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Vincent C Uchendu
About Vincent
Biography
I have been practicing law in Washington, D.C. since 1990.
I was an Aetna Scholar at Howard University School of Law, where I received my law degree (J.D.), and I was also the Symposium Editor of the Howard Law Journal.
I am a recipient of three American Jurisprudence Awards for excellence in Criminal Law, Torts, Property I, and Property II. I was an intern of The Honorable Harold L. Cushenberry, Judge, Superior Court of the District of Columbia and was an associate counsel at the former Law Offices of Chapman, Anderson & Chapman, before going into solo practice.
I have written a book of short stories called WayoGuy and Other Nigerian Short Stories, published by Authorhouse.
I am presently in general civil practice with concentration in courtroom litigation and decedent's estate administration or probate. I can be reached by email at and by telephone at
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Probate
60%
36 years | 600 cases
Wills and Living Wills
30%
36 years | 300 cases
Lawsuits and Disputes
10%
36 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in New Jersey for 35 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1990
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2003
Licensed in District of Columbia for 36 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1990
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2002
Location
Self
50 F St NW Ste 950, Washington, DC, 20001-1540
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Posted by Janafur | December 15, 2014
Excellent Lawyer
Mr. Vincent C. UCHENDU extremely focused, detailed oriented, keeps client updated goes above and beyond the call of duty to ensure ultimate satisfaction for clients / all involved over two decades of experience again excellent person/ Lawyer.
Posted by anonymous | November 03, 2014
An Excellent Lawyer
If I should ever need legal services in the DC area , Mr. Uchendu would be my choice. He cares about his clients and he's all of the above and then a little be more. Thanks for all your help.
Posted by Marjorie | July 20, 2014 | Probate
Very intelligent, honest and hardworking lawyer
This lawyer is an experienced and intelligent man. He is very pleasant and professional. He has represented my grandmother and my mother on probate matters since 1997. My mother (God bless her soul) referred many clients to him and they were all satisfied with his work. That little report you have o...
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2003.
Reprimanded issued in NJ, 2003
updated on 12/11/2014This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Vincent’s comment:
“This matter was very simple. That was for signing a few clients names on papers filed in court with the authorization of the clients. No client's interest was damaged. In fact all the clients (about 9) provided written affidavits to show the court that they gave their authorization to sign their names and had no problem, but the court decided that attorneys should allow clients to sign for themselves. That's it.”
Suspension issued in DC, 2002
updated on 08/30/2016Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Vincent’s comment:
“This matter was very simple. That was for signing a few clients names on papers filed in court with the authorization of the clients. No client's interest was damaged. In fact all the clients (about 9) provided written affidavits to show the court that they gave their authorization to sign their names and had no problem, but the court decided that attorneys should allow clients to sign for themselves. That's it.”
Honors
1988
American Jurisprudence Award, Property II, Howard University School of Law
1988
AETNA SCHOLAR, Howard University School of Law
1987
American Jurisprudence Award Criminal Law, Howard University School of Law
1987
American Jurisprudence award, Howard University School of Law
Work Experience
1994 - Present
Attorney, Law Office Vincent Uchendu
1990 - 1994
Associate, Chapman, Anderson, & Chapman
Associations
1991 - Present
District of Columbia BarAttorney
1990 - Present
New Jersey Bar AssociationAttorney
Sample of Legal Cases
Ronald Williams, Jr. v. Gail Harris Case Number 2014 CA 006213 R(RP)
My client is owner of house
Grooms v. Curtis Case Number 2014 CA 3663R (RP)
A house worth over $400,000.00
In re Ellen Fish 2012 ADM 000962
After a trial lasting several days, I won the case and the judge voided the will.
Denise Beasley-Hooks v. District of Columbia, et. al. Case Number 2001 CA 002771 B
Jury verdict for my client for $173,641.23.
Garrett, et.al. vs. Freeland Case Number 2009 LIT 000015
Judgment for $138,248.68
In RE: Estate of Catrina Edwards Case Number 2000 ADM 002052
Judgment declaring will invalid
Akhigbe v. Chadwick, et.al. Case Number 2003 CA 008680 B
jury verdict for my client for house and funds
Leonard v. District of Columbia, et.al. Case Number 1997 CA 007322
$80,000.00 jury award
Education
1989
Howard University
JD - Juris Doctor
Publications
1988
Howard Law Journal
Survey of Recent Law on Professional Responsibility
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
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Q&A
What happens when someone doesn't attend court ordered mediation?
16 Jun 2015
Q&A
Can I pay my mother's bills for her, from her online checking account, after her death?
03 Dec 2014
Q&A
How do I open a case that was closed for large real estate in probate. PR named in will died and the replacement PR died.
12 Nov 2014