Atty. David Mark Bastiaans

Atty. David Mark Bastiaans

David Mark Bastiaans is a lawyer practicing new business formation, franchising, mergers and acquisitions and 4 other areas of law. David received a B.S. degree from Western New England College in 1990, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Virginia Beach Virginia Beach 29 yrs experience 29 year
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About David Mark Bastiaans at a glance

David Mark Bastiaans is a Member based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, practicing at Wolcott Rivers Gates, Attorneys at Law. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on formation, contracts, trusts, probate, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1997), Massachusetts (1997), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia (1998), and U.S. Tax Court (1998). Educated at Western New England University School of Law (J.D., 1997) and Western New England College (B.S. Business, 1990). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Virginia, Virginia Beach, Norfolk-Portsmouth and Massachusetts Bar Associations Virginia State Bar. Serands clients in Virginia Beach, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Mark Bastiaans is a lawyer practicing new business formation, franchising, mergers and acquisitions and 4 other areas of law
  • David received a B.S. degree from Western New England College in 1990, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • David practices at Wolcott Rivers Gates, Attorneys at Law in Virginia Beach, VA

Practice Areas Explained

David Mark Bastiaans's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Mark Bastiaans handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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Contracts

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Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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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 Virginia Beach 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

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Where is David Mark Bastiaans's law office located?
David Mark Bastiaans's law practice is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The firm is Wolcott Rivers Gates, Attorneys at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Mark Bastiaans handle?
David Mark Bastiaans focuses on formation, contracts, trusts, probate, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has David Mark Bastiaans practiced law?
David Mark Bastiaans has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did David Mark Bastiaans go to law school?
David Mark Bastiaans earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.S. Business, 1990).
How can I contact David Mark Bastiaans for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David Mark Bastiaans received?
David Mark Bastiaans's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Western New England University School of Law
- 1997
B.S. Business
Western New England College
- 1990

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1997
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
Admitted: 1998
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1998

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