Background
Copeland, Robert Tayloe was born on June 13, 1947 in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. Son of William Robert and Carolyn Penny (Raynor) Copeland.
Copeland, Robert Tayloe was born on June 13, 1947 in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. Son of William Robert and Carolyn Penny (Raynor) Copeland.
University of Virginia (Bachelor of Arts, 1969). Marshall-Wythe School of Law, College of William & Mary (Juris Doctor, 1975). Phi Delta Phi.
Associate, Smith, Robinson & Vinyard, Abingdon, Virginia, 1975-1978; partner, Bradshaw, Morris & Copeland, Abingdon, 1978-1979; private practice, Abingdon, 1979-1981; partner, Copeland, Molinary & Bieger, Abingdon, since 1981. Board directors, secretary Miners Exchange Bank, Coeburn, Virginia, president Kelly Energy Company, Inc., Clintwood, Virginia.
Chairman Virginia Public School Authority. Member Economics Development Council With United States Army, 1969-1975. Member American Bar Association, Virginia Bar Association, Washington County Bar Association (president 1987-1988), Downtown Club of Richmond, Glenrochie Chamber of Commerce, Appalachian Independence Center, Kiwanis (board directors Abingdon 1980-1983), Highlands Soccer Club (chair 1995-1997).
Married Charlotte Elizabeth Walker, July 7, 1973 (divorced 1980). Married Jo Damron Molinary, January 15, 1981. Children: Sarah Virginia, Robert Joseph.