Crenshaw, Ware & Martin, P.L.C.

United States 2025

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Practice Areas

Individuals recognized in Best Lawyers

Year founded: 1923

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Overview

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Crenshaw, Ware & Martin, P.L.C. is a multi-disciplined law firm whose origin dates back to 1923. Our attorneys have earned national distinction over the last 90 years by successfully handling complex deals and notable cases. Our nationally-recognized attorneys advise and represent individuals, government agencies, and emerging and experienced businesses in matters ranging from litigation and dispute resolution to project finance and mergers and acquisitions.

Clients have turned to CWM for over 96 years to help them achieve the best results possible. We have built strong and lasting relationships with our clients by providing individualized service and relentless determination, while still maintaining a tradition of high moral values, mutual respect and professionalism.

We understand the changes affecting our clients’ businesses and industries. Our experience and insight enable us to identify and mitigate risks and develop cost-effective solutions.

Our attorneys are skilled and accessible, and assist clients in matters involving:

Rankings

Crenshaw, Ware & Martin, P.L.C. is metro ranked in 11 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.

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Metro Rankings

Norfolk

Tier 1 for Admiralty and Maritime Law

Tier 1 for Banking and Finance Law

Tier 1 for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Tier 1 for Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)

Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation

About Our Clients

Crenshaw, Ware & Martin, P.L.C. represents businesses, insurers, financial institutions, individuals and government agencies in a variety of business, litigation and transactional matters.

Rankings

Regional Rankings

Norfolk

Tier 1 for Admiralty and Maritime Law

Tier 1 for Banking and Finance Law

Tier 1 for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Tier 1 for Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)

Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation

Tier 1 for Construction Law

Tier 1 for Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law

Tier 1 for Litigation - Bankruptcy

Tier 2 for Litigation - Construction

Tier 2 for Railroad Law

Tier 3 for Litigation - Insurance

Practice Areas

The below are areas of legal specialty volunteered by the firm and do not designate a specialty in which a Best Law Firms ranking is held.

Admiralty and Maritime Law
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Commercial Litigation
Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
Construction Law
Corporate Law
Economic Development Law
Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
Employment Law - Management
Government Contracts
Litigation - Banking and Finance
Litigation - Bankruptcy
Litigation - Construction
Litigation - Intellectual Property
Municipal Law
Privacy and Data Security Law
Railroad Law
Real Estate Law
Transportation Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America^®

Crenshaw, Ware & Martin, P.L.C. has 5 lawyers recognized for individual performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America^®. By receiving this Best Lawyers recognition from their peers for their professional excellence, these lawyers made Crenshaw, Ware & Martin, P.L.C. eligible for evaluation for Best Law Firms rankings. For almost two decades, Best Lawyers has awarded these singular accolades, making them the foundation of our Best Law Firms awards. Read more about our Best Lawyers process here.

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