Cary A. Ralston, (retired, 2016)
Cary Ralston retired in 2016 as a partner with FGB. He practiced in real estate and business law.
Education
- University of Richmond, B.A., Political Science, 1970
- University of Richmond T. C. Williams School of Law, J.D., 1974
Work Experience
- Extensive experience in banking, business, real estate and land use matters
- Represented and counseled savings and loan associations and banks in all facets of state and federal laws related to residential and commercial lending and other matters
- Represented corporate and individual clients in purchases and sales of commercial and residential real estate
- Represented national and local real estate developers in all areas of real estate law ranging from contract negotiations, permits and approvals, settlement services, financing and providing ongoing guidance in the course of a transaction
- Represented and counseled corporate clients, both large and small, in general corporate work, real estate, employment, sales and/or acquisitions
Professional Recognition
- Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory – AV (highest) rating
Speaking Engagements
- Mr. Ralston has lectured on real estate and mechanic’s lien issues
Professional Affiliations and Memberships
- Was admitted to practice in the following courts
- All Virginia state courts
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
- United States Bankruptcy Court
- Former Member
- Virginia Bar Association
- Virginia State Bar
- Richmond Bar Association
- Served the Virginia State Bar in the area of attorney discipline as a member of the Third District Committee, Section Two, 1996-2004
- Former Secretary and Chairman of the Third District Committee
- Served on the Clients’ Protection Fund Board of the Virginia State Bar as a member representing the Third Disciplinary District
