Atty. Paul Whitmore Gerhardt

Atty. Paul Whitmore Gerhardt

Mr. Paul Whitmore Gerhardt is a lawyer practicing business, administrative law, real estate strategies group and 3 other areas of law.

Williamsburg Williamsburg 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About Paul Whitmore Gerhardt at a glance

Paul Whitmore Gerhardt is a Member; Co-Chair of Real Estate Strategies Group based in Williamsburg, Virginia, practicing at Kaufman & Canoles A Professional Corporation. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, elder law, government, and health care. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1984), United States Supreme Court (2001), and Wyoming (2014). Educated at Washington & Lee University School of Law (J.D., 1984) and Washington & Lee University (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Williamsburg, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Paul Whitmore Gerhardt is a lawyer practicing business, administrative law, real estate strategies group and 3 other areas of law
  • Paul received a B.A. degree from Washington & Lee University in 1979, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Paul practices at Kaufman & Canoles A Professional Corporation in Williamsburg, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Paul Whitmore Gerhardt's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul Whitmore Gerhardt 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.

Paul Whitmore Gerhardt is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Paul Whitmore Gerhardt is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Virginia →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Paul Whitmore Gerhardt is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Virginia →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Paul Whitmore Gerhardt is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Virginia →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Paul Whitmore Gerhardt is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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 Williamsburg 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 Paul Whitmore Gerhardt

Where is Paul Whitmore Gerhardt's law office located?
Paul Whitmore Gerhardt's law practice is located in Williamsburg, Virginia. The firm is Kaufman & Canoles A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul Whitmore Gerhardt handle?
Paul Whitmore Gerhardt focuses on business, real estate, elder law, government, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Paul Whitmore Gerhardt practiced law?
Paul Whitmore Gerhardt has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Paul Whitmore Gerhardt go to law school?
Paul Whitmore Gerhardt earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact Paul Whitmore Gerhardt for a consultation?
You can contact Paul Whitmore Gerhardt 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 Paul Whitmore Gerhardt received?
Paul Whitmore Gerhardt's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Washington & Lee University School of Law
- 1984
B.A.
Washington & Lee University
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1984
United States Supreme Court
Admitted: 2001
Wyoming
Admitted: 2014

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