Atty. Stephen M. Hodges
Steve is an Officer in PennStuart’s Abingdon, Virginia office and is member of the firm’s Commercial Litigation practice group. Steve’s practice focuses on business transactions and litigation in state and federal trial and appellate courts.
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Stephen M. Hodges is a Partner based in Abingdon, Virginia, practicing at PennStuart. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on employment, business, tax, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1967), U.S. Court of Military Appeals (1968), and U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia U.S. District Court, Eastern Di (1992). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (LL.B., 1967) and Duke University (A.B., 1964). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Virginia Bar Association Virginia State Bar Permanent Member, United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals Judicial Conference. Serves clients in Abingdon, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Steve is an Officer in PennStuart’s Abingdon, Virginia office and is member of the firm’s Commercial Litigation practice group
- Steve’s practice focuses on business transactions and litigation in state and federal trial and appellate courts
- He has tried over 175 cases including over 100 jury trials and has argued more than 25 appeals in the Virginia Supreme Court and the federal Courts of Appeal
- He has extensive experience in business litigation, environmental regulation, safety, employment, community sales, local taxes, leasing, land and mineral business organizations, and acquisitions
- Steve served in the Vietnam War and was awarded the Bronze Star
- Before joining PennStuart, he served in the U.S
- Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps
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Stephen M. Hodges's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen M. Hodges handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Stephen M. Hodges is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Virginia →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Stephen M. Hodges is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Stephen M. Hodges is one of 77,130 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Virginia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Stephen M. Hodges is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Virginia →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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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 Abingdon 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 venue, 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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