George O. Peterson

George O. Peterson: Attorney with Law Office of George O. Peterson, PLC
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Champion Badge Reviewed
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Biography

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 partner in the 8th largest firm in Virginia and developed a reputation as a strong advocate for his clients in court and in negotiations. George began his career specializing in professional malpractice defense and particularly in legal malpractice defense where he gained wide exposure to various aspects of the law.

Through that foundational experience, George developed a specialty practice in representing parties in trusts and estates disputes and business disputes.

Areas of Practice (6)

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

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Georgetown University, A.B., cum laude, 1996
Law School Attended:
University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 1999
Year of First Admission:
1999
Admission:
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 District of Virginia; U.S. District Court, Western District 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
Memberships:
Fairfax Bar Association.
Reported Cases:
Maretta v. Hillman, 283 Va. 34 (2012).
ISLN:
914271657
Transactions:
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.

Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (48 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 09/26/16 in Estate Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 09/26/16 in Trust Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 09/26/16 in Fiduciary Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/24/16 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 09/23/16 in Fiduciary Litigation

    In the years since we first met, George's practice evolved to estate, trust, and fiduciary litigation, It is not my practice area, but some of my partners have had cases against him and I understand he is formidable. If I had a high-stakes matter... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 09/23/16 in Civil Litigation

    I had a case against George Peterson as opposing counsel many years ago when he was new to the bar. He impressed me then with both his knowledge of the law and how he handled himself among the other more experienced lawyers on the product liability... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 09/23/16 in Trust Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 09/23/16 in Estate Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 09/23/16 in Fiduciary Litigation

    Mr. Peterson is incredibly bright and a tenacious litigator. He is well-known in the legal community as a lawyer who can litigate, and win, very high-conflict cases.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 09/23/16 in Civil Litigation

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3.0/5.0 (4 reviews)
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George Peterson is a super lawyer. He is strategy and thorough preparation. He is a lawyer who accurately leads the case by good communication with his client. George is a passionate, intelligent, in...

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Contact Information:

571-653-3918  Phone

703-225-3621  Fax

www.petersonsaylor.com

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