Atty. Franklin P. Backus

Atty. Franklin P. Backus

Franklin P. Backus is a lawyer.

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About Franklin P. Backus at a glance

Franklin P. Backus is an attorney based in Richmond, Virginia. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1936). Serands clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Franklin P. Backus is a lawyer
  • Franklin has been licensed for 90 years
  • Franklin practices in Richmond, VA

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 Richmond 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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Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1936

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