Individual sessions also available.
| MCLE Credit: | 7.0 (Ethics: 1.0) |
| Live-Interactive Credit: | 0.0 |
| Price: | $339 (Includes a downloadable audio version.) |
| Viewable Through: | 03/31/2029 |
$339.00 (or 7 Bundle Credits)
A pre-recorded streaming VIDEO replay of the May 2026 webcast, 44th Annual Real Estate Practice Seminar.
Cosponsored with the Real Property Section of the Virginia State Bar
Now in its 44th year, Virginia CLE’s Annual Real Estate Practice Seminar continues to set the standard for currency and quality in continuing legal education for real estate practitioners. Whether you have an established real estate practice or are a general practitioner who occasionally encounters real estate issues, this program is for you.
Topics covered:
Virginia’s Real Estate Legislative Update
Lucia Anna Trigiani, David S. Mercer
Learn about recent legislation and what is on the horizon for next year.
Virginia’s Real Estate Case Law Update
Michael Derdeyn, John E. Rinaldi
Materials on all real estate–related cases in the past year with a presentation highlighting the top cases.
Issues Related to Heirs’ Property
Kathy Wright, Robert E. Hawthorne
This session provides an overview of the common issues associated with resolving heirs’ property matters. We discuss several potential challenges that may arise and explore practical strategies to prevent or address them effectively.
Best Practice for Landlord-Tenant Issues
Ashley Eick, Jerome Friedlander
Practitioners anticipate substantial legislative changes following the 2026 General Assembly session, which will drastically alter the practice of landlord-tenant law in Virginia. This presentation provides an overview of the current legal framework and discusses legislative updates and the ripple effects those changes will have on the practice area. We also highlight common pitfalls for the unwary in litigating unlawful detainers, explain the Eviction Diversion Program, examine the intricacies of “source of funds” as a protected class, review the various causes of action that a tenant can maintain against a landlord, and assess other common legal issues affecting the rental industry.
Ethical Considerations for Attorneys Practicing Real Estate Settlements
Todd Condron
This session provides a deep dive on solutions for ethical dilemmas that real estate attorneys will encounter in their practice involving real estate settlements, representation of Buyers and Sellers in real estate transactions, and related practices.
Todd Condron, Leggett, Simon, Freemyers & Lyon, PLC / Vienna
Michael E. Derdeyn, Flora Pettit PC / Charlottesville
Ashley M. Eick, Sykes, Bourdon, Ahern & Levy, PC / Virginia Beach
Jerome (“Jerry”) P. Friedlander, II, Friedlander & Friedlander PC / McLean
Robert E. Hawthorne, Hawthorne & Hawthorne / Blackstone
David S. Mercer, MercerTrigiani / Alexandria
John E. Rinaldi, Walsh, Colucci, Lubeley & Walsh, PC / Prince William
Lucia Anna Trigiani, MercerTrigiani / Alexandria
Kathleen L. Wright, Gentry Locke / Roanoke
Moderator
Regina Petruzzi Neumann, Old Republic National Title Insurance Company / Richmond
