Atty. Richard D. Shepherd
Richard D. Shepherd is a lawyer practicing business law, wills, estate planning and 16 other areas of law.
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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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- 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
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Richard D. Shepherd is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Virginia →
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Richard D. Shepherd is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Virginia →
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 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 →
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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 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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