Atty. James Ronald Richards
James Ronald Richards is a lawyer practicing estate planning, taxation, business law and 1 other area of law. James received a B.A. degree from Hampden-Sydney College in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years.
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James Ronald Richards is a Member based in Lynchburg, Virginia, practicing at Petty, Livingston, Dawson & Richards. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1984). Educated at T. C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond (J.D., 1984) and Hampden-Sydney College (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Virginia State Bar. Serands clients in Lynchburg, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Ronald Richards is a lawyer practicing estate planning, taxation, business law and 1 other area of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Hampden-Sydney College in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years
- James practices at Petty, Livingston, Dawson & Richards in Lynchburg, VA
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
James Ronald Richards is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Virginia →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James Ronald Richards 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.
James Ronald Richards 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.
James Ronald Richards is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Virginia →
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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 Lynchburg 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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