Atty. William Peyton George

Atty. William Peyton George

Mr. William Peyton George is a lawyer practicing business litigation, estate planning and probate, administration and 3 other areas of law.

Santa Fe Santa Fe 57 yrs experience 57 year
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About William Peyton George at a glance

William Peyton George is a probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and litigation attorney based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1969), District of Columbia New Mexico (1970), U.S. Supreme Court (1972), and Oklahoma U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (1981). Educated at American University (J.D., 1969) and University of Central Oklahoma (B.S., 1961). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Santa Fe, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. William Peyton George is a lawyer practicing business litigation, estate planning and probate, administration and 3 other areas of law
  • William Peyton received a B.S. degree from University of Central Oklahoma in 1961, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • William Peyton practices in Santa Fe, NM

Practice Areas Explained

William Peyton George's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

William Peyton George is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in New Mexico →

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.

William Peyton George is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in New Mexico →

Business & Corporate Law

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

William Peyton George is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New Mexico →

Real Estate Law

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

William Peyton George is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New Mexico →

Civil Litigation

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

William Peyton George is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New Mexico →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Mexico

Practicing law in New Mexico. Legal matters in New Mexico are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Santa Fe are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Mexico state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Mexico 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 New Mexico courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Peyton George

Where is William Peyton George's law office located?
William Peyton George's law practice is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Peyton George handle?
William Peyton George focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
How long has William Peyton George practiced law?
William Peyton George has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did William Peyton George go to law school?
William Peyton George earned their education at (J.D., 1969); (B.S., 1961).
How can I contact William Peyton George for a consultation?
You can contact William Peyton George 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 William Peyton George received?
William Peyton George's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
American University
- 1969
B.S.
University of Central Oklahoma
- 1961

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1969
District of Columbia New Mexico
Admitted: 1970
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1972
Oklahoma U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
Admitted: 1981

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