Atty. Robert R. Hatten

Atty. Robert R. Hatten

Phi Delta Phi. Recipient: Courageous Advocacy Award, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, 1989.

Norfolk Norfolk 54 yrs experience 54 year
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About Robert R. Hatten at a glance

Robert R. Hatten is a Partner based in Norfolk, Virginia. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, workers comp, 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. Serands clients in Norfolk, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

Phi Delta Phi

Recipient

  • Courageous Advocacy Award, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, 1989
  • Member, Washington and Lee University Law Review, 1971-1972
  • Author, "Political Subdivisions: Qualifications for Exclusion Under the National Labor Relations Act," Washington and Lee Law Review, Fall Issue, 1971
  • "Unfair Limitations for Latent Diseases: The Joyce Case," Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Law Letter & Journal, November, 1984
  • "An Appropriate Solution to the Asbestos Litigation Crisis," Texas Lawyer, 1993
  • 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
  • Member, Manville Reorganization Committee
  • Listed in The Best Lawyers in America, 2000-2001

Practice Areas Explained

Robert R. Hatten's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert R. Hatten handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Death

Robert R. Hatten is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Virginia →

Personal Injury

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 →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Robert R. Hatten is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Virginia →

Product Liability

Robert R. Hatten is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Virginia →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 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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Frequently Asked

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Where is Robert R. Hatten's law office located?
Robert R. Hatten's law practice is located in Norfolk, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert R. Hatten handle?
Robert R. Hatten focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, workers comp, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Robert R. Hatten practiced law?
Robert R. Hatten has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did Robert R. Hatten go to law school?
Robert R. Hatten earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.A., 1969).
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What awards or recognition has Robert R. Hatten received?
Robert R. Hatten's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Washington and Lee University
- 1972
B.A.
Hampden-Sydney College
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1972

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