Attorney At Law
CurrentJames W. Backus has been engaged in the general practice of law in the Hampton Roads area since 1975. He holds a bachelor’s degree from East Carolina University and a law degree from Wake Forest University School of Law. He is currently a solo practitioner and was formerly a partner in the firm then known as Ferrell, Backus, Sayer, Nicolo and Mobley.He is a member of the Virginia State Bar and member and past President of the Portsmouth Bar Association. He was formerly a member of the Virginia State Bar Committee for the First District. He is a member and past Commodore of the Portsmouth Boat Club and is a member of the C, E & H Ruritan Club.He has a paralegal support staff, each of which have experience in their field for periods ranging from 12 years to 30 years in their respective fields.He is conveniently located in Bennett’s Creek Office Park in North Suffolk on Bridge Road/Route 17, just off I-664. In this suburban office park location, parking is ample, convenient, and free.The practice includes the following: Real Estate Domestic Relations Wills and Estates General Civil Practice/Personal Injury Business Entities Criminal and TrafficJames W. Backus, Attorney at Law, P.C.3345 Bridge Road, Suite 916Suffolk, Virginia 23435Phone: (757) 394-1337Fax: (757) 394-1340