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Amherst Personal Injury Lawyer
Overview
J. THOMPSON SHRADER, is a native of Amherst County, graduating from Amherst County High School in 1971. He received his B.A. in 1975 from the University of Richmond and his J.D. in 1979 from the T.C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond. He also attended the University of Richmond Graduate School of Business...
J. THOMPSON SHRADER, is a native of Amherst County, graduating from Amherst County High School in 1971. He received his B.A. in 1975 from the University of Richmond and his J.D. in 1979 from the T.C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond. He also attended the University of Richmond Graduate School of Business...
J. THOMPSON SHRADER, is a native of Amherst County, graduating from Amherst County High School in 1971. He received his B.A. in 1975 from the University of Richmond and his J.D. in 1979 from the T.C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond. He also attended the University of Richmond Graduate School of Business.
In addition to his regular legal practice, Mr. Shrader serves as Commissioner of Accounts for Amherst and Nelson Counties and is a former Escheator for Amherst County, giving him a unique perspective on real estate and estate planning issues facing his clients. He is also a Commissioner in Chancery for both counties. Mr. Shrader has also served as County Attorney for the County of Amherst and currently serves as attorney for the Amherst County Department of Social Services.
Before starting his law practice, Mr. Shrader worked in the legal department of First Colony Life Insurance in Lynchburg (now Genworth), where he gained significant business law experience.
Mr. Shrader is a member of the Amherst-Nelson Bar Association, serving as treasurer since 1988, the Lynchburg Bar Association, and the Virginia State Bar Association.
Mr. Shrader supports non-profits in the Amherst community, providing pro bono services to a number of local organizations. He was an active firefighter with the Amherst Fire Department for 45 years, and has served as Chief.
About J. Thompson Shrader
Current Employment Position(s)
- Managing Partner
Practice Areas
- Personal Injury
- Local Government
- Domestic Relations
- Business/Corporate
- Estate Planning
- Elder Law
- Estate Administration
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Virginia, 1982
- U.S. District Court Western District of Virginia, 1987
Other Affiliations
- Amherst-Nelson Bar Association, 1982 - Present (Member)
- Lynchburg Bar Association, 1982 - Present (Member)
- Virginia State Bar Association (Member)
Past Positions
- Legal Department of First Colony Life Insurance in Lynchburg
Education
- University of Richmond, The T.C. Williams School of Law, Richmond, Virginia, 1980
J.D. - University of Richmond, Richmond, Virginia, U.S.A., 1975
B.A.
Major: Journalism
Major: Political Science
Major: Speech Communication
Fees
Offers Free Initial Consultation
Office Information
Address
330 South Main Street Amherst, VA 24521
Fax
- 434-946-0107
Office Hours
8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday
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