Atty. Whitney Godwin Saunders

Atty. Whitney Godwin Saunders

Whitney Godwin Saunders is a lawyer practicing commercial/residential real estate, zoning, planning and land use, trusts and estates and 2 other areas of law. Whitney received a B.A. degree from Swarthmore College in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Suffolk Suffolk 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About Whitney Godwin Saunders at a glance

Whitney Godwin Saunders is a Partner based in Suffolk, Virginia, practicing at Saunders & Ojeda, P.C.. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on residential, trusts, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Virginia U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia Eastern District of Virginia (1979). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1978) and Swarthmore College (B.A. Woodberry, 1975). Active member of Suffolk (President, 1996) and Virginia Bar Associations Virginia State Bar. Serands clients in Suffolk, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Whitney Godwin Saunders is a lawyer practicing commercial/residential real estate, zoning, planning and land use, trusts and estates and 2 other areas of law
  • Whitney received a B.A. degree from Swarthmore College in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Whitney practices at Saunders & Ojeda, P.C. in Suffolk, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Whitney Godwin Saunders's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Whitney Godwin Saunders handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Residential Real Estate

Whitney Godwin Saunders is one of 9,343 residential attorneys indexed nationally. Browse residential attorneys in Virginia →

Trusts

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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.

Whitney Godwin Saunders 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.

Whitney Godwin Saunders 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.

Whitney Godwin Saunders is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Suffolk 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 Whitney Godwin Saunders

Where is Whitney Godwin Saunders's law office located?
Whitney Godwin Saunders's law practice is located in Suffolk, Virginia. The firm is Saunders & Ojeda, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Whitney Godwin Saunders handle?
Whitney Godwin Saunders focuses on residential, trusts, estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Whitney Godwin Saunders practiced law?
Whitney Godwin Saunders has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Whitney Godwin Saunders go to law school?
Whitney Godwin Saunders earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A. Woodberry, 1975).
How can I contact Whitney Godwin Saunders for a consultation?
You can contact Whitney Godwin Saunders 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.

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia
- 1978
B.A. Woodberry
Swarthmore College
- 1975

Bar Admissions

Virginia U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia Eastern District of Virginia
Admitted: 1979

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