Paul Feinman
Paul Feinman
Paul has been admitted to practice before all Virginia courts, the Federal District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia, and the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.His practice includes sophisticated estate planning, including estate tax planning, wills, trusts, powers of attorney and advance medical directives, as well as asset protection, Medicaid planning, special needs planning, guardianships, and conservatorships.Paul’s prior focus on creditor representation in bankruptcy and collection matters and his experience in residential and commercial real estate law both provide him important insight for his estate planning and elder law practice.
Education:
Virginia Episcopal School (1977, Valedictorian); Dartmouth College, 1981 (A. B., Mathematics); Washington & Lee University School of Law (J. D., 1986)
Professional Experience and Activities:
Virginia State Bar Ninth District Disciplinary Committee (2001-2006); Lynchburg Bar Association (President 2006-07, Member of Executive Board 2004 to 2010); Law Clerk to the Hon. William E. Anderson, Judge, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Virginia (1988-89)
Honors & Affiliations:
Virginia Business Magazine – Legal Elite (multiple years)
Lynchburg Business Magazine and Lynchburg Living Top Lawyers of Greater Lynchburg (multiple years)
Rotary Paul Harris Fellow
Community Activities:
Salvation Army – Lynchburg Corps, 2012-present (Current Member of Advisory Board, Past Treasurer, Vice President, and President); Rotary Club of Lynchburg–Morning, 1990-present (Current Member, Past President, Past Chair of International Service Committee); Central Virginia United Soccer, Inc. (Past Member and Treasurer of the Board); American Heart Association (Past Member and President of the local board); Agudath Shalom Synagogue, childhood-present (Member, Current Vice President, Past and current Member of Board of Administration); Agudath Shalom Brotherhood Group, 1990s-present (Current Member, past Secretary); Former youth soccer coach and soccer referee. Paul enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, as well as getting onto the golf course or the James River.