James Thompson Lang

James Thompson Lang

also known as Jim Lang

5.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 36 years

Environmental and natural resources Lawyer at Chesapeake, VA
Practice Areas: Environmental and Natural Resources, Admiralty & Maritime

1000 Woodwind Way, Chesapeake, VA

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Environmental and Natural Resources 95%

LL.M. in Environmental Law, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, RCRA, NEPA, riparian property rights, ChesBay Preservation Act, prosecute and defend citizen's environmental lawsuits.

31 years | 150 cases

95%
Admiralty and Maritime 5%

Ship collisions and allisions. Lead counsel in federal court prosecution of tug company for ship allision damages to Coleman Bridge, resulting in $1.2M recovery. Assisted bank in perfecting financing lien at port of embarkation for heavy equipment that borrower purchased in Finland.

36 years | 150 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-450 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 22 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Ohio for 36 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1989

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Jim Lang Waterfront Property Law

1000 Woodwind Way, Chesapeake, VA, 23320

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James Thompson Lang's Reviews

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11 Client Reviews

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Posted by cheryl | October 07, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Business

Excellent Attorney and Service

Mr. Lang came highly recommend to me from a business colleague. He provided me with prompt, accurate and effective legal services regarding restructuring several of my companies. He listened to what my objectives were and provided sound advice. He is a rare commodity in the legal profession in t...hat he truly listens to his clients and looks at all aspects of the case. I highly recommend Mr. Lang and his team.

Posted by Phillip | October 04, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Defective and Dangerous Products

Marina Forklift

Jim Lang represented my company in the Chesapeake Circuit Court for a heavy equipment manufacturing defect. His engineering background and perseverance provided him with a keen ability to find qualified expert witnesses. Our case was settled favorably one day prior to court after many months of liti...gation and depositions.

Posted by John | October 02, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Client

I met Mr. Lang a few years ago when I was in need of an attorney for my divorce (one of my friends referred him). Since that time I not only have I used Mr. Lang for my personal legal issues, but also my business legal issues. He reviewed and updated my contracts, he's helped with an employee / labo...r board issue (we won!), and any and all other issues I've had (legally). He has always been very professional in every instance, and always returned my phone calls in a timely manner. I have referred all my friends and family to him too! Just an all around great guy!

Posted by Eric | October 02, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Business

More Than Just An Excellent Attorney

Jim has provided legal counsel for my company for years. Jim is more than just an excellent attorney, he is also a valued and trusted business advisor. I have always found Jim to be very responsive and his ability to review literally hundreds of documents and quickly determine the relevant facts an...d get to the heart of the matter is a core strength. He has also been able to leverage his background and experience to provide us with business advice to not only help us grow our business, but also avoid some major pitfalls. I highly recommend him.

Posted by David | October 02, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

James (Jim) Lang

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, pro...fessional, 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.

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Shawn Voyles

Environmental and natural resources lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Jim and I litigated a case in U.S. District Court featuring complex environmental and admiralty issues. Shellfishermen filed suit against our respective clients - Jim represented VDOT and I represented a construction company - seeking multi-millions of dollars for alleged damage to leased shellfish beds arising from construction of the new Chincoteague Bridge. I took the case from state court to federal court under the Limitation of Liability Act and over 14 months of depositions and motions ensued. Jim repeatedly proved himself to be a very capable litigator able to quickly analyze a complex set of facts and issues and craft persuasive arguments. He also showed himself to be a man of integrity who can aggressively represent his client while dealing reasonably with people. Our discovery and motions practice poked significant holes in the plaintiffs' case, following which Jim's client was pleased to resolve the case with a token “pennies on the dollar” payment. Great lawyer."

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Shawn Voyles

Admiralty and maritime lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Legal Elite in Environmental Law, Virginia Business Magazine

2013

2012 Distinguished Service Award, Boy Scouts of America

2002

Legion of Merit medal, U.S. Navy

1995

LL.M. With Highest Honors, The George Washington University Law School

1989

J.D. Summa Cum Laude & Order of the Coif, Case Western Reserve School of Law

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Shareholder, Pender & Coward, PC

2002 - 2003

Judicial Law Clerk, U.S. District Court, E.D. Virginia

1989 - 2002

Commander, U. S. Navy

Associations

2011 - Present

Virginia Beach Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Admitted to Practice

2009 - Present

U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia

Admitted to Practice

2004 - Present

Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Virginia

Admitted to Practice

2003 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Member

2003 - Present

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia

Admitted to Practice

2004 - 2010

Virginia State Bar

Lawyer Disciplinary Subcommittee, Second District (Norfolk)

1989 - 2004

Ohio State Bar

Admitted to Practice

Sample of Legal Cases

307 Campostella v. Mullane

Obtained permanent injunctive relief that eliminated "Floating Junkyard" from portion of Elizabeth River adjoining client's property.

VDOT v. TUG ROBERT BURTON, 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 94015, 2012 AMC 2230

Obtained $1.2M recovery for client

In re American Bridge Company

Resolved on favorable terms following 18 months of litigation in U.S. District Court and in the U.S. Court of Appeals

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Education

1995

The George Washington University Law School

LL.M - Master of Laws

1989

Case Western Reserve University School of Law

JD

1982

University of Southern California

BS

Speaking Engagements

2016

International Right of Way Assn Chapter 52 Business Meeting

Environmental Issues in Eminent Domain

2016

Hampton Roads REALTORS Association Annual Convention and Expo Riparian Property Rights

Publications

2016

Opinions and Observations from the attorneys of Pender & Coward Oil Spills: The Clean Water Act to The Oil Pollution Act of 1990

2016

Opinions and Observations from the attorneys of Pender & Coward Environmental Law: An Oil Spill Could Cost Your Business

2015

Opinions & Observations from the attorneys of Pender & Coward How Citizens' Environmental Lawsuits can Stop Pollution

2015

Opinions and Observations from the attorneys of Pender & Coward Environmental Law and the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act: Where Local Knowledge is a "Must"

1996

2 The Environmental Lawyer 353 Clean Air Act Section 176 General Conformity Program

Languages

English

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