Free Consultation
$0 first 15 minutes
Mr. Hand has provided effective representation for over three decades. He is a general practitioner who is highly experienced in Estates and Trust, Criminal Law, and Civil Litigation. As an Estates and Trusts attorney, he drafts Wills and other estate planning documents, assists Clients in opening and administering the estates of loved ones who have passed away, prosecutes and defends Will Contests, and manages trusts. Mr. Hand is an accomplished Mental Health lawyer, representing individuals who are the subject of civil commitment proceedings, as well as the families of mentally ill persons who are in need of involuntary treatment. He is a skilled appellate advocate.
Mr. Hand maintains offices in Orange, Virginia and Washington, D.C., and is admitted to practice in Virginia, Washington, D.C., Maryland and New York, as well as the United States Supreme Court. He also is available nationwide to serve as a private trustee.
Published opinions in cases in which Mr. Hand has served as counsel include: Smith v. United States, 984 A.2d 196 (2009); Williams v. United States, 927 A.2d 1064 (2007); Hurley v. Heilig, 28 F.Supp 2d 33 (D.D.C. 1998); Phillips v. District of Columbia, 714 A.2d 768 (D.C. 1998); W.C. & A.N Miller v. United States, 173 F.R.D. 1 (D.D.C 1997); Patterson v. United States, 650 A.2d 673 (D.C. 1994); Nevarez v. Nevarez, 626 A.2d 867 (D.C. 1993); and United States v. Bethancurt, 692 F.Supp 1427 (D.D.C. 1988).
Free Consultation
$0 first 15 minutes
Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.
Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.
Chat withState: Virginia
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1984
No misconduct found
State: New York
Acquired: 1984
No misconduct found
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
149 West Main Street, Orange, VA, 22960
4900 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W, Suite 330, Washington, D.C., DC, 20016
Showing 1 - 5 of 7 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | June 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by Stager Clay Smith | February 7, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by Amelia | March 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by Susan | January 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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 ...
Posted by Christiane | January 9, 2017 | Hired 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.
"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."
"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."
Banking lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
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
2001 - 2017
Sole Practitioner, Patrick T. Hand, Attorney At Law
2017 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
1984 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember
2001 - 2002
The George Washington American Inn of CourtPresident
Partial summary judgment granted in favor of Plaintiffs, declaring Defendant's operation of auto repair business violates subdivision's deed of dedication.
1983
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2011
2011
2000
1992
English
Legal Answers
How can I put another person's name on the deed to my home?
27 Oct 2021
Can my two 60 year old brothers remain on the family property after our parents passed?
24 Feb 2020
If I build a house on land that is in my wife and mother in laws name where does that leave me in a case that I divorced ?
30 Oct 2019