Background
Franklin Pence, Richard was born on May 21, 1913 in Roanoke, Virginia, United States.
Franklin Pence, Richard was born on May 21, 1913 in Roanoke, Virginia, United States.
University of Virginia (Bachelor of Arts, 1935). Harvard Law School (Bachelor of Laws 1939). Phi Beta Kappa; Raven Society.
Phi Delta Phi (honorary). Assistant Commonwealth Attorney, Roanoke, 19411942. Judge Municipal Court, Roanoke, 1946-1948.
President, Virginia Conference, Local Bar Associations, 1974-1975.
Worked at Dodson, Pence & Viar (Roanoke, Virginia) specializing in General Civil and Criminal Practice. Banking, Business and Corporate Law, Estate Planning, Probate, Real Estate, Insurance, Taxation, Personal Injury and Family Law. Trials in Federal, State and Bankruptcy Courts.
Admitted to the bar, 1939, Virginia. Phi Beta Kappa; Raven Society. Phi Delta Phi (honorary).
Assistant Commonwealth Attorney, Roanoke, 1941-1942. Judge Municipal Court, Roanoke, 1946-1948. President, Virginia Conference, Local Bar Associations, 1974-1975.
Member: Roanoke (President, 1972-1973), Virginia and American Bar Associations. Fellow, Virginia Law Foundation. Dodson, Pence & Viar was established 1948 concentrating in corporate estate, real estate, and family law.
The firm emphasizes strong client relationships and personal service for the Roanoke Valley area. Each lawyer of the firm has a strong commitment to community service.
Roanoke (President, 1972-1973), Virginia and American Bar Associations. Fellow, Virginia Law Foundation. Family Law. Estate Planning and Probate.