Atty. Daniel Francis Basnight

Atty. Daniel Francis Basnight

Mr. Daniel Francis Basnight is a lawyer practicing personal injury, eminent domain, mergers and acquisitions and 5 other areas of law.

Newport News Newport News 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Daniel Francis Basnight at a glance

Daniel Francis Basnight is an Of Counsel based in Newport News, Virginia, practicing at Kaufman & Canoles A Professional Corporation. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on residential, personal injury, employment, business, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1998), North Carolina (1999), South Carolina (2000), and District of Columbia (2010). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (JD, 1998) and Old Dominion University M.A. 1992 University of Virginia School of Law University of Virginia (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Newport News, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Daniel Francis Basnight is a lawyer practicing personal injury, eminent domain, mergers and acquisitions and 5 other areas of law
  • Daniel received a M.A. degree from Old Dominion University, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Daniel practices at Kaufman & Canoles A Professional Corporation in Newport News, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Daniel Francis Basnight's Areas of Practice

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

Residential Real Estate

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Daniel Francis Basnight is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Virginia →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Daniel Francis Basnight is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Virginia →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Daniel Francis Basnight is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →

Land Use & Zoning

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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 Newport News 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Daniel Francis Basnight

Where is Daniel Francis Basnight's law office located?
Daniel Francis Basnight's law practice is located in Newport News, Virginia. The firm is Kaufman & Canoles A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Daniel Francis Basnight handle?
Daniel Francis Basnight focuses on residential, personal injury, employment, business, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Daniel Francis Basnight practiced law?
Daniel Francis Basnight has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Daniel Francis Basnight go to law school?
Daniel Francis Basnight earned their education at (JD, 1998); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact Daniel Francis Basnight for a consultation?
You can contact Daniel Francis Basnight directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Daniel Francis Basnight received?
Daniel Francis Basnight's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

JD
University of Virginia School of Law
- 1998
B.A.
Old Dominion University M.A. 1992 University of Virginia School of Law University of Virginia
- 1975

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1998
North Carolina
Admitted: 1999
South Carolina
Admitted: 2000
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2010

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