On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, the Virginia State Bar announced that Attorney William Peyton Akers received a public admonition from a three-judge panel of the Circuit Court for Williamsburg and James City County. This ruling, effective as of February 9, 2026, was based on violations concerning the professional standards of fairness toward opposing parties and counsel, as well as improper communication with individuals represented by counsel.
The case is entitled “In the Matter of William Peyton Akers,” with case no. 25-060-133322.
The case concluded with an agreed disposition. Akers practices law at Akers & Kovregina Law PLLC, located in Williamsburg, Virginia. The public admonition serves to formally address and document the ethical breaches noted by the court, reinforcing the importance of adherence to professional conduct standards within the legal profession.
According to Avvo.com, Mr. Akers is a criminal defense attorney in Williamsburg, Virginia. He attended the Regent University School of Law, graduating in 2015. He acquired his law license in Virginia in 2016.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
