Deborah Nelson Arthur

Deborah Nelson Arthur

4.8
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 43 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Springfield, VA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Wills & Living Wills, Trusts

7411 Alban Station Ct, Suite B264, Springfield, VA

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 43 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1982

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Law Office of Rebecca L Evans

7411 Alban Station Ct, Suite B264, Springfield, VA, 22150

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Deborah Nelson Arthur's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

43 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | August 04, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Legal Advice; Will, POA, etc.

As a elderly widow and after my husband's death, I began taking steps to get my affairs in order, beginning with a new Will. I thoroughly searched for an attorney who I could feel confident about, one who would offer expert advice and guide me through the process of identifying my needs and preparat...ion of legal documents. Thankfully, I found Debbie. She handled everything with utmost attention to detail. Her knowledge, experience, and compassion were all immediately obvious during my first visit with her. Before finalizing my documents, illness made it impossible for me to continue working with Debbie for a few month. She stayed in touch, offering to do anything she could do for me, including coming to the hospital to accommodate me. Debbie is a truly amazing lady and an exceptional attorney. I highly recommend her to others who need an across-the-board exceptional attorney. Also, her support staff is very friendly and made me feel completely comfortable upon my arrival.

Posted by anonymous | April 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Fantastic Estate Lawyer

I contacted Attorney Deborah Arthur because me and my husband wanted the following documents prepared: A Will and Testament, Advance Directive, Power of Attorney and Transfer of Deed. We didn't know what to expect during the consultation meeting, but after a couple of minutes, we felt very comfortabl...e talking with Attorney Deborah Arthur. We knew after the consultation visit that we wanted Deborah to prepare our documents. She answered all of our questions and gave us advice on matters that we were unaware of. All of the documents that were prepared for me and my husband are very thorough. The process from the consultation visit, to the drafted documents to the final drafts moved along in a timely matter. We are very pleased with our final documents.

Posted by Nikole | June 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Experienced and Caring Attorney!

Mrs. Arthur is an extremely knowledgable and experienced attorney. She was very patient through the many questions and concerns that we had about filing bankruptcy, and was very thorough in explaining the process. Filing for bankruptcy is a highly overwhelming process. Mrs. Arthur took the time to no...t rush through things and ensure that the stacks and stacks of documents that we needed for justification were included in our paperwork. She has stayed in touch, even after the filing to ensure that our family is ok and that we are getting back on track. We are actual clients of hers and this is our real experience. If you are considering bankruptcy, I would definitely recommend sitting down with Mrs. Arthur to determine if this is an option for you.

Posted by Dru | April 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Ms. Arthur is a highly knowledgable and experienced lawyer.

Ms. Arthur is a highly knowledgable and experienced lawyer. She displayed genuine compassion during my difficult time. Ms. Arthur is very through, honest, and organized during her assessments. I never thought I would of been in a position to have to file for bankruptcy, but I was left with no other c...hoice when my circumstances worsened. Ms. Arthur remained reassuring and stood by my side throughout the entire process. She made it seem effortless. Thanks to Ms. Arthur, I now have a chance to fulfill and achieve lifelong goals and aspirations.

Posted by Steve | July 19, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Lawyer Review

I engaged Ms. Arthur's services for an impending divorce and bankruptcy proceedings. I found her to be professional yet approachable. She brought expertise, experience and immediately engaged at a time when I needed that level of responsiveness. Her experience brought a quick and positive resolution... to both issues. She was professional in her approach, and able to engage at a more personal level as well. She is knowledgeable and has considerable experience with the court system, which I found to be very much to my benefit. I would happily recommend Ms Arthur with the highest regard and respect for her demeanor and expertise. It is seldom we find a lawyer of this caliber. She did not only become my lawyer, she became a friend.

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Travis Newton

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Lilly

Unknown lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Majors

Unknown lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rebecca Evans

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Nov 15

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."

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Charles O'Donnell

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Cassie Baudean

Unknown lawyer | Sep 11

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2021 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Rebecca L Evans

2007 - 2018

Women's Ministry Director, Calvary Road Baptist Church

1983 - 2021

Owner, Law Office of Deborah N Arthur

1983 - 2021

Attorney and Sole Practitioner, Deborah N. Arthur, Attorney at Law

Associations

2010 - Present

Fairfax Bar Association, Family Law Section

1982 - Present

Fairfax Bar Association

2013 - 2016

Northern Virginia Estate Planning Council

2012 - 2017

Fairfax Bar Association, Wills, Trusts and Estates Section

Education

1982

George Mason University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1977

George Mason University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2016

Fairfax Bar Association, Law Related Education Committee

Court your volunteer

2014

Fairfax Bar Association, Law Related Education Committee

Court Tour Volunteer

2013

Advanced Issues in Divorce

Child 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 issues

2012

Handling Divorce Cases from Start to Finish

Exploring Custody, Visitation and Support Issues

2012

Handling Divorce Cases from Start to Finish

Getting a Divorce Case Off on the Right Foot

2010

Motions Conciliation Program CLE

Conciliation in the Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court

2009

Family Law from A to Z

Common and Not So Common Family Law Issues and Answers

2009

Family Law from A to Z

Finance 101 for Family Law Practitioners

2008

Estate, Financial and Health Care Planning for Elder Clients

Tips and Traps When Consulting with the Elder Client

2008

Estate, Financial and Health Care Planning for Elder Clients

Ethical Issues when Dealing with the Children of Elder Clients

Publications

2013

National Business Institute Seminar Child Custody, Child Support, and Cases Involving Domestic Abuse

2012

National Business Institute Seminar Exploring Custody, Visitation, and Support Issues

2012

National Business Institute Seminar Getting a Divorce Case Off on the Right Foot

2009

National Business Institute Seminar Common and Not So Common Family Law Issues and Answers

2009

National Business Institute Seminar Finance 101 for Family Law Practitioners

2008

National Business Institute Seminar Tips and Traps When Consulting with the Elder Law Client

2008

National Business Institute Seminar Ethical Issues When Dealing with the Children of Elder Law Clients

Languages

English

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