Meet Our Attorneys

Terry Joseph Stiltner

Work Experience

Partner, Jan 2016 – Present

  •    Represent clients in court or before government agencies.
  •    Present evidence to defend clients or prosecute defendants in criminal or civil litigation.
  •    Select jurors, argue motions, meet with judges and question witnesses during the course of a trial.
  •    Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
  •    Prepare legal briefs and opinions, and file appeals in state and federal courts of appeal.    Analyze the       probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents.
  •    Advise clients concerning business transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending     lawsuits, or legal rights and obligations.
  •    Prepare and draft legal documents, such as wills, deeds, patent applications, mortgages, leases, and         contracts.
  •    Supervise legal assistants.
  •    Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law.

Galumbeck, Dennis And Kegley, Tazewell, VA

Associate, Oct 2006 – Jan 2016

  •    Represented clients in court or before government agencies.
  •    Presented evidence to defend clients or prosecute defendants in criminal or civil litigation.
  •    Search for and examine public and other legal records to write opinions or establish ownership.    Perform administrative and     management functions related to the practice of law.
  •    Prepare and draft legal documents, such as wills, deeds, patent applications, mortgages, leases, and contracts.

Galumbeck, Dennis And Kegley, Tazewell, VA

Law Clerk, Aug 2003 – Oct 2006

  • Prepare affidavits or other documents, such as legal correspondence, and organize and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing system.
  • Meet with clients and other professionals to discuss details of representation.
  • Gather and analyze research data, such as statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, and documents.

Education

Appalachian School of Law, Grundy, VA

J.D., June 2006

• Completed Practicum coursework in Family Law, Contract Law and Trial Advocacy.

• Completed the community service program during enrollment as a wrestling coach at Tazewell, VA.


Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA

B.A. History/Economics May 2003

• Graduated Summa Cum Laude.

• Maintained employment as a work study during enrollment.


Southwest Virginia Community College, Cedar Bluff, VA

Completed coursework towards General Studies, July 2001

  • Member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society.
  • Nominated and served in the student ambassador program.


Richlands High School, Richlands, VA

High School Diploma, May 1999

  •  Served as senior class vice president.
  •  Two year captain of the wrestling team.
  •  Received an Advanced Studies diploma.

Community Involvement

  •  Volunteering as a coach with the Tazewell Wresting Club and Tazewell Middle School. Providing a no cost year round wrestling club made up of participants of varying ages in the local community. Also served as assistant varsity coach.
  •  Organize practice and match schedule for Tazewell Wrestling Club as well as Tazewell Middle School wrestling. 
  •  Co-Organizer for Southwest Virginia Youth Wrestling League. A rapid growing league made up of wrestlers from all over Southwest Virginia with a goal of hosting competitions and clinics for all children regardless of income.
  •  Served on the Board of Director's for Clinch Valley Community Action which is a nonprofit organization providing services to Tazewell, Russell, and Buchanan Counties.
  •  Serve on the Recreational Development Authority of Tazewell County.
  •  Serve as the Chairman of the School Board and Legal Counsel for Main Street School.

Credentials and Licenses

  • Member of the Virginia State Bar.
  • Member of the American Bar Association.

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