Leonard C. Heath, Jr.

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Leonard C. Heath, Jr.: Attorney with Heath, Old & Verser
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Silver Client Champion
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Biography

Teaching Assistant, Legal Writing Program 1985-1986. Author: "A Hospital's Dilemma: The Legal Implications of Promulgating Guidelines Concerning Human Immunodeficiency Virus," 23 University of Richmond Law Review 30, 1988. Editor: William and Mary Law Review, 1985-1986; Newport News Board of Zoning Appeals, 1994-1997. Appointed by the Circuit Court for the City of Newport News as a Commissioner in Chancery.

Areas of Practice (8)

  • Plaintiffs Personal Injury
  • Business Litigation
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Estate Litigation
  • Trust Litigation
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Business Organization

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
College of William and Mary, B.B.A., 1982
Law School Attended:
Marshall-Wythe School of Law, College of William and Mary, J.D., 1986
Year of First Admission:
1986
Admission:
1986, Virginia; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia; U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia and U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Virginia; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit; U.S. Supreme Court
Memberships:
Newport News Bar Association (President, 1997-98; Co-Chair, Continuing Legal Education Committee, 1993-97; Co-Chair, Ethics Committee, 2000-02; Member, Judicial Screening Committee, 2000-02 and 2012; Chair, Judicial Screening Committee, 2001-02 and 2012); Virginia Bar Association; Virginia State Bar (Faculty, Professionalism for Law Students Program, 2011-;Faculty, Harry Carrico Professionalism Course, 2009-2011; Bar Council 7th Circuit Representative, 2011-; Mandatory Continuing Education Board, 2010-; Lawyers Malpractice Insurance Committee, 2009-; Standing Committee on Legal Ethics, 2002-08; Vice-Chair, Virginia State Bar Emergency Legal Services Task Force, 2007-08; Chair, Virginia Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board, 1998-99; Vice-Chair, Virginia Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board, 1995-98; Member, Virginia Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board, 1993-94; Member, Special Committee to Study Litigation Costs and Delays, 1989-93); Virginia Trial Lawyers Association. Fellow: John Marshall Fellow, Virginia State Bar, 1985-86.
Birth Information:
Newport News, Virginia, September 17, 1960
ISLN:
906593576

Payment Information

Fixed Hourly Rates
$375/hr
Contingency Fee
33% - 50%
Credit Cards Accepted
Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Peer Reviews

4.6/5.0 (18 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.7/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.6/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.7/5.0

  • Communication

    4.6/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.7/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Marketing Partner on 11/12/09 in Professional Liability

    Having worked w/him on numerous legal matters, I have no doubt as to his high ethical standards and his exhaordinary competency as a practitioner

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 10/13/09 in Business Litigation

    Leonard is a first rate lawyer.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate/Assistant General Counsel on 10/13/09 in Trial Practice

    Mr. Heath, Jr. has represented Virginia Electric and Power Company, which is one of my in-house corporate clients, in very important and complex matters involving electric transmission easement disputes. He possesses a comprehensive mastery of the s... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/13/09 in Personal Injury

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 10/13/09 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 05/22/09 in Commercial Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Other Law Firm Position on 05/22/09 in 401(k) Plans

    mr. heath is a highly capable and ethical attorney. he is skilled in all areas of his practice and enjoys a fine reputation in the legal community.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 05/22/09 in Litigation

    excellent attorney

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/22/09 in Litigation

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/13/09 in Civil Litigation

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5.0/5.0 (6 reviews)

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5.0/5.0 (4 reviews)
Silver Client Champion

Three years ago I was involved in an automobile accident. After no satisfaction from the insurance company, I was referred to Mr. Heath by a friend. From our first meeting to final settlement, Mr. Hea...

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948-666-4003  Phone

757-599-0735  Fax

www.heathverser.com

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