Joseph W. Stuart, PLCMember

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About Joseph Walter Stuart

Joseph Walter Stuart is a lawyer practicing wills, trusts and estates, adult guardianship and 1 other area of law. Joseph received a M.A. degree from Catholic University of America in 1989, and has been licensed for 39 years. Joseph practices at Joseph W. Stuart, PLC in Fairfax, VA.

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Estate Litigation
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February 26, 2026
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Joe Stuart represented us in two estate matters, and he lost both the initial case and the appeal that he recommended. He described the appeal as simple and low-cost, but it turned out to be complex, prolonged, and very expensive, despite making it clear to him that we did not have substantial financial funds to invest. He was slow to respond to email communications or either did not respond at all, leaving us stressed and frustrated. We suffered a substantial financial loss due to his lack of full disclosure on legal processes, costs, and risks -- tens of thousands. Based on this experience -- poor guidance, lack of transparency, and communication failures -- we would not recommend Joe Stuart and advise others to proceed with caution. Overall, it was an extremely stressful experience that led to significant financial losses, all due to his lack of disclosure on legal processes, costs, and risks.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Trusts and Estates
  • Other 3
    • Wills
    • Adult Guardianship
    • Fiduciary Law

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    Joseph W. Stuart, PLC

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1987, Virginia
    Memberships
    Arlington County (Member, Trust & Estates Section, 1994—)
    Virginia State (Member: Trust & Estates Section, 1994—
    Committee on Legal Problems of Elderly, 1994—) Bar Associations
    National Lawyers Association
    National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Catholic University of America
    Class of 1987
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Catholic University of America
    Class of 1989
    M.A.

    Christendom College
    Class of 1981
    A.B.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1959
    Washington, D.C., August 18, 1959

Joseph Walter Stuart

Member at Joseph W. Stuart, PLC
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10427 North Street, Suite 200Fairfax, VA 22030U.S.A.

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