Atty. J. Peter Glaws IV

Atty. J. Peter Glaws IV

Peter Glaws is an experienced litigator in federal and state trial and appellate courts, with many reported decisions to his name. Peter’s broad litigation practice includes complex commercial disputes (including professional liability defense, complex construction litigation, corporate disputes, estate and trust litigation, and intellectual property and technology law (copyright and trademark infringement cases).

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About J. Peter Glaws IV at a glance

J. Peter Glaws IV is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Carr Maloney P.C.. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on trusts, business, ip, estate litigation, and litigation. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia Virginia Eastern District of Virginia Western District of Virginia U.S. Bankrup (2012), West Virginia (2018), and Maryland (2022). Educated at The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law J.D. cum laude (—) and York College of Pennsylvania B.A. magna cum laude (—). Active member of Republican National Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Peter Glaws is an experienced litigator in federal and state trial and appellate courts, with many reported decisions to his name
  • Peter’s broad litigation practice includes complex commercial disputes (including professional liability defense, complex construction litigation, corporate disputes, estate and trust litigation, and intellectual property and technology law (copyright and trademark infringement cases)
  • Playing a key role in the professional liability practice, Peter regularly represents accountants, lawyers, architects, and other professionals including international, national, and regional accounting firms in disputes arising out of complex auditing, tax, consulting, and other accounting services
  • Peter represents law firms of all sizes in disputes, which have included, among other things, underlying patent applications, real estate transactions, white collar criminal defense, and litigation (commercial and civil)
  • Peter also represents professionals before state and national licensing and regulatory bodies such as state bar authorities, boards of accountancy, inspectors general, and federal agencies
  • Peter further serves as outside counsel to large and small businesses
  • In that role, Peter leverages his knowledge of how certain issues can lead to years of protracted litigation and applies that experience in contract negotiation (including drafting or revising professional engagement letters, master service agreements, HIPAA business associate agreements, and other contracts), corporate governance and governing documents, risk management, data loss and cyber liability, subpoena responses, selected tax issues, and other general legal matters
  • Peter has also counseled numerous professional firms on acquisitions or combinations with other firms
  • Before joining Carr Maloney, Peter served as a law clerk in the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, where he worked on white-collar criminal litigation and analyzed the impact of pending federal legislation on the Commonwealth
  • Peter is a graduate of The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, cum laude
  • At Catholic, Peter served as notes-and-comments editor for the Journal of Law, Philosophy, and Culture and was a member of the Willem C. Vis International Arbitration Moot Court Team
  • Peter is a graduate of the National Trial Advocacy College at the University of Virginia School of Law and received his undergraduate degree from York College of Pennsylvania, magna cum laude

Practice Areas Explained

J. Peter Glaws IV's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. Peter Glaws IV handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

J. Peter Glaws IV is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in District of Columbia →

Estate & Trust Litigation

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about J. Peter Glaws IV

Where is J. Peter Glaws IV's law office located?
J. Peter Glaws IV's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Carr Maloney P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does J. Peter Glaws IV handle?
J. Peter Glaws IV focuses on trusts, business, ip, estate litigation, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has J. Peter Glaws IV practiced law?
J. Peter Glaws IV has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
Where did J. Peter Glaws IV go to law school?
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Education

The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law J.D. cum laude
- In Progress
York College of Pennsylvania B.A. magna cum laude
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia Virginia Eastern District of Virginia Western District of Virginia U.S. Bankrup
Admitted: 2012
West Virginia
Admitted: 2018
Maryland
Admitted: 2022

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