Atty. J. Stephen Buis
J. Stephen Buis is a lawyer practicing creditors rights, bankruptcy, civil practice and 1 other area of law.
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About J. Stephen Buis at a glance
J. Stephen Buis is a Presiding J. based in Richmond, Virginia. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, creditor rights, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1973). Educated at Southern Methodist University (LL.M. University, 1974) and Virginia Military Institute (B.A., 1967). Serands clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- J. Stephen Buis is a lawyer practicing creditors rights, bankruptcy, civil practice and 1 other area of law
- J. Stephen received a B.A. degree from Virginia Military Institute in 1967, and has been licensed for 53 years
- J. Stephen practices in Richmond, VA
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J. Stephen Buis's Areas of Practice
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
J. Stephen Buis is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
J. Stephen Buis is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Virginia →
J. Stephen Buis is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Virginia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
J. Stephen Buis is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Virginia →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
J. Stephen Buis is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Virginia →
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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