Atty. Lella Amiss E. Pape

Atty. Lella Amiss E. Pape

Mrs. Pape’s practice is exclusively devoted to representation community associations, commercial condominiums and small corporations in their governance and collections matters.

Manassas Manassas 38 yrs experience 38 year
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About Lella Amiss E. Pape at a glance

Lella Amiss E. Pape is a Shareholder based in Manassas, Virginia, practicing at Chesapeake Law Group, PLC. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, creditor rights, and hoa. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1988), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia (1988), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1988), and Maryland (1999). Educated at George Mason University School of Law (J.D., 1988) and Longwood University (B.S., 1978). Active member of Prince William Bar Association, Virginia Women's Bar Association. Serands clients in Manassas, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mrs. Pape’s practice is exclusively devoted to representation community associations, commercial condominiums and small corporations in their governance and collections matters
  • She understands the unique nature and challenge of the business, and will deliver the firm’s services in a responsive and first class manner for the least expense possible
  • A former shareholder with a large community association oriented practice, Mrs. Pape opened the firm in April of 2012, to serve her clients in the best manner possible
  • Prior to focusing on Community Associations law, her practice was devoted to civil litigation in the area of real estate development, land use, debt collection and corporate and contracts law
  • Mrs. Pape has lectured locally on behalf of the Community Associations Institute, and through the Prince William County Neighborhood Coalition, and in West Virginia with the Eastern Panhandle Organization of Homeowners Associations
  • Mrs. Pape has also achieved the designation as a CAI “Educated -Trained Business Partner” Professional and Civic Involvement: • Member, Virginia Bar Association • Member, Community Associations Institute – Washington Metropolitan Chapter • Recording Secretary, WMCCAI - Virginia Legislative Committee • Boy Scouts of America Troop Committee, Member & Volunteer, Gainesville, Virginia
  • Shield of Service Award, 2014

Practice Areas Explained

Lella Amiss E. Pape's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lella Amiss E. Pape handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Creditor Rights & Collections

Lella Amiss E. Pape is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Virginia →

HOA & Condominium Law

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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 Manassas 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 Lella Amiss E. Pape

Where is Lella Amiss E. Pape's law office located?
Lella Amiss E. Pape's law practice is located in Manassas, Virginia. The firm is Chesapeake Law Group, PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lella Amiss E. Pape handle?
Lella Amiss E. Pape focuses on business, real estate, creditor rights, hoa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Lella Amiss E. Pape practiced law?
Lella Amiss E. Pape has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Lella Amiss E. Pape go to law school?
Lella Amiss E. Pape earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.S., 1978).
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Education

J.D.
George Mason University School of Law
- 1988
B.S.
Longwood University
- 1978

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
Admitted: 1988
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1988
Maryland
Admitted: 1999
U. S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Maryland
Admitted: 2002
U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
Admitted: 2003
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2005
West Virginia U. S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia
Admitted: 2009

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