Biography: Leighton Houck joined Caskie & Frost in 1970. His areas of practice include creditor's rights law, real estate law and commercial law. He has extensive experience in representing creditors in bankruptcy matters and financial institutions in commercial litigation. Leighton has represented plaintiffs and defendants in Virginia in both Federal and State courts, as well in appellate courts. He is admitted to practice in all State and Federal Courts in Virginia, as well as in the United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.

A well-respected member of the Lynchburg business community, Leighton served as Chairman of the Lynchburg Regional Chamber of Commerce in 2004.

Leighton is a graduate of the Washington & Lee University School of Law, where he was a member of the Order of the Coif, Phi Beta Kappa, and served as the Associate Editor of the Washington & Lee Law Review.

Practice Areas: Leighton's areas of practice include creditor's rights law, real estate law and commercial law

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

Law School: Washington & Lee University School of Law (J.D., summa cum laude, l970)

College/University: Hampden Sydney College (B.A., 1967)

Professional Affiliations: Virginia Bar Association (Bankruptcy Law Section, Chair, 2002-2003); Virginia State Bar (Environmental Law Section, Bankruptcy Law Section); Lynchburg Estate Planning Council (President, 2002-2003); Lynchburg Chamber of Commerce (Chairman of the Board, 2004); Region 2000 Business Development Centre (Board of Directors); First Citizens Bank (Advisory Board).

Email: lhouck@caskiefrost.com