Stephen V. Sommers (licensed in Maryland 1996, Texas 1997, Virginia 1999), earned a B.S., summa cum laude, from Troy State University, an M.A. from Golden Gate University, and a J.D. from American University. A U.S. Air Force veteran who retired as a Major after 22 years flying fighter aircraft, Mr. Sommers has extensive trial experience in state and federal courts and is admitted to practice before the United States Courts of Appeals for the Fourth and Tenth Circuits and in all Virginia courts. He concentrates on personal injury, criminal defense, medical malpractice, product liability, aviation crash litigation, and general civil litigation. Active in the legal community, he belongs to the American Trial Lawyers Association, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Virginia Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Aviation Section of the Texas Bar, American Bar Association, Lawyer-Pilot Bar Association, and the bars of the states where he is licensed. Mr. Sommers is a member of The Million Dollar Advocates Forum and was nominated by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys as a 10 Best attorney for 2015 and 2016.
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Experience
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Bar Admission & MembershipsAdmissions1996, Maryland
1997, Texas
1999, Virginia
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
MembershipsRichmond, Henrico County, Maryland State and American Bar Associations
State Bar of Texas (Member, Aviation Section)
Virginia State Bar
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
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Education & CertificationsLaw SchoolAmerican University, Washington, DC
Class of 1995
J.D.
Other EducationGolden Gate University
Class of 1986
M.P.A.
Troy State University, Zweibrucken, Germany
Class of 1981
B.S.
summa cum laude
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Military ServiceMajor, U.S.A.F., 1977-1999
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Personal Details & HistoryAgeBorn in 1956
Camp Pendleton, California, October 4, 1956
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2800 Buford Drive, Suite 105North Chesterfield, VA 23235U.S.A.
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What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?Stephen V. Sommers was admitted in 1996 to the State of Maryland.
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Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?Yes, Stephen V. Sommers is admitted to practice in Maryland, Texas and Virginia.
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Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?Stephen V. Sommers is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and United States District Court for the District of Colorado.
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What law school did this attorney attend?Stephen V. Sommers attended American University, Washington, DC.