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

Elizabeth River Project Moon River Supper - September 14, 2019

September 16, 2019

Waterfront Property Law Team attorneys, Jim Lang, Tom Berkley, Jeff Wilson, and Bryan Peeples support Elizabeth River Project by sponsoring the Moon River Supper Read the full article.

Virginia Judge Tosses Oysterman’s Lawsuit Against City of Suffolk

September 13, 2019

The man who sued the City of Suffolk in this case tried to win big dollars (his attorney said millions!) by claiming the sewage wrecked the crop of oysters he was growing in the river. Read the full article.

James River Buffer Program Protects Virginia Riparian Property Rights

July 15, 2019

Riparian property rights and environmental attorney Jim Lang explains how the new James River Buffer Program helps waterfront property owners on the James River in Virginia. Read the full article.

New Virginia Water Quality Standard Protects Riparian Property Rights

July 10, 2019

Riparian property rights and environmental attorney Jim Lang explains how a new Water Quality Standard helps waterfront property owners on the tidal James River in Virginia. Read the full article.

How Riparian Rights Create High Waterfront Property Prices in Virginia

July 9, 2019

Riparian property rights attorney Jim Lang shares results of studies that measure monetary value of riparian property rights. Read the full article.

Planting Trees Improves Climate Change

July 8, 2019

Riparian property rights and environmental attorney Jim Lang shares a study that says planting trees is the cheapest way to fight climate change Read the full article.

Jim Lang Waterfront Property Law Sponsors Virginia's RIVERFest 2019

June 25, 2019

Waterfront Property Law Team attorneys Jim Lang, Tom Berkley, Jeff Wilson, Bryan Peeples, and other Pender & Coward employees support Elizabeth River Project by sponsoring RIVERFest 2019. Read the full article.

VA Riparian & Waterfront Property Rights at May 2019 VMRC Meeting

June 12, 2019

Jim Lang reviews the decisions made at the May 2019 Virginia Marine Resources Commission Meeting. Read the full article.

VMRC's New Marine "Fast Track" Permit for Disposing of Dredge Spoils

June 11, 2019

Riparian property rights and environmental attorney Jim Lang explains the regulation the VMRC adopted that creates a "fast track" permit process for disposal of dredge spoils in Hampton roads. Read the full article.

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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.

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CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OWNER CHARGED WITH WETLANDS VIOLATION IN CHESAPEAKE VA

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LITIGATION INVOLVING LARGE PIER ON POTOMAC RIVER IN LORTON VA

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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!

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HELPED CLIENTS BUILD PIER ON THE EASTERN SHORE VA

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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

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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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