Your Strategic Local Counsel Partner in Virginia
We don't just sign papers. We partner with out-of-state attorneys to provide substantive, reliable local counsel support in the Eastern District of Virginia (E.D.V.A.) and Virginia state courts.
We don't just sign papers. We partner with out-of-state attorneys to provide substantive, reliable local counsel support in the Eastern District of Virginia (E.D.V.A.) and Virginia state courts.
Navigating the "Rocket Docket" (E.D.V.A.) requires precision and speed. We ensure your filings comply with all local rules, strict deadlines, and individual judge's standing orders.
We are not just a mailbox. We review motions, assist with strategy, and provide insight into local judges' tendencies. We work seamlessly with lead counsel as a unified team.
Located near the Alexandria federal courthouse, we handle emergency hearings, last-minute filings, and local logistics, saving you travel time and expense.
We efficiently manage the pro hac vice admission process for your entire team, ensuring you are admitted and ready to practice quickly in Virginia courts.
We regularly serve as local counsel in complex civil litigation matters, including:
For law firms with recurring litigation needs in Virginia, we offer evergreen retainer agreements. This standing relationship allows you to activate our services instantly for new matters without negotiating new engagement letters every time. It ensures you have immediate access to trusted local counsel whenever a need arises.
Warning for Out-of-State Counsel: Unlike some other jurisdictions where local counsel can be merely a passive "mail drop," the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Eastern District of Virginia (E.D.V.A.) enforce strict requirements for local counsel.
Virginia rules require local counsel to actively participate in the case. This includes reviewing and signing all pleadings, appearing at all hearings and trials (unless excused), and being responsible to the Court for the conduct of the litigation. Failure to have active, informed local counsel can result in the revocation of pro hac vice admission.
At Posey Lebowitz, we understand these obligations. We fulfill the active participation requirement diligently, protecting your admission status and ensuring your case proceeds without procedural hurdles.
Ryan Posey is a founding partner of Posey Lebowitz PLLC. He is an experienced litigator who regularly serves as local counsel for firms across the country in high-stakes civil litigation.
With a background that includes federal clerkships and complex commercial litigation, Ryan provides the high-level legal acumen that lead counsel expect. He respects the lead attorney's relationship with the client while providing the necessary local guidance to navigate Virginia's "Rocket Docket" successfully.
Bar Admissions: Virginia, District of Columbia, Maryland, U.S. District Court for E.D.V.A., U.S. District Court for D.C., U.S. District Court for Maryland, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
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Posey Lebowitz PLLC
3221 M Street NW
Washington, DC 20007
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