Atty. Cassell D. Basnight

Atty. Cassell D. Basnight

Cassell D. Basnight is a lawyer practicing real estate law, general practice.

Chesapeake Chesapeake 64 yrs experience 64 year
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About Cassell D. Basnight at a glance

Cassell D. Basnight is a Member based in Chesapeake, Virginia, practicing at Basnight, Kinser, Telfeyan, Leftwich & Nuckolls, P.C.. They have 64+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1962. Their practice focuses on real estate. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1962) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia (1962). Educated at Lynchburg College (B.A., 1960) and T.C. Williams School of Law of the University of Richmond J.D. (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Chesapeake Bar Association (President, 1979) Virginia State Bar Virginia Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Chesapeake, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Cassell D. Basnight is a lawyer practicing real estate law, general practice
  • Cassell received a B.A. degree from Lynchburg College in 1960, and has been licensed for 64 years
  • Cassell practices at Basnight, Kinser, Telfeyan, Leftwich & Nuckolls, P.C. in Chesapeake, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Cassell D. Basnight's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Cassell D. Basnight handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chesapeake are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Cassell D. Basnight's law office located?
Cassell D. Basnight's law practice is located in Chesapeake, Virginia. The firm is Basnight, Kinser, Telfeyan, Leftwich & Nuckolls, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Cassell D. Basnight handle?
Cassell D. Basnight focuses on real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Cassell D. Basnight practiced law?
Cassell D. Basnight has 64+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1962.
Where did Cassell D. Basnight go to law school?
Cassell D. Basnight earned their education at (B.A., 1960); (—).
How can I contact Cassell D. Basnight for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Cassell D. Basnight received?
Cassell D. Basnight's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

B.A.
Lynchburg College
- 1960
T.C. Williams School of Law of the University of Richmond J.D.
- In Progress

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1962
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
Admitted: 1962

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