Bryan Peeples

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Bryan protects waterfront (riparian) property rights. His focus is Virginia aquaculture and maritime law, including the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act; the Virginia Primary Sand Dune and Beaches Act; and the Virginia Tidal Wetlands Act. Contact Bryan at (757) 490-6283 or bpeeples@pendercoward.com.

Posts from Bryan Peeples

I Want to Purchase and Then Develop a Property that has Wetlands - What Next?

October 9, 2024

Virginia is a “caveat emptor” state, meaning that the responsibility falls on the buyer to investigate and discover any defects in real estate property before completing a purchase. This article will explain how "caveat emptor" applies to... Read the full article.

Waterfront Law Team Attorney Defeats City’s Claim of Inverse Condemnation in Ocean View Land Dispute

May 30, 2024

Last month, Waterfront Property Law Team attorney Bryan Peeples worked with a client to defend their land purchase in the Ocean View area of Norfolk. Read the full article.

Riparian Property Rights Attorney Wins Pier Case in Matthews County Circuit Court Appeal

May 30, 2024

The Waterfront Law Team of Pender & Coward recently represented a client in Matthews County, Virginia. Thanks to Bryan's efforts, our client will be able to enjoy his pier, boathouse and gazebo this summer. Read on to learn more. Read the full article.

Waterfront Law Attorney Bryan Peeples Receives Recognition as a “Pro Bono Service Honor Roll”

May 13, 2024

Kudos to Waterfront Law Attorney Bryan Peeples on his recognition by the Virginia Access to Justice Commission as a “Pro Bono Service Honor Roll” member for the 2022 to 2023 year. Read the full article.

Waterfront Law Team to Present at the North Landing River & Albemarle Sound Estuarine Symposium

April 17, 2024

Attorney Bryan Peeples of the Waterfront Law Team will present later this month at the North Landing River & Albemarle’s Sound Estuarine Symposium at the Virginia Beach Convention Center on April 26th. Read the full article.

Waterfront Law Team Attorney Bryan Peeples to Participate in Upcoming Riparian and Waterfront Property Rights CLE Seminar

April 17, 2024

Trusted riparian property attorney Bryan Peeples will be a presenter at an upcoming Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar on the topic of Virginia Drainage, Riparian and Groundwater Rights on June 26th. Read the full article.

Waterfront Law Team Connects with Industry Peers and Partners at Commonwealth Brewery

March 21, 2024

Earlier this month, members from the Waterfront Law Team gathered with industry partners and peers to catch up and discuss plans for 2024. Read the full article.

Waterfront Law Team Presents at the Virginia Water Conference, Hosted by the Virginia Lakes and Watersheds Association

March 11, 2024

Attorney Bryan Peeples of the Waterfront Law Team presented at the Virginia Lakes and Watersheds Association (VLWA) annual conference earlier this month. Read the full article.

Virginia Dam Repair – 2024 Grant Money

February 1, 2024

If you own waterfront property in Virginia with a dam in need of repair you should apply for a dam repair grant available from the Commonwealth of Virginia. Read the full article.

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