Atty. Shepherd Dean Wainger

Atty. Shepherd Dean Wainger

Shepherd Dean Wainger is a lawyer practicing wrongful death, commercial, commercial litigation and 4 other areas of law. Shepherd received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1988, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Norfolk Norfolk 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About Shepherd Dean Wainger at a glance

Shepherd Dean Wainger is a Counsel based in Norfolk, Virginia, practicing at McGuireWoods LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, business, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1988) and Virginia (1991). Educated at Emory University (J.D., 1991) and Duke University (B.A., 1988). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Norfolk, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Shepherd Dean Wainger is a lawyer practicing wrongful death, commercial, commercial litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • Shepherd received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1988, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Shepherd practices at McGuireWoods LLP in Norfolk, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Shepherd Dean Wainger's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Shepherd Dean Wainger handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Death

Shepherd Dean Wainger 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.

Shepherd Dean Wainger is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Virginia →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Shepherd Dean Wainger is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →

Product Liability

Shepherd Dean Wainger 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.

Shepherd Dean Wainger 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Shepherd Dean Wainger

Where is Shepherd Dean Wainger's law office located?
Shepherd Dean Wainger's law practice is located in Norfolk, Virginia. The firm is McGuireWoods LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Shepherd Dean Wainger handle?
Shepherd Dean Wainger focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, business, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Shepherd Dean Wainger practiced law?
Shepherd Dean Wainger has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Shepherd Dean Wainger go to law school?
Shepherd Dean Wainger earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact Shepherd Dean Wainger for a consultation?
You can contact Shepherd Dean Wainger directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Shepherd Dean Wainger received?
Shepherd Dean Wainger's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Emory University
- 1991
B.A.
Duke University
- 1988

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1988
Virginia
Admitted: 1991

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