Attorney-at-Law

Daniel Clay Peifer has experience with all areas of family law, including divorces, child support, spousal support, custody, and protective orders. He also represents clients in various civil and criminal matters, such as contract disputes, personal injury, and misdemeanor traffic cases. Daniel is in the process of becoming a certified guardian ad litem for the Virginia court system, representing children’s best interest in civil cases as appointed by the Court.

During law school, Daniel was a member of the William & Mary Family Law Clinic, where he provided public access to legal services to those most in need. After receiving his J.D., Daniel clerked for the Honorable Judge T.J. Hauler with the Chesterfield County Circuit Court, handling a variety of criminal and civil matters, and then transitioned to private family law practice. Daniel has represented clients in family law matters in various circuits throughout the Commonwealth.

Daniel also has experience in environmental and land use law, including conservation easements. During law school, he was a member of the William & Mary Environmental Law Journal and Student Animal and Environmental Law Society (SEALS). He participated in the Virginia Coastal Policy Clinic (VCPC), where he focused on the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and the impact of rising sea levels on traditionally underserved Hampton Roads communities. During his time with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Daniel focused on legislative efforts to strengthen and broaden the Virginia Agricultural Cost Share Program (VACS) and the implementation of the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act (CBPA). In his private practice, Daniel uses his passion for the environment to aid clients in conservation and novel land use solutions.

Education

• College of William & Mary, Marshall-Wythe School of Law, Juris Doctor, 2018 (Family Law Clinic, Virginia Coastal Policy Clinic, Environmental Law Review)

• George Mason University, B.A. in Government & Comparative Politics, Minor in African Studies, 2014

Clerk Experience

• Law Clerk, Judge T.J. Hauler, Chesterfield County Circuit Court

Bar Admissions

• Supreme Court of the United States

• Supreme Court of Virginia

• Court of Appeals of Virginia

• All Virginia Trial Courts

Paralegal

Samantha Ellen Peifer serves as paralegal and administrator for Peifer Law.

Samantha has experience in non-profit administration, community engagement, and volunteer management, having worked with various non-profit organizations in Washington, D.C., including the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the Girls Scouts Council of the Nation’s Capital. She brings extensive experience in administration and working with children in both educational settings and the non-profit sector.

Samantha is also involved in the Powhatan County Historical Society and serves as webmaster.

Education

• George Mason University, B.A. in Religious Studies, Minor in Education Studies, 2013