JAMES S.D. EISENHOWER, III co-founded the firm in 1985. After graduation from Franklin College, Franklin, Indiana in 1969, he was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps, earned his Naval Aviator Wings, and served until 1973 with the rank of Captain. In 1977, Mr. Eisenhower graduated with honors from George Mason University Law School. Mr. Eisenhower’s practice areas include estate, tax and commercial law. In addition, he is an adjunct professor at Marymount University School of Business.  Mr. Eisenhower is rated A-V by Martindale-Hubbell® and has several published works including:

• "Spouse's Rights and Family Maintenance," "Closing the Estate," and "Ethics in Probate Practice" in Basic Probate Procedures and Practice in Virginia, National Business Institute: Eau Claire, 2003;
• "Executors and Administrators," "Administration of Estate," and "Litigation in Probate Court" in The Probate Process From Start to Finish in Virginia, National Business Institute: Eau Claire, 2002; 
• Understanding Basic Probate Tax Procedures, National Business Institute: Eau Claire, 2001; and
• "Fundamental Principles of Will Drafting,"Basic Tax Considerations: What you need to know in order to choose the appropriate plan," and "Planning Methods to Control Medical Treatment" in How to Draft Wills and Trusts in Virginia, National Business Institute: Eau Claire, 1997.