Welcome to the Real Property Section

real property section logoThe Real Property Section addresses all aspects of real property practice and procedure in Virginia. The section regularly advises its members of changes in this area of law, and increases the public's awareness of their rights and obligations related to ownership and transfer of real estate interest. The section publishes a newsletter, Fee Simple, and holds continuing legal education seminars on current real property topics.

The Real Property Section offers exclusive content for members. Ensure that you can read all the great information from the section with no delay by paying your annual section dues on July 1 every year. 

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Section Liaison

Dolly Shaffner
[email protected]
(804) 775-0518

Upcoming Events

DateTitleLocation
May 01   |VSB-Sponsored Free and Low-cost CLE Webinars - ongoingVarious, VAWEB12345
May 29   |2024 VSB Annual MeetingVirginia Beach, VA053024AM

What's New?

VSB Real Property Section Releases Foreclosure and Easement Chapters of the Living Library Series

Posted on 3/26/2024
The Virginia State Bar Real Property Section’s Membership Committee announces six new videos on real estate easements and foreclosure as part three and four of the Living Library Project.

2024 Annual Meeting Registration Is Open

Posted on 3/15/2024
Online registration is open for the 2024 Annual Meeting. The meeting will be in Virginia Beach May 29 – June 1. We hope to see you there!

James L. Windsor Receives 2024 Traver Award

Posted on 3/12/2024
The VSB Real Property Section and Virginia CLE have named James L. Windsor as the recipient of the 2024 Traver Award, given each year to honor a lawyer who embodies the highest ideals in the practice of real estate law.

VSB Real Property Section Publishes Guide to Title Insurance

Posted on 2/16/2024
The Virginia State Bar Real Property Section has published "A Title Insurance Guide for the Homebuyer" for Virginians needing information about title insurance when purchasing a property.

VSB Real Property Section Releases Second Group of Living Library Video Series

Posted on 11/9/2023
The Virginia State Bar Real Property Section’s Membership Committee announces three new videos on real estate litigation as part two of the Living Library Project.