Jim Lang Waterfront Law

Case Studies

Real-world case studies illustrating Virginia waterfront property law outcomes.

Waterfront Law Team Secures Company’s Property Rights Near Pretty Lake in Norfolk

Waterfront Law Team Secures Company’s Property Rights Near Pretty Lake in Norfolk

Learn how the Waterfront Law team fought off the City's multiple motions regarding their client's case in Pretty Lake, Norfolk, where we used investigative techniques to build an extensive body of evidence, All of this effort culminated in a three-day, hotly contested, trial in the Norfolk Circuit Court that resulted in a win for our client.

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Solving the Dilemma Caused by a Large Abandoned and Derelict Vessel Dumped Next to Our Clients' Pier

Solving the Dilemma Caused by a Large Abandoned and Derelict Vessel Dumped Next to Our Clients' Pier

Clients turned to the Waterfront Law Team after someone sank and abandoned an 82-foot former U.S. Navy vessel in the Little Wicomico River, right next to their pier. In a remarkable result, one of our attorneys, persuaded the Virginia Marine Resources Commission to remove the vessel at government expenses. Keep reading to learn more.

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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.

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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.

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Lawsuit to Prove Ownership of Streambed Based on a King’s Grant

Lawsuit to Prove Ownership of Streambed Based on a King’s Grant

Read on to learn how the Waterfront Law Team recently went to court and used the Virginia law of King's Grants to help a waterfront property owner establish ownership rights to a stream running through their property.

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Grant from 1726 Proves Stream Ownership

Grant from 1726 Proves Stream Ownership

Our task was to prove to the court that a stream bed was our client's property based on a grant that originated in 1726 from the King of England.

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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.

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Waterfront Law Team Scores a Complete Victory to Protect Virginia Beach Homes

Waterfront Law Team Scores a Complete Victory to Protect Virginia Beach Homes

the Waterfront Law Team won a major victory in federal court for stormwater management in Ashville Park, Virginia Beach, Virginia.

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