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James H. Wilson Jr.
Glen Allen, VA Attorney
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Divorce, Family and Probate
University of Richmond School of Law
I assist clients with legal problems in the areas of bankruptcy, divorce, wills and trusts, and probate or estate administration. I am an experienced trial lawyer and have been a member of the Virginia State Bar since 1987. While I am glad to help clients settle their legal matters expeditiously and at the lowest costs to their satisfaction, I welcome the opportunity to litigate contested matters when settlement is not an acceptable option. I particularly enjoy the interplay between different practice areas, and have helped clients with both marital or divorce problems and financial problems such as...
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K Matthew Long
Richmond, VA Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
University of Richmond School of Law
Matt Long, President of Bowen Ten Long & Bal, PC, is a distinguished trial lawyer focused on civil litigation, including severe personal injury claims and complex disputes involving contracts, property, and financial matters. He regularly handles partition suits—legal actions between co-owners who can’t agree on what to do with shared real estate—as well as breach of contract and business-related financial disputes. Known for his clear communication, strategic thinking, and ethical standards, Mr. Long consistently follows through on every commitment.
Clients seek him out when matters are emotionally charged or legally murky. With deep experience in case valuation and damage analysis, he...
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Damon Pendleton
Richmond, VA Lawyer
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
North Carolina Central University School of Law and Temple University Beasley School of Law
Damon is a trial and personal injury attorney in Richmond, VA and he is a best-selling author for his work on the consumer legal guide “Protect and Defend.” Damon focuses his law practice on helping the average person fight the good fight.
Most people involved in an accident are forced to deal with insurance companies. Insurance companies use claims adjusters to investigate, handle, and settle claims. Damon worked as a claims adjuster for five years at one of America’s largest auto insurance companies. There, he settled thousands of cases for the insurance company. Damon was unhappy with how Big Insurance companies...
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Trent Kerns
Richmond, VA Attorney with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Products Liability
Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law
With more than 30 years of experience, Trent is an accomplished client advocate in the courtroom. He is equally skilled at negotiating cases and is especially adept at timing settlement discussions to maximize his clients’ recoveries. Trent served as the President of the Allen Law Firm from 2012 to 2018. He currently serves as the Managing Attorney for the Mechanicsville office.
Trent prides himself on his dedication to helping his clients and providing them with exceptional service. He strives to help clients persevere during difficult times and come out with the best results possible. Trent’s philosophy is to let the client...
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Mitchell Wells
Bowling Green, VA Lawyer
111 Ennis Street
Bowling Green, VA 22427
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
College of William and Mary
Mitchell M. Wells is admitted to practice law in all state and federal courts in Virginia, concentrates his practice in the areas of criminal law, DUI and reckless driving traffic violations, and has defended thousands of cases. Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Wells served as an Assistant Attorney General in the Health Care Fraud section of the Office of the Attorney General for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Mr. Wells was responsible for supervising various fraud investigations and litigating Virginia false claim actions in federal court pursuant to the Federal False Claims Act and the Virginia Fraud Against Taxpayers...
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Nancy Vizer
Falls Church, VA Attorney
6269 Leesburg Pike #101
Falls Church, VA 22044
Immigration
George Mason University School of Law
Nancy M. Vizer founded her law firm in 2001 in Chicago, IL, to provide an outlet for immigration clients to receive personalized service. The firm almost always charges a flat fee, so that clients can know exactly what to expect. Ms. Vizer works directly with each of her clients, rather than delegating work to a team that the client may never meet. The staff remains fully familiar with each of Ms. Vizer's immigration cases, and is able to answer questions when Ms. Vizer is occupied with other matters, but clients always have access to Ms. Vizer for their substantive concerns.
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Federico B. Serrano
Falls Church, VA Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Immigration
Regent University School of Law
The Law Office of Federico Serrano is a results oriented law firm committed to providing innovative and cost-effective solutions to complex immigration matters. In guiding employers and individuals through the maze of immigration laws, we make it a priority to secure all immigration benefits available to our clients.
We represent companies and individuals in filing employment and family-based immigrant petitions, applying for U.S. citizenship, and obtaining nonimmigrant visas for professionals, individuals, and religious workers. We also represent individuals in securing diverse forms of relief from deportation proceedings based on an overstay or as the consequence of a criminal conviction.
For several years...
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Richard Maxwell Volin
Falls Church, VA Attorney with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Business and Employment
The George Washington University Law School
I help employees with important career choices. I guide them through employment offers as well as separation agreements and releases, non-competes, non-solicitations, and other restrictive covenants. If you are transitioning employment, I work with you to protect your rights and your future.
I also help entrepreneurs start, grow, and protect their businesses. Forming a company begins long before filing paperwork with a state agency. Owners need to understand their initial operations, and have a plan for growth. I guide business clients through that critical process.
I advise on entity type and draft organic documents, such as operating agreements, shareholder agreements, and bylaws....
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Lauren Eagan
McLean, VA Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationImmigration
University of San Diego School of Law
Lauren Eagan is the driving force behind Eagan Immigration PLLC, where she serves as Founder and CEO. With a deep passion for helping those who have been told they have no options, Lauren has built a career on finding creative and strategic solutions in the most challenging immigration cases. Fluent in both Spanish and English, she has successfully represented clients from over 30 different countries. Lauren’s expertise spans all areas of immigration law, but she is particularly dedicated to helping undocumented immigrants secure legal status, often through innovative approaches like VAWA and T Visas. Her unwavering commitment to her clients,...
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Michael Ruxton Strong
Falls Church, VA Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Personal Injury
University of Dayton School of Law
Michael Strong is a practicing lawyer licensed in Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia. He has practiced law since 1980. He is a graduate, with Honors, of the University of Dayton School of Law, and was a member of the Law Review and National Moot Court Team during his studies at the University of Dayton. He is a former member of the Virginia Boyd Graves Conference on Legislative liaison between the Bar and legislature of Virginia. He is a member of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, the Maryland Trial Lawyers Association, and the District of...
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Scott Parker
Falls Church, VA Attorney with 16 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Suffolk University Law School
Scott Parker is a senior associate attorney at Kublan Khan PLC., practicing exclusively family law. His practice covers every type of family law matter in Virginia, including separation, divorce, custody, visitation and support cases. Mr. Parker represents clients in Fairfax County and all across Northern Virginia.
Originally from North Carolina, Mr. Parker graduated from North Carolina State University in 2005. He then earned his law degree from Suffolk University School of Law in Boston, Massachusetts in 2009, and relocated to Northern Virginia.
Mr. Parker practiced law in Fairfax as a solo practitioner from 2009–2015. His practice consisted of litigation–criminal defense at...
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Mary A. Napier
Richmond, VA Attorney with 15 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Charleston School of Law
Mary A. Napier, Esquire grew up in Hanover County, and is currently residing in Richmond, Virginia. She graduated with majors in psychology and justice studies from James Madison University before obtaining her juris doctor from Charleston School of Law in South Carolina.
Following law school, she began her career at the law firm of Cravens & Noll, P.C.—a general practice firm with offices in Chesterfield, Henrico and Colonial Heights, Virginia. Mary’s practice is devoted to family law and domestic relations (divorce, adoptions, custody and support).
Mary is an active member of the Virginia State Bar, and maintains an active role with...
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Thomas W. Croessmann
Tysons, VA Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Business, Construction and Real Estate
Regent University School of Law
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Shafeek Seddiq
VIENNA, VA Attorney with 20 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Seddiq Law Firm (SLF) knows what’s involved with real estate transaction whether you are buying, selling, investing, flipping, financing, or refinancing a residential or commercial property. SLF will advice and counsel you on the best structure and form of a company, and guide you in protecting your assets and securing your and your family's financial future with an estate planning.
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Howard Ackerman
Vienna, VA Attorney with 39 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Workers' Comp
American University Washington College of Law
I have been successfully representing accident victims and injured workers since 1987.
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Porscha Brown
Richmond, VA Attorney
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School and Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
I am a criminal and traffic defense attorney at Christina Pendleton & Associates serving clients in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
When I'm not in the courtroom, I can be found modeling clothing lines around Virginia or channeling my inner band geek with playing the piccolo and flute.
If you need assistance or have a question, don't hesitate to give me a call at 804-554-4444.
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Holly Ortiz
Richmond, VA Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
Regent University
I am a personal injury attorney serving clients who have been injured at no fault of their own in the Commonwealth of Virginia. I work hard to help my clients get the full compensation that they deserve.
My husband, a retired Marine Corps officer, and I have five children. Outside of work, I enjoy baking, running with my dog, and volunteering – but only when I'm not on mom duty at a horse show or a volleyball game.
Come visit me at Christina Pendleton & Associates' Richmond or Petersburg office! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to call us at 804-250-5050.
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Jennifer Quezada Castillo
Richmond, VA Lawyer with 6 years of experience
Cannabis Law, Criminal Defense, Immigration and Traffic Tickets
William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law
Originally from the Dominican Republic, I moved to the United States with the goal of becoming an attorney. As an immigrant myself, I have first-hand knowledge of the intricacies of U.S. immigration law.
After moving to the United States, I attended Valencia Community College, and subsequently attended the University of Central Florida to obtain my bachelor's degree in legal studies. After graduation, I relocated to Virginia where I attended law school at William and Mary. While in law school, I worked for various public defender offices, which helped confirm my passion for criminal defense and its intersection with immigration law.
I currently...
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Evan St. John
McLean, VA Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationAdministrative, Business and Employment
The George Washington University Law School
Evan joined Bean, Kinney & Korman, P.C. in 2024. Since 2013, Evan has worked as outside corporate counsel for entities ranging from small tech startups to large multinational trade groups and corporations. For his corporate clients, his representation includes: contract preparation, negotiation and review; mergers, acquisitions and sales; governance oversight; regulatory compliance; intellectual property licensing; and non-litigation employment law matters, among others.
Evan received his J.D. from the George Washington University Law School (2013). While in law school, he was a legal extern for the Department of Labor's Civil Rights Center, the U.S. Marshals Service's Office of General Counsel, the Maryland...
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Stephen R. Bloomquest
Midlothian, VA Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Estate Planning
University of Richmond School of Law
Stephen has been licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia since 2010. In 2011, after completing his law degree and passing the bar, Stephen founded Quest Law PLLC, a solo practice, in Richmond, Virginia. Since then, he has been practicing as a litigator in Chesterfield, Henrico, and Richmond City courts. He represents clients who have been charged with a variety of criminal offenses and also handles family legal matters that require litigation. Contact Quest Law PLLC in Midlothian to schedule a meeting with Stephen.
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Jaleh K. Slominski
Lynchburg, VA Attorney with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Workers' Comp
Duquesne University School of Law
Jaleh K. Slominski is head attorney at Slominski Law in Lynchburg, where her practice is focused in the areas of workers’ compensation, personal injury and lemon law. Ms. Slominski provides daily advice to clients in regard to these areas of law. She earned her B.S. degree from the University of Kentucky and her J.D. degree from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Ms. Slominski is a member of the Virginia State Bar, the Lynchburg Bar Association and the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association. Her office has been listed by the Lynchburg News & Advance as one of the Best Law Firms in...
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Christopher Jones
Colonial Heights, VA Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Products Liability
University of Richmond School of Law
Chris Jones is a personal injury lawyer and managing attorney in the Petersburg, VA office of Allen & Allen. He has over ten years of litigation experience and has tried thousands of jury and bench trials. He became an attorney to stand up for victims who were injured or killed through senseless acts. Knowing his clients may be going through the most difficult time in their lives inspires Chris to be a zealous advocate for them.
Chris’s practice is focused exclusively on personal injury cases, including car and motorcycle accidents. Competitive by nature, Chris thrives in negotiations. This aids...
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Mr. Brad Butterworth
Hopewell, VA Attorney with 41 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Family, Real Estate and Traffic Tickets
West Virginia University College of Law
Traffic Attorney. I have practiced law in the area for over 32 years. If you retain me, in many cases you will never have to appear in court for your traffic violations. I am a former special prosecutor. Contact me today at 804-541-4145 or email to bradpbutterworth@gmail.com.
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Barry Patrick Agnew
Lynchburg, VA Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Workers' Comp
Regent University School of Law
B. Patrick Agnew is a solo practitioner based in Lynchburg, Virginia. He concentrates his practice on SSD, personal injury, and workers compensation cases. Since 2004, Mr. Agnew has been practicing in the legal field, and he has devoted his entire career to advocating for injured workers, disabled Virginians and those injured in auto Accidents. He is a graduate of Liberty University and the Regent University School of Law. Find out more by getting in touch with his firm today.
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Samantha Bohannon
New Kent, VA Lawyer with 12 years of experience
12001 Courthouse Circle
New Kent, VA 23124
Free ConsultationAppalachian School of Law
Samantha Bohannon focuses her practice in the areas of Criminal Law, DUI, Traffic Violations, and Family Law. Before opening her own firm, Mrs. Bohannon served as a Magistrate for Region Six, which includes Richmond, Henrico, New Kent, Williamsburg, York/Poquoson, James City, Gloucester, Mathews, Middlesex, King and Queen, King William, West Point and Charles City. Mrs. Bohannon's prestigious position has given her a unique understanding on probable cause and common errors law enforcement officers typically make. Often times law enforcement has more than enough evidence to convict you, but that doesn't mean you're guilty. Not only is it the...
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Tara Brown
Midlothian, VA Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Divorce and Estate Planning
Rutgers School of Law-Newark
Tara was born and raised in northern New Jersey where she worked full time to put herself through college and law school part time. She graduated from Rutgers School of Law in New Jersey with an academic award. While attending Rutgers Law School Tara served as facilitator of study groups in the minority student program, teaching assistant, and Editor of the Women’s Rights Law Reporter.
Tara is committed to protecting what matters most. Tara has been practicing family law, trust and estates, for six years. Her 18 years of negotiation experience, and ability to evaluate...
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Andrew Stewart
Arlington, VA Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
The George Washington University Law School
Andrew Stewart graduated from George Washington University Law School in 2003. Since graduating he focused his practice on criminal defense of individuals and corporations in both DC and Virginia state and federal courts. In 2009 he co founded Dennis Stewart & Krischer PLLC and is presently serving as the managing partner of the firm. Mr. Stewart has extensive trial experience in both federal and state courts. He is also an adjunct professor at The George Washington University Law School.
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Richard Clifford Pecoraro
Midlothian, VA Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
University of Richmond School of Law and University of Cambridge
Rich Pecoraro has focused 100% of his practice on consumer bankruptcy Ch. 7 and Ch. 13 services since 2002. He strives to provide caring and attentive service to his clients, while maintaining a strong and progressive approach to his practice. Rich has helped thousands of Virginians resolve their debt and regain control of their finances in order to focus on the more important things in their lives. He was previously an associate at Boleman Law and a partner at the law firm of Chandler Pecoraro.
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Adam Krischer
Arlington, VA Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
University of Denver
A graduate of the George Washington University and the University of Denver College of Law, Mr. Krischer focused his early legal career in prosecution. As a staff attorney at the National District Attorneys Association, he assisted the creation of the National Center for the Prosecution of Violence Against Women and drafted curriculum and served as an instructor for prosecutors nationwide.
Mr. Krischer left NDAA to serve as an Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney for Arlington County, prosecuting a range criminal activity from traffic offenses and DUIs to rape and other aggravated felonies. Mr. Krischer left prosecution and worked for the Stuttgart Law...
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Peter Anthony Jabaly
Alexandria, VA Lawyer
Business, Employment, IP and Real Estate
Rutgers School of Law-Camden
I began my legal career with the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General before transitioning to private practice. Having worked in both the public and private sector, I have accumulated experience and knowledge that has proved invaluable.
In my practice, I focus on business litigation. My experience spans all aspects of business law, from complex immigration cases, corporate regulations, small business growth strategy, and more.
I previously served as Chair of the D.C. Bar Trial Practice Subcommittee and written for the Journal of Intellectual Property Law and Practice published by Oxford University Press.
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Wallace Bruce Wason
Alexandria, VA Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationLegal Malpractice and Personal Injury
The University of Georgia School of Law
Wallace B. Wason, Jr. is a trial lawyer, first and foremost. His primary practice focus is helping people who have been injured by the negligence or wrongful conduct of another. His primary practice areas include medical, dental, and legal malpractice, and personal injury.
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Zachary A. Deubler
Alexandria, VA Attorney with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
George Mason University School of Law and George Mason University
Zachary Deubler, as Carmichael Ellis & Brock, PLLC's Senior Associate Attorney, is a vital part of the Firm's criminal defense litigation group. With extensive trial experience in both federal and state courts, Zachary works tirelessly to achieve the best result possible for his clients. Believing that preparation is critically important in defending a criminal case, Zachary works to lay the groundwork at every stage of litigation to best minimize risk and bring about favorable resolutions for his clients.
Zachary possesses a wealth of legal expertise and has represented individuals accused of international terrorism, hostage-taking, fraud, cyber...
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Jeffrey D. McMahan Jr.
Richmond, VA Attorney with 17 years of experience
Business
University of Richmond School of Law
Jeff focuses his practice on advising middle market and emerging growth companies, as well as venture capital and private equity fund investors, in avoiding, managing, and mitigating risk and litigation associated with corporate transactions and business operations. In addition to his strategic risk advisory practice, Jeff acts as a business advisor to companies and investors on general corporate and business law matters, helping them realize their strategic business objectives and goals while managing their risk exposure. Jeff’s practice includes assisting companies and investors with mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, negotiating and drafting complex commercial contracts, financing, corporate governance, entity...
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Daniel Peter Barrera
Alexandria, VA Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationImmigration, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
University of Colorado Law School
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Benjamin Williams
Richmond, VA Attorney with 10 years of experience
Immigration
University of Richmond School of Law
I am a Richmond, Virginia immigration attorney and the owner of Ben Williams Law, PLLC.
I have experience in all types of immigration matters, ranging from marriage/fiance, family, and employment-based visas to deportation defense and asylum.
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Chris Macturk
Richmond, VA Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Samford University
Practicing law since 1996, Chris Macturk opened Evolution Divorce in 2017 to help people carefully navigate the divorce process. Our goal is to help you safely maneuver the chaos divorce brings so you can step into your next evolution of life with hope and courage.
Chris Macturk is an accomplished Richmond divorce and family lawyer. After hearing complaints about the uncertainties and anxieties presented by hourly billing, Chris wanted to offer a closer, transparent, and unfettered working relationship with his clients. He created Evolution Divorce & Family Law with Pre-Agreed Pricing.
Chris has helped hundreds of clients through divorces, separations, and child...
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Peter M. Sweeny
Leesburg, VA Attorney with 49 years of experience
Workers' Comp
Seton Hall University School of Law
I have been representing workers injured in Virginia for over thirty years. With a statewide practice, I have represented firefighters in Fairfax, policemen and policewomen in Alexandria, poultry workers in Harrisonburg, auto workers in Dublin, factory workers in Winchester, store workers in Richmond, oyster shuckers in Tappahannock, and construction workers in Loudoun, to name a few.
I have always worked hard for working people.
(And its "Sweeny," not "Sweeney.")
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Cambridge L. Baker
Fairfax, VA Lawyer with 7 years of experience
Family
University of Richmond School of Law
Cambridge Baker is a Senior Attorney at AMG Law, PLC, practicing exclusively family law. Her practice covers every type of family law matter in Virginia, including separation, divorce, custody, visitation and support cases. Ms. Baker represents clients in Fairfax County, Loudoun County, and all across Northern Virginia.
Originally from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Ms. Baker graduated from Elon University in North Carolina, where she was a Presidential Scholar.
After college, Ms. Baker worked as a Private Wealth Management Administrative Assistant at Advantage xPO onsite at Goldman, Sachs & Co. in Boston, Massachusetts. She then transitioned to a position as a Wealth Management...
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Ismail T. Shahtakhtinski
Fairfax, VA Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Loyola University New Orleans
Attorney Ismail T. Shahtakhtinski is the founder and principal of I.S. Law Firm, PLLC.
He focuses his practice primarily in the areas of immigration law, personal injury and business law. Prior to founding his firm, Attorney Shahtakhtinski worked with other firms on major civil matters and worked as of counsel for a New Orleans based law firm. Mr. Shahtakhtinski has developed experience in a broad range of civil matters including personal injury, insurance coverage, as well as immigration law and commercial litigation. In the past, Mr. Shahtakhtinski represented number of Washington, DC area businesses, international corporations, foreign governments, and individuals in...
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Gretchen Taylor Pousson
Fairfax, VA Attorney with 29 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and White Collar Crime
College of William and Mary
Right out of law school, I knew I wanted to work in criminal defense. For two years, I served as an Assistant Public Defender in Roanoke, VA, my 1st murder case being only six months after I passed the bar. Finding a passion for criminal law, I went on to be a prosecutor in Newport News for 5 years, gaining invaluable trial experience and of the prosecutorial mindset. I recognized the importance of educating the next generation, teaching as an Adjunct Professor of Law at my alma mater, William & Mary. In 2002, I served as an Assistant Federal Public...