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Elizabeth Grace Carpenter-Hughes
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Elizabeth Carpenter-Hughes is a passionate advocate for her clients. She works to resolve cases and legal issues in the most beneficial manner possible, utilizing all available means, including negotiation, mediation, and litigation. She strives to ensure that her clients receive a comprehensive solution that is best for them.
Elizabeth Carpenter-Hughes practice focuses on the following types of law: family law matters, including divorce; custody, visitation, support and adoption; bankruptcy; estate planning; contract law; landlord/tenant disputes; and miscellaneous civil litigation in the greater Fredericksburg area. She is also qualified to serve as a guardian ad litem for children and adults in court-appointed matters.
A native of King George, VA, Elizabeth -Carpenter-Hughes believes strongly in community involvement. In addition to practicing law, she spends a significant amount of her personal time working with underprivileged and handicapped children, as well as serving in a local youth organization. This interaction with the community gives her a creative, compassionate perspective in domestic law cases. She also regularly attends a variety of continuing education and best practices seminars in order to stay informed of changing Virginia laws.
After receiving her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and English from the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, she received her Juris Doctor from the Marshall-Wythe School of Law at the College of William & Mary. She gained valuable legal experience both while working for the Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia and as an associate attorney with Rose M. Pantazis, P.C., in Stafford, Virginia. Elizabeth Carpenter-Hughes joined Anthony C. Williams & Associates, PC, as an associate attorney in 2013 and became partner at Williams Stone Carpenter Buczek, PC in 2017.
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Licensed in Virginia for 14 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2011
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Buczek Carpenter PC
411 Chatham SQ Office PK, Fredericksburg, VA, 22405
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Posted by anonymous | June 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
AVOID
I was represented by this law firm during my divorce and I was let down as a father. I found them using the employee support group benefit I had and which they are apart of Elizabeth was a great talker and these firm will bill you. Right before my court date when she was suppose to represent me she w...
Posted by anonymous | November 04, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Highly Recommended
We found Elizabeth through my company's EAP and I knew from the moment I sat in the free consultation that she was the right lawyer for us. She listens to everything you had to say and is so honest about the situation. Everytime we called or sent an email she would respond within a day and always was...
Posted by anonymous | August 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great advice, great results
Elizabeth handled my case with such care and professionalism. I had no idea what I was going to do, and she took me through the entire process and got me the settlement I needed. She, and Anthony Williams office were very easy to work with.
Posted by Johnathan Missner | August 26, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Great Lawyer
While the world would be better served if all lawyers were at the bottom of the ocean and exception can be made for Elizabeth. She is approachable and honest and most importantly returns calls or emails quite promptly. Highly recommend her and the law firm of Anthony Williams.
Posted by Richard | August 26, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Elizabeth you were great
I came to you in hopes that you could help me with a legal problem my former attorney left me with. Thank you for doing so and I'm very satisfied with your help
Elizabeth Grace Carpenter-Hughes's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mrs. Carpenter-Hughes is a fantastic family law attorney. I have worked against her for several years and now, with her for several more. She is a fountain of information on divorce, custody and support matters and is extremely diligent in her work. I would recommend her to anyone seeking help in the complex area of family law whether it be a client needing legal help or another attorney needing clarification on a provision of the law."
"I have worked both with and against Elizabeth, and she is a skilled and compassionate lawyer in her cases. She works to protect the rights of both parents and children in her cases and has a broad understanding of both the law and issues that affect our community."
"Elizabeth is an excellent, honest and compassionate attorney that I never hesitate to refer to others. A family law attorney is often needed in very difficult times, so it is important to pick one that thoroughly understands the law and will zealously advocate for you and your family in a time of need. Elizabeth will not disappoint - she is extremely well-versed in the law and fights diligently for each of her clients, while treating her clients with the utmost respect and dignity. Our firm is proud to recommend her to anyone needing family law services."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have had the pleasure of working with Ms. Carpenter-Hughes for the last two years. I have observed her to be knowledgeable, hard-working, and passionate about her clients' cases and needs. As a colleague, I also know that other practitioners and courts hold her in very high esteem. She is known for her preparedness, work ethic and ability to interact positively with clients, attorneys, courts and staff. She is an excellent attorney."
"Elizabeth Carpenter-Hughes is truly a rising superstar family lawyer. A graduate of William and Mary Law school, she is smart, savvy and compassionate in counselling her clients and representing their best interests in court. I would recommend her to anyone seeking an outstanding family law attorney."
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Experience
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Attorney, Anthony C. Williams & Associates, PC
2012 - 2013
Associate Attorney, Rose M. Pantazis, PC
2011 - 2012
Attorney, Legal Aid
Education
2011
College of William and Mary, Marshall-Wythe School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
College of William and Mary
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English