American University (B.S., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Virginia State Bar Council, 1995-2001 Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (President, 1989-1990) Southern Trial Lawyers Association (Board of Directors, 1993—) American Board of Trial Advocates. Serands clients in Portsmouth, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Chairman, Portsmouth Industrial Development Authority, 1990-1992
- Listed, Best Lawyers in America
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Michael J. Blachman's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael J. Blachman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Michael J. Blachman is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Virginia →
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Michael J. Blachman is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Virginia →
Michael J. Blachman is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Virginia →
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.
Michael J. Blachman is one of 264,852 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.
Michael J. Blachman is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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 Portsmouth 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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