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Corrynn Peters

Corrynn Peters

 
  • Divorce
  • Virginia
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Lisa Jackson
Lisa Jackson February 17, 2021
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
With over a decade of experience in family law, Corrynn has experience in almost every realm possible. As a litigant, Guardian ad litem, substitute judge, advocate, and more she has served. She is constantly working smarter for her clients and team. She is faithful to her ethical obligations and committed to helping everyone move forward. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Corrynn Peters hired me to join her team to help local clients move forward from the difficult legal situations they encounter with family law. We have been working together since 2015.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client

In my early days of family law, I learned a lot from Corrynn when it came to supporting clients and processing difficult cases. At Phillips & Peters, we have a team atmosphere. Unity is one of our core values so we are often brainstorming the best ways to reach client goals and picking apart cases to make sure they are strong if they end up in court.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
I am a current associate at Phillips & Peters, PLLC, and have been since 2015.
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Absolutely. Corrynn has extensive experience litigating, negotiating, and practicing family law. In her many years of legal service, she has witnessed many people struggling through life-changing family events and she is experienced at navigating clients through those difficult seasons while fighting for them.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Corrynn has thorough legal knowledge. In her career, she served as a law clerk in federal and state courts. She keeps up with the changing law and is often the first to inform our team of changes to the laws we know.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Corrynn has excellent legal analysis. She is so familiar with the application of the law that she can often cite relevant cases in casual conversation.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Corrynn has an attention to detail unlike any other. She takes her communication seriously and means what she writes and says. She is very thoughtful and prudent when handling legal communication and client relations.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Corrynn has high regard for ethics and professionalism. She serves on the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Committee to ensure that legal colleagues are living up to their ethical obligations. Yet, Corrynn isn't so professional with clients that she loses an empathetic response when needed.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Family law, domestic relations matters, custody, and support matters.
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Appeals
  • Client Relations
  • Collaboration
  • Document Review
  • Drafting
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
  • Legal Research
  • Litigation
  • Mediation
  • Negotiation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
  • Pro Bono and Community Services
  • Use of Technology

Intelligent, Judicious, Excellent Firm Management

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
Kimberly Hughes Phillips
Kimberly Hughes Phillips February 1, 2021
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
I would not hesitate to recommend Ms. Peters. Corrynn does not shy away from hard work or difficult situations. She is a problem-solver by nature. Corrynn is one of the most well-rounded and talented individuals I have met, and if you are fortunate enough to have her on your team, you have already won. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Ms. Peters and I have worked together for over a decade.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client

We worked together as co-counsel on several cases as well as assisting one another on countless cases informally over the years. I turned to Corrynn because of her sound advice and years of experience.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
2008- Present
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Ms. Peters is a very effective advocate and counselor because she places her clients' goals above her own. As a family law attorney, Corrynn understands that clients often come to her with varying levels of stress and grief. She can counsel them in a respectful and caring manner while strongly advocating for their legal position and goals.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Ms. Peter's legal knowledge and legal analysis are excellent.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

For legal analysis, Ms. Peters' skills are excellent. She quickly identifies an issue and can swiftly apply a statute or case law to the fact scenario to determine a likely outcome.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Corrynn's written and oral communication skills have been highly developed over the years from her early work clerking for federal and state court judges to her present work with her clients. She places a high value on her ability to communicate effectively and efficiently.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Ms. Peters volunteers with the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Committee to review the conduct of other attorneys who have been accused of ethical rule violations. She has an excellent reputation for ethics and professionalism within our community.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Family Law and Appellate Practice
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Appeals
  • Client Relations
  • Collaboration
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Document Review
  • Drafting
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Mediation
  • Negotiation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
  • Pro Bono and Community Services
  • Project Management
  • Transactions
  • Trials
  • Use of Technology

Ms. Peters is skilled in strategic analysis and planning. She works towards creative solutions that best fit each client's identified goals.

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
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