HOOD LAW - Key Persons
Virginia Beach lawyer Joe Hood has been practicing law for 25 years (retired). Prior to obtaining his law degrees, Mr. Hood was a captain in the Navy; he served as a fighter pilot, and held command at sea. His last active duty position was as Comptroller for Naval Base Norfolk. He is a leader in the community, having received, among other accolades, a City of Virginia Beach Human Rights Award, the purpose of which is to officially recognize individuals, community groups, or organizations for meritorious service in pursuant to cultural diversity and advocacy of human rights which benefit Virginia Beach citizens. He also serves on many volunteer boards. He was a founding Director of the Beach Health Clinic 25 years ago, and has served as its President for the last fifteen (15) years. He is a Past-President of the Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia, Past-President of the St. Andrews Society of Tidewater, a former commissioner for the City of Virginia Beach Resort Advisory Commission, member of the City of Virginia Beach Library Board, President of the Friends of the Library, and is an elder in the Presbyterian Church.