Atty. John Cussen
John Cussen is a lawyer practicing business successions, corporate, taxation and 3 other areas of law. John received a A.B. degree from College of the Holy Cross in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years.
Business Successions & More Attorney · Serving Chesapeake, VA · 41+ Years Experience
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About John Cussen at a Glance
John Cussen is a Member based in Chesapeake, Virginia, practicing at John Cussen. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1985), U.S. Tax Court (1987), and Virginia (1988). Educated at The National Law Center, George Washington University (J.D., 1984) and College of the Holy Cross (A.B. Marshall, 1981). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Chesapeake, Maryland State and American. Serves clients in Chesapeake, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John Cussen
- John Cussen is a lawyer practicing business successions, corporate, taxation and 3 other areas of law
- John received a A.B. degree from College of the Holy Cross in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
- John practices at John Cussen in Chesapeake, VA
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John Cussen's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Cussen handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chesapeake.
Probate in Chesapeake
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Estate Planning & Probate in Chesapeake
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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Business & Corporate Law in Chesapeake
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
John Cussen is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →
Tax Law in Chesapeake
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
John Cussen is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Virginia →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Chesapeake
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 Chesapeake 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 venue, 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.
Chesapeake Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chesapeake-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chesapeake Choose John Cussen
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish John Cussen's practice in the field of probate, estate planning, business, and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John Cussen brings 41+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Maryland, U.S. Tax Court, and Virginia, John Cussen can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering probate, estate planning, and business, John Cussen can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chesapeake
A Chesapeake-based practice means John Cussen attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues John Cussen Handles in Chesapeake
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