Atty. W. Thomas Knowles
W. Thomas Knowles is a lawyer practicing personal injury.
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W. Thomas Knowles is a Member based in Portsmouth, Virginia, practicing at Joannou, Knowles & Associates. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on personal injury. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1974) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia (1974). Educated at Marshall-Wythe School of Law, College of William & Mary (J.D., 1974) and Old Dominion University (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Portsmouth and Norfolk-Portsmouth Bar Associations Virginia State Bar (Chairman, 4th District Ethics Committee, 1985-1986) The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Virginia Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Portsmouth, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- W. Thomas Knowles is a lawyer practicing personal injury
- W. received a B.A. degree from Old Dominion University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
- W. practices at Joannou, Knowles & Associates in Portsmouth, VA
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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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 Portsmouth 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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