Atty. W. Thomas Chappell

Atty. W. Thomas Chappell

W. Thomas Chappell is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, commercial litigation, community associations and 5 other areas of law.

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Profile Summary

About W. Thomas Chappell at a glance

W. Thomas Chappell is an Associate based in Norfolk, Virginia. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, workers comp, and zoning. Educated at University of Richmond School of Law (J.D., 2014) and College of William & Mary B.A. magna cum laude, Government (—). Serands clients in Norfolk, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • W. Thomas Chappell is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, commercial litigation, community associations and 5 other areas of law
  • W. Thomas received a B.A. degree from College of William & Mary, and
  • W. Thomas practices in Norfolk, VA

Practice Areas Explained

W. Thomas Chappell's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

W. Thomas Chappell is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Virginia →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

W. Thomas Chappell is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Virginia →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

W. Thomas Chappell 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.

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

Land Use & Zoning

W. Thomas Chappell is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about W. Thomas Chappell

Where is W. Thomas Chappell's law office located?
W. Thomas Chappell's law practice is located in Norfolk, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does W. Thomas Chappell handle?
W. Thomas Chappell focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, workers comp, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
Where did W. Thomas Chappell go to law school?
W. Thomas Chappell earned their education at (J.D., 2014); (—).
How can I contact W. Thomas Chappell for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Richmond School of Law
- 2014
College of William & Mary B.A. magna cum laude, Government
- In Progress

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