Ventker & Warman Attorneys

Ventker & Warman.PLLC is an AV-rated law firm located in Norfolk, Virginia. Dave Ventker and Dan Warman bring more than 60 years of combined experience to the practice of law. The firm routinely represents clients in state and federal courts in nearly every coastal jurisdiction in the southern United States, including Texas, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia, and Maryland. We also regularly handle investigations and administrative proceedings conducted by the United States Coast Guard. The firm's use of cutting-edge technology and a solutions-oriented approach to client representation allows an efficent, cost-effective approach to dispute resolution and legal advice.

In addition to the maritime practice, Ventker & Warman's attorneys represent a number of corporate and commercial interests with contract negotiations and business and commercial disputes. Dave Ventker and Dan Warman find that their experience as trial attorneys provides them with valuable insight when it comes to negotiating business transactions and resolving commercial problems. Recognizing that the goal in such cases is to complete agreements for the benefit of their clients, trial experience is exremely beneficial in understanding and avoiding the various ways in which deals can break down.

Ventker & Warman is also closely affiliated with the Florida firm of Hamilton, Miller & Birthisel. Chip Birthisel, a partner in the Tampa office, is licensed to practice in Virginia and Florida and is "of-counsel" to Ventker & Warman, PLLC. Dave Ventker, who is licensed in Virginia and North Carolina, is "of-counsel" to Hamilton, Miller & Birthisel. Between them, Dave and Chip provide representation to clients for a large portion of the southeastern seaboard, with a concentration in maritime-related litigation, insurance disputes, casualty investigations, contracts, and administrative matters.

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