Stephen J. Clarke

Stephen J. Clarke: Attorney with Waldo & Lyle, P.C.
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer Reviewed
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Biography

Steve loves competition, whether it is in the courtroom defending property owners from overreaching governments, or just in the backyard with friends swinging a mallet at a croquet ball.

He and his wife lead a community group at their Norfolk church, teach Sunday School, and volunteer with the youth group.

Practice Areas:

Attorney, The Law Firm of Waldo & Lyle

Steve’s practice is limited to representing property owners in eminent domain proceedings and defending private property rights.

Professional Activities:

- Co-author (along with Mark D. Savin), Lost Visibility and the Right to Exclude: How Merrill’s Sine Qua Non of Property Compels Just Compensation in Takings Cases, 3 Brigham-Kanner Prop. Rights Conf. J. 71 (2014)

- Senior Notes Editor, William & Mary Bill of Rights Journal Volume 14

- Member, Virginia State Bar Young Lawyer’s Conference Professional Development Conference Committee, 2009

- Author, The Effect of Probability of Rezoning on Valuation in Just Compensation Proceedings, The Fee Simple, Vol. XX1X, No. 2, May 2009

- Co-author (along with Joseph T. Waldo), Preventing a Down Real Estate Market from Affecting Valuation in Condemnation Case, The Practical Real Estate Lawyer, Vol. 26, No. 4, July 2010

Professional Memberships:

- Virginia State Bar

- Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association

- Young Lawyers Section Steering Committee Member, 2010-present

- I’Anson-Hoffman American Inn of Court

- Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Civic Involvement:

- Member and Volunteer Youth Group Leader, Trinity Presbyterian Church, Norfolk, Va

I'Anson-Hoffman American Inn of Court.
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Areas of Practice (1)

  • Eminent Domain

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Case Western Reserve University, B.A., 2003
Law School Attended:
College of William & Mary, Marshall-Wythe School of Law, J.D., 2006
Year of First Admission:
2006
Admission:
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia; U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia; 2006, Virginia
ISLN:
920164394

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (23 reviews)
Peer Reviewed

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/17/21 in Eminent Domain

    A shining light in a very difficult area of the law. Mr. Clark will be shining leader for years in eminent domain law.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/17/21 in Eminent Domain

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/14/18 in Eminent Domain

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 10/19/18 in Eminent Domain

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 10/18/18 in Eminent Domain

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Director on 10/17/18 in Property Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Director on 10/17/18 in Eminent Domain

    One of the best young lawyers I know. An expert in his field, I would place him in the top level of property and eminent domain lawyers in Virginia, if not the country. He is experienced beyond his years, and exhibits judgment and ethical standards t... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 10/17/18 in Eminent Domain

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Junior Partner on 10/17/18 in Property Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Junior Partner on 10/17/18 in Eminent Domain

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Contact Information:

948-212-2692  Phone

757-622-5815  Fax

www.waldoandlyle.com/stephen-j-clarke

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