Phone:
703-528-4700 x5464
Fax:
703-525-3197
E-mail:
psmetana@thelandlawyers.com
Education:
  • Columbus School of Law at The Catholic University of America, cum laude, J.D.
  • Whitworth University, summa cum laude, B.A. in Theatre and Political Science
Admitted to Practice In:

Virginia

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Peyton Smetana

Associate

Real Estate Transactions | Arlington Office

Peyton joined the firm as an Associate in the Real Estate Transactions practice group in the Arlington office in 2025. Prior to that, Peyton was involved with the firm as a Summer Associate ahead of his 3L year and continued on as a Law Clerk before graduating in May 2025. Peyton made a significant impact in law school curriculars by serving as the Executive Editor of Vol. 74 of the CUA Law Review, after previously serving as a Staff Editor. Additionally, he was the Public Relations Chair for the Gender and Sexuality Law Forum, a member of Phi Alpha Delta and the National Trial Team, and served as the Director of Communications for the Student Bar Association.

Peyton also brings legal work experience from his time as a Summer Legal Intern for Just Neighbors, a Research Assistant for Professor Kevin C. Walsh at the Columbus School of Law, and a Corps Member with Teach for America in Memphis, TN.

Peyton graduated from the Columbus School of Law at The Catholic University of America in 2025 and holds a B.A. in Theatre and Political Science from Whitworth University.

 

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