Atty. Robert E. Draim
Member, McNeill Law Society. Associate Editor, University of Richmond Law Review, 1978-1979.
Attorney · Serving Alexandria, VA · 21+ Years Experience
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About Robert E. Draim at a Glance
Robert E. Draim is a Partner based in Alexandria, Virginia, practicing at Hudgins Law Firm, P.C.. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Admitted to practice in Maryland (2005). Educated at University of Richmond J.D. (—) and Wake Forest University B.A. cum laude (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Virginia State Bar Alexandria Bar Association Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys. Serves clients in Alexandria, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert E. Draim
- Member, McNeill Law Society
- Associate Editor, University of Richmond Law Review, 1978-1979
Co-Author
"Virginia Law of Products Liability," West Publishing Company, (Second Edition), 2002
Author
- "Obtaining Jurisdiction Over Foreign Corporations in Virginia," University of Richmond Law Review, 1979
- "Conflict of Laws Issues in Product Liability Litigation," Product Liability, Cases and Commentary, December, 1986
- Law Clerk to Judge Richard B. Kellam, U.S
- District Court, Eastern District of Virginia, 1979-1980
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Alexandria
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 Alexandria 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.
Alexandria Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Alexandria-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Alexandria Choose Robert E. Draim
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Robert E. Draim's practice.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert E. Draim brings 21+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Local Presence in Alexandria
A Alexandria-based practice means Robert E. Draim attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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