George Peterson, 74Silver Spring, MD

Peterson Saylor, PLC
10555 Main Street, Suite 320, Fairfax, VA 22030

703-2253620 (Phone), 703-2253621 (Fax)

Civil Litigation, Business Litigation and Disputes, Fiduciary Litigation, Estate Litigation, Trust Litigation, Contested Guardianships and Conservatorships

Fairfax Bar Association.

914271657

1999, Virginia, 2002, District of Columbia, 2005, Maryland, 2012, U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, U.S. District Court, District of Maryland

Georgetown University, A.B., cum laude, 1996

University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 1999

Maretta v. Hillman, 283 Va. 34 (2012).

Judgment for compensatory damages in the amount of $410,000 and punitive damages in the amount of $350,000 against a fiduciary for breaches of fiduciary duty, Successfully defended a claim made against the executor of an estate for breach of fiduciary duty, Secured summary judgment in bankruptcy adversary proceeding on an $8 million fraud claim brought by debtor against creditor, Represented trustee and beneficiary in multi-million dollar dispute with co-trustee related to family dynasty trust and negotiated a favorable resolution, Part of team of attorneys who prevailed in litigation related to the ownership of a significant amount of church property against national hierarchal church, Represented a closely held corporation in setting aside $7,000,000 salary continuation agreement with removed officer and negotiated near seven-figure settlement with former attorney representing corporation for involvement in salary continuation agreement.

George O. Peterson concentrates his practice on litigation related to trusts and estates matters, business litigation and complex civil litigation. Prior to founding Peterson Saylor, PLC, George was a...

Peterson Saylor, Plc
10555 Main St Ste 320, Fairfax, VA 22030
703-2253620 (Office)

Dist. of Columbia - Active 2002
Maryland - Active 2005
Virginia - Authorized to practice law 1999

Member at Peterson Saylor, PLC - 2010-present

University of Virginia School of LawDegree JD - Juris Doctor - LawGraduated 1999
Georgetown UniversityDegree AB - Applied Baccalaureate - EconomicsGraduated 1996

Litigation - 100%, years

Peterson Bradford Burkwitz, LLP

Ethics & Professional Responsibility, General Practice, Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Employment Law, Medical Malpractice

921052942

2008

Northern Arizona University, B.A., 2003

Santa Clara University School of Law, J.D., 2008

1497 Chain Bridge Rd, Mc Lean, VA 22101

703-8933600 (Phone)

22 years

Business Law, Medical Malpractice

DC (2002)

District of Columbia Bar (2002)