About Richard
Richard E. Biemiller is a shareholder at Pender & Coward, P.C., a prominent law firm located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He joined the firm in 2021, bringing with him over 30 years of experience in various fields, including creditors' rights, banking, financial institutions, commercial transactions, and real estate law. His educational background is robust; Biemiller graduated from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1988, where he developed his legal skills. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Economics from the University of Mary Washington in 1985.
Licensed to practice law in both Virginia and North Carolina, Biemiller is well-positioned to serve clients across state lines. Throughout his career, he has represented national, regional, and local lenders in multiple facets of commercial collection. His work includes workouts, collateral liquidation, and bankruptcy proceedings, which are critical areas for financial institutions navigating complex legal fields. Additionally, he has provided invaluable advice to both lenders and borrowers in numerous commercial loan transactions that involve real estate, such as apartment buildings, shopping centers, land acquisition and development, and office complexes. Biemiller's expertise is not limited to real estate; he also specializes in various forms of personal property financing, including automobile dealer "floorplan" financing.
This breadth of knowledge allows him to offer comprehensive legal solutions tailored to the needs of his clients. His practice areas encompass Banking & Financial Institutions, Corporate and Transactional Law, and Real Estate, making him a versatile attorney capable of addressing complex legal challenges. In addition to his legal practice, Biemiller is actively involved in professional organizations that enhance his field. He served as Secretary of the Tidewater Bankruptcy Bar Association, where he contributed to the advancement of bankruptcy law in the region. Recognized for his expertise, he has been included in Virginia's Legal Elite in the Bankruptcy/Creditors' Rights category from 2021 to 2025.
In 2023, he was elected President of the Tidewater Bankruptcy Bar Association, where he aims to foster community engagement by hosting more in-person events and expanding the organization's membership. Biemiller has received accolades for his legal prowess, including an AV® Preeminent™ rating from Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™. Since 2026, he has also been listed in Best Lawyers in America for Banking and Finance Law, evidence of his commitment to excellence in his practice. Based at Pender & Coward's Virginia Beach office, located at 222 Central Park Avenue, Suite 400, Virginia Beach, VA 23462, he is readily accessible for inquiries at (757) 490-6281 or via email at rbiemiller@pendercoward.com.
