General Information

Year founded: 1923
This is the year the firm (or its earliest predecessor entity) was founded.
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Overview

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Crenshaw, Ware & Martin, P.L.C. is a multi-disciplined law firm whose origin dates back to 1923. Our attorneys have earned national distinction over the last 90 years by successfully handling complex deals and notable cases. Our nationally-recognized attorneys advise and represent individuals, government agencies, and emerging and experienced businesses in matters ranging from litigation and dispute resolution to project finance and mergers and acquisitions.

Clients have turned to CWM for over 96 years to help them achieve the best results possible. We have built strong and lasting relationships with our clients by providing individualized service and relentless determination, while still maintaining a tradition of high moral values, mutual respect and professionalism.

We understand the changes affecting our clients’ businesses and industries. Our experience and insight enable us to identify and mitigate risks and develop cost-effective solutions.

Our attorneys are skilled and accessible, and assist clients in matters involving:

Rankings

Crenshaw, Ware & Martin, P.L.C. is metro ranked in 8 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.

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Metro Rankings

Norfolk
Tier 1 for Admiralty and Maritime Law
Tier 1 for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 1 for Construction Law
Tier 1 for Litigation - Bankruptcy

About Our Clients

Crenshaw, Ware & Martin, P.L.C. represents businesses, insurers, financial institutions, individuals and government agencies in a variety of business, litigation and transactional matters.

Rankings

Metro Rankings

Norfolk
Tier 1 for Admiralty and Maritime Law
Tier 1 for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 1 for Construction Law
Tier 1 for Litigation - Bankruptcy
Tier 2 for Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
Tier 2 for Litigation - Construction
Tier 3 for Banking and Finance Law

Practice Areas

The below are areas of legal specialty volunteered by the firm and do not designate a specialty in which a Best Law Firms ranking is held.
  • Admiralty and Maritime Law
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
  • Construction Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Economic Development Law
  • Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Government Contracts
  • Litigation - Banking and Finance
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy
  • Litigation - Construction
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property
  • Municipal Law
  • Privacy and Data Security Law
  • Railroad Law
  • Real Estate Law
  • Transportation Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

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Main Location

Management and Personnel

Managing Partner
Donald C. Schultz
Firm Administrator
Shirley Beacham

Contacts

Healthcare Law, Practice Group Chair
Steven L. Brinker
Admiralty & Maritime Law, Practice Group Chair
Steven M. Stancliff
Autonomous and Unmanned Systems, Practice Group Chair
James L. Chapman, IV
Business Disputes, Practice Group Chair
W. Ryan Snow
Business Law, Practice Group Chair
Steven L. Brinker
Commercial Bankruptcy and Creditors' Right, Practice Group Chair
Donald C. Schultz
Commercial Real Estate Law, Practice Group Chair
Howard W. Martin, Jr.
Construction Law, Practice Group Chair
W. Ryan Snow
Cybersecurity and Data Privacy, Practice Group Chair
Darius K. Davenport
Government Contracting, Practice Group Chair
W. Ryan Snow
Insurance Defense, Practice Group Chair
James L. Chapman, IV
Intellectual Property, Practice Group Chair
David C. Hartnett
Litigation, Practice Group Chair
James L. Chapman, IV
Local Counsel Representation
W. Ryan Snow
Railroad & Transit Law, Practice Group Chair
James L. Chapman, IV
Subrogation, Practice Group Chair
David C. Hartnett
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