We work in one of the longest and most diverse coastlines in the world — 7,213 miles — over three times the distance between Virginia Beach and San Diego. Virginia is also home to numerous rivers and tributaries, and a great variety of wetlands.
Although no two cases are alike, click on any waterway below to see examples of our work helping Virginians protect their waterfront property rights.
The Atlantic is the second largest of the world's oceans. It connects North America to Europe and Africa, and is a vital pathway for international shipping and commerce.
Covering over 200 square miles, the Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the United States and one of the largest in the world.
Located on the Atlantic Ocean side of the Eastern Shore, famous for its picturesque beauty and annual wild pony roundup.
Although only 6 miles long, the Elizabeth River is one of the most important waterways in the world, forming the core of Hampton Roads Harbor.
The James River is the largest watershed in Virginia, flowing nearly 350 miles from the Appalachian Mountains to the Chesapeake Bay.
A tidal estuary in Virginia Beach, known for the world-famous Lynnhaven oyster, considered by many the best oyster in the world.
Located in Virginia Beach, Back Bay is the largest body of freshwater in the district, stretching over 25,000 acres.
A 12.5 mile-long tributary of the James River in Isle of Wight County, near the colonial seaport town of Smithfield.
A stream in Northumberland County, branching off of the Chesapeake Bay near the Virginia-Maryland line.
Located on the Middle Peninsula between the Rappahannock and York rivers, site of numerous Civil War battles.
Over 400 miles long, best-known as the river that flows through our nation's capital.
195 miles long, from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Chesapeake Bay, site of a major Civil War battle.
34 miles long, ending in the Chesapeake Bay near historic Yorktown.
A blackwater river in Chesapeake, Virginia, draining from the Great Dismal Swamp.
Norfolk is mile marker zero for this 3,000-mile waterway from Norfolk to Miami.
Flows over 15 miles into the Chesapeake Bay on the western shore, northeast of Richmond.
Over 7 miles in Northumberland County, one of the first deep water tributaries of the Potomac.
87 miles long in eastern Virginia, popular for boating, waterskiing, and fishing.
Jim Lang and his team at Pender & Coward, P.C. work hard to protect the rights of Virginians who live, work, and play on the 3,285 square miles of water in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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— Liz R.
Real Estate Investor, Virginia Beach VA
"Jim Lang has represented my company and myself in litigation several times. He was very knowledgeable, professional, and understanding. He explained all my options and even what was going to occur before it happened. He knew what opposing counsel was going to do like as if he read their notes."
— David M.
Small Business Owner, Virginia Beach VA
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— Gary S.
Construction Company Owner, Chesapeake VA
"Jim and Jeff, we always were confident that we found, not only the right attorneys in you, but also true advocates for our case. Thank you so much for your diligence and for the thoughtful and thorough way you represented us!"
— Mary S.
Pier Litigation, Potomac River, Lorton VA
"Because of their professionalism, their vast knowledge and the ease with which they worked with us, it ended up to be a great success story. They were able to handle something a bit out of the norm and helped us achieve our goal without the issue escalating."
— Louisa F.
Pier Construction, Eastern Shore VA
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Associate Broker, BHHS Towne Realty
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