Stephen M. Hodges

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Stephen M. Hodges: Attorney with PennStuart
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Biography

Steve is an Officer in PennStuart’s Abingdon, Virginia office and is member of the firm’s Commercial Litigation practice group.

Steve’s practice focuses on business transactions and litigation in state and federal trial and appellate courts. He has tried over 175 cases including over 100 jury trials and has argued more than 25 appeals in the Virginia Supreme Court and the federal Courts of Appeal. He has extensive experience in business litigation, environmental regulation, safety, employment, community sales, local taxes, leasing, land and mineral business organizations, and acquisitions.

Steve served in the Vietnam War and was awarded the Bronze Star. Before joining PennStuart, he served in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps.



Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers.
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Areas of Practice (7)

  • Mining Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Employer Rights
  • Local Taxation
  • Litigation
  • Business Litigation
  • Business Transactions

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Duke University, A.B., 1964
Law School Attended:
University of Virginia School of Law, LL.B., 1967
Year of First Admission:
1967
Admission:
1967, Virginia; 1968, U.S. Court of Military Appeals; 1992, U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Memberships:
Virginia Bar Association; Virginia State Bar; Permanent Member, United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals Judicial Conference.
Military:
Captain, JAGC, U.S. Army, 1968-1972
Languages:
English
Birth Information:
Ashland, Kentucky, 1942
ISLN:
906445127

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  • Zoom

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Contact Information:

276-776-1086  Phone

276-628-5621  Fax

www.pennstuart.com

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