Peter C. Burnett - Lawyer in Leesburg, VA

Peter C. Burnett is a graduate of Hobart College and the Antioch School of Law. He has been licensed to practice in Virginia and the District of Columbia for over 40 years. Initially Peter served Loudoun County as a general practice lawyer, but in 1988, he decided to limit his practice to personal injury law. In the 25 years since, he has established an impressive track record, building Burnett Williams into one of the most experienced personal injury firms in the state.

Peter has guided the firm through a number of noteworthy cases including multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts for wrongful death, medical malpractice and automobile accident cases. He has earned a reputation as a relentless advocate who is always willing to negotiate carefully and creatively on behalf of his clients if a fair outcome can be achieved. In cases large and small, Peter works closely with clients to uncover every important detail and to convey a full understanding of their claims to the insurance adjustors and attorneys on the other side.

For his dedicatedservice to his clients and the Virginia legal system, Peter has receivednumerous accolades and honors. Among them are Lawyer of the Yeardesignated by U.S. News for Plaintiffs personal injury in 2022 and inductioninto the Virginia Lawyers Hall of Fame. He has also served in leadershippositions in the Virginia State Bar and locally having been President of theLoudoun County Bar Association, a member of the Virginia State Bar Council,Chairman of the VSB Diversity Conference, and Chairman of the VSB JudicialNominations Committee. He is currently the Chair of the VSB Senior LawyersConference.

Peter has beencommitted to charitable activities in Loudoun County for many years. He was afounding director of the Loudoun Abused Womens Shelter, a founding directorand Chairman of Loudoun Cares, Chairman of the Downtown ImprovementAssociation, founder and Chairman of the Loudoun Law Foundation, and foundingChairman of the Virginia Diversity Foundation, the parent organization of theAmpersand Pantry Project.