Atty. M. Patton Echols, Jr.

Atty. M. Patton Echols, Jr.

M. Patton Echols, Jr. is a lawyer practicing real estate, probate, estate planning and 2 other areas of law.

Arlington Arlington 68 yrs experience 68 year
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About M. Patton Echols, Jr. at a glance

M. Patton Echols, Jr. is a probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and litigation attorney based in Arlington, Virginia. They have 68+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1958. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1958). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 1958) and Virginia Military Institute (B.S., 1945). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Arlington, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • M. Patton Echols, Jr. is a lawyer practicing real estate, probate, estate planning and 2 other areas of law
  • M. Patton received a B.S. degree from Virginia Military Institute in 1945, and has been licensed for 68 years
  • M. Patton practices in Arlington, VA

Practice Areas Explained

M. Patton Echols, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

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

Probate

M. Patton Echols, Jr. is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Virginia →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

M. Patton Echols, Jr. is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Virginia →

Business & Corporate Law

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

M. Patton Echols, Jr. is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →

Real Estate Law

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

M. Patton Echols, Jr. is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Virginia →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

M. Patton Echols, Jr. is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Arlington 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 M. Patton Echols, Jr.

Where is M. Patton Echols, Jr.'s law office located?
M. Patton Echols, Jr.'s law practice is located in Arlington, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does M. Patton Echols, Jr. handle?
M. Patton Echols, Jr. focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has M. Patton Echols, Jr. practiced law?
M. Patton Echols, Jr. has 68+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1958.
Where did M. Patton Echols, Jr. go to law school?
M. Patton Echols, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 1958); (B.S., 1945).
How can I contact M. Patton Echols, Jr. for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has M. Patton Echols, Jr. received?
M. Patton Echols, Jr.'s notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
George Washington University
- 1958
B.S.
Virginia Military Institute
- 1945

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1958

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