Atty. Robert R. Hatten
Recipient: Courageous Advocacy Award, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, 1989; Citation of Excellence Award, ATLA, 1999-2000. Listed in The Best Lawyers in America, 1995-2007.
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Robert R. Hatten is a Partner based in Newport News, Virginia, practicing at Patten, Wornom, Hatten & Diamonstein, L.C.. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1972). Educated at Washington and Lee University (J.D., 1972) and Hampden-Sydney College (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Charter Fellow, 1995) Southern Trial Lawyers Association (1998—, Newport News and Federal Bar Associations Virginia Trial Lawyers Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America American Board of Trial Advocates. Serands clients in Newport News, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Courageous Advocacy Award, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, 1989
- Citation of Excellence Award, ATLA, 1999-2000
- Listed in The Best Lawyers in America, 1995-2007
- Law Clerk to the Honorable John A. MacKenzie, Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in Norfolk, Virginia, 1972-1973
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Robert R. Hatten 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.
Robert R. Hatten is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Virginia →
Robert R. Hatten 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 R. Hatten is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Newport News 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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