Atty. Peter Stevenson Lake

Atty. Peter Stevenson Lake

Peter Stevenson Lake is a lawyer practicing business organizations, creditor's rights and bankruptcy, commercial litigation and 7 other areas of law. Peter received a B.A. degree from Denison University in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Virginia Beach Virginia Beach 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Peter Stevenson Lake at a glance

Peter Stevenson Lake is a residential, business, real estate, bankruptcy, and commercial re attorney based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1986) and Virginia U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia U.S. District Court, Western District of (1989). Educated at University of Kentucky (J.D., 1985) and Denison University (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia, Illinois State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Virginia Beach, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Peter Stevenson Lake is a lawyer practicing business organizations, creditor's rights and bankruptcy, commercial litigation and 7 other areas of law
  • Peter received a B.A. degree from Denison University in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Peter practices in Virginia Beach, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Peter Stevenson Lake's Areas of Practice

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

Residential Real Estate

Peter Stevenson Lake is one of 9,343 residential attorneys indexed nationally. Browse residential attorneys in Virginia →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Peter Stevenson Lake 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.

Peter Stevenson Lake is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Virginia →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Peter Stevenson Lake is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Virginia →

Commercial Real Estate

Peter Stevenson Lake is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re 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 Virginia Beach 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 Peter Stevenson Lake

Where is Peter Stevenson Lake's law office located?
Peter Stevenson Lake's law practice is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter Stevenson Lake handle?
Peter Stevenson Lake focuses on residential, business, real estate, bankruptcy, commercial re. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Peter Stevenson Lake practiced law?
Peter Stevenson Lake has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Peter Stevenson Lake go to law school?
Peter Stevenson Lake earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact Peter Stevenson Lake for a consultation?
You can contact Peter Stevenson Lake 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 Peter Stevenson Lake received?
Peter Stevenson Lake's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Kentucky
- 1985
B.A.
Denison University
- 1982

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1986
Virginia U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia U.S. District Court, Western District of
Admitted: 1989

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