Pender & Coward, P.C.

06/18/2026

In commemoration of Juneteenth, Pender & Coward will close its offices on Friday, June 19, 2026.

Pender & Coward believes in fostering a culture of inclusivity that celebrates and develops diversity. We join with those in America who memorialize the emancipation of African Americans who were enslaved in the United States.

05/28/2026

Family law attorney Cassidy Eason explains how parent communications can impact custody case evidence and provides guidelines for communicating with the other parent.

Attorney Cassidy Eason explains how one of the most important forms of evidence in a custody case is how parents communicate with each other and provides guidance on how to communicate with the other parent.

05/26/2026

Attorney Marcus Mitchell explains how a Supreme Court decision may have practical implications for easements used in public infrastructure projects.

Attorney Marcus Mitchell explains how a Supreme Court decision may have practical implications for easements and how analysis will hinge on the language of the easement, the purpose for which it was granted, and whether the alleged encroachment unreasonably interferes with that purpose unless the ea...

05/20/2026

Pender & Coward colleagues congratulated Kerry Stolz at her swearing in ceremony as President of the Norfolk & Portsmouth Bar Association at the bar association's annual meeting.

Pender & Coward attorney Kerry Stolz was sworn in as President of the Norfolk & Portsmouth Bar Association on May 14, 2026.

05/18/2026

Attorney Jeff Wilson discusses the new Virginia Paid Family and Medical Leave Law that will affect employers across the Commonwealth.

Attorney Jeff Wilson discusses the new Virginia Paid Family and Medical Leave Law that will affect employers and how early planning can help businesses coordinate the new law with existing policies.

05/11/2026

The firm's Right of Way/Eminent Domain Practice Group turned out in force at the Statewide Eminent Domain Conference last Thursday and Friday at Kingsmill Resort.

04/29/2026

Congratulations to 13 Pender & Coward attorneys who are recognized as 2026 Virginia Super Lawyers or Rising Stars.

13 Pender & Coward attorneys have been included in the 2026 list of Virginia Super Lawyers or Rising Stars.

04/21/2026

Attorney Jeff Wilson explains how new limits on noncompete agreements impact employers in Virginia and steps employers can take to comply.

Attorney Jeff Wilson explains the new limits on noncompete agreements in Virginia and steps employers should take to comply with the new rules that take effect on July 1, 2026.

04/14/2026

Attorney Annie Lahren explains the impact of a recent court decision on student cell phone searches in schools.

Attorney Annie Lahren explains how the Fourth Circuit’s recent decision in O.W. v. Carr impacts student-search cases, particularly as schools grapple with the realities of smartphones in the classroom.

04/14/2026

Attorney Jeff Wilson explains how the final design must reflect your own judgement and effort for copyright protection when using AI generated images.

Attorney Jeff Wilson explains how copyright laws apply to AI generated images and offer protection only when you have applied your own creative contributions to shape the final work.