James Edward Short

Mr. short represented me during a reckless driving charge and was exceptionally professional and helpful. He was very forthcoming about all charges prior to any commitment and assisted me in ways I did not know to expect. His staff dutifully assisted with reminders of my court date, directions and ...expectations within the courtroom. My case was dropped and nothing remains on my record.

Mr. Short represented me through my separation and divorce and also assisted me with child custody. He was extremely professional, went well beyond his duties, kept me informed through the entire process, and always checked up on how I was doing. His office staff is also very professional, kind, an...d caring! He is in fact the best at his job and I plan to keep him as my lawyer for all my various legal needs.

A year ago, another attorney had me plead guilty to my first reckless driving in 30 years. Mr short was able to get my SECOND reckless driving charge, just one year later, reduced to careless driving. Mr short does his homework and works hard to get the best possible outcome for his clients. Do no...t make the mistake of just picking an attorney at random, as I did the first time. I now consider Mr Short MY Attorney.

I have known Mr. Short from his work in the community through service organizations and his helping the youth in Chesapeake. Mr. Short helped me regarding a real problem I had with Western Branch concrete. It was a great outcome. I also enjoy calling for all kinds of advice. His rates are very fa...ir.

Mr. Short is now and has been in the past very knowledgeable, ethical, intelligent, charismatic, and personable lawyer. He is a very reasonable and empathetic person which are qualities required to make a great and trustworthy lawyer. Unfortunately, when my son began to drive to and from high schoo...l he received his first traffic ticket. I remember saying to myself, “Now who am I going to hire to represent him”. I began looking through the yellow pages allowing my figures to do the walking and finally they rested upon Mr. Short’s name and number. I picked up the phone and called him to set up a consultation and the rest is history. My son was 16 years old at that time and today he is 38 years old and Mr. Short has become our Family lawyer providing us with 22 years plus of magnificent legal service. In the years he has provided my entire family legal representation as well as other people whom I have referred with outstanding legal services in cases such as; Traffic Violations (speeding tickets, accidents, improper equipment), Shoplifting (involving medical condition), Separation/Divorce, Protection Order Violation, Injuries cause by automobile accident, Wills, Living Wills, Medical Wills, Shoplifting (over $200), Expunge (clear your legal file of any criminal wrong doing), and etc. His years of experience has been very valuable and educational in happening my son, mother, brother, sister, niece, me and of course others friends of mines. Finally, a word to the wise, I have met several lawyers in my life time who were unethical and concerned more about a dollar then my best interest, however, in all the years I have known Mr. Short that has never been the case. He is all about what is in the best interest of his clients and he never waiver or fail to put his clients first.