Carl A. Eason

Carl A. Eason joined the firm in 1980 and has served as President since 1990. Mr. Eason represents banks, credit unions, and finance companies, particularly in the area of collateral recovery in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 proceedings. He also has extensive experience with environmental issues affecting lenders, especially in the area of wetlands and land use.

Mr. Eason has lectured frequently on both creditors' rights and environmental issues. He is also experienced with riparian rights issues and serves as counsel to the Hampton Roads Marine Contractors Association. The case of Langley v. Meredith, 237 Va. 55, 367 S.E.2d 519 (1989), in which Mr. Eason was counsel for the appellant, remains a landmark decision in the riparian rights body of law.

Representative Cases

Eaton v. First American Bank of Virginia, 134 BR. 178 (Bankr.E.D. Va. 1991)

Langley v. Meredith, 237 Va. 55, 367 S.E.2d 519 (1989)

Fox v. Templeton, 229 Va. 380, 329 S.E.2d 6 (1985)

Gee v. Hudson, 746 F. 2d 1471 (4th Cir. 1984)

Hill v. Hill, 227 Va. 569, 318 S.E.2d 292 (1984)

Mosteller v. Commonwealth, 222 Va. 143, 279 S.E.2d 380 (1981)