Atty. Thomas Saunders Berkley

Atty. Thomas Saunders Berkley

Thomas Saunders Berkley is a lawyer practicing admiralty and maritime law, maritime contracts, longshore and harbor workers compensation act and 6 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1991, and has been licensed for 30 years.

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Profile Summary

About Thomas Saunders Berkley at a glance

Thomas Saunders Berkley is an Of Counsel based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, practicing at Pender & Coward A Professional Corporation. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, business, workers comp, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia (1996), Supreme Court of Virginia (1996), United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit (1997), and United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia (2006). Educated at College of William and Mary (J.D., 1996) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1991). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Virginia Beach, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas Saunders Berkley is a lawyer practicing admiralty and maritime law, maritime contracts, longshore and harbor workers compensation act and 6 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1991, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Thomas practices at Pender & Coward A Professional Corporation in Virginia Beach, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Saunders Berkley's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, 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.

Thomas Saunders Berkley is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Thomas Saunders Berkley is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Virginia →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Thomas Saunders Berkley is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Virginia Beach 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 Thomas Saunders Berkley

Where is Thomas Saunders Berkley's law office located?
Thomas Saunders Berkley's law practice is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The firm is Pender & Coward A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Saunders Berkley handle?
Thomas Saunders Berkley focuses on medical malpractice, business, workers comp, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Thomas Saunders Berkley practiced law?
Thomas Saunders Berkley has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Thomas Saunders Berkley go to law school?
Thomas Saunders Berkley earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact Thomas Saunders Berkley for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Thomas Saunders Berkley received?
Thomas Saunders Berkley's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
College of William and Mary
- 1996
B.A.
University of Virginia
- 1991

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Admitted: 1996
Supreme Court of Virginia
Admitted: 1996
United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1997
United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia
Admitted: 2006

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