William H. Hefty
Office: (804) 780-3143
Bill moved to Virginia in 1975 after practicing in Illinois for two years after graduating from the University of Michigan Law School. He served as an Assistant Attorney General in the Education Section from 1975-78, as Richmond City School Board Attorney from 1978-81, and as Richmond City Attorney from 1981-85. He started his own firm that year and, in addition to representing local and regional government clients, has represented the Virginia Education Association and various private sector clients. Bill has taught the course on the Virginia Public Procurement Act for the Virginia Association of Local Government Purchasing for the past 15 years.
Education
Depauw University B.A. 1970
University of Michigan Law School J.D. 1973
Memberships
Local Government Attorneys of Virginia, Inc. , Past President
Local Government Section of the Virginia State Bar- Past President
Richmond Bar Association
Virginia State Bar
Selected Publications/Presentations
Local Government Attorneys of Virginia, Inc. Handbook of Local Government Law - chapter on Public Procurement
Virginia State Bar Professionalism Course Faculty 2005-2006
Services
North Richmond YMCA- Past President
Communities in Schools of Richmond, Inc.- President
Awards
Local Government Attorneys of Virginia, Inc. Edward J. Finnegan Award for Distinguished Service-2005
Recognized as “Best Lawyer in America” in Municipal Law