M. Tyson Daniel

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Top Rated Cannabis Law Attorney in Roanoke, VA
- Cannabis Law (60%),
- Criminal Defense (40%)
M. Tyson Daniel is an attorney with Magee, Goldstein, Lasky and Sayers PC law firm, which has office locations in Roanoke and Christiansburg, Virginia. A top-rated trial lawyer with more than 20 years of legal experience, Mr. Daniel provides superior representation and support to a diverse range of clients across the state who have legal needs involving any of the following:
· Criminal defense
· Cannabis law
· Business law
· Commercial real estate
· Trusts and estates
· Immigration and naturalization
· Bankruptcy, insolvency and creditor/debtor rights
· General civil litigation
Early in his legal career, Mr. Daniel served as a public defender in Danville and Roanoke as well as a senior assistant capital defender for the Western District of Virginia's Capital Defense Unit. In the latter role, he successfully handled dozens of death penalty cases in circuit court, and beyond that, he has achieved favorable results for clients facing a wide range of criminal charges. Recognized for his success, he received designation as Virginia’s Legal Elite in Criminal Defense from Virginia Business Magazine.
In addition to providing effective defense counsel, Mr. Daniel has become a recognized authority in cannabis law and the burgeoning hemp industry. He established Virginia Hemp Lawyers in Roanoke, and he provides invaluable counsel and support to clients who either face criminal charges related to cannabis or seek to establish their own hemp-related businesses. Having started several businesses himself, including his own law firm, Mr. Daniel has a wealth of insight and business experience to bring to his clients to help them achieve their goals efficiently and cost-effectively.
A 1995 graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, Mr. Daniel obtained his Juris Doctor in 1999 from the University of Richmond School of Law. He is admitted to practice before all Virginia state courts as well as before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia and the Virginia Supreme Court.
- 60%Cannabis Law
- 40%Criminal Defense
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About Tyson Daniel
Admitted: 1999, Virginia
Professional Webpage: https://www.mglspc.com/attorney/daniel-m-tyson/
Honors/Awards:
- Virginia’s Legal Elite in Criminal Defense, Virginia Business Magazine
Bar/Professional Activity:
- U.S. District Court Western District of Virginia
- Virginia Supreme Court
- Virginia
Pro bono/Community Service:
- The Lunch Pail Defense Foundation, Virginia Tech Football Defensive Coordinator, Manager
Educational Background:
- Collegiate School, Richmond Virginia
- Virginia Commonwealth University, B.A., Bachelor of Arts - 1995
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Last Updated: 11/5/2020