Our litigators regularly prosecute and defend a full range of commercial litigation matters in federal and state trial courts, and before arbitration panels and administrative agencies. We handle matters in the Virginia state and federal courts, and in several federal jurisdictions throughout the country. Our attorneys also have extensive and successful appellate experience.
We have represented clients involved in disputes concerning contracts, business torts, unfair trade practices, fraud, tortious interference, RICO, intellectual property, patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, shareholder disputes, dealer/distributor law, franchising, real estate and zoning challenges, tax assessment suits, director and officer liability, professional malpractice, white collar crime, and other fields.
Our litigators are experienced with disputes arising in various industries, including banking, shipbuilding, publishing, media, entertainment, healthcare, transportation, manufacturing, distribution, energy, education, telecommunications, computer hardware and software, retail, housing, real estate development, waste disposal, insurance, international trade and construction.
Following is a representative list of published decisions in which Willcox Savage attorneys acted as general counsel.
- Ran Nizan v. Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota National Association, F/K/A Norwest Bank Minnesota National Association, Trustee, Etc., Virginia Supreme Court, Record No. 061577 (September 14, 2007).
- Jackson v. Hartig, 274 Va. 219, 645 S.E.2d 303 (2007).
- John C. Holland Enterprises, Inc. v. Southeastern Public Service Authority of Virginia, 273 Va. 716, 643 S.E.2d 187 Va. (2007).
- Mest, et al. v. Cabot Corp., 449 F.3d 502 (3d Cir. 2006).
- Norfolk Southern Corp. v. Chevron, U.S.A., Inc., 371 F.3d 1285 (11th Cir. 2004).
- Princess Cruises, Inv. v. General Electric Co., 143 F.3d 328 (4th Cir. 1998).
- R. K. Chevrolet, Inc. v. Hayden, 253 Va. 50, 48 S.E.2d 427 (1997).
- Gasner v. Board of Superviors of County of Dinwiddie, Va., 103 F.3d 351 (4th Cir. 1996).
- Steven Jay Photography, Ltd. v. Olin Mills, 903 F.2d 988 (4th Cir. 1990).
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News
- Willcox Savage Attorney Gary A. Bryant Named 2021 Best Lawyers in America, Environmental Litigation "Lawyer of the Year"
- Willcox Savage Attorneys Recognized in 2021 Best Lawyers in America
- Willcox Savage Attorneys Recognized in 2021 Best Lawyers in America "Ones to Watch"
- Attorneys Named in 2020 Virginia Super Lawyers & Rising Stars
- Willcox Savage Attorneys Recognized as Virginia's 2019 Legal Elite
- Willcox Savage Announces New Partners
- Willcox Savage Welcomes New Associates
- Willcox Savage Partners Recognized in "Virginia Top 100" by Super Lawyers
- Attorneys Named in 2019 Virginia Super Lawyers & Rising Stars
- Willcox Savage Attorneys Recognized as Virginia's 2018 Legal Elite
- Willcox Savage Attorney Gary A. Bryant Named 2019 Best Lawyers in America, Environmental Litigation "Lawyer of the Year"
- Chambers USA Recognizes Willcox Savage in 2018 Edition
- Conrad Shumadine Named to 'Virginia Lawyers Hall of Fame'
- Attorneys Named in 2018 Virginia Super Lawyers & Rising Stars
- Twenty-Five Attorneys Named as Virginia's "2017 Legal Elite"
- Judge throws out defamation case brought against Style Weekly by Hanover supervisor
- Chambers USA Recognizes Willcox Savage in 2017 Edition
- Attorneys Named in 2017 Virginia Super Lawyers & Rising Stars
- Twenty-Five Attorneys Named as Virginia's "2016 Legal Elite"
- Attorneys Named in 2016 Virginia Super Lawyers & Rising Stars
- Twenty-Nine Attorneys Named as Virginia's "2015 Legal Elite"
- Twenty-Five Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in America 2016
- Attorneys Named in 2015 Virginia Super Lawyers & Rising Stars
- Willcox Savage Welcomes New Associate
- Twenty-Four Attorneys Named as Virginia's "2014 Legal Elite"
- Willcox Savage Attorneys Recognized by Virginia Super Lawyers
- Chambers USA Recognizes Willcox Savage in 2014 Edition
- Twenty-One Attorneys Named as Virginia's "2013 Legal Elite"
- Willcox Savage Welcomes New Associate
- Twenty-Five Attorneys Named "Best Lawyers in America 2014"
- Willcox Savage Lawyers Named 2014 Best Lawyers in America "Norfolk Lawyers of the Year"
- Willcox Savage Attorneys Recognized by Virginia Super Lawyers
- Chambers USA Recognizes Willcox Savage in 2013 Edition
- Twenty-Eight Attorneys Named as Virginia's "2012 Legal Elite"
- Twenty-Four Attorneys Named "Best Lawyers in America 2013"
- Willcox Savage Partners Recognized in "Virginia Top 100" by Super Lawyers
- Chambers USA Recognizes Willcox Savage in 2012 Edition
- Willcox Savage Attorney Elected Norfolk Portsmouth Bar Association President
- Willcox Savage Welcomes Two New Partners
- Twenty-Seven Attorneys Named as Virginia's "2011 Legal Elite"
- Attorney Named "Appellate Practice Lawyer of the Year" for 2012
- Willcox Savage Welcomes New Associates
- Michael R. Katchmark Comments on Federal Court "rocket docket"
- Willcox Savage Lawyers Recognized as Virginia's "Top 50"
- Chambers USA Recognizes Willcox Savage in 2011 Edition
- Twenty-Six Attorneys Named as 2010 Legal Elite
- Twenty-Five Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in America 2011
- Willcox Savage Lawyers Named "Top 50" in Virginia
- Twenty Attorneys Named as 2009 Legal Elite
- Twenty-Seven Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in America 2010
- Chambers USA Recognizes Firm in 2009 Edition
- Litigators Recognized in Super Lawyers Corporate Counsel Edition
Publications
- 'We'd still like to build an arena': Week 1 of VB arena trial concludes
- Trial underway in $165M lawsuit over defunct Va. Beach arena deal
- Rule 3:20: Summary Judgment Materials
- To Arbitrate or Not to Arbitrate
- Is "Good Cause" for Venue Decisions Limited to Convenience Issues
- Drafting an Effective, Enforceable "High Low" Agreement
- Environmental Law Comes of Age
- Disclosure and Discovery Obligations for Expert Opinions