Pender & Coward, P.C. - Virginia Beach, VA
Business Lawyers in Virginia Beach, VA
222 Central Park Avenue, Suite 400 Virginia Beach, VA 23462
- 15 Super Lawyers®
- 2 Attorney Ratings
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27
Years
Experience
Virginia Beach Business Law Firm
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Business
- Banking & Finance Law
- Eminent Domain
- Environmental Law
- Family Law
- Government Contracts/Construction
- Immigration
- Litigation
- Real Estate
- Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning and Administration
- Community Association
- Construction Law
- Corporate and Transactional
- Criminal and Traffic
- Federal Government
- Government Contracts and Public Procurement
- Insurance Defense
- Labor and Employment
- Local Government
- Maritime and Admiralty
- Mediation and Arbitration
- Non-Profit and Tax Exempt Entities
- Personal Injury
- Taxation
- Transportation
- Waterfront Law
- Workers' Comp
Firm Information
Overview
Pender & Coward attorneys are committed to your success and peace of mind. Our motto is simple, yet effective: "Service. Integrity. Results." Our adherence to that motto transcends the legal services we provide, whether in complicated business law, complex litigation, family law or estate planning. Our attorneys are dedicated to each client's best interests, and strive to provide first rate legal services at a very fair value. With offices in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and Suffolk, our team of experienced attorneys can provide all your legal needs.
For more information, visit www.PenderCoward.com
2025 Super Lawyers/Rising Stars:
- David L. Arnold - Eminent Domain
- Jeffrey H. Gray - Business Litigation
- Ra Hee Jeon - Family Law
- Kristen R. Jurjevich - Business & Corporate
- Anne C. Lahren – Immigration
- Marcus Mitchell - Family Law
- Bryan Peeples - Environmental
- Jeff W. Rosen - Business Litigation
- Robert L. Samuel, Jr. - Workers' Compensation
- Kerry Stolz - Workers' Compensation
- E. Diane Thompson - Estate Planning & Probate
Awards and Honors
Super Lawyers® Selectees
Pender & Coward, P.C. selected for a Super Lawyers® list
- Arnold, David L. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Baumgartner, Mark R. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Booth, Jessica M. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Gray, Jeffrey H. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Hunn, Jeffrey A. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Jeon, Ra Hee On a Super Lawyers® List
- Jurjevich, Kristen R. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Lahren, Anne C. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Lascara, T. Lyons On a Super Lawyers® List
- Mitchell, Marcus On a Super Lawyers® List
- Peeples, Bryan On a Super Lawyers® List
- Rosen, Jeff W. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Samuel, Jr., Robert L. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Stolz, Kerry On a Super Lawyers® List
- Thompson, Nicholas R. On a Super Lawyers® List
Reviews
Customer Reviews for Pender & Coward, P.C.
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Verified ClientHired Law firm 1997-2025I highly recommend Pender & Coward as a very effective and well organized law firm with solid customer service. I have worked with many of their attorneys to help me navigate the unique challenges that present itself in my business and personal life. They always have been thorough, diligent, and professional, in handling everything in a timely manner. I have worked very closely with attorney Katharyn Byler for very many years as my legal consultant . She has always been very patient with me, and communicative about all the legal issues I have, involving me in every step ; my experience with her has always been exceptionally great. She is very thorough and knowledgeable with numerous years of legal experience. I highly recommend Attorney Katharyn Byler and her team with any legal issues. Dr. N.D (PhD)
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Verified ClientHired Law firm 2020I had the pleasure of working with Kathryn Byler, and I cannot recommend her highly enough! Her professionalism, deep legal knowledge, and attention to detail are truly outstanding. Kathryn is not only incredibly skilled in her field, but she also takes the time to explain complex legal matters in a way that is clear and easy to understand. What sets Kathryn apart was and is her dedication to me! She is thorough, responsive, and always has her clients best interests at heart. Her ability to navigate legal challenges with confidence and efficiency made the entire process smooth and stress-free. If you're looking for an attorney who is knowledgeable, trustworthy, and genuinely invested in achieving the best possible outcome for you, Kathryn Byler is the one to call. I highly recommend her services!
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Hired Law firm 2024-2025I worked with Pender & Coward for the estate administration of my mother’s real estate and the real estate closing for my mother’s home.The staff and attorney I worked with at Pender & Coward were very professional, welcoming, and sensitive to all my family was dealing with during a very difficult time. The receptionist for the fourth floor was very friendly and made me feel at ease each time I arrived. The attorney I worked with, Ms. Byler, was one of the most professional people I have ever worked with. She worked through challenging estate and real estate bureaucracies, with support from the firm’s real estate and estate team, on my behalf- a lot of back and forth- without burdening me with the stress of it all during a very difficult time. When the time came to make decisions and sign the paperwork, she had it covered. She organized everything to help us understand the bureaucracies and the options in front of us to help us make informed decisions. She treated my mother, who was ill, with dignity and respect, empowering her with agency in the decision making process, something I will always be grateful for. Recently, I reached out to Ms. Byler regarding a professional legal matter. Once again, she worked diligently on my behalf, to research different options to help me. One option was to arrange for a consultation with one of her colleagues, Mr. Suit. When I met with the two of them to discuss my questions, they both seemed genuinely interested in fully understanding what I needed before considering my options. Another great experience with this firm. These staff members have been friendly, knowledgable, and very helpful with both personal and professional legal needs. I will definitely continue to seek out Ms. Byler’s counsel with any future legal matters.
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Hired Law firm 2021We were both shocked and in awe, not in a flattering sense, that a reputative firm and experienced legal staff should require four (4) FULL eight (8) hours days to compose a templated simple will and trust. A brief (within a maximum of 15 minutes) initial conversation with Atty. Byler, thirteen (13) to/from correspondence with Robyn, secretary and less than one (1) hour meet/greet and sign with Atty. Johnson, hardly constitutes this amount of time. Per their invoice, that would equate to 2.5 hours each day, with noted discussion. We don’t have that much in total assets. When the "Draft" documents were emailed to us, I had to send back corrections to include ANOTHER PERSON'S NAME throughout the documents and incorrect information regarding specifically requested will instructions that were noted in our exploratory paperwork. Needless to say, we would never use this Firm again. They are extremely expensive for the quality and serve we received! I could have completed an online will document and filed in the Court for a small fraction of what we were charged!
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222 Central Park Avenue, Suite 400
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Phone: 757-571-9379
Fax: 757497-1914
Email: Send a message
Website: http://www.pendercoward.com
Additional Virginia Locations
Chesapeake, VA (8.3 miles)
709 Greenbrier Parkway
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Phone: 757-571-9381
Fax: 757-842-4558
Email: Send a message
Website: http://www.pendercoward.com
Suffolk, VA (26.1 miles)
117 Market Street
Suffolk, VA 23434
Phone: 757-571-9382
Fax: 757-497-1914
Email: Send a message
Website: http://www.pendercoward.com
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