Atty. Katherine M. Waters

Atty. Katherine M. Waters

Board of Directors of the Prince William Chamber of Commerce, Past Chairman; Advisory Board for Virginia Commerce Bank, Prince William County; Member, George Washington Law Review, 1983-1985.

Woodbridge Woodbridge 41 yrs experience 41 year
Call (571) 540-9536 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Katherine M. Waters at a glance

Katherine M. Waters is an Of Counsel based in Woodbridge, Virginia, practicing at Compton & Duling, L.C.. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, zoning, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1985) and District of Columbia (1986). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 1985) and Scripps College (B.A. Phi, 1973). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Prince William County Bar Association Virginia Bar Association District of Columbia Bar Association American Bar Association. Serands clients in Woodbridge, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Board of Directors of the Prince William Chamber of Commerce, Past Chairman
  • Advisory Board for Virginia Commerce Bank, Prince William County
  • Member, George Washington Law Review, 1983-1985

Practice Areas Explained

Katherine M. Waters's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Katherine M. Waters handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Land Use & Zoning

Katherine M. Waters is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Virginia →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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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 Woodbridge 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 Katherine M. Waters

Where is Katherine M. Waters's law office located?
Katherine M. Waters's law practice is located in Woodbridge, Virginia. The firm is Compton & Duling, L.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Katherine M. Waters handle?
Katherine M. Waters focuses on business, real estate, zoning, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Katherine M. Waters practiced law?
Katherine M. Waters has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Katherine M. Waters go to law school?
Katherine M. Waters earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A. Phi, 1973).
How can I contact Katherine M. Waters for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Katherine M. Waters received?
Katherine M. Waters's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
George Washington University
- 1985
B.A. Phi
Scripps College
- 1973

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1985
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1986

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