Atty. Stephen V. Sommers
Stephen V. Sommers (licensed in Maryland 1996, Texas 1997, Virginia 1999), earned a B.S., summa cum laude, from Troy State University, an M.A. from Golden Gate University, and a J.D. from American University.
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Stephen V. Sommers is a Partner based in North Chesterfield, Virginia, practicing at Sommers Ulloa PLC. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, criminal defense, and traffic. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1996), Texas (1997), and Virginia U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit U.S. District Court, District of Colorado (1999). Educated at American University, Washington, DC (J.D., 1995) and Golden Gate University (M.P.A. Troy, 1986). Active member of Richmond, Henrico County, Maryland State and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas (Member, Aviation Section) Virginia State Bar Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Lawyer/Pilot Bar Association. Serands clients in North Chesterfield, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Stephen V. Sommers (licensed in Maryland 1996, Texas 1997, Virginia 1999), earned a B.S., summa cum laude, from Troy State University, an M.A. from Golden Gate University, and a J.D. from American University
- A U.S
- Air Force veteran who retired as a Major after 22 years flying fighter aircraft, Mr. Sommers has extensive trial experience in state and federal courts and is admitted to practice before the United States Courts of Appeals for the Fourth and Tenth Circuits and in all Virginia courts
- He concentrates on personal injury, criminal defense, medical malpractice, product liability, aviation crash litigation, and general civil litigation
- Active in the legal community, he belongs to the American Trial Lawyers Association, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Virginia Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Aviation Section of the Texas Bar, American Bar Association, Lawyer-Pilot Bar Association, and the bars of the states where he is licensed
- Mr. Sommers is a member of The Million Dollar Advocates Forum and was nominated by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys as a 10 Best attorney for 2015 and 2016
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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 North Chesterfield 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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