Fairchild & Dalrymple, PLLC  ·  Lynchburg, Virginia
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Dr. Joshua Dalrymple, Esq.
Managing Partner

Dr. Joshua Dalrymple Esq.

Managing Partner  ·  Fairchild & Dalrymple

With a rare combination of accounting expertise, legal scholarship, and international academic experience, Dr. Joshua Dalrymple, Esq., brings a multi-dimensional perspective to every client matter.

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About Dr. Joshua Dalrymple, Esq.

A Foundation Built on
Discipline & Scholarship

Dr. Joshua Dalrymple, Esq., holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Liberty University, a Juris Doctor (with honours) from Regent University School of Law, and both an LL.M. in Corporate Law and a Ph.D. from NALSAR University of Law in Hyderabad, India — one of Asia’s most prestigious law institutions.

His academic record during law school was exceptional. He served as Chairman of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Board, Treasurer of the Trial Advocacy Board, Executive Secretary of the Student Bar Association, and participated in and won several national competitions in negotiations, mediation, and trial advocacy.

Dr. Joshua Dalrymple, Esq. is a founding member of Patel & Dalrymple, PLLC, where he served as managing partner until 2014. His diverse background — spanning accounting, litigation, corporate law, and legal education — gives him an unusually comprehensive view of the legal landscape that benefits every client he advises.

He is a Master Level International Certified Career Coach with the National Career Development Association, and has spent nearly 20 years teaching law in both the United States and India, including roles at Liberty University School of Law and as Dean of Woxsen University School of Law.

At Fairchild & Dalrymple, Dr. Joshua Dalrymple, Esq. brings this depth of expertise to bear on client intake, case assessment, and legal strategy — ensuring that every client receives the right approach from the outset.

Education

Academic Credentials

Ph.D.
NALSAR University of Law
Doctor of Philosophy — Law — Hyderabad, India
Research focus: Evaluating the Philosophy of Immigration to Initiate Cooperation, Contentment, and Care. NALSAR is consistently ranked among Asia’s top law schools.
LL.M.
NALSAR University of Law
Master of Laws — Corporate Law — Hyderabad, India
Specialization in corporate law, adding international legal dimensions to his already broad domestic practice experience.
J.D.
Regent University School of Law
Juris Doctor (Honors) — Virginia Beach, Virginia
Graduated with honors. Served as Chairman of the ADR Board, Treasurer of the Trial Advocacy Board, and Executive Secretary of the Student Bar Association. Won multiple national competitions in negotiations, mediation, and trial advocacy.
B.S.
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science — Accounting — Lynchburg, Virginia
A foundation in accounting provides Dr. Joshua Dalrymple, Esq. with the financial and analytical skills that are particularly valuable in business law, corporate transactions, and estate matters.
Career

Professional History

Present
Managing Partner – Fairchild & Dalrymple
Forest, Virginia
Serves as Managing Partner, bringing broad legal expertise and a structured approach to client intake and case strategy. Ensures every client is matched with the right legal approach from the very first consultation.
Present
Adjunct Professor of Law — Purdue University Global
United States
Continues to teach law at the university level, staying at the forefront of legal developments and pedagogy.
Previous
Dean — School of Law, Woxsen University
Hyderabad, India
Served as Dean of the law school, developing curriculum and overseeing legal education at one of India’s emerging law institutions.
Previous
Adjunct Professor of Law — Liberty University School of Law
Lynchburg, Virginia
Taught law at his alma mater, covering courses across multiple practice areas and helping develop the next generation of Virginia attorneys.
Founded
2006
Founding / Managing Partner — Patel & Dalrymple, PLLC
Lynchburg, Virginia
Co-founded and served as managing partner of Patel & Dalrymple, PLLC, growing the firm into a well-regarded multi-area practice focused on real estate, business law, and estate planning across Central Virginia.
Credentials

Admissions & Certifications

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Bar Admissions
  • Virginia State Bar — Member

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Certifications
  • Master Level International Certified Career Coach — National Career Development Association
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Volunteer Activities
  • Editor ARENA HUKUM Journal, University of Brawijaya, Malang-East Java, Indonesia
  • Advisory Board Member Beyond Briefs Law Review
  • Editorial Advisory Committee Member Vivekananda Journal of Legal Studies, Vivekananda Global University
  • Board Member Painted Hills Home Care (501(c)(3))
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Law School Honors
  • Chairman — ADR Board, Regent University
  • Treasurer — Trial Advocacy Board
  • Executive Secretary — Student Bar Association
  • Multiple national competition wins in negotiations, mediation & trial advocacy
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