Patrick T Hand

Patrick T Hand

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 41 years

Probate Lawyer at Orange, VA
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Lawsuits & Disputes ... +4 more

149 West Main Street, Orange, VA

About Patrick

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Probate 30%

Administration of Decedent's estates , conservatorships, guardianships, trusts in District of Columbia, Virginia and Maryland.

30%
Estate Planning 15%

Preparation of Wills, powers of attorney, trusts in District of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland.

15%
Lawsuits and Disputes 15%

Representing individuals and small businesses in civil and probate litigation in District of Columbia, Virginia and Maryland.

15%
Appeals 10%

Preparing briefs and arguing civil, probate and criminal matters before appellate tribunals in District of Columbia, Virginia and Maryland.

10%
Business 10%

Incorporation of business entities and advising on legal matters pertaining to small businesses.

10%
Criminal Defense 10%

Highly experienced criminal defense attorney. Practice in District of Columbia and Virginia.

10%
Personal Injury 10%

Representing individuals injured in vehicular accidents, workplace, and other incidents in District of Columbia, Virginia and Maryland. Also defends individuals and small businesses on such claims.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 10 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2015

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 41 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1984

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 41 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1984

Delinquent

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 35 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1991

Inactive - Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Patrick T. Hand

149 West Main Street, Orange, VA, 22960

Law Offices of Patrick T Hand

4900 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W, Suite 330, Washington, D.C., DC, 20016

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Patrick T Hand's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

5 star (7)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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Posted by anonymous | June 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Experience matters

I am grateful that we found Mr. Hand. We were dealing with a probate estate issue and a hostile family member who threatened to deny an inheritance. This was a complex, unusual situation. I appreciated Mr. Hand's research and the skillful, persistent way he handled this matter. I doubt a less exper...ienced attorney could have successfully resolved this. I can say with certainty that if we had not hired him, we would have received zero from the probate estate. Thank you, Mr. Hand.

Posted by Stager Clay Smith | February 7, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Recommendation

I would highly recommend Attorney Hand if you are seeking a very competent, effective and reasonable legal representative for probate administration and litigation matters. Attorney Hand was extremely helpful in assisting me and my siblings, in our capacity as personal representative resolve a very c...omplicated, nuanced estate dispute. Thank you Attorney Hand!

Posted by Amelia | March 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A Great Attorney and Good Man in a Storm

My family and I have relied on Patrick T. Hand, attorney at law, since 2011, when we needed someone with the legal expertise to help us with a serious family probate matter. My severely schizophrenic sister suddenly stopped showing up for work – a job she’d had for 29 years. There was no way to comm...unicate with her as she wouldn’t open the door or answer the phone. After four months, I became her court-appointed conservator in an emergency hearing to pay her bills and save her benefits, The judge tasked me with finding a legal guardian to look out for her since I live 3,000 miles away. Patrick T. Hand proved to not only be a knowledgeable attorney about probate division matters and mental health laws, but a good man in a storm – always there for my sister no matter how much she resisted his help through 14 hospitalizations, a missing car with multiple tickets, landlord and neighbor issues, an eviction, and now a stable and ideal living environment. If it were not for Patrick T. Hand’s expertise and fortitude, I’m quite certain my sister would be homeless.

Posted by Susan | January 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Help with Small Business

We have a small business in Washington, DC. Patrick helped us amend our operating agreement when we brought on a third partner. He made the process straightforward, easy and charged surprisingly reasonable rates. Patrick took care of exactly what we asked him to do professionally and efficiently. We ...would hire him again for any legal matter. We have and will continue to recommend him to other businesses and friends.

Posted by Christiane | January 9, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

My Attorney

I needed a new will after my husband passed away. After discussing with my attorney and listening to his many good advises I had a new will to my total satisfaction. Time has passed and there are many changes in my life. Possibly I will need a new will and I'll contact him one more time soon.

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Patrick T Hand's Lawyer Endorsements

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Allen Orenberg

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Without reservation I endorse this lawyer. Patrick T. Hand is the "go to" lawyer for Estate Planning, Estate Administration and Guardianship in Washington, D.C. I have known Mr. Hand as a colleague for some 30 years and I periodically seek his professional advice in these subject areas. He works hard for his clients and he often goes the "extra mile" to make sure his clients are well served. He enjoys an excellent reputation among fellow attorneys and he possess high ethical standards."

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Brett Pedersen

Debt collection lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Hand and I have worked on several matters together over the past 15 years. He is extremely conscientious and competent. I can truly say that I wish that all of the attorneys I have worked with during this period had brought the same skill, care and zeal to the table as Mr. Hand has done. He is not only a valued colleague, but a nice person and a good friend."

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Maria McKenna

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Allen Orenberg

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2001 - 2017

Sole Practitioner, Patrick T. Hand, Attorney At Law

Associations

2017 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

1984 - Present

District of Columbia Bar

Member

2001 - 2002

The George Washington American Inn of Court

President

Sample of Legal Cases

Szymczak v. Nelms

Partial summary judgment granted in favor of Plaintiffs, declaring Defendant's operation of auto repair business violates subdivision's deed of dedication.

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Education

1983

Fordham University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

Catholic University of America

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2011

2000

Unknown The Probate Process from Start to Finish in Washington, D.C

1992

The Washington Post "Gratuitous Lawyer Bashing"

Languages

English

Activity

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