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William D. Tucker, III is the founding partner of Tucker Griffin Barnes, and one of Charlottesville-Albemarle’s leading experts in real estate law.  Tucker’s 35 plus years of experience as a real estate lawyer, and his business acumen have helped create the success of Tucker Griffin Barnes.  People seek out Tucker for his real estate and business expertise.. Born in Miami, Florida, Tucker grew up in Miami and Huntsville, Alabama.  After receiving his undergraduate degree in Business Administration from the University of Florida, Tucker moved to Charlottesville where he earned his J.D. from the University of Virginia in 1971.  He was subsequently, admitted to the bar in both Virginia and Florida.. Tucker continues to reside in Charlottesville with his wife, Elly of 27 years, and their two children Dory, an elementary school teacher, and Josh a ninth-grader at Tandem Friends School.  His eldest son Tee is a realtor in the Charlottesville area.  Tucker involves himself with the community and is an active supporter of the local performing arts, and is an active member of Congregation Beth Israel.  Currently, Tucker serves as a board member of the Piedmont Housing Alliance, the Paramount Theater, Tandem Friends School and Camp Albemarle.. Resume. WILLIAM D. TUCKER, III. Tucker Griffin Barnes P.C.. 307 W. Rio Road. Charlottesville, Virginia 22901. Education:. Juris Doctor, 1971, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia. Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, 1968, University of Florida. Employment:. 1990 to present, Founding partner, and real estate lawyer with Tucker Griffin Barnes, P.C.. 1971 - 1990, Real estate lawyer with Bailes, Lindstrom & Tucker and Tucker, Coles & Parker, P.C.. Practice Areas:. Real Estate: Purchases, Sales, Refinances, Tax Free Exchanges, Development. Troubled Real Estate:  Short Sales, Loan Modifications, REO Purchases, Deeds in Lieu of Foreclosure. Business Transactions: Start-ups, Purchases, Sales and Mergers. Associations/Memberships:. 1972 - Virginia Bar Association. 1972 - Florida Bar Association. 1980 - American Bar Association. Activities/Community Involvement:. 1982-Present: Board Member of Camp Albemarle. 1990-Present: Board Member of Paramount Theater. 2009-Present: Board Member of Tandem Friends School. 2009-Present: Board Member of Piedmont Housing Alliance. Previously: Board Member of Virginia Institute of Autism, Save the Fireworks, First Night Va, Charlottesville YMCA

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Mr. Vitt first became interested in estate planning in law school while taking an estate taxation course. As an attorney, he has always found it rewarding to help people plan and assist them in getting their affairs in order. Nonetheless, Mr. Vitt spent several years as a trial lawyer and general civil practitioner prior to focusing on estate planning. That experience has proven invaluable as a foundation for his estate planning practice.. EXPERIENCE. Following law school, Mr. Vitt served as a judicial law clerk in Bennington, Vermont. As a law clerk, Mr. Vitt had the opportunity to work with several judges on a wide variety of matters. A year later, Mr. Vitt went to work for Paterson & Walke, PC, an AV-rated general civil practice law firm in Montpelier, Vermont. He ultimately became a managing shareholder of that firm. At Paterson & Walke, PC, Mr. Vitt represented individuals and businesses in a variety of matters, including business planning and litigation. He represented clients in state and federal courts, and successfully argued cases before the Vermont Supreme Court. In 1993, Mr. Vitt returned to his home state of Virginia, where he was a principal of Geraty, MacQueen, and Vitt, PLC for eleven years. During that period, Mr. Vitt narrowed the focus of his work to estate planning and elder law.. In March 2004, Mr. Vitt founded Vitt Law offices, PLC, a firm devoted entirely to estate planning, elder law, and related matters. As a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys (AAEPA), Mr. Vitt has consistently completed a minimum of 36 hours of annual Continuing Legal Education (more than required by the Virginia State Bar) in areas pertaining to estate planning, elder law, and taxation. He served on the AAEPA’s Education Advisory Board for over five years, and presently serves on the AAEPA’s Board of Governors. In addition, he received training and earned certification pertaining to IRA planning and distributions through the IRA Attorney Advisor Program presented by Ed Slott, CPA. Mr. Vitt is an active member of the Virginia Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the Virginia State Bar Section on Trusts and Estates, the Central Virginia Estate Planning Council, and the Charlottesville/ Albemarle Bar Association. Mr. Vitt has addressed numerous professional and community organizations, has appeared on television, and has been interviewed for various print media. He regularly conducts public and private seminars on estate planning, elder law, and related matters. Over the years, Vitt Law Offices, PLC has helped hundreds of clients preserve and pass on their hard-earned wealth through wise estate planning choices.. EDUCATION. In 1974, Mr. Vitt completed his undergraduate studies at Virginia Tech. In 1985, Mr. Vitt received his Juris Doctorate and his Master of Studies in Environmental Law, cum laude, from Vermont Law School. While at Vermont Law School, Mr. Vitt earned first place honors in the Debevoise Moot Court Competition, served on the Moot Court Advisory Board, and was a member of the Vermont Legal Research Group.. PERSONAL. Mr. Vitt and his wife, Dianne, a registered dietitian, have a son and daughter. All of the Vitts are or have been involved with the law firm. Daughter Loretta is presently attending law school at the University of Virginia, and plans to practice at Vitt Law Offices upon graduation. They all enjoy outdoor activities and musical events in their spare time.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Charlottesville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Charlottesville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Charlottesville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Charlottesville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Charlottesville and surrounding areas.