Jim Lang

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Jim uses waterfront (riparian) property rights law, maritime & admiralty law, and environmental law to protect Virginians who live, work and play on the water. Contact Jim at (757) 502-7326 or jlang@pendercoward.com.

Posts from Jim Lang

Waterfront Law Team: 2020 in Review

December 10, 2020

2020 was a tough year for everyone, but our Waterfront Law Team truly leaned in to our local partnerships to help keep our community clean. Learn more about the organizations we partnered with, and how you can get involved. Read the full article.

Can Local Wetlands Boards and VMRC Issue a Permit for a Hardened Shoreline if Living Shorelines Cost Too Much?

December 10, 2020

This is our final article examining the new living shoreline law, Senate Bill 776 (SB776), adopted in the 2020 session of the Virginia General Assembly. Read the full article.

Supreme Court Case Determines Rights of Oyster Grounds Lessees

December 10, 2020

Supreme Court Decision for Holders of Oyster Leases On December 10, 2020, the Virginia Supreme Court issued an important decision in a case where the holders of oyster leases sought monetary damages Read the full article.

Planting Native Species with Elizabeth River Project

November 21, 2020

Waterfront Law Team Visits Paradise Creek Nature ParkOn November 14, 5 attorneys on our Waterfront Law Team supported Elizabeth River Project in planting native species in a lengthy bioswale at Read the full article.

SB776 Requires Proof for Hardened Shoreline Installation

November 6, 2020

Learn about SB776's requirement to provide "the best available science" that a hardened shoreline would be more suitable. Our riparian rights team analyzes how this affects waterfront property owners. Read the full article.

The Virginia Marine Resources Commission's Implementation of the Living Shoreline Requirement in SB776

October 20, 2020

Learn more about the challenges the Virginia Marine Resource Commission is facing with SB776, and the steps the VMRC is taking to continue to carry out its responsibilities. Read the full article.

Waterfront Law Team Partners with Lynnhaven River NOW to Clean Lake Windsor

October 20, 2020

Our waterfront law team partnered with Lynnhaven River NOW to clean Lake Windsor. Read more about how much trash our team picked up, and LRNOW's dedication to cleaning Virginia's waterways. Read the full article.

Virginia Marine Resources Commission

October 8, 2020

Learn more about the VMRC's authority of the marine resources in Virginia from the territorial sea to the fall line of all Virginia’s tidal rivers and streams. Read the full article.

Defining Riparian Rights at the Norfolk & Portsmouth Bar Association

September 11, 2020

Presenting At the Norfolk & Portsmouth Bar AssociationPender & Coward’s very own Bryan Peeples will be presenting at the Norfolk & Portsmouth Bar Association on Wednesday, September 16, about riparian Read the full article.

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REAL ESTATE INVESTOR IN VIRGINIA BEACH VA

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Thank Trust and heart are the two words that I will use to describe working with Jim Lang. I trust Mr. Lang to do a great job for me, and let me know up front what my legal fees will total. In the past, he has given me the option to do some of the legal work myself in order to stay within my budget. Mr. Lang also has a heart. He understands life's many ups and downs. I felt that he was really on my side, that he was concerned about me, and how I was doing with my new business. Mr. Lang is an outstanding lawyer but more importantly, Mr. Lang is a good man. I highly recommend him.

- Liz R.

SMALL BUSINESS OWNER IN VIRGINIA BEACH VA

★★★★★

Jim Lang has represented my company and myself in litigation several times. These were events that occurred at years of doing business of no fault of my own. I can not express the relief of having Jim by my side. The courtroom is not a place I like to find myself. 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 council was going to do like as if he read their notes. I never at any time felt my decision for him to represent me was a wrong decision. I know sometimes life has a way of creating issues beyond your control. These issues can be handled in and a lot of times out of court. I know as long as James (Jim) Lang is my attorney I sleep better at night for those what if's life sometimes throws at you.

- David M.

CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OWNER CHARGED WITH WETLANDS VIOLATION IN CHESAPEAKE VA

★★★★★

Thank you so much Bryan Peeples, attorney for Pender and Coward for representing my company in a legal matter. The situation was handled in a timely, professional way and we are so happy with the positive outcome!! We would highly recommend Mr. Peeples and the firm of Pender and Coward to anyone needing sound, legal representation. Great job!!!

- Gary S.

LITIGATION INVOLVING LARGE PIER ON POTOMAC RIVER IN LORTON VA

★★★★★

Hi Jim and Jeff, Yay!! Thank you, thank you, thank you! . . . I can't tell you how relieved I am and how much I appreciate your efforts on our behalf! . . . 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.

HELPED CLIENTS BUILD PIER ON THE EASTERN SHORE VA

★★★★★

My husband, Paul, and myself cannot say enough good things about our experience with Pender and Coward. We worked with James Lang and Jeff Wilson on a rather complicated issue that we were not sure we could get a solution to. However, 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. They listened and actually heard us and their communication was always immediate and personal. We can't thank them enough. They lifted a huge weight off our shoulders and we are forever grateful.

- Louisa F

WATERFRONT PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR REALTORS ASSOCIATION IN VIRGINIA BEACH VA

★★★★★

Your presentation (plus Tom’s) was one of the most important educational sessions I’ve attended in my 30+ years in real estate. I sincerely value your good advice.

- Betty Moritz Associate Broker, BHHS Towne Realty Liz R.
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