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

Can I Stop Jet Skiers, Boaters, and Fishers Who Park in the Water Next to My Waterfront Property?

March 10, 2020

Learn more about how bottomland ownership can determine your control over the water body connected to your waterfront property, and how you can exert your riparian rights. Read the full article.

Waterfront Law Team Scores a Complete Victory to Protect Virginia Beach Homes

February 24, 2020

Tom Berkley and the Waterfront Law Team won a major victory in federal court for stormwater management in Ashville Park, Virginia Beach, Virginia. Read the full article.

Virginia Waterfront Law Firm Helps Clean Banks of Lynnhaven River

February 20, 2020

Our experienced Virginia waterfront law firm participated in a clean up event at the Francis Land House on the Lynnhaven River. Read about this effort to keep the waters of Virginia clean and healthy. Read the full article.

Jim Lang Speaks at the 130th Annual Meeting of the Virginia Bar Association

January 30, 2020

Jim Lang spoke at the Virginia Bar Association meeting in a seminar on waterfront property rights on January 24, 2020. Read more about his presentation on riparian property rights. Read the full article.

Jim Lang to Speak at 130th Annual Meeting for the Virginia Bar Association

December 6, 2019

Learn More about Our Upcoming Waterfront Property Law Seminar at the 130th annual meeting of the Virginia Bar Association in Williamsburg, Virginia. Read the full article.

Waterfront Property Law Team Attends The Lynnhaven River NOW Volunteer Celebration

November 22, 2019

One of the many groups that we support is Lynnhaven River NOW. On Monday, November 18, 2019, our team was honored to be invited to the Lynnhaven River NOW Volunteer Celebration. Read the full article.

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.

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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

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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.

- 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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