Virginia Code
Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-581.05 (2026)
Representation by attorney
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A party has the right to be represented by an attorney at any proceeding or hearing under this article. A waiver thereof prior to the proceeding or hearing is ineffective.
1986, c. 614.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2
cases, 1990–2005 · leading case: Bates v. McQueen, 613 S.E.2d 566 (Va. 2005).
Bates v. McQueen, 613 S.E.2d 566 (Va. 2005). “Code § 8.01-581.05. Despite these statutorily-mandated requirements, the terms of the circuit court's order, and the parties' stipulation before the circuit court that there was no hearing; no notice of a hearing; and no opportunity to be heard, to present evidence, and to…”
Alvis v. Bryant, 22 Va. Cir. 8 (Richmond County Cir. Ct. 1990). “Section 8.01-581.05 This statutory provision requires (1) the absence of an agreement to arbitrate, (2) a finding that a motion to stay (under § 8.”
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