Atty. Sonja Garrelts

Atty. Sonja Garrelts

Sonja Garrelts is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property. Sonja received a B.A. degree from Whitman College in 1997, and has been licensed for 20 years.

Chesapeake Chesapeake 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Sonja Garrelts at a glance

Sonja Garrelts is an Associate based in Chesapeake, Virginia, practicing at ReavesColey PLLC. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on ip and litigation. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (2006), New York (2007), and Virginia (2012). Educated at Tulane University School of Law (J.D., 2006) and Whitman College (B.A., 1997). Active member of Chair, Young Lawyer's Committee, 2007, American Bar Association New York Intellectual Property Law Association. Serands clients in Chesapeake, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Sonja Garrelts is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property
  • Sonja received a B.A. degree from Whitman College in 1997, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Sonja practices at ReavesColey PLLC in Chesapeake, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Sonja Garrelts's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Civil Litigation

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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 Chesapeake 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 Sonja Garrelts

Where is Sonja Garrelts's law office located?
Sonja Garrelts's law practice is located in Chesapeake, Virginia. The firm is ReavesColey PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sonja Garrelts handle?
Sonja Garrelts focuses on ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Sonja Garrelts practiced law?
Sonja Garrelts has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Sonja Garrelts go to law school?
Sonja Garrelts earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.A., 1997).
How can I contact Sonja Garrelts for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Tulane University School of Law
- 2006
B.A.
Whitman College
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 2006
New York
Admitted: 2007
Virginia
Admitted: 2012

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