Atty. Thomas John Kniffen

Atty. Thomas John Kniffen

Thomas John Kniffen is a lawyer practicing family law, general practice, administrative law. Thomas received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 1975, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Arlington Arlington 46 yrs experience 46 year
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About Thomas John Kniffen at a glance

Thomas John Kniffen is an U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Admn. based in Arlington, Virginia. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on family law and government. Admitted to practice in New York (1980), U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York (1980), U.S. Court of Military Appeals (1988), and Pennsylvania (1991). Educated at John Marshall School of Law (J.D., 1979) and Boston College (B.A., 1975). Serands clients in Arlington, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Thomas John Kniffen is a lawyer practicing family law, general practice, administrative law
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 1975, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Thomas practices in Arlington, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas John Kniffen's Areas of Practice

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

Family Law

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Government & Administrative 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 Arlington 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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Where is Thomas John Kniffen's law office located?
Thomas John Kniffen's law practice is located in Arlington, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas John Kniffen handle?
Thomas John Kniffen focuses on family law, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Thomas John Kniffen practiced law?
Thomas John Kniffen has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Thomas John Kniffen go to law school?
Thomas John Kniffen earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1975).
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Education

J.D.
John Marshall School of Law
- 1979
B.A.
Boston College
- 1975

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Court of Military Appeals
Admitted: 1988
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1991

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