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Justin Burch

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Litigation Partner | Marine Corps Veteran | Business Disputes Counsel

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Commercial Litigation for Business-Critical Disputes 

Justin Burch is a seasoned commercial litigation attorney with experience across Virginia state and federal courts. His practice centers on complex business disputes, including corporate dissolutions, breach of contract, fraud, business conspiracy, trade secret misappropriation, intellectual property infringement, and commercial real estate litigation. Clients regularly turn to Justin as a trusted commercial litigation attorney in high-stakes matters involving property, development, and business operations. He is known for strong courtroom advocacy and a disciplined, results-driven approach to litigation.

A Litigation Style Shaped by Service and Pressure

Before entering the legal profession, Justin served eight years in the United States Marine Corps and is a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, where he led Marines in anti-insurgent and counterterrorism operations in urban environments. That experience informs his litigation style today: focused, relentless, and prepared. Clients describe Justin as passionate and deeply invested, valuing the way he takes ownership of their issues and pursues outcomes with intensity and precision.

  • Supreme Court of Virginia
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia

  • J.D. from Regent University School of Law
  • Bachelor’s degree in History, Old Dominion University, VA.

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Representative Matters

Notable legal experience and client results.


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$255,500 Jury Verdict for Virginia Beach Restaurant Owner
Justin defended a Virginia Beach restaurant owner in a seven-figure lawsuit, defeated the plaintiff’s claims, and obtained a $255,500 jury verdict for the defendant as counterclaimant. The matter was reported by The Virginian-Pilot.

Shareholder and Dental Practice Dispute Dismissed With Prejudice
Justin defended a shareholder and director of a dental practice in a $2 million lawsuit involving breach of fiduciary duty and breach of contract claims. All claims against his client were dismissed with prejudice without settlement.

Real Estate Investor Defended in $1 Million Tort and Contract Case
Justin defended a real estate investor in a $1 million lawsuit involving tort and contract claims. The claims were dismissed in full without settlement, and the plaintiffs were required to remove false online statements about the investor.

Federal Copyright Infringement Case Dismissed
Justin defended an author in a federal copyright infringement lawsuit that was dismissed with no payment by the author.

Six-Figure Federal Court Settlement for Overseas Contractor Work
Justin prosecuted claims in federal court involving work performed overseas for a major Department of Defense government contractor, obtaining a six-figure settlement for his client.

Business Conspiracy and Fiduciary Duty Judgment Exceeding $1 Million
Justin represented a car dealership and its owner in litigation involving business conspiracy, breach of fiduciary duty, and related business tort claims. Three defendants settled for a six-figure amount, and judgment was entered against the remaining defendants for more than $1 million.

Approximately $1 Million Business Torts and Government Contracts Resolution
Justin obtained a resolution valued at approximately $1 million for a business client in a dispute involving business torts and government contracts. The settlement included cash, debt forgiveness, and the transfer of securities.


Representative Matters

Notable legal experience and client results.


Read On +


$255,500 Jury Verdict for Virginia Beach Restaurant Owner
Justin defended a Virginia Beach restaurant owner in a seven-figure lawsuit, defeated the plaintiff’s claims, and obtained a $255,500 jury verdict for the defendant as counterclaimant. The matter was reported by The Virginian-Pilot.

Shareholder and Dental Practice Dispute Dismissed With Prejudice
Justin defended a shareholder and director of a dental practice in a $2 million lawsuit involving breach of fiduciary duty and breach of contract claims. All claims against his client were dismissed with prejudice without settlement.

Real Estate Investor Defended in $1 Million Tort and Contract Case
Justin defended a real estate investor in a $1 million lawsuit involving tort and contract claims. The claims were dismissed in full without settlement, and the plaintiffs were required to remove false online statements about the investor.

Federal Copyright Infringement Case Dismissed
Justin defended an author in a federal copyright infringement lawsuit that was dismissed with no payment by the author.

Six-Figure Federal Court Settlement for Overseas Contractor Work
Justin prosecuted claims in federal court involving work performed overseas for a major Department of Defense government contractor, obtaining a six-figure settlement for his client.

Business Conspiracy and Fiduciary Duty Judgment Exceeding $1 Million
Justin represented a car dealership and its owner in litigation involving business conspiracy, breach of fiduciary duty, and related business tort claims. Three defendants settled for a six-figure amount, and judgment was entered against the remaining defendants for more than $1 million.

Approximately $1 Million Business Torts and Government Contracts Resolution
Justin obtained a resolution valued at approximately $1 million for a business client in a dispute involving business torts and government contracts. The settlement included cash, debt forgiveness, and the transfer of securities.


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When the Dispute Threatens the Business

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If a commercial dispute threatens your property, operations, or business value, contact Justin Burch to discuss your litigation strategy.