Joseph F. Verser
Partner
Joe Verser is a trial attorney focusing his practice on personal injury cases and commercial litigation. Joe has represented numerous clients that have been injured as a result of automobile accidents, medical malpractice, and defective products.
In addition to his personal injury practice, Joe handles a broad range of civil litigation matters for both individuals and businesses in state and federal court. He has represented businesses and business owners in lawsuits involving shareholder derivative claims, fraud, conspiracy, and other business torts. Joe has also tried cases involving real estate disputes, business disputes, and lawsuits involving wills, trusts, and estates.
Prior to forming Heath, Old & Verser, P.L.C. in 2011, Joe was a litigation partner in the law firm of Jones, Blechman, Woltz & Kelly, P.C., also based in Newport News. Joe has been named for 2014, 2015, and 2016 as a “Rising Star” in Virginia’s Super Lawyers and in 2015 was named a “Top Lawyer” by Coastal Virginia Magazine.
Areas of Practice
Litigation Percentage
- 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions
- Virginia
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Virginia
- U.S. District Court Western District of Virginia
- U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit
Education
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Regent University School of Law, Virginia Beach, Virginia
- J.D.
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Longwood University, Farmville, Virginia
- B.A. magna cum laude
- Major: Political Science
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Colonial Council Boy Scouts of America, Past Board Member
- Newport News Bar Association, Board Member
- Newport News Bar Association, Judicial Screening Committee (2015)
- Virginia State Bar, Standing Committee on Communications, 2012 – 2014
- Virginia Peninsula Association of Realtors, Risk Management Committee, 2008 - 2010
- American Inns of Court, James Kent Chapter (Norfolk), 2006 – 2013
- Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
- Monarch Bank, Peninsula Leadership Board (2014- 2016)
- Top Lawyers in Coastal Virginia by Coastal Virginia Magazine, 2015
- Recently named President of the Newport News Bar Association. Click here to read the Daily Press
Awards & Accolades
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Client Reviews
At Heath & Verser, P.L.C., your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.
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"Wisdom and Integrity"I am an attorney myself and would recommend Joe to anyone without hesitation.- John
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"I highly recommend this law firm."I highly recommend this law firm. Joe Verser was my attorney and he provided exceptional legal advice and supported me throughout the entire litigation process. He explained exactly what to expect and delivered consistent customer service. He is friendly, easy to work with, and he truly cares about his clients. I am very pleased with the outcome of my case and I am thankful that I had such a great lawyer to represent me!- M.B.
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"He is absolutely the best in the business."Len Heath represented me during a personal injury case. He is absolutely the best in the business. Would recommend talking to him if you need a good attorney.- S.S
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"Hunter Old and his team were focused, professional and achieved positive results, quickly."Hunter Old and his team were focused, professional and achieved positive results, quickly. I highly recommend him and his firm.- C.A.
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"He is very highly recommended by retired Judges."Mr Verser has represented me and family members in two cases. He is very highly recommended by retired Judges. I cannot say enough about how dedicated he is to recommending the best solution to a problem.- Frances
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"You ran circles around the other two lawyers."Thank you for all you did to make sure truth won in our court case. You were knowledgeable, well prepared and an eloquent speaker.- T.E.
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"I would wholeheartedly recommend him."Leonard Heath is a phenomenal lawyer. Not only was he imminently approachable, he was meticulous in all areas of the handling of my case.- S.S.
Our Settlements & Verdicts
Our top priority is to devise customized legal strategies that are tailored to the unique legal needs of our clients, no matter how simple or complicated their situations, might be.
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$3,600,000 Auto Accident with TBI
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$705,000 Tractor-Trailer Collision
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$1,890,000 Auto Accident
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$750,000 Product Liability
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$1,300,000 Wrongful Death
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$956,000 Traumatic Brain Injury