Atty. Stephen John Telfeyan

Atty. Stephen John Telfeyan

Stephen John Telfeyan is a lawyer practicing corporate law, taxation, estate planning and 1 other area of law. Stephen received a degree from Marshall-Wythe School of Law, College of William & Mary in 1983, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Chesapeake Chesapeake 49 yrs experience 49 year
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About Stephen John Telfeyan at a glance

Stephen John Telfeyan is a Member based in Chesapeake, Virginia, practicing at Basnight, Kinser, Telfeyan, Leftwich & Nuckolls, P.C.. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, tax, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1977) and New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia U.S (1988). Educated at Marshall-Wythe School of Law, College of William & Mary (M.L.T. State, 1983) and George Mason University, International School of Law (J.D., 1977). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Chesapeake Bar Association (President, 1993) Virginia State Bar (Assistant Bar Counsel, 1978-1982) Tidewater Estate Planning Council. Serands clients in Chesapeake, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Stephen John Telfeyan is a lawyer practicing corporate law, taxation, estate planning and 1 other area of law
  • Stephen received a degree from Marshall-Wythe School of Law, College of William & Mary in 1983, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Stephen practices at Basnight, Kinser, Telfeyan, Leftwich & Nuckolls, P.C. in Chesapeake, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen John Telfeyan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen John Telfeyan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Estate Planning & Probate

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

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

Stephen John Telfeyan is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Stephen John Telfeyan is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Virginia →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 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 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 Stephen John Telfeyan

Where is Stephen John Telfeyan's law office located?
Stephen John Telfeyan's law practice is located in Chesapeake, Virginia. The firm is Basnight, Kinser, Telfeyan, Leftwich & Nuckolls, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen John Telfeyan handle?
Stephen John Telfeyan focuses on estate planning, business, tax, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Stephen John Telfeyan practiced law?
Stephen John Telfeyan has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Stephen John Telfeyan go to law school?
Stephen John Telfeyan earned their education at (M.L.T. State, 1983); (J.D., 1977).
How can I contact Stephen John Telfeyan for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Stephen John Telfeyan received?
Stephen John Telfeyan's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

M.L.T. State
Marshall-Wythe School of Law, College of William & Mary
- 1983
J.D.
George Mason University, International School of Law
- 1977

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1977
New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia U.S
Admitted: 1988

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