Practice Areas
- Real Estate
- Business Law
- Community Associations
- Wills Trusts & Estates
Biography
Peyton started at Osterhoudt, Prillaman, Natt, Helscher, Yost, Maxwell & Ferguson, PLC, the firm’s prior name, in 2007. He left in 2014 to work for a group of companies that develop, own, operate and manage senior living communities. As corporate counsel, Peyton worked on acquisitions, divestures, financings, development and construction matters and a myriad of issues related to the operation and management of communities. During his time in this position, the companies he worked for did $100,000,000+ million annually in new development and went from having a handful of communities in Virginia and North Carolina to 40+ operating communities in 13 states. Peyton returned to OPN in 2023. Peyton works out of the firm's Salem office location.
Peyton focuses his practice on real estate and corporate matters but appreciates the overlap in various areas of the law and does his best to remain abreast of a wide array of legal areas. He enjoys working directly with people and prides himself on hard work, listening to clients to fully understand the relevant issues and takes the time to make sure clients are well informed.
In his free time, Peyton enjoys spending time with his family and pursuing various outdoor activities.
Bar Admissions
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court Western District of Virginia
- Virginia Supreme Court, 2006
- U.S. District Court Western District of Virginia
Education
- Tulane Law School, New Orleans, Louisiana
- J.D. - 2006
- Washington and Lee University
- B.A. - 2000
- Major: Philosophy