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James T. Lang
The Upcenter, Norfolk
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Biography
As a current firm shareholder for Pender and Coward, P.C., the scope of James T. Lang's practice is in environmental law with an emphasis on counseling residential and commercial waterfront property owners. Additionally Mr. Lang has extensive experience representing business clients in a variety of corporate matters that have become long time clients entrusting him with all of their legal needs. Before joining the firm in 2005, Mr Lang enjoyed a 25-year career in the navy starting as an E-1 Fireman Recruit and finishing as an O-5 Commander, including 16 years as a U.S. Navy JAG Attorney.
Education
- The George Washington University Law School
- LL.M. (1995) | Environmental Law
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- Honors: Graduated with "Highest Honors";
- Activities: Thesis published in The Environmental Lawyer
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- Case Western Reserve University School of Law
- J.D. (1989) | Law
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- Law Review football team beat Moot Court football team in the Fall 1988 "Blood Bowl"
- Honors: Summa Cum Laude,
- Activities: Law Review Editor, Order of the Coif, received "Student of the Year" award upon graduation
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- University of Southern California
- B.S. (1982) | Industrial & Systems Engineering
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- Activities: Basketball team was campus champion in the intramural league populated with USC football players
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Professional Experience
- Mentor
- The Upcenter, Norfolk
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- For the last three years I have mentored two at-risk youth (one pre-teen and the other teenage) under a program administered by The UpCenter in Norfolk, Virginia.
- Board Member
- Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities
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- Chairman of Bayside District
- Tidewater Council Boy Scouts of America
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- Second District Disciplinary Committee
- Virginia State Bar
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- Environmental Law and the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act: Where Local Knowledge is a "Must"
- Opinions and Observations from the attorneys of Pender & Coward, 2015
- As Coastal Migration Continues, Waterfront Property Owners Encounter Complicated and Costly Environmental Regulations
- Opinions and Observations from the attorneys of Pender & Coward, 2015
- Riparian Rights When You Own Land in Contact With the Water: A Mix of Environmental, Admiralty and State Law,
- Opinions & Observations from the attorneys of Pender & Coward, 2013
- How Citizens' Environmental Lawsuits Can Stop Pollution,
- Opinions and Observations from the attorneys of Pender & Coward, 2015
- Vessel Operations & Environmental Law in the Chesapeake Bay: Endangered Species Act and Marine Mammal Protection Act,
- Opinions & Observations from the attorneys of Pender & Coward, 2012
Speaking Engagements
- Environmental Issues in Eminent Domain, Virginia
- International Right of Way Association
- Riparian Property Rights, Virginia
- Eminent Domain Institute
- Environmental Contamination: A Condemnor's Minefield, Eminent Domain Conference, Virginia
- Eminent Domain Institute
Awards
- Legal Elite in Envionmental Law
- Virginia Business Magazine
- Distinguished Service Award
- Boy Scouts of America
- Legion of Merit medal
- U.S. Navy
Professional Associations
- Virginia Beach Bar Association
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- Norfolk Portsmouth Bar Association
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- Virginia State Bar # 65153
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Ohio
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- Virginia
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Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
Practice Area
- Environmental Law
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
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