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Deborah Nelson Arthur

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  • Springfield, VA
  • Licensed for 39 years
Deborah Nelson Arthur
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About Deborah

Deborah N. Arthur, Attorney-at-Law, has built a long-standing reputation in the Fairfax County, Virginia community for being an attorney with a drive for success. Earning her B.S. in Business Administration from George Mason University in 1977, she continued her education, earning her J.D. from George Mason University in 1982, after spending two years at the Department of Justice. Since then, Mrs. Arthur has assisted those in need of legal representation in matters concerning divorce, bankruptcy, personal injury, family law, and estate matters. So, what separates Mrs. Arthur from the crowd?

 

She understands that bad things sometimes happen to good people. That's why she will listen to your case objectively, then provide you with an open and honest legal perspective on your situation. With almost 40 years of experience as an attorney, Deborah Arthur is prepared to go the distance for you. Why settle for anything less?

 

Deborah Arthur has lived in Northern Virginia all of her life. She is married and has one married daughter, Rebecca L Evans, who is a graduate of Immanuel Christian School in North Springfield, West Springfield High School, and George Mason University.  Mrs. Evans is a graduate of the law school at George Mason University and joined the Law Firm of Deborah N Arthur as an associate lawyer in November 2012.

Mrs. Arthur is an active church member at Calvary Road Baptist Church.

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Practice areas

Bankruptcy and debtDivorce and separation
  1. Divorce and separation: 75%

    Divorce, Property Settlement Agreements, Equitable Distribution, Custody, Visitation, Child Support, Spousal Support, and other Family Law Matters in the Circuit Court and Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court

    39 years

  2. Bankruptcy and debt: 25%

    Chapter 7, Chapter 13, Debt alternatives

    39 years

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

Law Office of Rebecca L Evans

7411 Alban Station Ct
Suite B264
Springfield, VA, 22150

Website
https://www.deblaw.com/family-law/ 

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    VAAuthorized to Practice Law198206/26/2021
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers53
    Legal guides0
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate granted
    DistinguishedMartindale-Hubbell2016
    Work Experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    AttorneyLaw Office of Rebecca L Evans2021 - Present
    Attorney and Sole PractitionerDeborah N. Arthur, Attorney at Law1983 - Present
    OwnerLaw Office of Deborah N Arthur2012 - 2021
    Women's Ministry DirectorCalvary Road Baptist Church2007 - 2018
    Associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    Fairfax Bar Association, Family Law SectionN/A2010 - Present
    Fairfax Bar AssociationN/A1982 - Present
    Northern Virginia Estate Planning CouncilN/A2013 - 2016
    Fairfax Bar Association, Wills, Trusts and Estates SectionN/A2012 - 2017
    Publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    National Business Institute SeminarChild Custody, Child Support, and Cases Involving Domestic Abuse2013
    National Business Institute SeminarExploring Custody, Visitation, and Support Issues2012
    National Business Institute SeminarGetting a Divorce Case Off on the Right Foot2012
    National Business Institute SeminarCommon and Not So Common Family Law Issues and Answers2009
    National Business Institute SeminarFinance 101 for Family Law Practitioners2009
    National Business Institute SeminarTips and Traps When Consulting with the Elder Law Client2008
    National Business Institute SeminarEthical Issues When Dealing with the Children of Elder Law Clients2008
    Education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    George Mason University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1982
    George Mason UniversityBS - Bachelor of Science1977
    Speaking Engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    Fairfax Bar Association, Law Related Education CommitteeCourt your volunteer2016
    Fairfax Bar Association, Law Related Education CommitteeCourt Tour Volunteer2014
    Advanced Issues in DivorceChild Custody, Child Support and Cases Involving Domestic Abuse, with sub-topics of Assisted Reproduction, Custody & Visitation Rights of Non-Biological Parents, Relocation Issues, and other such issues2013
    Handling Divorce Cases from Start to FinishGetting a Divorce Case Off on the Right Foot2012
    Handling Divorce Cases from Start to FinishExploring Custody, Visitation and Support Issues2012
    Motions Conciliation Program CLEConciliation in the Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court2010
    Family Law from A to ZFinance 101 for Family Law Practitioners2009
    Family Law from A to ZCommon and Not So Common Family Law Issues and Answers2009
    Estate, Financial and Health Care Planning for Elder ClientsEthical Issues when Dealing with the Children of Elder Clients2008
    Estate, Financial and Health Care Planning for Elder ClientsTips and Traps When Consulting with the Elder Client2008

    Reviews

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    OMG! She's THE BEST!!! So glad I hired her

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    She did my bankruptcy case. She was fantastic! She knows her stuff! Love her! Thanks Deb!!!
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    If you need to file for bankruptcy, you can't do better than Deborah!

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    Deborah was the absolute best choice I made in this awful process of bankruptcy. At no point did she make me feel bad, but talked to me in a way that made me feel good about my decision; calming my fears and easing the pain. She held my hand through the whole process, making it clear what documents were needed and constantly explaining the process. On the big day in front of the clerk, she was by my side, making sure everything was taken care of. I only needed to bring my IDs, along with my trust in her. I would highly recommend Ms. Arthur to anyone who needs a lawyer and a friend to guide them through this process.
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    bankruptcy and debt

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    My case was handled by Deborah nelson Arthur .I am very pleased with everything she did and with the out come.
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    Terrific, quick and knowledgeable

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    I found Deborah as the result of basically searching for an Attorney online. I have never made such a good decision in my life! Deborah walks you through everything and is very honest and loaded with integrity. She helped me through a very trying time in my life and I could not be more grateful or pleased. Thank you Deborah!!
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    Grateful Client

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    As a very satisfied and elated client I would like to thank my attorney Ms. Deborah Arthur for her excellent support. Ms. Arthur walked me through my bankruptcy process and made me feel very comfortable about it although I was feeling pretty nervous about. She took care of all my queries and made me feel comfortable throughout. She let me know all the important information I needed to understand and Ms. Arthur was extremely attentive and she listened to all my concerns with a great deal of patience. Ms. Arthur’s law firm has a caring approach and they are truly professional. I am truly grateful to have met her and I would definitely recommend her to my associates .
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    Made a difficult process seamless

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    It was difficult making the decision to file bankruptcy, but Deborah was very kind and patient with our process. She was very clear about what was needed, was easy to get in touch with, and responded many times almost immediately to any questions that arose.
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    Great Job

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    I hired Ms. Arthur to assist me on two different legal matters. In both cases, I found her to do a highly competent attorney. She always responded promptly to all my email inquires and kept me informed. Her interpersonal skills helped put me at ease during my legal matters. I highly recommend her.
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    Highly Recommend

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    It was truly a blessing for me to find Deborah Arthur during my lawyer search. She was able to set me at ease with her warm demeanor, and is very passionate about her vocation. She is extremely detailed, and leaves no room for ambiguity. You leave her office after your first consultation with a game plan, and list of steps. When we had our meeting of the Creditors (341 Meeting), which is part of the Bankruptcy process. We had the opportunity to listen to the other cases and it almost seem that the other lawyers and clients were disorganized. This actually led to a few cases needing to be rescheduled. I realized at that point the reason why Deborah made sure she had everything in before our case and that we had everything checked off a week before our case was going to be presented to the trustee. When our case was called up the Trustee immediately thank Deborah for having everything in and being so organized. The Trustee asked me a few questions and I was done! Deborah is just fantastic, super proactive, and just a wonderful person. I highly recommend her you and will not be disappointed.
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    Professional, Diligent and Personalized Attention

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    I called Deborah out of need and she agreed to see me. We met in her office and reviewed my case. Deb spent a lot of time combing through my information. We met in her office several times and spoke over the phone several times. After filing the documentation onto the state web page, she went with me to the Court and represented me. I am very impressed with her professionalism, empathy during my time of need and the time she took with me. I am highly recommending her.
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    Excellent Estate Planning Service (highly recommended)

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    I recently hired Deborah Arthur's office to assist me with estate planning and with formulating a living revocable trust, medical directive and other relevant legal planning documents. I worked mostly with Attorney Rebecca Evans and she was highly professional and very easy to work with during the entire process. The service she delivered in formulating a plan and drafting all the legal documents necessary was top notch. After a couple of iterations, all the paperwork was concluded in less than two weeks time - even with some last minute adjustments. Ms. Evans was able to walk me through the entire process from beginning to end under a very short period of time during the holiday season; moreover, she and her office staff were extremely friendly in terms of handling all my requests and making me feel at home. Based on my experience with this law firm's services, the staff and attorneys are very approachable and friendly - this is important in helping put a client at ease. Also, I would recommend to any woman requiring legal service to consider consulting with Deborah Arthur's office since in my experience they are highly sensitive to the needs of their clients and try to take every opportunity to put you at ease. Thanks.
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    Travis Newton, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 4, 2015
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    Rebecca Evans, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Nov 15, 2013
    Relationship: Worked for lawyer

    I endorse this lawyer. I have worked for this attorney, both as a law clerk and now as an Associate Attorney. She is well versed in multiple areas of law, including bankruptcy, estate planning, and family law matters. I would highly recommend her to any clients seeking out legal advice in any of those areas.

    Charles O'Donnell, Divorce and separation Attorney on Oct 7, 2013
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