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.
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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
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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 attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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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 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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