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As an expert in estate and tax planning, Ted has spent his career helping clients preserve and protect their assets. His extensive experience allows him to be as comfortable and capable of helping corporate clients protect the interest of their shareholders as he is at helping parents plan for their children’s future.  Widely respected for his experience and depth of knowledge in this complex and ever-changing field, Ted is a frequent presenter at professional, educational and trade organizations and has authored articles in a wide range of publications. 
Whether he is providing counsel to businesses, individuals or the other attorneys of GFD&G, Ted regularly proves that experience and knowledge serve clients well as they face even the most complex and challenges.  He is a respected member of Roanoke and Western Virginia's legal and business community – reflecting his exceptional ethical standards and demonstration of professional excellence.  He is currently Of Counsel to the firm and continues to serve as a leader in his field and in the Roanoke community.

Practice Areas:

• Business Corporate
• Estate Planning
• Tax Law

Education:

• Princeton (1968)
• University of Virginia School of Law (1973)
• New York University (1974) (Master of Law in Taxation)

Experience:

• Glenn, Feldmann, Darby & Goodlatte (1983-present)

Associations:

• Roanoke Bar Association
• Virginia Bar Association (former Member and Committee on Trusts and Estates)

Civic Involvement:

• Opera Roanoke (Board Member)
• Roanoke Symphony (Advisory Committee Member)

Authorship:

• Estate and Gift Changes in the 2010 Tax Relief Act
• A Time of Giving—Tax Considerations
• Small Business Owners and Partners Need to Remember the Tax Consequences of Self-Employment
• Be Sure to Review Your Estate Plan in Order to Ensure Consistency with Recent Estate Tax Changes
• When Restructuring Debt Be Sure to Be Aware of Potential Tax Consequences
• UPDATE: Don’t Ignore the Tax Consequences of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act