Atty. W. Riker Purcell

Atty. W. Riker Purcell

W. Riker Purcell is a lawyer practicing insurance law, real property law.

Richmond Richmond 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About W. Riker Purcell at a glance

W. Riker Purcell is a Southern Title Ins. Corp. based in Richmond, Virginia. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on real estate and insurance. Admitted to practice in Georgia (Inactive) (1979) and Virginia (1981). Educated at Washington & Lee University (J.D., 1979) and University of Virginia (M.Ed. Virginia, 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Roanoke, Virginia and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • W. Riker Purcell is a lawyer practicing insurance law, real property law
  • W. Riker received a M.Ed. degree from University of Virginia in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • W. Riker practices in Richmond, VA

Practice Areas Explained

W. Riker Purcell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases W. Riker Purcell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Insurance Law

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

W. Riker Purcell 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 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 W. Riker Purcell

Where is W. Riker Purcell's law office located?
W. Riker Purcell's law practice is located in Richmond, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does W. Riker Purcell handle?
W. Riker Purcell focuses on real estate, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has W. Riker Purcell practiced law?
W. Riker Purcell has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did W. Riker Purcell go to law school?
W. Riker Purcell earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (M.Ed. Virginia, 1975).
How can I contact W. Riker Purcell for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has W. Riker Purcell received?
W. Riker Purcell's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Washington & Lee University
- 1979
M.Ed. Virginia
University of Virginia
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Georgia (Inactive)
Admitted: 1979
Virginia
Admitted: 1981

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