Atty. Bernard Alan McGraw

Atty. Bernard Alan McGraw

Mr. McGraw has extensive experience in health care, having worked in acute care as an emergency room technician and in primary care as a clinical laboratory technician.

Tazewell Tazewell 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About Bernard Alan McGraw at a glance

Bernard Alan McGraw is a Member based in Tazewell, Virginia, practicing at Altizer, McGraw and French PLLC. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on formation, residential, wills, contracts, and trusts. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2003). Educated at Appalachian School of Law (J.D., 2003) and Concord College (B.S.Ed., 1987). Active member of Virginia State Bar. Serands clients in Tazewell, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. McGraw has extensive experience in health care, having worked in acute care as an emergency room technician and in primary care as a clinical laboratory technician
  • Mr. McGraw received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and General Science Education from Concord College in Athens, West Virginia in 1987 and taught at Giles High School in Pearisburg, Virginia until 2000
  • He received his Juris Doctorate degree from the Appalachian School of Law in Grundy, Virginia in May, 2003 and was admitted to the Virginia State Bar in October of the same year
  • Mr. McGraw is a member of the National School Board Association Council of School Attorneys and the Local Government and Business Law Sections of the Virginia State Bar
  • He focuses his practice on school law, real estate, business law, and wills and estates
  • He currently serves as President of the Tazewell County Bar Association and is a member of the Tazewell Lions Club

Practice Areas Explained

Bernard Alan McGraw's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bernard Alan McGraw handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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Residential Real Estate

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Wills

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Contracts

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Trusts

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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 Tazewell 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 Bernard Alan McGraw

Where is Bernard Alan McGraw's law office located?
Bernard Alan McGraw's law practice is located in Tazewell, Virginia. The firm is Altizer, McGraw and French PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Bernard Alan McGraw handle?
Bernard Alan McGraw focuses on formation, residential, wills, contracts, trusts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Bernard Alan McGraw practiced law?
Bernard Alan McGraw has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Bernard Alan McGraw go to law school?
Bernard Alan McGraw earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.S.Ed., 1987).
How can I contact Bernard Alan McGraw for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Appalachian School of Law
- 2003
B.S.Ed.
Concord College
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2003

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