Year started practice: 2004
Years of experience: 6
Date joined SWB: 2004
Law School: University of Georgia, JD 2004
Undergraduate: University of Georgia, BBA in Finance 2001
Mr. David Waldroup was born in Dayton, Ohio and moved to the Atlanta area with his family in 1993. He was raised in Roswell, Georgia and attended Roswell High School. Mr. Waldroup received his Bachelor in Business Administration in finance, graduating first in his class at the University of Georgia. He received the Woodruff Law Scholarship to continue his education at the University of Georgia Law School, where he graduated summa cum laude. While obtaining his Juris Doctor Degree, Mr. Waldroup was president of the UGA Christian Legal Society and worked as a teaching assistant for his Property professor. He has also received a number of honors, including membership in the Order of the Coif, the Verner F. Chaffin Award for Excellence in Fiduciary Law, an award for Excellence in Civil Procedure and the Westlaw Award for Academic Excellence.
Mr. Waldroup joined Smith, Welch & Brittain as an associate in August 2004. His primary focus is in the area of Trusts and Estates, Corporate law, and Education law. His practice includes drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, living wills, and a variety of estate planning documents, probate and administration of estates, corporate formation, business sales, contract drafting and negotiations, and counseling corporate executives. He also represents a number of public school districts on a variety of issues, including special education, contractual, administrative and disciplinary matters.
Mr. Waldroup is a member of the Order of the Coif, Henry County Bar Association, State Bar of Georgia - Fiduciary Law Section.
Mr. Waldroup married in October, 2004. His wife, Angel, also obtained her undergraduate and masters degrees from the University of Georgia. Mr. Waldroup and his wife have moved to the McDonough area and have enjoyed becoming more involved in the community and church activities. In addition to spending time with his family, Mr. Waldroup enjoys outdoor activities, reading, rollerblading, and baseball.
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