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Practice Areas

The Litigation Group of CW&M has an uncompromising strategy: we strive for the earliest, most favorable and cost-effective outcome possible for our clients. In about 90% of cases, the firm achieves early resolution of claims, either through summary judgment, mediation or settlement, thus avoiding the attendant high costs of trial and trial preparation. Our clients are assured of the exceptional care and competence with which our attorneys pursue favorable resolution at trial when necessary.

24 years

40%

Admiralty and Maritime 20%

CW&M has been a leading maritime and admiralty law firm since its establishment in 1923. Our maritime group is available 24/7 to help clients deal with crisis situations and to provide guidance when an emergency response is required. We serve a broad cross-section of maritime underwriters. Counsel is provided on a full spectrum of maritime insurance issues, including defense, coverage questions, reservations, declaratory actions, reinsurance, excess liability and subrogation.

24 years

20%

Construction and Development 20%

Our attorneys assist clients before and after disputes arise. We draft and review contracts, amendments and other documents. We help clients consider critical aspects of their contracts, such as liquidated damages, change order clauses, differing site conditions, pay-when-paid clauses, indemnification clauses and others. Our experience includes teaming arrangements on public and private projects. When disputes arise, our attorneys are well equipped to deal with them.

24 years

20%

Transportation 20%

CW&M's attorneys have a long history of representing clients across a broad spectrum of railroad, trucking and other transportation matters. Our clients include railroads, trucking companies, cargo owners and other transportation interests and their insurers. We handle disputed matters in state and federal courts, the VSCC, and before the Surface Transportation Board. Our attorneys have won directed verdicts in FELA cases, recoveries in cargo claims, and declaratory relief in coverage cases.

24 years

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 24 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2001

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Location

Crenshaw, Ware & Martin, P.L.C

150 W Main St Ste 1500, Norfolk, VA, 23510-3403

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Experience

Rating: 10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Listed in Best Lawyers in America®, Construction, Best Lawyers in America

2018

Listed in Best Lawyers in America®, Admiralty & Maritime Law, Best Lawyers in America

2018