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Bennett T. W. Eastham

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Biography

Bennett joined Walker Jones after several years with Williams Mullen in Richmond, Virginia. Recognized for his versatility, Bennett serves as general outside counsel for small to mid-sized businesses, including nonprofits. Among other things, Bennett assists businesses with formation and governance, mergers and acquisitions, dispute resolution, and winding up operations. He also represents clients on various transactional matters involving real estate, finance, and commercial contracts. Additionally, Bennett has developed a niche practice helping farms implement strategies for liability mitigation and succession planning.

Outside the office, Bennett enjoys foraging with his wife and their English Shepherd, Leif, working with his father on their family's eighth-generation cattle farm, visiting his in-laws in Sweden, and playing soccer.

Education

  • Washington and Lee University School of Law, Lexington, Virginia
    • J.D. - 2018
    • Honors: cum laude
    • Honors: The Honorable James C. Turk ‘52 Law Scholarship
  • Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
    • B.A. - 2014
    • Honors: magna cum laude
    • Honors: University Honors Program

Pro-Bono Activities

  • Former Member of the Pro Bono Service Honor Roll, Recognized by the Virginia Access to Justice Commission

Professional Associations

  • Board of Directors of Wakefield Country Day School, Vice Chair

Practice Areas

  • General Counsel Services
  • Business Law
  • Nonprofit Organizations
  • Real Estate Law
  • Banking and Finance
  • Commercial Contracts

Bar Admissions

  • Virginia
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Virginia
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Virginia
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court Western District of Virginia
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court Eastern District of Virginia