AV-Rated (Preeminent)in Family Law, Litigation, Criminal Defense, and Entertainment Law by the Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings system.
My practice focuses on representing clients in divorce, property settlement agreements, custody matters, pre-marital agreements and other domestic cases, as well as corporate clients in a variety of civil matters. Further, I offers services to those in the music industry and other artistic endeavors. Having been an active and working musician since the 1990's, I understand the particular needs of artists and music industry members.
I earned my J.D. from Quinnipiac University School of Law with a certificate in Criminal law. I earned my B.S. in Public Administration from George Mason University. While at Mason I was asked to participate as a foreign exchange student with Oxford University in Oxford, England. I finished my undergraduate studies at New College at Oxord with a concentration in History and Law.
I was admitted to the Virginia State Bar in 2005 and am the CLE chair of Domestic Relations Counsel for the Virginia Bar Association, a member of the Virginia Beach Bar Association, the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association and the American Trial Lawyers Association. I am also also a barrister with the l’Anson Hoffman American Inn of Court. I was accepted as Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers in 2017.
I began my legal career as an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney in Danville,Virginia and eventually served as a Senior Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney in Virginia Beach, Virginia before going into private practice.
Practice areas
Spousal support Equitable Distribution Uncontested Divorce Child Support Child Custody
Domestic Violence Child Abuse Child Support Child Custody Premarital Agreements
Contracts Negotiations Copyrights
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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VA | Authorized to Practice Law | 2005 | 03/29/2021 |
Legal answers | 3 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2018 |
Legal Elite | Virginia Business Magazine | 2016 |
Top Lawyers of Coastal Virginia | Coastal Virginia Magazine | 2016 |
AV-Rated (Preeminent) | Martindale-Hubbel | 2013 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Shareholder | Pender & Coward | 2012 - Present |
Attorney | Clarke, Dolph, Rapaport, Hull, Brunick, & Garriott | 2011 - 2012 |
Senior Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney | Virginia Beach Commonwealth's Attorney | 2006 - 2011 |
Assitant Commonwealth's Attorney | Danville Commonwealth's Attorney | 2005 - 2006 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Seton Youth Shelters | Treasurer | 2018 - Present |
Virginia State Bar, Family Law Section | Board of Governors Member | 2017 - Present |
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers | Fellow | 2017 - Present |
Virginia Bar Association | CLE Chair of Domestic Relations Cousnel | 2013 - Present |
I'Anson-Hoffman American Inn of Court | Master | 2012 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Virginia Lawyers Weekly | Family Ties | 2015 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Quinnipiac University School of Law | Juris Doctor | 2005 |
George Mason University | Bachelor of Science | 2002 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Winter Meeting | Parental Support in Virginia | 2015 |
Winter Meeting | Same Sex Marriage in Virginia | 2014 |
Summer Meeting | UIDDA | 2013 |
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Christopher Baker, Family Attorney on Jan 11, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I first met Mr. Maurer during our time together at the Commonwealth Attorney's office. During that time, I observed his great work ethic and command of the courtroom. I've since seen Mr. Maurer take those skills and use them to become a family law attorney with one of the best repurations in this area. I endorse this attorney without reservation.
Scott Lang, Family Attorney on Aug 18, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I worked with Pat Maurer for several years. He excels in the courtroom and his case preparation is unparalleled. I have complete confidence in his abilities and without hesitation endorse him on all family law matters.
Edwin Booth, Family Attorney on May 20, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I highly recommend Patrick Maurer, especially in the area of family law. He is an excellent courtroom advocate, and is well-respected by both the bench and practicing lawyers. I have complete confidence in his work, and will not hesitate to refer any family law matter to him.
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