Anthony Francis Troy

Anthony Francis Troy is a registered Democrat and former attorney general of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Early life Tony was born in Chesterfield County, Virginia in 1941. He graduated from St. Michael's College, and later the University of Richmond School of Law. He soon joined the Democratic Party.

In order to finish the term of Andrew P. Miller post-resignation, the Virginia General Assembly appointed Troy to serve as Attorney General of Virginia. Troy held the office from January 26, 1977, until January 14, 1978, when he was replaced by Marshall Coleman.

Troy developed a practice surrounding client issues with State Attorney General offices. In addition to representing clients in cases, Troy's practice included commercial advertising, election law, antitrust, first amendment, and other litigation.

Troy works with several prominent law firms, including The Stanley Law Group and Troutman Sanders.