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Tom Berkley

Tom Berkley

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Tom Berkley is a Pender & Coward, P.C. attorney with decades of experience representing a variety of waterfront businesses up and down the Eastern seaboard. His focus, however, is protecting Virginia's waterfront businesses and citizens who work, play, and live along Virginia's diverse shorelines. An experienced maritime and admiralty lawyer, who before entering private practice worked on tugboats in the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean and interned for the United States Environmental Protection Agency in Washington, D.C. he has had the great opportunity to counsel marine terminals, shipyards, commercial and recreational boatyards, ship and tug lines, intermodal owners and operators, recreational boaters, residential pier owners, marine manufacturing and construction companies and other marine based interests on a variety of issues. Please contact Tom at (c) 757-572-2657 or (w) 757-502-7344.

Jeff Wilson

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Jeff Wilson is a Pender & Coward, P.C. attorney who is passionate about protecting waterfront (riparian) property rights. While Jeff’s background is in employment law, waterfront (riparian) property law has become a major part of his practice. Before receiving his law degree, Jeff worked for a large public-policy organization, where he honed both his research skills and his ability to work with public agencies to get things done. After law school, Jeff learned how courts operate by working for a federal judge. These experiences, combined with 15 years of litigation practice, have left Jeff uniquely suited to protect the property interests of waterfront residents. Whether your problem involves water access, pier permitting, dredging, or oyster farming off your shore, Jeff has the knowledge and experience to help you. Contact Jeff at (757) 502-7341 or jwilson@pendercoward.com

Bryan Peeples

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Bryan Peeples is a Pender & Coward, P.C. attorney focusing on waterfront (riparian) property rights. Bryan comes to the practice of law after having retired from a 22-year career as a Naval officer. From a career spent at sea, he has developed a unique understanding of the maritime environment. Bryan has written articles on Virginia aquaculture law, the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act, the Virginia Primary Sand Dune and Beaches Act, and the Virginia Tidal Wetlands Act. He looks forward to helping Virginia clients who live, work and play on the water. Contact Bryan at (757) 490-6283 or bpeeples@pendercoward.com.

Diamond Royster

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Diamond Royster is a Pender & Coward, P.C. attorney focusing on waterfront (riparian) property rights, civil litigation, local government and eminent domain/right of way. Prior to joining the firm, Diamond served as a law clerk for the Honorable Cleo Powell of the Supreme Court of Virginia. Additionally, she has a background in higher education, having worked for several years in the industry and receiving a master’s degree in the field before pursuing law school. Having an approachable demeanor coupled with a servant-heart and desire to see others succeed ensures Diamond is able to work well with just about anyone in any environment. Contact Diamond at 757.490.6250 or droyster@pendercoward.com.

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Thank Trust and heart are the two words that I will use to describe working with Jim Lang. I trust Mr. Lang to do a great job for me, and let me know up front what my legal fees will total. In the past, he has given me the option to do some of the legal work myself in order to stay within my budget. Mr. Lang also has a heart. He understands life's many ups and downs. I felt that he was really on my side, that he was concerned about me, and how I was doing with my new business. Mr. Lang is an outstanding lawyer but more importantly, Mr. Lang is a good man. I highly recommend him.

- Liz R.

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Jim Lang has represented my company and myself in litigation several times. These were events that occurred at years of doing business of no fault of my own. I can not express the relief of having Jim by my side. The courtroom is not a place I like to find myself. He was very knowledgeable, professional, and understanding. He explained all my options and even what was going to occur before it happened. He knew what opposing council was going to do like as if he read their notes. I never at any time felt my decision for him to represent me was a wrong decision. I know sometimes life has a way of creating issues beyond your control. These issues can be handled in and a lot of times out of court. I know as long as James (Jim) Lang is my attorney I sleep better at night for those what if's life sometimes throws at you.

- David M.

CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OWNER CHARGED WITH WETLANDS VIOLATION IN CHESAPEAKE VA

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Thank you so much Bryan Peeples, attorney for Pender and Coward for representing my company in a legal matter. The situation was handled in a timely, professional way and we are so happy with the positive outcome!! We would highly recommend Mr. Peeples and the firm of Pender and Coward to anyone needing sound, legal representation. Great job!!!

- Gary S.

LITIGATION INVOLVING LARGE PIER ON POTOMAC RIVER IN LORTON VA

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Hi Jim and Jeff, Yay!! Thank you, thank you, thank you! . . . I can't tell you how relieved I am and how much I appreciate your efforts on our behalf! . . . Jim and Jeff, we always were confident that we found, not only the right attorneys in you, but also true advocates for our case. Thank you so much for your diligence and for the thoughtful and thorough way you represented us!

- Mary S.

HELPED CLIENTS BUILD PIER ON THE EASTERN SHORE VA

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My husband, Paul, and myself cannot say enough good things about our experience with Pender and Coward. We worked with James Lang and Jeff Wilson on a rather complicated issue that we were not sure we could get a solution to. However, because of their professionalism, their vast knowledge and the ease with which they worked with us, it ended up to be a great success story. They were able to handle something a bit out of the norm and helped us achieve our goal without the issue escalating. They listened and actually heard us and their communication was always immediate and personal. We can't thank them enough. They lifted a huge weight off our shoulders and we are forever grateful.

- Louisa F

WATERFRONT PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR REALTORS ASSOCIATION IN VIRGINIA BEACH VA

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Your presentation (plus Tom’s) was one of the most important educational sessions I’ve attended in my 30+ years in real estate. I sincerely value your good advice.

- Betty Moritz Associate Broker, BHHS Towne Realty Liz R.
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