Atty. Alexander Irvine Saunders

Atty. Alexander Irvine Saunders

Alexander Irvine Saunders is a lawyer practicing business & corporate, taxation, trust & estates. Alexander received a B.S. degree from University of Virginia in 1968, and has been licensed for 52 years.

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Profile Summary

About Alexander Irvine Saunders at a glance

Alexander Irvine Saunders is a Principal based in Roanoke, Virginia, practicing at Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on trusts, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1974). Educated at New York University (LL.M. Taxation, 1973) and University of Virginia (B.S., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Roanoke, Virginia and American (Member, Taxation Section) Bar Associations, Virginia State Bar. Serands clients in Roanoke, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Alexander Irvine Saunders is a lawyer practicing business & corporate, taxation, trust & estates
  • Alexander received a B.S. degree from University of Virginia in 1968, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Alexander practices at Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black in Roanoke, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Alexander Irvine Saunders's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alexander Irvine Saunders handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Alexander Irvine Saunders is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Alexander Irvine Saunders is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Roanoke are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Alexander Irvine Saunders

Where is Alexander Irvine Saunders's law office located?
Alexander Irvine Saunders's law practice is located in Roanoke, Virginia. The firm is Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Alexander Irvine Saunders handle?
Alexander Irvine Saunders focuses on trusts, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Alexander Irvine Saunders practiced law?
Alexander Irvine Saunders has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Alexander Irvine Saunders go to law school?
Alexander Irvine Saunders earned their education at (LL.M. Taxation, 1973); (B.S., 1968).
How can I contact Alexander Irvine Saunders for a consultation?
You can contact Alexander Irvine Saunders directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Alexander Irvine Saunders received?
Alexander Irvine Saunders's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.M. Taxation
New York University
- 1973
B.S.
University of Virginia
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1974

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