Appearing in Virginia's federal courts is recognized nationally as a unique experience. Further, strict compliance with the Western District's local rules is required. Virginia's state court procedures are also unique and require knowledge and experience with the Commonwealth's procedural nuances.
Mullins, Harris, Jessee & Dotson, A Professional Corporation, regularly serves clients and out-of-state attorneys as local counsel. Our experience in Virginia federal and state courts, at both the trial and appellate levels, ensure that when we are local counsel, a litigant's matters are resolved on the merits and not on lack of compliance with a local rule, order, or practice. We have easy access to a wide range of courts to assist out-of-state clients.
