Atty. Patrick J. Vaughan

Atty. Patrick J. Vaughan

Patrick J. Vaughan is a lawyer practicing estate planning and estate administration, trusts and estates, advance directives and 44 other areas of law.

Vienna Vienna 58 yrs experience 58 year
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Profile Summary

About Patrick J. Vaughan at a glance

Patrick J. Vaughan is a Principal based in Vienna, Virginia, practicing at Vaughan, Fincher & Sotelo, PC. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, family law, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1968), U.S. Tax Court and U.S. Supreme Court (1972), Maryland (1999), and District of Columbia (1999). Educated at Georgetown University (LL.M. Taxation, 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Fairfax Bar Association Virginia State Bar (Member, Board of Governors, Trusts and Estates Section, 1993-1998) Maryland State Bar The District of Columbia Bar Northern Virginia Estate Planning Council. Serands clients in Vienna, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Patrick J. Vaughan is a lawyer practicing estate planning and estate administration, trusts and estates, advance directives and 44 other areas of law
  • Patrick has been licensed for 58 years
  • Patrick practices at Vaughan, Fincher & Sotelo, PC in Vienna, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Patrick J. Vaughan's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

Patrick J. Vaughan is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Virginia →

Trusts

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Probate

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Family Law

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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.

Patrick J. Vaughan is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning 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 Vienna 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 Patrick J. Vaughan

Where is Patrick J. Vaughan's law office located?
Patrick J. Vaughan's law practice is located in Vienna, Virginia. The firm is Vaughan, Fincher & Sotelo, PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Patrick J. Vaughan handle?
Patrick J. Vaughan focuses on wills, trusts, probate, family law, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Patrick J. Vaughan practiced law?
Patrick J. Vaughan has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did Patrick J. Vaughan go to law school?
Patrick J. Vaughan earned their education at (LL.M. Taxation, 1976).
How can I contact Patrick J. Vaughan for a consultation?
You can contact Patrick J. Vaughan 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 Patrick J. Vaughan received?
Patrick J. Vaughan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.M. Taxation
Georgetown University
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1968
U.S. Tax Court and U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1972
Maryland
Admitted: 1999
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1999

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