Atty. William James Kovatch, Jr.

Atty. William James Kovatch, Jr.

William James Kovatch, Jr. is a lawyer practicing elder law, special needs trusts, estate planning and 2 other areas of law. William received a M.A. degree from American University in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Alexandria Alexandria 28 yrs experience 28 year
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About William James Kovatch, Jr. at a glance

William James Kovatch, Jr. is a Member based in Alexandria, Virginia, practicing at William J. Kovatch, Jr. Attorney at Law, PLLC. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, immigration, poa, and elder law. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1998), New York (1999), District of Columbia (2000), and Pennsylvania (2001). Educated at Temple University (LL.M. Temple, 2000) and American University (M.A. University, 1994). Active member of Fairfax (Member, Elder Law Section, 2008—) and Alexandria Bar Associations District of Columbia Bar National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys American Immigration Lawyers' Association. Serands clients in Alexandria, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William James Kovatch, Jr. is a lawyer practicing elder law, special needs trusts, estate planning and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a M.A. degree from American University in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • William practices at William J. Kovatch, Jr. Attorney at Law, PLLC in Alexandria, VA

Practice Areas Explained

William James Kovatch, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William James Kovatch, Jr. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

William James Kovatch, Jr. is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts 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.

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Immigration Law

Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.

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Power of Attorney

William James Kovatch, Jr. is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Virginia →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

William James Kovatch, Jr. is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law 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 Alexandria 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 William James Kovatch, Jr.

Where is William James Kovatch, Jr.'s law office located?
William James Kovatch, Jr.'s law practice is located in Alexandria, Virginia. The firm is William J. Kovatch, Jr. Attorney at Law, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William James Kovatch, Jr. handle?
William James Kovatch, Jr. focuses on trusts, estate planning, immigration, poa, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has William James Kovatch, Jr. practiced law?
William James Kovatch, Jr. has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did William James Kovatch, Jr. go to law school?
William James Kovatch, Jr. earned their education at (LL.M. Temple, 2000); (M.A. University, 1994).
How can I contact William James Kovatch, Jr. for a consultation?
You can contact William James Kovatch, Jr. 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

LL.M. Temple
Temple University
- 2000
M.A. University
American University
- 1994

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1998
New York
Admitted: 1999
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2000
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2001
Virginia U.S. Court of International Trade U.S. District Court, District of Columbia U.S. Court of A
Admitted: 2008

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