Atty. Gerald Arthur Dechow

Atty. Gerald Arthur Dechow

Gerald Arthur Dechow is a lawyer practicing corporate law, taxation, business law. Gerald received a degree from New York University in 1974, and has been licensed for 56 years.

Roanoke Roanoke 56 yrs experience 56 year
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About Gerald Arthur Dechow at a glance

Gerald Arthur Dechow is a business and tax attorney based in Roanoke, Virginia. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1970) and U.S. Tax Court (1973). Educated at New York University (LL.M., 1974) and University of Michigan (J.D., 1970). Serands clients in Roanoke, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Gerald Arthur Dechow is a lawyer practicing corporate law, taxation, business law
  • Gerald received a degree from New York University in 1974, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • Gerald practices in Roanoke, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Gerald Arthur Dechow's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gerald Arthur Dechow handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Tax Law

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

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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 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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Common questions about Gerald Arthur Dechow

Where is Gerald Arthur Dechow's law office located?
Gerald Arthur Dechow's law practice is located in Roanoke, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gerald Arthur Dechow handle?
Gerald Arthur Dechow focuses on business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Gerald Arthur Dechow practiced law?
Gerald Arthur Dechow has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did Gerald Arthur Dechow go to law school?
Gerald Arthur Dechow earned their education at (LL.M., 1974); (J.D., 1970).
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Education

LL.M.
New York University
- 1974
J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1970

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1970
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1973

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