Brent Rowlands, Business Attorney in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Over 36 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Divorce, and Family Law
Virginia Beach, VA
Practicing business in Virginia Beach since 1990.
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Brent Rowlands is an attorney based in Virginia Beach, VA. The practice focuses on Business, Divorce, and Family Law. Brent has over 36 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Experience
- over 36 years
- Known for
- Business · Divorce · Family Law
- Handles Business, Divorce, and Family Law matters from Virginia Beach, VA.
- Over 36 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Brent Rowlands: Brent Rowlands is an attorney based in Virginia Beach, VA. The practice focuses on Business, Divorce, and Family Law. Brent has over 36 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Brent's practice areas in Virginia Beach
Brent concentrates on business, divorce, family law, litigation, and tax. Each area below outlines the kind of case Brent handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Divorce
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Family Law
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Litigation
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Tax
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Business cases in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Brent takes business matters in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brent agrees to represent you.
Divorce cases in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Brent takes divorce matters in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brent agrees to represent you.
Family Law cases in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Brent takes family law matters in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brent agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Brent takes litigation matters in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brent agrees to represent you.
Tax cases in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Brent takes tax matters in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brent agrees to represent you.
Biography
Brent Rowlands, business attorney serving Virginia Beach
Brent Rowlands is an attorney based in Virginia Beach, VA. The practice focuses on Business, Divorce, and Family Law. Brent has over 36 years of legal experience. Brent works from Virginia Beach, Virginia and takes on business matters across the region.
Brent Rowlands is a lawyer practicing litigation, divorce & separation, contested domestic & family law and 2 other areas of law. Brent received a B.A. degree from Emporia State University in 1981, and has been licensed for 36 years. Brent practices in Virginia Beach, VA.
Brent's approach to business cases
Brent Rowlands is a lawyer practicing litigation, divorce & separation, contested domestic & family law and 2 other areas of law. Brent received a B.A. degree from Emporia State University in 1981, and has been licensed for 36 years. Brent practices in Virginia Beach, VA.
Clients Brent works with
Brent reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, divorce, and family law matters in Virginia Beach and the surrounding Virginia area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Brent studied and practices
College of William & Mary
LL.M. Tax · 1992
Emporia State University
B.A. · 1981
Jurisdictions
Brent's state bar admissions
North Carolina
2020 · ACTIVE
Virginia
1990 · ACTIVE
Brent studied at LL.M. Tax in College of William & Mary and B.A. in Emporia State University.
Law school and academic background
Brent completed LL.M. Tax in College of William & Mary and B.A. in Emporia State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Brent runs in Virginia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Brent Rowlands's office in Virginia Beach
Brent's primary office is at 6052 Providence Road, Virginia Beach, VA, 23464. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Brent Rowlands — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Brent usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Brent charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Brent's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Brent will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Virginia Beach, Virginia
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Brent
Brent discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Brent confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Brent's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Brent Rowlands
How much does it cost to hire Brent for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Brent walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Brent offer a free consultation?
Brent charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Brent's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Brent's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Virginia typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Brent gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Brent take my case if I'm outside Virginia Beach?
Brent is licensed in Virginia. Matters governed by Virginia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Brent will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Brent?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Brent will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Brent accepting new business clients right now?
Brent's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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