Emporia, Virginia

Proudly serving residents of Emporia and the surrounding communities, including Jarratt, South Hill, Adams Grove, Skippers, Durand, Westover Hills, Freeman, and throughout Virginia.

Widely known as a cultural hub of the Southwest Virginia region, Emporia hosts several spectacular events and festivals each year, including the Virginia Peanut Festival, the Great Peanut Tour, and the Virginia Pork Festival, which draw roughly 30,000 visitors each year.^[1]  At The Law Offices of Mark T. Hurt, we are proud to call the culturally diverse town of Emporia home, as one of our satellite offices is nestled within a quaint stretch of South Main Street.

Firm founding attorney Mark Hurt has been practicing law throughout Virginia for over three decades and has acquired a reputation for being a tenacious litigator who gets results for Emporia residents and visitors.  Our firm has recovered millions of dollars in compensation for victims of auto accidents, workplace accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, defective products, prescription drug errors, and more.  We have also helped hundreds of clients charged with traffic citations or charges in obtaining a better outcome compared to paying fines and pleading guilty by successfully arguing for lessened charges or dismissals.

We Invite You to Call Our Office at (276) 623-0808 for a Free Consultation

We can discuss the facts of your case, explain your legal options, and assist in implementing a plan that meets your objectives.

The Law Offices of Mark T. Hurt represents clients on a contingency-fee basis in injury matters (such as car accident, workers’ compensation, and Social Security Disability claims) and we offer competitive, affordable flat-fee pricing for non-injury cases (including traffic citations). 

As a result, if you’ve been injured, we’re only entitled to a fee if compensation is recovered.  We will advance the costs of injury lawsuits, so you won’t need to be concerned about these expenses while your case is ongoing (these costs are normally repaid through settlements or favorable verdicts).  For traffic matters and defense, we also accept credit card payments.

Why Should I Hire Emporia, Virginia Lawyer Mark Hurt?

The Law Offices of Mark T. Hurt is a firm with extensive resources and capabilities Over the years, Duke Law honors graduate Mark Hurt has been recognized as one of the most experienced litigators in Virginia, successfully trying cases and arguing appeals in Virginia, Tennessee, and numerous federal courts.  He also has the distinction of arguing twice before our nation’s highest court, the United States Supreme Court (less than 1% of lawyers ever argue a case before this court).

Does Mark Hurt Represent Emporia Clients in Traffic Matters?

When someone is accused of a serious crime, it can turn their life upside down, negatively affecting their character and reputation.  Further, the threat of a conviction could place an individual’s job in jeopardy, potentially compromising their financial stability and that of their family.  Thus, it is critically important for those charged with serious crimes to understand their rights and to act expeditiously.

As Emporia traffic defense lawyer, Mark Hurt and our firm regularly represent Emporia residents and those in Southwest Virginia in matters involving traffic citations, misdemeanors, and felony charges.  We provide an aggressive and strong defense against a variety of traffic charges, including (but not limited to):

• Traffic Violations
• Speeding
• Reckless Driving

What Types of Injury Cases Does Mark Hurt Handle?

When an individual is injured due to someone else’s negligence, they may be entitled to sue the person or corporation that is responsible.  In other words, they may be entitled to monetary compensation to help cover costs for medical treatment, pain and suffering, lost wages, loss of consortium, property damages, and other all other reasonable damages sustained as a result of their injuries.

We represent clients in injury cases involving:

• Personal Injury
• Car Accidents
• Spinal Cord Injuries
• Social Security Disability
• Workers’ Compensation
• Motorcycle, Bike & Pedestrian Accidents
• Commercial Truck Accidents
• Slip & Fall & Premises Liability
• Dog Bites
• Wrongful Death
• Traffic and Speeding Tickets
• Reckless Driving
• Whistleblowing

If you suffered a debilitating injury, we examine the circumstances surrounding your injury to identify all potentially liable parties and pursue justice and the full compensation to which you are rightfully entitled.  If an injury leaves you temporarily or permanently disabled and unable to work, we can also assist in filing a claim for Social Security Disability benefits.

Contact Our Emporia, Virginia Office Today for a Free Consultation!

We Represent Injury Victims and Whistleblowers on Contingency

To learn more about our award-winning representation, contact our Emporia, Virginia office to schedule a free consultation with attorney Mark Hurt.  We handle personal injury, worker’s compensation, SSD, car accident, whistleblowing, and other injury matters on a contingency basis, meaning we do not charge a fee unless we obtain compensation for you.

We Offer Affordable Fixed-Fees in Non-injury Matters

If you would like to fight a traffic citation or criminal charge, we provide competitive flat-fee pricing.  This means we will charge the same fee regardless of whether your case takes a couple of months or requires a lengthy, complex trial.  Call us today to get started!

[1] Emporia, Virginia is For Lovers, https://www.virginia.org/cities/Emporia.