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.
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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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- 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 is one of 115,645 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Virginia →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
John Cussen is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Virginia →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
John Cussen is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
John Cussen is one of 77,130 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Virginia →
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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 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.
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