530 East Main Street P.O. Box 2057 Charlottesville, VA
22902
RICHARD H. HOWARD-SMITH
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. [Send
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Education
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)
Professional Service
& Affiliations
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, Advanced
Real Estate
Community Service
Thomas Jefferson Area "Leave a Legacy"
Campaign (Steering Committee)
Charlottesville Area Planned Giving Council
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)
Awards &
Recognition
Listed in "Legal Elite" Virginia
Business Magazine
Who's Who Among American Lawyers; in American Law; Among Practicing Lawyers
Co-Author
Choosing a Virginia Business Entity
(Virginia CLE Handbook)
Admitted
Virginia - 1984
U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia - 1987
U.S. Tax Court - 1987
