Pender & Coward, P.C.

Pender & Coward, P.C. has built a lasting reputation for legal excellence and ethical advocacy since its founding in 1889. Rooted in the firm’s guiding principles of Service. Integrity. Results, its attorneys combine deep legal knowledge with strategic insight to achieve meaningful outcomes. The firm’s long-standing commitment to quality, diligence, and professionalism continues to define its role as a leader in Virginia’s legal community.

Pender & Coward, P.C. provides comprehensive legal representation across a broad range of practice areas, including business and corporate law, complex litigation, real estate, family law, personal injury, labor and employment law, maritime law, and estate planning. Each attorney brings specialized expertise and thoughtful preparation to every matter, ensuring that every client’s objectives are addressed through informed strategy and practical solutions.

Pender & Coward, P.C. is distinguished by a client-focused approach emphasizing personalized attention, confidentiality, and integrity. Legal challenges are met with thorough research, proactive problem-solving, and clear communication, ensuring efficient and effective representation. Whether guiding a business through regulatory complexities or protecting an individual’s rights, the firm’s attorneys are steadfast in their pursuit of the best possible results.

Pender & Coward, P.C. serves clients from offices in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Suffolk, representing individuals, businesses, and government entities throughout Virginia and Coastal North Carolina. As an affiliate of MERITAS, an international network of independent full-service law firms, it provides clients with access to trusted counsel worldwide. The firm’s enduring success is a testament to its collaborative culture, community involvement, and unwavering dedication to professional excellence.

Pender & Coward, P.C. continues to uphold its century-old legacy of integrity and superior legal service. Every attorney embodies the belief that excellence is not achieved by chance but by consistent dedication to doing what is right—for every client, every case, every day.