Atty. Richard D. Shepherd

Atty. Richard D. Shepherd

Richard D. Shepherd is a lawyer practicing business law, wills, estate planning and 16 other areas of law.

Troy Troy 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard D. Shepherd at a glance

Richard D. Shepherd is a Gen. Coun. based in Troy, Virginia. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1980), Georgia (Inactive) (1993), and Texas (1998). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1980) and University of Maryland (B.A., 1976). Serands clients in Troy, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard D. Shepherd is a lawyer practicing business law, wills, estate planning and 16 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from University of Maryland in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Richard practices in Troy, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Richard D. Shepherd's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard D. Shepherd handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

Richard D. Shepherd is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Virginia →

Trusts

Richard D. Shepherd is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Virginia →

Probate

Richard D. Shepherd is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Virginia →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Richard D. Shepherd is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Virginia →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Richard D. Shepherd is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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 Troy 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 Richard D. Shepherd

Where is Richard D. Shepherd's law office located?
Richard D. Shepherd's law practice is located in Troy, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard D. Shepherd handle?
Richard D. Shepherd focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Richard D. Shepherd practiced law?
Richard D. Shepherd has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Richard D. Shepherd go to law school?
Richard D. Shepherd earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact Richard D. Shepherd for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Virginia School of Law
- 1980
B.A.
University of Maryland
- 1976

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1980
Georgia (Inactive)
Admitted: 1993
Texas
Admitted: 1998

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