Margaret A. "Peggy" Little
About Margaret A. Little
Margaret A. Little is a lawyer based in Arlington, VA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2021. Margaret A. Little is recognized in the following practice area:
- Arlington, Virginia
- Civil Rights Law
Current Firm: New Civil Liberties Alliance
Location: Arlington, VA
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