Clement Onan Abrams

Clement Onan Abrams

also known as Clem Abrams

5.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 28 years

Business Lawyer at Chesapeake, VA
Practice Areas: Business, Contracts & Agreements, Litigation ... +2 more

555 Belaire Avenue, Suite 340, Chesapeake, VA

About Clement

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Business 30%

Assist clients in creating, managing, transferring, or exiting a business in different industries and professional fields. This includes forming Partnerships, Limited Liability Companies, Joint Ventures and Corporations.

28 years

30%
Contracts and Agreements 30%

Assist clients in drafting and negotiating various types of personal, business or government contracts for individuals and companies.

28 years

30%
Litigation 20%

Assist clients in determining if it is appropriate to bring a lawsuit, or if it is better handled through the mediation or arbitration process.

12 years

20%
Limited Liability Company (LLC) 10%

Assist clients in making the decision to form a limited liability company and draft the necessary documents to formalize their decision, including provisions for management, ownership transfers, and profit and loss distributions.

28 years

10%
Mergers and Acquisitions 10%

Assist businesses with buying, selling or merging with other companies and helping to enhance corporate strategy and finance, economies of scale, increased revenue or market share, and cross-selling opportunities.

28 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 450-465 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 16 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 28 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1997

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Davis, Burch & Abrams

555 Belaire Avenue, Suite 340, Chesapeake, VA, 23320

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Clement Onan Abrams's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by Thomas | February 03, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Clem Abrams, A man of reason

Clement has been instrumental in guiding RBA through various legal concerns and issues over the past few years. He has been a constant voice of reason for our tema to rely on.

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Clement Onan Abrams's Lawyer Endorsements

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Danielle Deluca-Bagenski

Mergers and acquisitions lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"Clem is an excellent M&A attorney with strong deal judgment and a practical approach to complex transactions. He understands how to balance legal risk with business realities and is particularly effective at structuring transactions, navigating diligence issues, and keeping deals moving toward closing. He is thoughtful, responsive, and a pleasure to work with."

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Mark Stevenson

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've worked with Clem on and off over the past few years. He's a trusted legal professional in Hampton Roads. I would feel confident referring matters to him or working with him on matters together, if that opportunity arises."

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John Napier

Business lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure of working alongside Clem Abrams in multiple business transactions--both disputes and deal making--and have found his expertise and demeanor to be both strong in his representation and reassuring with the clients. His deft ability to negotiation deals, find ways forward in rough waters, and foresee what needs to happen to meet the client's needs is expert in its approach and application."

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Joshua Orobia

Business lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"I highly recommend Clem, who has been an excellent supervising attorney and mentor to me personally. He is extremely knowledgeable and brings a strong drive to serve his business clients with the highest quality representation. I’ve learned a great deal from working with him, and he consistently sets the bar for thoughtful, strategic, and client-focused lawyering. His commitment to doing things the right way and delivering real value to his clients truly stands out."

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Linwood Seymour

Real estate lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have had the opportunity to work with Clem on some complex real estate and leasing matters. He has very strong technical skills combined with very practical problem-solving skills. When I work with Clem I am confident that he is approaching the matter with an interest in getting the deal done in a reasonable and efficient manner. He is always professional, even when advocating strongly for his client's position. I certainly recommend Clem in this area."

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Savvas Daginis

Unknown lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"Clem is a fellow business transactional attorney that is a pleasure to work with. His approachable nature combined with his ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance makes him a true asset for his clients and our team. I highly recommend Clem for your business' legal issues."

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Destinee Byers

Unknown lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"Clem has a wealth of knowledge and experience in a variety of transactional matters. His experience combined with his kind, approachable nature make him a true asset for his clients in all of their business endeavors. Clem is the kind of attorney you want to work with for the lifetime of your business! I highly endorse this lawyer!"

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Justin Burch

Business lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"Clem is a pleasure to work with and an invaluable asset to the team. Primarily a business transactional attorney, Clem is detail oriented and brings a wealth of experience into every matter he handles. I fully endorse this attorney."

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Christopher Davis

Business lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Clem Abrams for more than a decade. He is a stellar attorney and a pleasure to work with. He has a broad range of experience in business and related matters. We have worked together on multiple matters, and I highly recommend him."

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Savvas Daginis

Business lawyer

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Joshua Orobia

Business lawyer

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Justin Burch

Litigation lawyer

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Destinee Byers

Litigation lawyer

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Christopher Davis

Business lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Virginia Super Lawyer, Virginia Super Lawyers

2025

Virginia Super Lawyer, Virginia Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Transactional Attorney, Davis, Burch & Abrams

2008 - 2019

Principal, Abrams Law, PLC

2006 - 2008

Associate General Counsel, The Christian Broadcast Network

1997 - 2006

Assistant General Counsel, Enron Corp.

Associations

2023 - Present

Association of Corporate Growth

Member

2003 - Present

Alpha Phi Alpha

Member

Virginia State Bar

Member

State Bar of Texas

Member

Life Enrichment Center of Norfolk

Board Member

Leadership Houston

Member

Education

N/A

University of Detroit

MA - Masters Finance

N/A

University of Detroit Mercy School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Wayne State University

Finance

Speaking Engagements

2019

Visting Professor

Business Associations, Agency, Partnerships, and Corporations

Languages

English

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