Atty. Scott James Golightly
Scott James Golightly is a lawyer practicing estate planning and administration, business successions and succession, wills and trusts and 6 other areas of law. Scott received a B.A. degree from Christopher Newport College in 1993, and has been licensed for 28 years.
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Scott James Golightly is a Shareholder based in Richmond, Virginia, practicing at Golightly Law. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on formation, trusts, probate, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1998), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia (1998), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia (1998). Educated at University of Richmond, T. C. Williams School of Law (J.D., 1998) and Christopher Newport College (B.A., 1993). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Virginia State Bar. Serands clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Scott James Golightly is a lawyer practicing estate planning and administration, business successions and succession, wills and trusts and 6 other areas of law
- Scott received a B.A. degree from Christopher Newport College in 1993, and has been licensed for 28 years
- Scott practices at Golightly Law in Richmond, VA
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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 attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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 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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