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Bryan Peeples

Maritime & Admiralty Attorney

Bryan brings extensive experience in Virginia aquaculture, maritime and admiralty law, and environmental compliance to the Waterfront Law Team.

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Bryan Peeples to Serve on the Virginia Beach Stormwater Implementation Advisory Group

Bryan Peeples to Serve on the Virginia Beach Stormwater Implementation Advisory Group

Pender & Coward attorney Bryan Peeples has been appointed by the Virginia Beach City Council to serve as a member of the Virginia Beach Stormwater Implementation Advisory Group.

May 14, 2025Read
Upcoming Virginia Land Rights, Restrictions and Regulations CLE Seminar by Waterfront Law Attorney Bryan Peeples

Upcoming Virginia Land Rights, Restrictions and Regulations CLE Seminar by Waterfront Law Attorney Bryan Peeples

Trusted riparian property attorney Bryan Peeples will participate in a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar, Virginia Land Rights. Hosted by Half Moon Media, this live, interactive webinar will take place on March 26th. To learn more and register, keep reading!

Mar 17, 2025Read
I Want to Purchase and Then Develop a Property that has Wetlands - What Next?

I Want to Purchase and Then Develop a Property that has Wetlands - What Next?

Virginia is a "caveat emptor" state, meaning that the responsibility falls on the buyer to investigate and discover any defects in real estate property before completing a purchase. This article will explain how "caveat emptor" applies to environmental laws such as wetlands regulations.

Oct 9, 2024Read
Riparian Property Rights Attorney Wins Pier Case in Matthews County Circuit Court Appeal

Riparian Property Rights Attorney Wins Pier Case in Matthews County Circuit Court Appeal

The Waterfront Law Team of Pender & Coward recently represented a client in Matthews County, Virginia. Thanks to Bryan's efforts, our client will be able to enjoy his pier, boathouse and gazebo this summer. Read on to learn more.

May 30, 2024Read
Waterfront Law Team Attorney Defeats City’s Claim of Inverse Condemnation in Ocean View Land Dispute

Waterfront Law Team Attorney Defeats City’s Claim of Inverse Condemnation in Ocean View Land Dispute

Last month, Waterfront Property Law Team attorney Bryan Peeples worked with a client to defend their land purchase in the Ocean View area of Norfolk.

May 30, 2024Read
Waterfront Law Attorney Bryan Peeples Receives Recognition as a “Pro Bono Service Honor Roll”

Waterfront Law Attorney Bryan Peeples Receives Recognition as a “Pro Bono Service Honor Roll”

Kudos to Waterfront Law Attorney Bryan Peeples on his recognition by the Virginia Access to Justice Commission as a “Pro Bono Service Honor Roll” member for the 2022 to 2023 year.

May 13, 2024Read
Waterfront Law Team Attorney Bryan Peeples to Participate in Upcoming Riparian and Waterfront Property Rights CLE Seminar

Waterfront Law Team Attorney Bryan Peeples to Participate in Upcoming Riparian and Waterfront Property Rights CLE Seminar

Trusted riparian property attorney Bryan Peeples will be a presenter at an upcoming Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar on the topic of Virginia Drainage, Riparian and Groundwater Rights.

Apr 17, 2024Read
Waterfront Law Team to Present at the North Landing River & Albemarle Sound Estuarine Symposium

Waterfront Law Team to Present at the North Landing River & Albemarle Sound Estuarine Symposium

Attorney Bryan Peeples of the Waterfront Law Team will present later this month at the North Landing River & Albemarle’s Sound Estuarine Symposium at the Virginia Beach Convention Center.

Apr 17, 2024Read
Waterfront Law Team Connects with Industry Peers and Partners at Commonwealth Brewery

Waterfront Law Team Connects with Industry Peers and Partners at Commonwealth Brewery

Earlier this month, members from the Waterfront Law Team gathered with industry partners and peers to catch up and discuss plans for 2024.

Mar 21, 2024Read
Waterfront Law Team Presents at the Virginia Water Conference, Hosted by the Virginia Lakes and Watersheds Association

Waterfront Law Team Presents at the Virginia Water Conference, Hosted by the Virginia Lakes and Watersheds Association

Attorney Bryan Peeples of the Waterfront Law Team presented at the Virginia Lakes and Watersheds Association (VLWA) annual conference earlier this month.

Mar 11, 2024Read
Virginia Dam Repair ��– 2024 Grant Money

Virginia Dam Repair – 2024 Grant Money

If you own waterfront property in Virginia with a dam in need of repair you should apply for a dam repair grant available from the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Feb 1, 2024Read
A New Tool to Manage Eastern Shore Groundwater Usage

A New Tool to Manage Eastern Shore Groundwater Usage

Our team has closely followed the evolution of groundwater regulations on Virginia's Eastern Shore, with a particular focus on the impact upon the limited groundwater supplies caused by the numerous large poultry operations which make up a majority of Accomack County's economic base.

Mar 13, 2023Read
Virginia Law and Regulation Regarding Dam Safety

Virginia Law and Regulation Regarding Dam Safety

Virginia is home to thousands of dams both public and private. With so many dams it should come as no surprise that clients often contact our waterfront law team with legal questions pertaining to dams. In this article we will attempt to answer some of the more common questions.

Jun 23, 2022Read
Virginia Land and Water Law: Ownership and Access Seminar Recap

Virginia Land and Water Law: Ownership and Access Seminar Recap

Trusted riparian rights attorney, Bryan Peeples, shared his insight into what folks in Virginia should consider when owning a waterfront property.

Aug 24, 2021Read
Am I Civilly Liable for Property Damage, Death or Injury Occurring on the Water Near my Waterfront Property?

Am I Civilly Liable for Property Damage, Death or Injury Occurring on the Water Near my Waterfront Property?

Learn how best to protect yourself and your property from civil liabilities with our quick guide on riparian property laws and waterfront property liability.

Apr 13, 2021Read
State Water Control Board Adopts More Stringent Requirements for Poultry Industry

State Water Control Board Adopts More Stringent Requirements for Poultry Industry

Read more about VA's State Water Control Board's new amendment requirements for poultry operators, brokers who transfer poultry waste, and for the "end-users" who receive poultry waste.

Jan 22, 2021Read
Poultry Processing's Effect on Economic Growth, Human Health, and the Environment

Poultry Processing's Effect on Economic Growth, Human Health, and the Environment

Our environmental law team examines the pandemic's effect on Accomack County, already suffering from the environmental impact of the poultry industry.

Aug 3, 2020Read
Large Poultry Farming Operations Harm the VA Eastern Shore Environment

Large Poultry Farming Operations Harm the VA Eastern Shore Environment

Leading environmental lawyer Bryan Peeples shares concerns over environmental harm of large poultry farming operations on Virginia's Eastern Shore. Find out how to help!

May 11, 2020Read
Poultry Farms In Virginia - Eastern Shore Environmental Impact of Chicken Farming

Poultry Farms In Virginia - Eastern Shore Environmental Impact of Chicken Farming

An updated look at Virginia's poultry industry examines the affects of nitrogen runoff from poultry farms that enters Chesapeake Bay based on two new studies conducted by VIMS.

Apr 3, 2020Read
Poultry Farms In Virginia - Eastern Shore Environmental Impact of Chicken Farming

Poultry Farms In Virginia - Eastern Shore Environmental Impact of Chicken Farming

An updated look at Virginia's poultry industry examines the affects of nitrogen runoff from poultry farms that enters Chesapeake Bay based on two new studies conducted by VIMS.

Apr 3, 2020Read
Pier Case Victory for Homeowners in Fairfax County

Pier Case Victory for Homeowners in Fairfax County

Jim Lang, Jeff Wilson and the Waterfront Law Team won a riparian rights case in Fairfax County Circuit Court for a homeowners' association community pier and boat slips.

Mar 20, 2020Read
Perdue Chicken Plant's Fire Threatens Virginia Waterfront Properties

Perdue Chicken Plant's Fire Threatens Virginia Waterfront Properties

Perdue chicken plant's fire threatens Eastern Shore waterfront property owners. See how a leading Virginia waterfront and riparian property rights lawyer can help!

Feb 11, 2020Read
Bryan Peeples Speaks at The Virginia Water Laws and Regulations Seminar

Bryan Peeples Speaks at The Virginia Water Laws and Regulations Seminar

On January 24, 2020, Our Waterfront Property Attorney Bryan Peeples spoke at the Virginia Water Laws and Regulations Seminar at the Courtyard by Marriott in Henrico, Virginia. Read More.

Jan 24, 2020Read
River Stars 2020: Saluting Environmental Stewards on the Elizabeth River

River Stars 2020: Saluting Environmental Stewards on the Elizabeth River

On January 23, 2020, Jim Lang and the Waterfront Law Team were recognized by the Elizabeth River Project as a "River Star" for helping clean the shoreline.

Jan 23, 2020Read
Smithfield Foods Partners with Dominion Energy to Produce Environmentally-Friendly Power from Hog Manure

Smithfield Foods Partners with Dominion Energy to Produce Environmentally-Friendly Power from Hog Manure

Learn More About How Smithfield Foods Has Partnered with Dominion Energy to produce environmentally-friendly power from hog manure in the Virginia Commonwealth.

Dec 12, 2019Read
Attending Virginia’s Eastern Shore Northampton County Comprehensive Plan Meeting

Attending Virginia’s Eastern Shore Northampton County Comprehensive Plan Meeting

Bryan Peeples attends Virginia's Eastern Shore Northampton County Comprehensive Plan meeting discussing the Comprehensive Plan with the Commonwealth.

Nov 26, 2019Read
Speaking at The Virginia Water Laws And Regulations Seminar

Speaking at The Virginia Water Laws And Regulations Seminar

The Waterfront Law team will be attending the 2020 Virginia Water Laws and Regulations Seminar to talk about Virginia riparian law & waterfront laws.

Nov 19, 2019Read
In the Community: Citizens for a Better Eastern Shore Bike Tour

In the Community: Citizens for a Better Eastern Shore Bike Tour

Read Our Latest Quick Take: On Saturday, October 26, 2019 our Waterfront Property Law team had the honor of sponsoring the Citizens for a Better Eastern Shore "Between the Waters" bike tour. This annual event draws hundreds of riders from around Virginia and beyond.

Oct 30, 2019Read
Jim Lang Featured in Coastal Virginia Magazine

Jim Lang Featured in Coastal Virginia Magazine

In the February 2020 edition of Coastal Virginia Magazine author Barrett Baker does a deep dive about why rising sea levels cause major problems for homeowners.

Oct 21, 2019Read
Riparian & Waterfront Property Rights at September 2018 VMRC Meeting

Riparian & Waterfront Property Rights at September 2018 VMRC Meeting

How does the September 2018 Virginia Marine Resources Commission Meeting affect VA waterfront property? Learn from leading riparian property rights lawyer Jim Lang.

Oct 21, 2019Read
Protecting VA Waterfront Property Rights from Spite Oyster Leases

Protecting VA Waterfront Property Rights from Spite Oyster Leases

How are spite oyster leases affecting waterfront property rights in Virginia? Find out from leading eminent domain laywer David Arnold.

Sep 11, 2019Read
How to Build a Pier in Virginia - Waterfront Property Rights Explained

How to Build a Pier in Virginia - Waterfront Property Rights Explained

Building a pier on Virginia waterfront property is complex. Here are the 5 things you need to consider - include pier permits, the cost to build a pier, and riparian rights.

Aug 29, 2019Read
Waterfront Property Rights for Parking Cars at your Beach Property

Waterfront Property Rights for Parking Cars at your Beach Property

Learn how waterfront property owners protect their right to park at their Virginia Beach property from a leading waterfront rights lawyer. Contact today for help!

Jul 19, 2019Read
Perdue Chicken Plant's Fire Threatens Virginia Waterfront Properties

Perdue Chicken Plant's Fire Threatens Virginia Waterfront Properties

Perdue chicken plant's fire threatens Eastern Shore waterfront property owners. See how a leading Virginia waterfront and riparian property rights lawyer can help!

Jul 19, 2019Read
VA Riparian & Waterfront Property Rights at March 2019 VMRC Meeting

VA Riparian & Waterfront Property Rights at March 2019 VMRC Meeting

Leading VA riparian property rights lawyer Bryan Peeples reviews waterfront property discussions at the March 2019 Virginia Marine Resources Commission Meeting.

Apr 17, 2019Read
VA Tidal Wetlands Violations in Review from an Environmental Lawyer

VA Tidal Wetlands Violations in Review from an Environmental Lawyer

Get trusted advice on tidal wetlands violations from leading environmental lawyer Bryan Peeples. Learn about regulations, violations, penalties and avoiding charges.

Apr 11, 2019Read
Bryan Peeples To Provide CLE Seminar on Basic Riparian Property Rights on April 17, 2021

Bryan Peeples To Provide CLE Seminar on Basic Riparian Property Rights on April 17, 2021

Join riparian rights attorney Bryan Peeples on April 17, 2021 for an CLE seminar to learn more about your waterfront property rights.

Nov 14, 2018Read
VMRC Decisions: October 2018 Meeting Summary

VMRC Decisions: October 2018 Meeting Summary

Summary of key VMRC decisions from the October 2018 meeting, covering permits, wetlands, oyster leases, and impacts on Virginia waterfront property owners.

Oct 31, 2018Read
Virginia Riparian Rights and Aquaculture Conflicts

Virginia Riparian Rights and Aquaculture Conflicts

Explore Virginia Riparian Rights and Aquaculture conflicts, balancing property rights of waterfront owners with aquaculture activities.

Aug 25, 2018Read
Virginia Riparian Rights and Aquaculture Conflicts

Virginia Riparian Rights and Aquaculture Conflicts

Explore Virginia Riparian Rights and Aquaculture conflicts, balancing property rights of waterfront owners with aquaculture activities.

Aug 25, 2018Read
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