Atty. Thomas Moore Lawson

Atty. Thomas Moore Lawson

Thomas “Ty” Moore Lawson is an attorney at Thomas Moore Lawson, P.C. and also serves as Of Counsel to Williams Mullen. He represents businesses and individuals in both the public and private sectors.

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Profile Summary

About Thomas Moore Lawson at a glance

Thomas Moore Lawson is a Principal based in Winchester, Virginia, practicing at Thomas Moore Lawson, P.C.. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on estate planning, employment, business, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1988), Supreme Court of Virginia (1988), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia (1988), and U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Virginia (1988). Educated at George Mason University School of Law (J.D., 1987) and Washington and Lee University (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Winchester, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas “Ty” Moore Lawson is an attorney at Thomas Moore Lawson, P.C. and also serves as Of Counsel to Williams Mullen
  • He represents businesses and individuals in both the public and private sectors
  • For more than 30 years, Ty’s practice has been devoted to real estate, land use planning and zoning and litigation
  • A native of Oakton, Virginia, Ty relocated to Winchester in 1991 and has practiced in the Northern Virginia and Northern Shenandoah Valley regions since that time
  • He has argued and tried cases in federal and state courts, including the U.S
  • Supreme Court, the Supreme Court of Virginia and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
  • He appears regularly in state and federal courts throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia and the State of West Virginia
  • He also represents clients in both the sale and purchase of manufacturing companies transacting business worldwide
  • Ty was appointed by Governor Youngkin to serve on Virginia's Commonwealth Transportation Board in 2022 for a four-year term
  • The Commonwealth Transportation Board consists of 17 members appointed by the Governor
  • The Board oversees transportation projects and initiatives for the Commonwealth of Virginia
  • Ty has been selected to the Virginia Super Lawyers list (2020-present)
  • Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service that selects the top five percent of attorneys in the state based on independent research and peer reviews
  • He has also been named among the "Legal Elite" in Real Estate/Land Use by Virginia Business from 2018 to present and is rated an AV preeminent attorney by Martindale-Hubbell, its highest rating available
  • Ty is a member of the Virginia State Bar, West Virginia State Bar, and the Winchester/Frederick County Bar Association, and he is admitted to practice in the U.S
  • District Courts and Bankruptcy Courts in both states
  • He is also a member of the Litigation, Corporate Counsel and Local Government Law sections of the Virginia State Bar and a member of the Boyd-Graves Conference
  • He is a past chairman of the Virginia State Bar Seventh District Ethics Committee and formerly served on the Board of Governors of the Virginia State Bar’s Litigation Section
  • Ty previously served as a member of the Board of Directors for Trex Company, LLC (Trex Decking), as a member of the Board of Trustees for Highland School, as the secretary/treasurer for the Shenandoah Valley Manufacturers’ Association, and as a board member for Lord Fairfax Community College Educational Foundation, Clarke County Educational Foundation, Shenandoah Valley Telecommuting Center and National Fruit Product Company, Inc. Ty also previously served as Chair of the Winchester Area Alumni Admissions Program (AAP) and was the Annual Fund (UG) Class Agent for the Class of '83 for Washington and Lee University
  • He is the founding principal of Thomas Moore Lawson, P.C. from its inception in 1994
  • He received his J.D. from George Mason University School of Law, and his B.A. from Washington and Lee University
  • Prior to his practice in the private sector, Ty was a law clerk to the Circuit Court Judges of the 31st Judicial Circuit (Virginia)

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Moore Lawson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Moore Lawson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

Thomas Moore Lawson is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Virginia →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Thomas Moore Lawson is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Virginia →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Thomas Moore Lawson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Thomas Moore Lawson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Virginia →

Tax Law

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

Thomas Moore Lawson is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Winchester 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 Thomas Moore Lawson

Where is Thomas Moore Lawson's law office located?
Thomas Moore Lawson's law practice is located in Winchester, Virginia. The firm is Thomas Moore Lawson, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Moore Lawson handle?
Thomas Moore Lawson focuses on estate planning, employment, business, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Thomas Moore Lawson practiced law?
Thomas Moore Lawson has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Thomas Moore Lawson go to law school?
Thomas Moore Lawson earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact Thomas Moore Lawson for a consultation?
You can contact Thomas Moore Lawson directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Thomas Moore Lawson received?
Thomas Moore Lawson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
George Mason University School of Law
- 1987
B.A.
Washington and Lee University
- 1983

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1988
Supreme Court of Virginia
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
Admitted: 1988
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Virginia
Admitted: 1988
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Virginia
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of West Virginia
Admitted: 1994
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of West Virginia
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Northern District of West Virginia
Admitted: 1994
West Virginia
Admitted: 1994
Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia
Admitted: 1994
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2001

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