If you need legal help with maritime law matters in Virginia, understanding the local legal landscape is the first step. Virginia attorneys handle cases involving offshore injuries, Jones Act claims, admiralty law, cargo disputes, vessel collisions, and maritime contracts, and the state's specific rules — from filing procedures in Circuit Court to applicable deadlines — can directly shape the strategy and outcome of your case.

One of the most important things to know about maritime law law in Virginia is the statute of limitations. You generally have 2 years from the date of injury to file a claim. Virginia follows contributory negligence — one of only four states where any plaintiff fault bars recovery for determining liability, which directly affects how much compensation you may recover. Cases are filed in Circuit Court, and knowing how local judges handle these matters gives experienced attorneys a real advantage.

Choosing the right maritime law attorney in Virginia means evaluating more than just qualifications — it means finding someone who understands the local legal system and has handled similar cases. Use the profiles on this page to compare attorney experience, read client reviews, check office locations, and identify lawyers who offer free initial consultations. Taking the time to compare options can significantly affect your outcome.

Want to understand your legal rights before contacting an attorney? Read our complete guide to maritime law law in Virginia for an in-depth look at Virginia's statutes, court procedures, and what outcomes are possible. When you're ready, use the profiles below to compare attorneys and schedule a consultation.

Mr Thomas Mansfield Dunlap - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 199 Liberty St, SW Leesburg VA 20175
70377773193885
University of Maryland - University College (2008)
English, French
District of Columbia Bar
Active License
Agricultural Law Antitrust Law Appeals & Appellate
William La Salle III - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Glow In The Dark Law®; Thrive IP®
 5401 Netherby Lane Suite 1201 North Charleston SC 29420
(757) 542-3094
Charleston School of Law (2017)
4th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Cannabis & Marijuana Law
William Harty - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Harty Jewell, PLLC
 6515 George Washington Mem. Hw Suite 205 Yorktown VA 23692
(757) 568-9633
U.S. Supreme Court Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Asbestos & Mesothelioma Maritime Law
Benjamin Boscolo - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
ChasenBoscolo
 8280 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr Suite 810 Fairfax VA 22031
(703) 538-1138
American University Washington College of Law (1983)
English
Virginia Bar
Active License
Insurance Claims Maritime Law Nursing Home Abuse
David Neil Ventker - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Ventker Henderson Stancliff, PLLC
 256 West Freemason St. Norfolk VA 23510
(757) 625-1192
The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law (1979)
Virginia Bar
Active License
Business Law Insurance Defense Maritime Law
Steven M. Stancliff - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Crenshaw, Ware & Martin, P.L.C.
 150 W. Main St.; Suite 1500 Norfolk VA 23510
(757) 802-9071
Case Western Reserve University
Virginia Bar
Active License
Gov & Administrative Law Insurance Defense Maritime Law
Richard Serpe - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of Richard J. Serpe, PC
 580 E Main St #310 Norfolk VA 23510
(757) 233-0009
Tulane University School of Law
English
Texas Bar
Unknown Status
Maritime Law Personal Injury Products Liability
Kathryn Grace - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 8444 Westpark Drive McLean Virginia 22102
(703) 245-9300
George Mason University School of Law (2005)
District of Columbia Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Thomas Appler - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 8444 Westpark Drive McLean Virginia 22102
(703) 245-9300
George Washington University (1968)
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Cynthia Santoni - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 8444 Westpark Drive McLean Virginia 22102
(703) 245-9300
George Mason University School of Law (1983)
District of Columbia Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Mark Jones - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 8444 Westpark Drive McLean Virginia 22102
(703) 245-9300
University of Kentucky School of Law (1984)
District of Columbia Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Sarah Reimers - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 8444 Westpark Drive McLean Virginia 22102
(703) 245-9300
Syracuse University College of Law (2004)
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Matthew Lee - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 8444 Westpark Drive McLean Virginia 22102
(703) 245-9300
Brooklyn Law School (1996)
Maryland Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Jason Waters - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 8444 Westpark Drive McLean Virginia 22102
(703) 245-9300
Syracuse University College of Law (1999)
U.S. District Court, District of Columbia Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Kevin Cosgrove - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 Hunton & Williams LLP Norfolk Virginia 23510
(757) 640-5342
Washington and Lee University School of Law (1979)
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Business Law
Robert Tata - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 Hunton & Williams LLP Norfolk Virginia 23510
(757) 640-5328
University of Virginia (1989)
Unknown Status
Business Law Communications & Internet Law Gov & Administrative Law
William Ledoux - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 8444 Westpark Drive McLean Virginia 22102
(703) 245-9300
George Mason University School of Law (2005)
Virginia State Bar Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Yoora Pak - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 8444 Westpark Drive Suite 510 McLean VA 22102
George Washington University Law School (1995)
Maryland Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
William Gandy - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 8444 Westpark Drive McLean Virginia 22102
(703) 245-9300
Syracuse University College of Law (1975)
District of Columbia Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Construction Law
Michael D. Pierce - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 101 West Main Street Suite 500 Norfolk VA 23510
75744686008523
English
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Employment Law Insurance Defense
Tania Saylor - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 8444 Westpark Drive McLean Virginia 22102
(703) 245-9300
George Washington University Law School (2003)
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Lawrence Gene Cohen - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 6423 T C Walker Rd Gloucester VA 23061
(804) 694-7746
Washington and Lee University School of Law
New York Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation International Law Maritime Law
John Holloway - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 Hunton & Williams LLP Norfolk Virginia 23510
(757) 640-5360
George Mason University School of Law (1987)
North Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Maritime Law
Walter Williams - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 8444 Westpark Drive McLean Virginia 22102
(703) 245-9300
George Washington University National Law Center (1995)
Maryland State Bar Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Construction Law
Carl Gray - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 Hunton & Williams LLP Norfolk Virginia 23510
(757) 640-5322
University of Virginia School of Law (1997)
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Gov & Administrative Law
Lori Elliott Jarvis - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 Hunton & Williams LLP Richmond Virginia 23219
(804) 788-8639
Washington and Lee University School of Law (1993)
Texas Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Environmental Law
Wendy McGraw - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 Hunton & Williams LLP Norfolk Virginia 23510
(757) 640-5336
University of Virginia (1994)
District of Columbia Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Employment Law Maritime Law
John R Kenny - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 600 Dulany St 9 Alexandria VA 22314
(571) 272-0565
Harvard Law School (1991)
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York Bar
Unknown Status
Health Care Law Intellectual Property Maritime Law
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