Scott Reichle, Patten, Wornom, Hatten & Diamonstein - Newport News, VA
Scott L. Reichle is a partner at Patten, Wornom, Hatten and Diamonstein in Newport News, Virginia, combining over twenty-five years of trial experience with registered patent attorney and professional engineer credentials.
Technical and Legal Trial Mastery in Newport News, Virginia
Complex civil litigation, intellectual property disputes, and commercial conflicts demand legal counsel that bridges technical understanding with courtroom advocacy. Located on Jefferson Avenue in Newport News, Virginia, Scott L. Reichle is a partner at Patten, Wornom, Hatten and Diamonstein, L.C., one of the Commonwealth oldest litigation law firms, established in 1954. Scott brings a rare dual background to his practice: he is both a veteran trial litigator with over twenty-five years of experience and a licensed Professional Engineer in Virginia. Graduating with a Bachelor in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech and a Master in Environmental Engineering from Old Dominion University, Scott worked as an industrial field engineer and university engineering professor before graduating magna cum laude from Loyola University New Orleans School of Law. When clients need to find an attorney who can dissect intricate engineering schematics as easily as arguing federal motions, Scott Reichle delivers formidable advocacy.
Intellectual Property, Patent Law, and Commercial Litigation
As a registered patent attorney before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Scott Reichle advises inventors, contractors, and corporate entities on securing and defending vital intellectual property and commercial assets. His practice encompasses a broad range of litigation matters:
- Patent and Intellectual Property Prosecution: Guiding inventors through patent applications, trademark filings, trade secret protection, and IP portfolio management before the USPTO.
- Whistleblower and False Claims Act Cases: Serving as co-counsel in landmark qui tam whistleblower cases that have recovered over seven billion dollars for the federal government, individual states, and relators.
- Defective Products and Toxic Torts: Litigating catastrophic injury claims arising from defective industrial machinery, hazardous consumer products, chemical exposures, and asbestos claims.
- Commercial Construction Litigation: Representing project owners, general contractors, and engineering firms in construction defect claims, architectural disputes, and breach of contract actions.
- Environmental Law and Regulatory Compliance: Providing technical and legal analysis on environmental permitting, contamination liability, and clean energy regulatory proceedings.
Federal Trial Experience and Dedicated Pro Bono Service
Scott Reichle has tried numerous complex jury cases to verdict across Virginia state circuit courts and federal courts, including the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia and the Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals. His engineering background provides a decisive advantage in deposing technical experts, evaluating failure analyses, and explaining complicated scientific evidence to lay juries. Alongside his private practice, Scott is deeply committed to pro bono advocacy, representing asylum seekers and humanitarian relief applicants from across the globe in federal immigration courts and contributing legal review to national clean energy legislation.
Why Clients Trust Scott Reichle and PWHD
Corporate leaders, injured workers, and innovators throughout Hampton Roads and across the country rely on Scott Reichle for proven litigation results:
- Rare Dual-Discipline Insight: Registered patent attorney and licensed Professional Engineer with hands-on industrial and university teaching experience.
- Historic Whistleblower Recoveries: Integral member of trial teams that have secured landmark recoveries exceeding seven billion dollars in major pharmaceutical fraud cases.
- Elite Institutional Backing: Backed by Patten, Wornom, Hatten and Diamonstein, a premier trial firm serving Virginia since 1954.
- Free Case Evaluation: Providing prospective clients with comprehensive initial consultations to evaluate the merits of complex litigation claims.
Whether you need to protect a groundbreaking patent, contest a commercial contract breach, or hold a corporate wrongdoer accountable, experienced counsel is essential. If you need a lawyer urgently to handle a technical legal dispute, hire a patent attorney who has commanded respect in courtrooms nationwide. Contact Scott Reichle at Patten, Wornom, Hatten and Diamonstein in Newport News today to discuss your case.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Situated in the active Palmer / Kiln Creek district of Newport News, near Patrick Henry Mall.
Building Location
The office is located in the premier Class A Patrick Henry Corporate Center, a modern four-story commercial building. It is easily found adjacent to the Patrick Henry Mall.
Parking Details
Ample parking is available for visitors in the spacious on-site surface customer parking lot surrounding the corporate center.
Public Transit
Served by Hampton Roads Transit Route 112 (Newport News Transit Center); nearest stop is at Patrick Henry Mall.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the main lobby of the Patrick Henry Corporate Center. Take the passenger elevator to the 3rd floor, where the law office is located in Suite 300.