About David Grant Altizer

Mr. Altizer was admitted to the Virginia State Bar in 1975 and the West Virginia State Bar in 2003. He practices in all local, state, and federal courts, including the Virginia Supreme Court, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia, and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, representing creditors only. He also practices before various state agencies, including the Virginia ABC Board and the Virginia Unemployment Agency. Current memberships include the Tazewell County and Virginia Bar Associations with membership in the real estate section. He is a member of the Energy Foundation and the National School Board Association Council of School Attorneys. Mr. Altizer is a member at large of the Tazewell Lions Club and an Elder in the Presbyterian Church. He has served on the Board of Directors for the Chamber of Commerce and the Department of Social Services. For many years he has been the counsel to the Tazewell County School Board. Although Mr. Altizer engages in most areas of the law, the emphasis of his practice is mineral law, real estate law, corporate law, school law, equity practice, elder law, and contracts. He often is called upon to act as an expert witness in matters involving mineral and real property law.

 

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Blew me off. Would not address my concerns regarding mistakes in his office on my case. No concern for my best interests. As controlling attorney, provided no assistance regarding the more than obvious mistakes on my case.

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Areas of Law

  • Corporate Law
  • Real Estate
  • Education Law 1
    • School Law
  • Administrative Law
  • Other 4
    • Mineral Law
    • Mining Law
    • Equity Finance
    • Real Estate Settlements

Practice Details

  • Languages
    English
  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
    Accepted Credit Cards
    MasterCard
    Visa
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Managing Member
    Firm Name
    Altizer, McGraw and French PLLC
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Tazewell County School Board v. Gillenwater, 241 Va. 166, 400 S.E.2d 199 (1991).
  • Pro Bono Services
    Time Spent on Pro Bono Work: 10%
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Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1975, Virginia
    U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia
    U.S. Bankruptcy Court
    2003, West Virginia
    Memberships
    Tazewell County and Virginia (Member, Real Estate Section) Bar Associations
    Virginia State Bar
    West Virginia State Bar
    Eastern Mineral Law Foundation
    National School Board Association Counsel of School Attorneys.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Marshall-Wythe School of Law
    Class of 1975
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Bluefield College
    Class of 1970
    A.A.

    University of Virginia
    Class of 1972
    B.A.
  • Special Agencies
    Virginia ABC Board.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1950
    Tazewell, Virginia, April 29, 1950

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Managing Member at Altizer, McGraw and French PLLC
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164 Main StreetP.O. Box 30Tazewell, VA 24651U.S.A.

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Attorneys FAQs

  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    David Grant Altizer is admitted to practice before the United States Bankruptcy Courts and United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia.
  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?
    Yes, David Grant Altizer has a 5.0 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Yes, David Grant Altizer offers fixed fees for certain legal services.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    David Grant Altizer attended Marshall-Wythe School of Law.
  • Does this attorney maintain any other responsibilities in the firm outside of legal work?
    David Grant Altizer is the Managing Partner of the firm.