Teddy Paisley is a member of the firm’s Commercial Litigation group where he focuses his practice on commercial and construction litigation. Prior to joining the firm as an attorney, Teddy was a Summer Associate with Gentry Locke.
Teddy earned his J.D. magna cum laude from Liberty University School of Law, where he was the Notes and Comments Editor for the Liberty University Law Review, a competing member of the Liberty Moot Court Board, and a Research Assistant to the Dean of the School of Law. He is a Roanoke native and graduated from the University of Virginia with his B.A., where he was also a pitcher on the University’s varsity baseball team for the 2017 season.
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Spelling bees won
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'71 Ford Bronco restored
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Baseballs thrown
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How do you spend your time when you're not in the office?
I love spending time outdoors hiking, kayaking, fishing, or hunting. My wife and I enjoy exploring the Appalachian Trail and other beautiful areas in the mountains of central and southwest Virginia. I also love reading the work of great authors like Fyodor Dostoevsky, Cormac McCarthy, Norman Maclean, Ernest Hemingway, and C.S. Lewis.
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What made you decide to become an attorney?
I love to write, and I love shaping words to convey a precise message. Every day, I get an opportunity to put that skill to work for someone in need. At Gentry Locke, I appreciate the relationships we are able to build with our incredible clients as we help them navigate their legal matters.
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People would be surprised to know…
Most of my life, I wanted to be a scientist or engineer. Only late in my undergraduate studies did I realize how my passion for writing could be applied through a career in the law. However, I have kept my love for fixing things and understanding how they work—and even for math!
Education
- Liberty University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude
- University of Virginia, B.A.
Experience
- Researched and drafted pleadings, briefs, and memoranda for complex commercial litigation, construction, employment, and pro bono matters
Admissions
- Virginia State Bar
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