Profile Summary
About Susan S. Patterson at a glance
Susan S. Patterson is a business, workers comp, litigation, civil rights, and consumer attorney based in Norfolk, Virginia. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in Texas (1982). Educated at St. Mary's University School of Law (J.D., 1982) and College of William and Mary (A.B., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Norfolk, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Ms. Susan S. Patterson is a lawyer practicing litigation: commercial, appellate: civil, business and 6 other areas of law
- Susan received a A.B. degree from College of William and Mary in 1977, and has been licensed for 44 years
- Susan practices in Norfolk, VA
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Susan S. Patterson's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Susan S. Patterson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Susan S. Patterson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Susan S. Patterson is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Virginia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Susan S. Patterson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Virginia →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Susan S. Patterson is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Virginia →
Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.
Susan S. Patterson is one of 50,607 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer 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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