Atty. Heidi Burch Shafer

Atty. Heidi Burch Shafer

Heidi B. Shafer is a native of Lexington, Virginia.

Lynchburg Lynchburg 24 yrs experience 24 year
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About Heidi Burch Shafer at a glance

Heidi Burch Shafer is a Member based in Lynchburg, Virginia, practicing at Cox Law Group, PLLC. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on chapter 7, chapter 13, bankruptcy, debt settlement, and foreclosure. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2002). Educated at Regent University (J.D., 2002) and Virginia Tech (B.A. History, 1999). Active member of Virginia State Bar Tidewater Bankruptcy Bar Association (Membership Chairman, 2006) National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. Serands clients in Lynchburg, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Heidi B. Shafer is a native of Lexington, Virginia
  • Heidi graduated from Virginia Tech in 1999 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and a minor in Sociology
  • Heidi received her Juris Doctorate in May of 2002 from Regent University in Virginia Beach and has been an active member of the Virginia State Bar since October of 2002
  • She practiced in the areas of Bankruptcy, Domestic and Juvenile Law, Criminal Law and Civil law, in the Hampton Roads area from October of 2002 until March of 2008
  • Heidi joined the Cox Law Group in March of 2008
  • Heidi served as membership chairman for the Tidewater Bankruptcy Bar Association in 2006
  • She is also a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
  • Heidi has been married to her husband, Rob, since June of 2001, and they have one son, Aidan, born in 2006

Practice Areas Explained

Heidi Burch Shafer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Heidi Burch Shafer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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Debt Settlement

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Foreclosure Defense

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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 Lynchburg 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 Heidi Burch Shafer

Where is Heidi Burch Shafer's law office located?
Heidi Burch Shafer's law practice is located in Lynchburg, Virginia. The firm is Cox Law Group, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Heidi Burch Shafer handle?
Heidi Burch Shafer focuses on chapter 7, chapter 13, bankruptcy, debt settlement, foreclosure. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Heidi Burch Shafer practiced law?
Heidi Burch Shafer has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Heidi Burch Shafer go to law school?
Heidi Burch Shafer earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.A. History, 1999).
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Education

J.D.
Regent University
- 2002
B.A. History
Virginia Tech
- 1999

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2002

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