The Real Property Section Living Library Project

Whether you are an experienced practitioner looking to brush up on other areas of real estate law or a recent law school graduate looking to find out more about real property law, the Virginia State Bar Real Property Section Membership Committee has a presentation for you!

We have put together video productions from highly esteemed members of the Real Property Section to share our knowledge and advice. The membership committee has plans to release more than six presentations a year from “dirt” lawyers who have seen it all.

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Community Associations Law

Video 1: Lucia Anna Trigiani on Community Associations Law

Lucia Anna "Pia" Trigiani of MercerTrigiani LLP provides an overview of key concepts in Community Associations law, including the application of general property law principles, the Virginia Condominium Act, the Virginia Property Owners’ Association Act, and the Virginia Nonstock Corporation Act.

Video 2: Deborah Casey expands on Community Associations Law

Building on the first video of the series, Debbie Casey of Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black PLC expands on the specific structures and governance of community associations, discussing the four primary types, and examining the roles of developer and association attorneys, the intricacies of community governance, and the critical role of declarations in defining and guiding associations.

Local Government Law

Video 1: Michelle Robl on Local Government Law at the County Level

Michelle Robl, County Attorney for Prince William County, provides an overview of Local Government Law and its intersection with Real Estate Law at the county level.

Video 2: Courtney Sydnor on Local Government Law at the City Level

Courtney Sydnor, City Attorney for the City of Hampton, provides an overview of Local Government Law and its intersection with Real Estate Law at the city level.

Video 3: Michelle Robl and Courtney Sydnor Joint Session on Local Government Law

Michelle Robl and Courtney Sydnor discuss the similarities and differences between Local Government Law at the county and city levels, along with current hot topics.

Estate Planning

Video 1: James P. Cox lll on Estate Planning

James P. Cox III discusses effective estate planning tools including powers of attorney and a discussion of how an owner’s death affects title to real estate.

Video 2: Paul Melnick on Estate Planning

Paul Melnick provides a comprehensive discussion about the different types of estate planning deeds and their effect on property held by the decedent at death.

Video 3: James P. Cox III and Paul Melnick on Estate Planning

James P. Cox III and Paul Melnick discuss the probate process at length and how the title to a property is transferred after a decedent passes away.

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