Litigation: General Commercial
USA Guide 2024 : Virginia
Band 3
About
Provided by Woods Rogers
Woods Rogers's Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution practice represents businesses and individuals in civil and commercial matters. The team brings knowledge and experience to mediation, arbitration, and the courtroom in virtually any business sector.
We will work with you to determine your goals and address your concerns. In matters large or small, our culture of client service centers on you and your needs. We regularly counsel clients on early settlements, avoiding costly and draining court battles while preserving their public image. We are also experienced trial lawyers comfortable taking cases to verdict in both state and federal courts.
These experienced trial lawyers are willing and able to take cases to verdict in both Virginia state and federal courts, as well many federal district courts, the U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court. This team often acts as local counsel for companies as well as other law firms that file suit on behalf of their clients in the Western or Eastern District Courts of Virginia.
The team also represents clients before administrative forums, including the Boards of Contract Appeals, General Accounting Office, Office of Administrative Law Judges, National Labor Relations Board, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Department of Labor, and the United States Court of Customs and Patent Appeals.
Chambers Review
Woods Rogers has a distinguished team with notable trial experience, advising on the whole spectrum of commercial litigation matters. The firm's areas of expertise include civil, IP, tort and product liability disputes. It is noted for its growth in industrial equipment and medical device defense work.
Work Highlights
- Woods Rogers represented Norfolk Southern Railway Company in disputes involving alleged violations of the Federal Employers’ Liability Act and the Locomotive Inspection Act.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is available to handle complex issues that arise and the lawyers are easily accessible."
"The team is very experienced and works collaboratively to meet our defense needs."
"The team is available to handle complex issues that arise and the lawyers are easily accessible."
"The team is very experienced and works collaboratively to meet our defense needs."
Notable Practitioners
James Jennings Jr acts on a broad caseload of civil litigation, including defending against product liability and personal injury claims. His practice draws on longstanding experience in trial proceedings.
Mark Loftis is a fine choice of litigator for insurance disputes and product liability claims. His broad civil litigation capabilities include commercial disputes at both state and federal levels.
Ranked Lawyers at
Woods Rogers
Virginia
Industries
Provided by Woods Rogers
Construction; Real Estate; Manufacturing; Transportation; Maritime; Insurance; Healthcare; Technology