Peterson Noll & Goodman PLC provides a wide variety of legal services through coordination of its diverse practice areas to meet the complex legal requirements of our clients. Click one of the Practice Areas below to learn more about our attorneys' specialized areas of expertise.

Estate Planning

Our Estate Planning Practice is dedicated to assisting our clients with the development and implementation of an estate plan tailored to their unique individual needs. We will help you plan for the future by addressing the avoidance of probate, the establishment of trusts for minor children and planning for incapacity. We can also advise you in the use of sophisticated estate tax planning and business succession planning. Our services for individuals, families and businesses include:

  • Wills
  • Life Insurance Trusts
  • Revocable Trusts
  • Children's Trusts
  • Charitable Giving
  • Irrevocable Trusts
  • Advance Medical Directives/Living Wills
  • Estate/Probate Administration
  • General Powers of Attorney
  • Asset Protection

Litigation and Arbitration

Our Litigation and Arbitration Practice is active in all state and Federal courts in Virginia and the District of Columbia. We quickly solve complex legal issues and provide quality result-oriented representation in the following areas:

  • Trial-Appellate Courts
  • Arbitration
  • Mediation
  • Construction Law
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Personal Injury
  • Partition Suits
  • Landlord/Tenant

Real Estate Law

Our Real Estate Practice has extensive experience in negotiating commercial transactions, leasing and financing. We will also confidently guide you through your residential real estate transactions, including:

  • Settlements and Refinances
  • Contracts
  • Leases
  • Shared Equity Arrangements
  • Foreclosures
  • Builder Representation
  • Easements
  • Mechanic's Liens

Corporate and Business Law

Our Corporate and Business Practice advises and represents clients in a broad range of topics including entity formation, business agreements, contract issues and disputes. Our experienced attorneys negotiate and structure business transactions, both simple and complex. Representative areas include the following:

  • Incorporations
  • Contracts
  • Limited Liability Companies
  • Buy-Sell Agreements
  • Partnerships
  • Business Acquisitions
  • Registered Agent
  • Non-Competition Agreements
  • Sales of Business/Assets
  • Employment Law
  • Business Entity Liquidations

Family Law and Divorce

Our Family Law and Divorce Practice approaches family dispute issues, which are often stressful and life altering, in a conciliatory manner with the goal of a non-judicial resolution. Our services include:

  • Prenuptial Agreement
  • Property Settlement Agreements
  • Separation
  • Equitable Distribution
  • Divorce
  • Name Change
  • Spousal and Child Support
  • Guardianship