Kathryn Nell Byler
Pender & Coward A Professional Corporation • VA
Criminal DefenseGeneral PracticePersonal InjuryReal Estate
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Contact
Email
Phone
(757) 776-0109
Address
222 Central Park Ave Ste 400, VA, VA, US
Professional
About
Kathryn Nell Byler is a dedicated attorney based in Virginia Beach, specializing in General Practice, Personal Injury, and Real Estate. As a firm associate at Pender & Coward, she adeptly navigates a wide range of legal matters, including Small Business law, Landlord/Tenant disputes, General District Court cases (Civil, Criminal, and Traffic), as well as Wills, Trusts, Estates, and Guardianships/Conservatorships. Her comprehensive expertise allows her to provide tailored legal solutions for her clients, ensuring their needs are met with professionalism and care. Ms. Byler holds a distinguished Martindale-Hubbell AV-Rating and is licensed to practice before the Supreme Court of Virginia, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, and the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. She earned her Juris Doctor from Regent University School of Law, where she also serves as an adjunct professor, sharing her legal knowledge with aspiring attorneys. Additionally, she holds a Master of Business Administration from Golden Gate University, graduating magna cum laude, and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Old Dominion University. Active in her professional community, Ms. Byler is the Chair of the Virginia State Bar’s Resolution of Fee Disputes Committee and serves on the Board of Governors for the Virginia State Bar Real Estate Section. She has also held leadership positions as Chair of the Virginia Beach Bar Association's General District Court Judicial Liaison Committee and as a Past President of the Virginia Beach Forum. Beyond her legal practice, Kathryn is a licensed Virginia real estate broker, and her diverse interests include being a licensed commercial pilot, scuba diver, and skydiver. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for service, Kathryn N. Byler stands out as a trusted legal advocate in Virginia Beach.
About Criminal Defense Law
Criminal defense attorneys represent individuals accused of crimes, protecting their constitutional rights throughout the legal process. They work to achieve the best possible outcome through negotiation or trial. Common matters include dui/dwi, drug charges, assault, theft.
Credentials
Education
1998 Regent Law School Juris Doctorate 1979 Golden Gate University Masters 1975 Old Dominion University Bachelor of Science
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2012 Outstanding Alumnus, Regent University School of Law 1994 Nora Spencer Hamner Award, American Lung Association of VA 1982 Woman of the Year, American Business Womens Association, Polly Miller Charter Chapter
Publications
2014 Fee Simple, VSB Real Property Journal Welcome Aboard! Residential Leasing to Military Familes 2013 Pender & Coward, PC website The Legal Side of Aging and Dementia: Advance Planning Tools, Commitment Proceedings, Guardianships & Conservatorships
Associations
2014 - Present Virginia State Bar Chair, Special Committee, Resolution of Fee Disputes 2014 - Present Virginia State Bar Board of Governors, Real Property Section 2014 - Present Virginia Beach Bar Association Chair, General District Court Judicial Liaison Committee 2012 - 2013 Virginia Beach Forum President 2012 - 2013 Norfolk State University Business & Economic Development Board
Speaking
2015 Bench Bar Conference DUI's in General District Court
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Updated: May 29, 2026