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Larry J. Ford
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Biography
Larry J. Ford is an attorney whose practice provides legal services to business owners, families, individuals, and retired persons in the following areas: Asset Protection Planning, Business Planning, Corporations, Charitable Trusts, Estate Planning, Federal Tax Planning, Family Limited Partnerships, Limited Liability Companies, Living Trusts, Medicaid Planning, Real Estate, and Wills and Estates.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
General Practice
25%
49 years
Estate Planning
24%
49 years
Trusts
24%
49 years
Elder Law
15%
49 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Georgia for 9 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
Licensed in North Carolina for 49 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1976
No misconduct found
Location
Larry J. Ford, Attorney at Law
46 Church Street, Suite 22, Po Box 750, Hayesville, NC, 28904-0750
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"Larry is an outstanding attorney in the areas of estate planning and elder law. I've known him over 20 years and have seen his excellent work. I highly recommend Larry."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
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Experience
Honors
2015
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1973
Albert Ellis Fellowship, UNC Law Alumni Association
1973
magna cum laude, Western Carolina University
Work Experience
1991 - Present
Attorney, Larry J. Ford, Attorney at Law
1995 - 1998
General Counsel, Blue Ridge Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
1990 - 1991
Financial & Tax Analyst, IM&R
1986 - 1990
Sr. Vice-President, Landgraff Development Corp.
1984 - 1986
Development Manager, Oxford Development Corp.
1983 - 1984
Vice-President/Branch Manager, Commonwealth Land Title of NC
1978 - 1983
Attorney, Larry J. Ford, Attorney at Law
1976 - 1978
Attorney, Garren & Ford
Associations
2016 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
2016 - Present
Georgia EMC Counsel AssociationMember
1976 - Present
North Carolina State BarMember
2000 - 2003
WealthCounselMember
1994 - 2000
National Network of Estate Planning AttorneysMember
Sample of Legal Cases
STILES v. CHARLES M. MORGAN CO., INC.
Appeal
State v. Rudisill
Conviction Upheld
Education
1976
University of North Carolina School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1973
Western Carolina University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
1996
NBI CLE
Estate Planning with Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts
Publications
1996
Self-Published
The Complete Estate Planning Workbook
1996
National Business Institute Seminar
Estate Planning with Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts (Co-Author)
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
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