The Legal Hotline allows you to submit real estate–related questions directly to Associate Attorney Joseph J. Russo, Jr., Esq., who draws on the expertise of practitioners to provide guidance on NVAR Standardized Forms and applicable real estate law.
In most cases, he will respond to your submission with a phone call within a few hours — and no later than one business day. Please be sure to provide an accurate phone number when submitting your request.
The Legal Hotline cannot accept complaints regarding other Realtors®, or tell you whether any Realtor® behavior is a violation of the Code of Ethics. To learn more about filing a complaint, please visit NVAR’s Ethics page.
Information on the Legal Hotline does not replace guidance from your Broker.
About Joseph J. Russo, Jr., Esq.
Joe brings nearly three decades of real estate law experience across Virginia, Washington, DC, and neighboring jurisdictions. His background reflects a deep command of the issues Realtors® face every day, ranging from contract interpretation and title review to resolving complex settlement and transactional challenges. His expertise directly aligns with our Association’s needs and will allow him to deliver immediate and exceptional value to our members.