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Atty. Stephen Donegan Busch

Atty. Stephen Donegan Busch

Stephen Donegan Busch is a lawyer practicing administrative law, admiralty & maritime, antitrust & trade law and 5 other areas of law. Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years.

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Profile Summary

About Stephen Donegan Busch at a glance

Stephen Donegan Busch is a Partner based in Richmond, Virginia, practicing at McGuireWoods LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, bankruptcy, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1980), U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western District of Virginia and U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Fou (1980), U.S. Supreme Court (1985), and Maryland (1991). Educated at University of Richmond School of Law (J.D., 1980) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Virginia Bar Association (President-Elect 2009 Board of Governors, Chair, 2008, Member, 2006 — Chair, Civil Litigation Section, 2003-2004 Chair, Young Lawyers Section, 1990) Defense Research Institute Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys. Serands clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Stephen Donegan Busch is a lawyer practicing administrative law, admiralty & maritime, antitrust & trade law and 5 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Stephen practices at McGuireWoods LLP in Richmond, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Donegan Busch's Areas of Practice

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

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.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

Stephen Donegan Busch is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Stephen Donegan Busch is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Virginia →

Product Liability

Stephen Donegan Busch 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.

Stephen Donegan Busch 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 Richmond 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 Stephen Donegan Busch

Where is Stephen Donegan Busch's law office located?
Stephen Donegan Busch's law practice is located in Richmond, Virginia. The firm is McGuireWoods LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Donegan Busch handle?
Stephen Donegan Busch focuses on personal injury, business, bankruptcy, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Stephen Donegan Busch practiced law?
Stephen Donegan Busch has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Stephen Donegan Busch go to law school?
Stephen Donegan Busch earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact Stephen Donegan Busch for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Stephen Donegan Busch received?
Stephen Donegan Busch's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Richmond School of Law
- 1980
B.A.
University of Virginia
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western District of Virginia and U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Fou
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1985
Maryland
Admitted: 1991

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