Atty. David A. Lawrence
David Lawrence’s philosophy on the practice of law is clear and powerful: Clients don’t want a legal solution to their problems; they seek a practical business solution that’s legal. This idea—along with having grown up in a family of business owners—has informed his approach to helping entrepreneurs manage their businesses as holistic systems for more than 25 years.
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David A. Lawrence is a Shareholder based in Reston, Virginia, practicing at Odin, Feldman & Pittleman, P.C.. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, tax, m&a, and government. Admitted to practice in Florida (1978), District of Columbia (1979), Virginia (1980), and U.S. Tax Court (1980). Educated at George Washington University Law School (J.D., 1978) and Emory University (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Fairfax Bar Association, Tax Section, Past Chair. Serands clients in Reston, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David Lawrence’s philosophy on the practice of law is clear and powerful: Clients don’t want a legal solution to their problems
- they seek a practical business solution that’s legal
- This idea—along with having grown up in a family of business owners—has informed his approach to helping entrepreneurs manage their businesses as holistic systems for more than 25 years
- Indeed, his knowledge of the unique dynamics of inter-family and closely-held businesses helps clients solve their most pressing business needs without having to worry that their legal solutions may not align with other key decisions
- To achieve this all-important balance, he takes the time to listen to his clients’ concerns, questions, and goals
- Only then does he apply the law and his experience to create effective strategies
- David holds a master’s degree in tax law, and has more than 25 years of experience in corporate, tax, and finance law
- He was one of the first attorneys in Virginia to form limited liability companies (LLCs) and continues to so do in multiple states
- His practice focuses on business operations, tax efficient structures, wealth preservation, mergers and acquisitions, leveraged management buy-outs, joint ventures, and tax-free like-kind exchanges
- In addition to advising clients on closely-held business issues, David also acts as outside general counsel to businesses and as an adviser to business and investment owners
- He has structured and organized banks, and represents lenders and borrowers in all types of financings including: asset based receivable lending, government contractor lending, automobile dealer floor plan financings, commercial real estate and securitized lending, leveraged ESOP lending, and art lending
- David’s clients include technology companies, government contractors, healthcare practices, professional service businesses, real estate investors and developers, construction companies, and auto dealerships
- David was recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® lists from 2012-2017 for Tax Law
- In addition, he was selected for inclusion in the 2006 Virginia Super Lawyers and 2007 Washington, D.C
- Super Lawyers lists
- David was also selected in 2013 among Virginia’s “Legal Elite,” according to Virginia Business magazine
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
David A. Lawrence is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
David A. Lawrence is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Virginia →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
David A. Lawrence is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Virginia →
David A. Lawrence is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Virginia →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
David A. Lawrence is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 Reston 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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