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Alexander R. McDaniel

Alex is a member of the firm’s Litigation team and focuses his practice on Business Disputes, Construction, Cybersecurity, Employment, and Government and Public Sector. Alex's experience with the firm includes litigation in state and federal court on a multitude of issues. He regularly aids clients facing litigation as well as advises them on how to avoid it.

Alex received his B.A., cum laude, from the University of Northern Iowa and his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Richmond School of Law. Prior to joining the firm, he served as law clerk for the 4th Judicial Circuit of Virginia and practiced personal injury, medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, and traumatic brain injury matters.

Practice Areas

Admiralty and Maritime Law Business Disputes Construction Law Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Government Contracting Government and Public Sector Litigation Local Counsel Representation Railroad and Transit Law

Business & Industries

Banks, Financial Institutions and Lenders

Business Owners and Executives

Dredging Companies

Housing Authorities

Local, State, and Federal Governments

Marina Owners and Operators

Marine Salvage Operators

Railroad and Shipping Companies

Special Purpose Authorities

Technology Companies

Honors & Awards

Named Best Lawyers ® Ones to Watch (2022-2023)

Education

University of Richmond, School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2017

University of Northern Iowa, B.A., cum laude, 2014

Bar/Court Admissions

Virginia State Bar

United States Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit

United States District Court, Eastern District of Virginia

United States District Court, Western District of Virginia

Memberships

Virginia Bar Association

Norfolk & Portsmouth Bar Association

Virginia Beach Bar Association

Federal Bar Association

Hoffman I'Anson Inn of Court

Community Involvement

Virginia Beach Public Library Board (Board Member: 2022-2025)

North End Run Club

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Presentations

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Represents clients in a broad range of business and commercial matters, including complex contract disputes and business conspiracies.
Represents owners, developers, contractors and subcontractors in construction disputes, mechanics liens and bid protests.
Advises businesses and business executives on contract interpretation, employment matters and compliance with updates to state and federal law.

Presenter, 2022 Updates to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, Virginia Risk Sharing Association (July 13, 2022).

Hon. Joseph A. Migliozzi, Jr. & Alexander R. McDaniel, Evolution of DNA as an Accepted Courtroom Science Has Contributed to a Backlog in Laboratory Testing, VIRGINIA LAWYER, Aug. 2018, at 20–23, 27.
Hon. Joseph A. Migliozzi, Jr. & Alexander R. McDaniel, Bradner, Bowers, and the Adequacy of Jury Verdicts in Personal Injury Cases, VIRGINIA LAWYER, October 2018, at 28–30.

News and Updates

CWM Runs in the ADP Corporate 5K

Posted on June 22, 2022

Team CWM Left to Right: Dawn (husband Tim), Alex, Tiffanie, Wiley, Jim (wife Sue & Guest), Ryan (wife Sarah & family) Crenshaw, Ware & Martin ran in the ADP Corporate 5k…...

Eight Crenshaw, Ware & Martin, P.L.C. Attorneys Named to 2022 Best Lawyers® in America List

Posted on August 19, 2021

Norfolk, VA, — Crenshaw, Ware & Martin P.L.C. is pleased to announce that Best Lawyers has recognized four of the Firm’s attorneys as “Best Lawyers in America”, two as “Lawyer of…...

Paid Family and Sick Leave: How it Works in the Era of Coronavirus

Posted on March 28, 2020

Paid Family and Sick Leave: How it Works in the Era of CoronavirusDownload Like your business, our law firm is dealing with a rapidly changing workplace environment as COVID-19 continues to…...

Crenshaw, Ware & Martin Promotes Hartnett to Partner and Welcomes Two New Attorneys

Posted on February 5, 2020

Crenshaw, Ware & Martin, PLC is pleased to announce David C. Hartnett as newly elected partner, and welcome two new Associate Attorneys to the firm, Kristin D. Smith and Alexander R. McDaniel. Mr.…...