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RICHARD
H. HOWARD-SMITH
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Richard Howard-Smith concentrates his practice in tax-motivated estate planning and administration, business entity formation and various business matters. His practice also includes expertise in business acquisitions, sales and mergers, charitable giving, nonprofit organizations and general business work. He began his law practice with Feil, Pettit & Williams in 1985, and has served as Managing Member of the firm since 1997.
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University of Virginia (B.A. with distinction, psychology, 1981)
Marshall-Wythe School of Law, College of William & Mary (J.D. 1984)
Marshall-Wythe School of Law, College of William & Mary (Master of Law & Taxation 1985)
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Professional
Service &
Affiliations
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Charlottesville-Albemarle Bar Association (Chair since 1994, Wills, Trusts & Estates Committee; Secretary-Treasurer 1993-1994)
Virginia Bar Association
American Bar Association (Member, Taxation; Real
Property, Probate & Trust; Practice Management
Sections)
Virginia State Bar (Member, Taxation, Trusts and Estates Sections)
Lecturer, CLE Seminars for Lawyers: Estate Planning & Administration, Trusts, The 2001 Tax Act, Negotiating the Purchase and Sale of a Business, Choice of Entity, Limited Liability Companies, Bridge the Gap
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Community Service
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Thomas Jefferson Area "Leave a Legacy" Campaign (Steering Committee)
Charlottesville Area Planned Giving Council (Vice President)
Martha Jefferson Hospital Foundation (Planned Giving Committee)
University of Virginia Health Foundation (Advisory Council)
First Presbyterian Church (Elder)
University of Virginia Wesley Foundation (Administrative Board)
Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church (Trustee)
The Tandem School (Trustee)
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| Awards and Recognition |
Listed
in "Legal Elite" Virginia Business
Magazine (2004, 2005)
Who's Who Among American Lawyers
Who's Who in American Law
Who's Who Among Practicing Lawyers
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| Admitted |
Virginia - 1984
U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia - 1987
U.S. Tax Court - 1987
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