Av. A. William Charters

Av. A. William Charters

Mr. Charters' practice as a high profile litigator with one of the largest professional liability defense firms in the Commonwealth of Virginia underscores the tremendous experience he brought to the firm when he joined as a Shareholder in 2003.

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Profile Summary

About A. William Charters at a glance

A. William Charters is a Member based in Norfolk, Virginia, practicing at Goodman Allen Donnelly. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, workers comp, product liability, health care, and military. Admitted to practice in New York (1980) and Virginia (1991). Educated at Syracuse University (J.D. The, 1979) and Dartmouth College (A.B., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Norfolk and Portsmouth, Virginia and North Carolina Bar Associations Virginia State Bar North Carolina State Bar Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys. Serands clients in Norfolk, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

Hakkında

  • Mr. Charters' practice as a high profile litigator with one of the largest professional liability defense firms in the Commonwealth of Virginia underscores the tremendous experience he brought to the firm when he joined as a Shareholder in 2003
  • As an active duty Major in the United States Army from 1980-1991, Mr. Charters gained invaluable experience in health care litigation in positions he held throughout the United States, including the Pentagon, Fort Bliss and the United States Military Academy
  • In both Virginia and northeastern North Carolina, the focus of Mr. Charters practice is in the areas of Professional Liability Defense, Workers' Compensation, Real Estate, Products Liability and Complex Litigation
  • He is a frequent lecturer to health care providers on the topics of health care and medical malpractice defense

Practice Areas Explained

A. William Charters's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases A. William Charters 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.

A. William Charters is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice 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.

A. William Charters is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Virginia →

Product Liability

A. William Charters is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Virginia →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

A. William Charters is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Virginia →

Military Law

Military attorneys for court-martial, discharge upgrades, veterans benefits, and military family matters.

A. William Charters is one of 8,613 military attorneys indexed nationally. Browse military 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 A. William Charters

Where is A. William Charters's law office located?
A. William Charters's law practice is located in Norfolk, Virginia. The firm is Goodman Allen Donnelly. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does A. William Charters handle?
A. William Charters focuses on medical malpractice, workers comp, product liability, health care, military. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has A. William Charters practiced law?
A. William Charters has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did A. William Charters go to law school?
A. William Charters earned their education at (J.D. The, 1979); (A.B., 1976).
How can I contact A. William Charters for a consultation?
You can contact A. William Charters directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has A. William Charters received?
A. William Charters's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Eğitim

J.D. The
Syracuse University
- 1979
A.B.
Dartmouth College
- 1976

Ödüller

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1980
Virginia
Admitted: 1991

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