$ 350-495 per hour
Deborah Culpepper Waters
About Deborah
Biography
The Governor of Virginia recently appointed me to the Virginia Port Authority Board of Commissioners.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Virginia for 37 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Location
The Waters Law Firm, P.C.
150 Boush St Ste 600, Town Point Center,, Norfolk, VA, 23510-1637
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Deborah Culpepper Waters's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Deborah. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I have worked with Deborah Waters on several cases over the years and I highly respect her knowledge in the admiralty and maritime law and personal injury fields as well as her determination and follow-through in getting favorable results for her clients. I recommend Ms. Waters to anyone in need of skilled representation."
"I’ve been fortunate to work with Debbie on a case. I spoke to her when I needed a Virginia affiliation in short order on a holiday weekend. Not knowing me, Debbie returned my call and we joined forces. I learned in a short time working with Debbie that she has a deep-rooted compassion for her clients and works overtime to get the best results for them. Debbie is also incredibly versed in maritime and personal injury law. She’s rightfully well-respected by other members of our bar across the nation. I endorse Deborah Waters."
S. Scott Bluestein
Admiralty and maritime lawyer
William Snow
Litigation lawyer
Sandra Rohrstaff
Personal injury lawyer
John Cooper
Admiralty and maritime lawyer
Kenneth Fenelon
Admiralty and maritime lawyer
Adam Carroll
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2014
Influential Women of Virginia, Virginia Lawyers Weekly
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Partner, Waters Law Firm
2005 - Present
Adjunct Professor, College Of William & Mary Law School
Associations
2011 - Present
Virginia Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of Governors
Maritime Law Association of the United States
Proctor in Admiralty
Virginia Maritime Association
Member
Propeller Club of Norfolk
Member
Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute
Member
Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association
Past Committee Chair
2012 - 2013
American Inns of CourtPast Chair
2010 - 2011
American Association for JusticeAdmiralty/Maritime Section Chair
Sample of Legal Cases
Medial malpractice
$5 Million verdict
Maritime Personal Injury
Settled $2,000,000.00
Education
1988
College of William and Mary, Marshall-Wythe School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2013
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Seminar
Eight Federal Rules Everyone Should Know
2012
American Association for Justice Annual Convention
Recovering for Your Client Who is Injured on Foreign Soil as part of a Cruise, Tour or Expedition
2011
Propeller Club of Norfolk luncheon
BP Oil Spill and Its Impact on Maritime Law
2011
Maritime Law Association Annual Meeting
Status of BP Oil Spill Multi-district Litigation
2011
AAJ Annual Convention
OPA Preemption in the BP Oil spill Multi-district Litigation - Lessons Learned
2010
Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group
Jones Act Seaman or Longshoreman: When Two Federal Laws Collide
2010
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, CLE
Character and Habit Evidence
2010
Louisiana State Bar Association, Annual Admiralty Symposium
Status of Legislation Related to Admiralty and Maritime Issues Pending Before Congress
2008
Virginia College of Trial Advocacy
Ten Virginia Supreme Court Cases You Need to Understand
2005
Association of Trial Lawyers of America Annual Convention, Admiralty Section Meeting
U.S. Supreme Court Maritime Cases Since 1990: Diamonds in the Rough
2000
Association of Trial Lawyers of America Annual Convention
Sex Discrimination and Maritime Law
Publications
2003
The Law of Damages of Virginia, Virginia CLE
Wrongful Death Damages, Chapter of The Law of Damages of Virginia
2000
The Law of Damages in Virginia
Personal Injury Damages for Non-Physical Injuries
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How do I contact a maritime attorney?
04 Jul 2025
Q&A
Can Royal Caribbean “Radiance of the Sea” be sued for a slip and fall on a gangplank exiting said ship ?
02 Jul 2025
Q&A
Is this boat still mine?
02 Oct 2021