Atty. Richard William Ferris

Atty. Richard William Ferris

Richard William Ferris is a lawyer practicing general litigation, business law, consumer law and 1 other area of law. Richard received a B.A. degree from Hampden-Sydney College in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Richmond Richmond 36 yrs experience 36 year
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About Richard William Ferris at a glance

Richard William Ferris is a Member based in Richmond, Virginia, practicing at FerrisBowman, PLLC. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1990). Educated at University of Richmond (J.D., 1990) and Hampden-Sydney College (B.A. Political, 1986). Serands clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard William Ferris is a lawyer practicing general litigation, business law, consumer law and 1 other area of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from Hampden-Sydney College in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Richard practices at FerrisBowman, PLLC in Richmond, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Richard William Ferris's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard William Ferris 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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Real Estate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Consumer Protection

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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 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 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 Richard William Ferris

Where is Richard William Ferris's law office located?
Richard William Ferris's law practice is located in Richmond, Virginia. The firm is FerrisBowman, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard William Ferris handle?
Richard William Ferris focuses on business, real estate, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Richard William Ferris practiced law?
Richard William Ferris has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Richard William Ferris go to law school?
Richard William Ferris earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A. Political, 1986).
How can I contact Richard William Ferris for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Richmond
- 1990
B.A. Political
Hampden-Sydney College
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1990

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