Atty. David Grant Altizer
Mr. Altizer was admitted to the Virginia State Bar in 1975 and the West Virginia State Bar in 2003.
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David Grant Altizer is a Managing Member based in Tazewell, Virginia, practicing at Altizer, McGraw and French PLLC. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on probate, business, real estate, education, and government. Admitted to practice in Virginia U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia U.S. Bankruptcy Court (1975) and West Virginia (2003). Educated at Marshall-Wythe School of Law (J.D., 1975) and Bluefield College (A.A. University, 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Tazewell County and Virginia (Member, Real Estate Section) Bar Associations Virginia State Bar West Virginia State Bar Eastern Mineral Law Foundation National School Board Association Counsel of School Attorneys. Serands clients in Tazewell, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Altizer was admitted to the Virginia State Bar in 1975 and the West Virginia State Bar in 2003
- He practices in all local, state, and federal courts, including the Virginia Supreme Court, the U.S
- District Court for the Western District of Virginia, and the U.S
- Bankruptcy Court, representing creditors only
- He also practices before various state agencies, including the Virginia ABC Board and the Virginia Unemployment Agency
- Current memberships include the Tazewell County and Virginia Bar Associations with membership in the real estate section
- He is a member of the Energy Foundation and the National School Board Association Council of School Attorneys
- Mr. Altizer is a member at large of the Tazewell Lions Club and an Elder in the Presbyterian Church
- He has served on the Board of Directors for the Chamber of Commerce and the Department of Social Services
- For many years he has been the counsel to the Tazewell County School Board
- Although Mr. Altizer engages in most areas of the law, the emphasis of his practice is mineral law, real estate law, corporate law, school law, equity practice, elder law, and contracts
- He often is called upon to act as an expert witness in matters involving mineral and real property law
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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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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