Atty. Wilson L. Rivers

Atty. Wilson L. Rivers

Wilson L. Rivers is a lawyer practicing business, corporate and creditors rights law, mergers and acquisitions, timeshare development and 6 other areas of law.

Virginia Beach Virginia Beach 67 yrs experience 67 year
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Profile Summary

About Wilson L. Rivers at a glance

Wilson L. Rivers is a Member based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. They have 67+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1959. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1959) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia (1959). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1959) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1956). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Virginia Beach, Norfolk and Portsmouth, Virginia and American Bar Associations Virginia State Bar. Serands clients in Virginia Beach, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Wilson L. Rivers is a lawyer practicing business, corporate and creditors rights law, mergers and acquisitions, timeshare development and 6 other areas of law
  • Wilson received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1956, and has been licensed for 67 years
  • Wilson practices in Virginia Beach, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Wilson L. Rivers's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Wilson L. Rivers handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

Wilson L. Rivers is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Virginia →

Trusts

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Probate

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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.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

Wilson L. Rivers is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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 Wilson L. Rivers

Where is Wilson L. Rivers's law office located?
Wilson L. Rivers's law practice is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Wilson L. Rivers handle?
Wilson L. Rivers focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Wilson L. Rivers practiced law?
Wilson L. Rivers has 67+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1959.
Where did Wilson L. Rivers go to law school?
Wilson L. Rivers earned their education at (J.D., 1959); (B.A., 1956).
How can I contact Wilson L. Rivers for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Wilson L. Rivers received?
Wilson L. Rivers's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia School of Law
- 1959
B.A.
University of Virginia
- 1956

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1959
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
Admitted: 1959

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