Lynchburg’s Trusted Legal Resource Since 1896
Theodore J. Craddock
Theodore J. Craddock
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Practice Areas
- Business and Corporate Law
- Public Finance
- Trust and Estates
- Real Estate
- Litigation
Biography
During the course of over thirty years practicing law in Lynchburg, Ted Craddock has established himself as a leader in the Virginia legal community. He is the former Chairman of the Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission of Virginia, the former President of the Lynchburg Bar Association, and the former President of the Lynchburg Estate Planning Council. In addition, he is listed in Best Lawyers in America.
Ted represents clients in the areas of business and corporate law, public finance, trust and estates, real estate, and litigation. He handles complex commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and public financing projects.
Education
- University of Virginia School of Law, Charlottesville, Virginia
- J.D. - 1971
- Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Virginia
- B.A., Bachelor of Arts - 00/1968
Bar Admissions
- Virginia, 1971
- U.S. Federal Courts, 1973
- U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit, 1988
Representative Cases
- Early Settlers Ins. Co. v. Jordan, 229 S.E.2d 871, 1976, Va., 1976144462
- Town of Farmville v. GCC Beverages, Inc., 240 S.E.2d 530, 1978, Va., 1978109811
- Allen v. Green, 331 S.E.2d 472, 1985, Va., 1985131700
- Tanner v. Life Ins. Co. of Virginia, 227 S.E.2d 693, 1976, Va., 1976135642
Honors
- President, Lynchburg Bar Association
- President, Greater Lynchburg Transit Co.
- Vice-President, Lynchburg Historical Foundation
- President, Washington and Lee Alumni Association, Lynchburg Chapter
Representative Clients
- Crestar Bank
- Industrial Development Authority of City of Lynchburg
- Staunton Foods, Inc.
- Witco, Inc.
References
- Crestar Bank
- Sovran Bank, N.A.
- Leggett's Stores, Inc.
- First Federal Savings Bank
Fraternities or Sororities
- Beta Theta Pi
- Phi Alpha Delta
Professional Associations
- Lynchburg Bar Association (President, 1984-85)
- Virginia Bar Association; Virginia State Bar (6th District Disciplinary Committee, 1978-1981)
- Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission of Virginia (Member, 1992-2000; Vice Chairman 1994-1996; Chairman 1996-1998)
Current Employment Positions
- Partner