G. Edgar Dawson, III, Retired
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Phone (434) 846-2768
Fax (434) 847-0141
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Profile
Ed Dawson has been a trial lawyer since 1982. He began his career in the courts prosecuting drug dealers in the City of Richmond, and moved back to Lynchburg in 1986. In 1988, along with David Petty and Dick Livingston, he became a founding member of our firm and has been representing our clients in the court system ever since. Mr. Dawson has extensive experience in civil and criminal trials, and represents both plaintiffs and defendants in all Virginia State and Federal Courts. From traffic ticket cases to claims involving millions of dollars for nationally known companies, he is a tireless advocate for our clients, whether in the courtroom or by exploring alternative resolutions through mediation and arbitration.
Ed has served as a Special Assistant Bar Counsel for the Virginia State Bar and served on the Ninth District Disciplinary Committee for the Bar (Chair 1995-1996); he is a member of the Lynchburg Bar Association (President of the YLC 1990-1991) and the Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys (Board of Directors 1992-1995).
He is active in the community outside of the practice of law, serving on the Boards of corporations and non-profit organizations in Central Virginia. Somehow he finds time to enjoy a myriad of hobbies such as playing golf, tennis, water and snow skiing, and piloting RC aircraft.
Experience
Client Matters
- Represented a Mid-Atlantic construction company in a multimillion dollar real estate dispute.
- Represented municipalities in various tort litigation cases.
- Represented companies and their shareholders in transactional disputes and ownership control cases.
- Represented people that have been charged with serious traffic and criminal matters.
- Represented people that have sustained personal injuries caused by the fault of others.
- Represented beneficiaries and personal representatives in wrongful death cases.
- Represented insurance companies and their insureds in premises liability, fire claims, and other matters involving homeowner’s insurance and coverage disputes.
Honors & Affiliations
Honors
- Lynchburg Business Magazine Top Lawyers of Greater Lynchburg for Criminal Defense (2018/2019)
- Lynchburg Business Magazine Top Lawyers of Greater Lynchburg for Civil Trials, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, and Traffic Law (2016)
- Lynchburg Living Magazine Top Lawyers of Greater Lynchburg for Civil Trials, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, and Traffic Law (2016)
Professional Affiliations
- Virginia State Bar – Special Assistant Bar Counsel (2001); Chair of the Ninth District Disciplinary Committee (1995-1996)
- Lynchburg Bar Association – President (1990-1991); Member (1986-Present)
- Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys – Board of Directors (1992-1995); Member (1982-Present)
- Virginia Legal Aid Society – Pro-Bono Panel Member (1986-Present)
Community Affiliations
- Yorktown Funds – Trustee
- Boonsboro Country Club – Board Member
University of Richmond School of Law, J.D. (1982)
University of Richmond, B.A. in Psychology and Sociology (1978)
Virginia State Bar
United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Virginia
