Atty. Joyce E. Peters
Joyce E. Peters is a lawyer practicing family law, wills, trusts, estate planning, military law and administrative proceedings and 3 other areas of law.
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Joyce E. Peters is an Of Counsel based in Alexandria, Virginia. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on trusts, family law, estate planning, securities, and government. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1971), California (1973), District of Columbia (1994), and Virginia (2006). Educated at Armed Forces Staff College Harvard University B.A. Economics Judge Advocate General’s School Graduate Course National War College University of Richmond (M.B.A., 1989) and The University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1971). Active member of Virginia State Bar Association California State Bar Association District of Columbia Bar Association American Bar Association Fairfax County Bar Association. Serves clients in Alexandria, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Joyce E. Peters is a lawyer practicing family law, wills, trusts, estate planning, military law and administrative proceedings and 3 other areas of law
- Joyce received a degree from Armed Forces Staff College, and has been licensed for 55 years
- Joyce practices in Alexandria, VA
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Joyce E. Peters is one of 94,411 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Virginia →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Joyce E. Peters is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Virginia →
Joyce E. Peters is one of 58,852 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Virginia →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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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 Alexandria 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 venue, 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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