Atty. David Hilton Wise

Atty. David Hilton Wise

Tau Beta Pi. Licensed Professional Engineer, California, 1989.

Fairfax Fairfax 37 yrs experience 37 year
Call (571) 631-7844 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About David Hilton Wise at a glance

David Hilton Wise is a Partner based in Fairfax, Virginia, practicing at Wise Law Firm PLC. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on divorce, formation, residential, child custody, and trusts. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1989), California (1990), U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit (1990), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit (1990). Educated at University of San Diego School of Law (J.D., 1989) and University of Nevada (B.S.C.E., 1985). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Fairfax and American (Member, Forum Committee on the Construction Industry Litigation Section) Bar Associations The District of Columbia Bar State Bar of California Maryland State Bar Association, Inc and State Bar of Nevada (Member, Construction Law Section) Virginia State Bar (Member, Construction Law Section) Virginia Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Fairfax, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Tau Beta Pi
  • Licensed Professional Engineer, California, 1989

Author

"Economic Loss Rule," Construction Briefings, Second Series No. 95-7, Federal Publications, Inc., June 1995

Practice Areas Explained

David Hilton Wise's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Hilton Wise handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Business Formation

David Hilton Wise is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Virginia →

Residential Real Estate

David Hilton Wise is one of 9,343 residential attorneys indexed nationally. Browse residential attorneys in Virginia →

Child Custody & Visitation

David Hilton Wise is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Virginia →

Trusts

David Hilton Wise is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fairfax are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Hilton Wise

Where is David Hilton Wise's law office located?
David Hilton Wise's law practice is located in Fairfax, Virginia. The firm is Wise Law Firm PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Hilton Wise handle?
David Hilton Wise focuses on divorce, formation, residential, child custody, trusts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has David Hilton Wise practiced law?
David Hilton Wise has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did David Hilton Wise go to law school?
David Hilton Wise earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.S.C.E., 1985).
How can I contact David Hilton Wise for a consultation?
You can contact David Hilton Wise directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David Hilton Wise received?
David Hilton Wise's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of San Diego School of Law
- 1989
B.S.C.E.
University of Nevada
- 1985

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1989
California
Admitted: 1990
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1990
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
Admitted: 1990
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
Admitted: 1991
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1998
U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia
Admitted: 2002
Maryland
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
Admitted: 2005
Nevada
Admitted: 2008

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