Civil Litigation

Hampton Road’s legal and corporate environment can raise litigation issues that may jeopardize an individual’s or company’s very foundation

Practicing Professionals

Jeanne S. Lauer Lindsey Cole Ros R. Willis Thomas E. Snyder Matthew J. Weinberg

Overview

Hampton Road’s legal and corporate environment can raise litigation issues that may jeopardize an individual’s or company’s very foundation. Inman & Strickler’s regional experience and proven capability with complex “bet-the-company” litigation uniquely prepare us to handle our clients’ most critical court battles. Our attorneys are well respected amongst regional attorneys and judges alike. We can address all aspects of a client’s issue whether they arise in circuit court, general district court or federal court. We have earned a high reputation as the go-to regional firm for high stakes commercial litigation, community association litigation, real estate litigation and will contests. Our track record of targeted litigation strategies to meet our clients’ needs successfully protect and enhance our clients’ bottom line.

Our attorneys have significant experience litigating all types of complex commercial claims, from disputes over operating agreements, fraud claims, breach of fiduciary duty claims, tortious interference with business expectancy claims, defamation and general contract disputes. Commercial litigation requires a carefully assessed litigation plan so that the client has a plan of action designed to achieve the maximum result at the smallest cost.

With over 40 years of expertise in community association litigation, we are highly situated to litigate developer disputes, breaches of declarations or bylaws, property owner’s association act or condominium association act violations and contractor disputes.

Problems And Implications

Our attorneys have represented clients in some of the largest real estate development projects in all of Hampton Roads. We understand how legal issues may arise within partnerships, joint ventures, corporations and even limited liability companies. We have extensive knowledge litigating construction conflicts between owners, builders, developers and contractors, in areas such as project development, construction contracts, acquisitions and sales, leasing disputes and profit calculation.

Our firm utilizes our specialized regional knowledge to develop litigation strategies designed protect our clients’ legal and financial interests. We pride ourselves on our capability to scale up to larger complex litigations when the need arises, as well as our unique ability to provide targeted legal representation to meet the specific needs of each client we represent.

Our attorneys represent numerous clients in disputes over wills and trusts. Notably, for those clients that desire to challenge a will, time is not on your side. Many times, wills must be challenged within six months of probate. If you believe you might have a basis for challenging a will, set up a consultation with one of our attorneys now.

Solutions

We regularly litigate matters in Hampton Roads circuit courts and general district courts including Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Hampton, Newport News, Suffolk, Eastern Shore, Peninsula, Richmond and Williamsburg. We also regularly practice in Federal Court in the Eastern District of Virginia. Our attorneys routinely litigate cases all the way through jury trials and bench trials to verdict. We recognize when a case may be well situated for mediation or arbitration, and work with a client to utilize the forum most situated to benefit the client’s final outcome.

Please contact our firm immediately to meet with a skilled and experienced lawyer today. Our attorneys are always willing to help with your legal issue, no matter how big or how small.

Call us at: 757-486-7055 or email us at info@inmanstrickler.com

Civil Litigation Team

civil Litigation

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