Biography: Joe Knakal has been practicing law at Caskie & Frost for over forty years. Many businesses in Central Virginia have benefited from Joe's experience and expertise in business and commercial matters, and many individuals and families have sought his counsel with regard to estate planning and administration.

Joe received his B.A. from Washington & Lee University in 1957. He went on to receive his law degree from Washington & Lee University in l959, where he served as the Associate Editor of the Washington & Lee Law Review and was a member of the Order of the Coif. Joe is a Fellow with the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel.

Practice Areas: Joe' s areas of practice include wills and trusts, estate planning and administration, and business and commercial matters.

Admitted to Bar: Joe is admitted to practice in all State and Federal Courts in Virginia, in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, the United States Tax Court, and the United States Supreme Court

Law School: Washington & Lee University School of Law (L.L.B. magna cum laude, l959)

College/University: Washington & Lee University (B.A., 1957)

Professional Affiliations: Lynchburg Bar Association (President, 1975-76); Virginia Bar Association; American Bar Association; Virginia State Bar; Fellow, American College of Trusts and Estate Counsel.

Email: jknakal@caskiefrost.com