Legal Services for Back Bay Waterfront Property Owners
Located in Virginia Beach, Back Bay is the largest body of freshwater in the district. It is bounded by the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge to the north and the MacKay Island National Wildlife Refuge to the south. Stretching over 25,000 acres, the Back Bay extends into North Carolina where it's called Currituck Sound.
Our team's extensive knowledge of waterfront (riparian) property rights law, maritime and admiralty law, and environmental law has helped clients all across Virginia.
Examples of Our Work on the Back Bay
Protecting Virginia Beach Homes From Stormwater Flooding
Our experienced waterfront law team represented the developers trying to begin construction for better stormwater management on wetlands property after the Back Bay Restoration Foundation filed a lawsuit against them. Our efforts scored a major federal court case victory that will protect 250+ homes in Virginia Beach from stormwater flooding.
Are you a developer in Virginia in need of legal assistance?
Schedule Your Consultation NowMost of the 9,062.45-acre fresh water refuge is on the Currituck Banks Peninsula, which borders the Atlantic Ocean on the east and the Back Bay of the Currituck Sound on the west and part of Virginia's Outer Banks. The majority of refuge marshlands are on islands contained within the waters of Back Bay. The refuge adjoins Virginia's False Cape State Park.
We Protect Your Waterfront Property, Maritime, and Environmental Rights
These represent just a few of the many instances in which Jim and his team have assisted clients on or near Virginia's waterways. If you have a legal issue pertaining to any Virginia waterway, we're here to help.
Explore All Virginia Waterways
We work in one of the longest and most diverse coastlines in the world — 7,213 miles. Click below to see examples of our work in other Virginia waterways.
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