1. Define the Norfolk footprint before you count pages
Bosseo describes a choice between statewide coverage and a tighter footprint limited to selected counties. Norfolk’s recorded county relationship is Norfolk. That relationship matters because Norfolk is not interchangeable with a larger Virginia region, a metropolitan area, or every community where your firm might accept a matter.
Recommended approach
Start with a written service map. Decide whether the firm serves Norfolk only, Norfolk plus specifically selected Virginia counties or cities, or a broader statewide footprint. Then compare that map with your intake rules, court practice, travel limits, and referral boundaries. Use it only as geographic context while you decide which locations the firm can responsibly discuss and serve.
