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Robert L. O'Donnell is an Attorney based in Norfolk, Virginia. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, zoning, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1975), West Virginia (1989), and North Carolina (1993). Educated at University of Virginia J.D. (—) and Spring Hill College B.S. History Spring Hill College B.S. summa cum laude (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES: • American Bar Association • Marshall-Wythe Law School, Mary Hinz Scholarship Selection Committee • Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association. Serands clients in Norfolk, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Robert L. O'Donnell is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, toxic torts, pro bono and 3 other areas of law
- Robert received a B.S. degree from Spring Hill College, and has been licensed for 51 years
- Robert practices in Norfolk, VA
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Robert L. O'Donnell's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert L. O'Donnell 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.
Robert L. O'Donnell 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.
Robert L. O'Donnell is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →
Robert L. O'Donnell is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Virginia →
Robert L. O'Donnell is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Virginia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Robert L. O'Donnell is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Norfolk 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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