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Carl Chandler
Fairfax, VA Lawyer
Divorce and Family
George Mason University School of Law
Carl Chandler is an attorney at Livesay & Myers, P.C., practicing exclusively family law. His practice covers every type of family law matter in Virginia, including separation, divorce, custody, visitation, and support cases. Mr. Chandler works in the firm’s Fairfax office, and represents clients in Fairfax County and all across Northern Virginia.
Mr. Chandler graduated from George Mason University School of Law in 2022. While attending law school, he served as a Student Legal Advisor in the Mason Veterans and Servicemembers Legal Clinic, providing legal services to military servicemembers, veterans, and their families across a wide range of civil matters. Mr....
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Sarah Haight
Fairfax, VA Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Pennsylvania State University - Dickinson School of Law
Sarah Haight is an attorney at Livesay & Myers, P.C., practicing exclusively family law. Her practice covers every type of family law matter in Virginia, including separation, divorce, custody, visitation and support cases. Ms. Haight works in the firm’s Fairfax office, and represents clients in Fairfax County and all across Northern Virginia.
Ms. Haight earned her law degree from The Pennsylvania State University in 2014, after graduating from Purdue University in 2011. She was admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar in 2014 and the Virginia Bar in 2016.
Ms. Haight began her legal career by working as an Assistant District Attorney in Lancaster...
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Eugene Sim
Fairfax, VA Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning and Tax
Georgetown University Law Center
Gene received his B.S. degree in Material Science from the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Columbia University. He received his J.D. degree from Georgetown University Law Center and served as Senior Editor for the Georgetown Journal on Poverty and Policy. Through competitive selection processes, Gene was selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star (2009, 2011, 2012, 2013 - (DC/VA), 2014 (DC)(Law & Politics Magazine) and as Virginia Business Magazine’s Legal Elite (Taxes, Estates and Trusts, 2008, 2010, & 2013). Featured on Fox News and other media outlets, he also is an active member of...
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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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Cagatay Ersoy
Herndon, VA Lawyer with 1 year of experience
Free ConsultationImmigration
Columbia Law School and Istanbul University Faculty of Law
Mr. Ersoy is a New York-based attorney specializing in immigration law, international business law, and corporate law. With extensive legal training and experience both in the United States and Turkey, he brings a unique international perspective to his practice.
After earning his LLB from Istanbul University, he furthered his education at Columbia Law School, where he completed his Master of Laws and contributed as a Research Assistant in International Investment Law and Arbitration.
His professional journey includes significant roles across diverse legal settings. Currently, as a Managing Attorney at Capitol Law Partners PLLC, he leads initiatives and strategies that support clients through...
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Alexander Herbert Butterman
Leesburg, VA Lawyer with 29 years of experience
IP and Trademarks
St. John's University School of Law
Alex Butterman’s practice covers all facets of trademark prosecution and practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and virtually every trademark office around the world with the help of an extensive network of foreign associates. Alex has also been counseling a diverse group of foreign and domestic businesses in a variety of industries and commercial sectors since 1995 at all stages of development – assessing and searching the availability of marks; establishing, enforcing, and maintaining trademark and service mark rights; resolving intellectual property disputes; handling internet domain name IP issues, anti-counterfeiting matters, copyright prosecution, IP licensing and transactional...
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David Ludwig
Leesburg, VA Attorney with 18 years of experience
Communications, IP, Patents and Trademarks
The George Washington University Law School
I am a partner at Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig PLLC. My practice focuses primarily on civil litigation in the areas of patent, trademark, copyright, internet / domain names, commercial transactions, government contracts, community associations, and bankruptcy law / creditor's rights, as well as trademark and copyright prosecution. I have represented local and national clients in federal and state court litigation matters, as well as in bankruptcy proceedings. I have represented manufacturing companies in complex patent infringement matters, technology companies in trademark infringement matters, and copyright holders in infringement actions against the likes of Disney and ABC. In 2012, I made...
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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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Cheryl K. Graham
Leesburg, VA Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Divorce and Family
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
Experienced Divorce Attorney and Mediator
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Charles J. Nucciarone
Manassas, VA Attorney with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Villanova University School of Law
C.J. has represented individuals and businesses all over the Commonwealth of Virginia in a variety of criminal, DUI, traffic, and civil matters. C.J.’s criminal, DUI, and traffic experience includes low-level traffic citations, more serious traffic matters like Reckless Driving and DUI, misdemeanor criminal offenses such as simple assault and battery, domestic violence, and shoplifting offenses, to the most serious felony crimes including violent crime, drug possession and distribution, homicide, and sexually-based offenses.
It is C.J.’s mission to provide affordable, aggressive, and effective representation to those accused of a criminal or traffic offense in his native home of Northern Virginia and...
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Erÿk Mahaffey
Warrenton, VA Lawyer with 16 years of experience
7289 Greenbrier Road
Warrenton, VA 20187
Bankruptcy, Divorce and Family
University of Richmond School of Law
Erÿk Mahaffey is an attorney at Boston Law Firm, practicing Bankruptcy and family law. Mr. Mahaffey handles every type of family law matter in Virginia, including separation, divorce, custody and support cases.
Mr. Mahaffey earned his law degree from the University of Richmond School of Law in 2008, after graduating cum laude from Salem State University in 2001.
An attorney since 2008, Mr. Mahaffey worked at a law firm in Winchester, Virginia from 2008—2010. He then operated his own solo bankruptcy and family law practice.
Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, Mr. Mahaffey served in the United States Army from 1993—2001....
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Joan Heishman Proper
Manassas, VA Lawyer with 17 years of experience
(703) 291-6660
Judiciary Place
9300 W. Courthouse Road, Suite 306
Manassas, VA 20110
Education and Family
George Mason University School of Law
In addition to representing clients in education, family law and guardianship and conservatorship matters, Joan is certified as a Guardian ad litem to represent incapacitated adults in guardianship, conservatorship, and family law matters. She is also certified as a Guardian ad litem for children.
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Sandra Gregor
Fredericksburg, VA Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Products Liability
University of Richmond School of Law
I am an experienced litigator whose practice is dedicated to standing up for the rights of clients who have been seriously injured through no fault of their own. I practice out of the Allen Law Firm's Fredericksburg office in the areas of personal injury litigation, including automobile and trucking accident litigation, product liability, and premises liability in both state and federal courts. Prior to joining Allen & Allen, I practiced law with a Richmond insurance defense firm where I gained valuable knowledge of how insurance companies and their attorneys evaluate claims and handle cases. I use this understanding combined with...
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Glenn B. Manishin
Warrenton, VA Attorney with 42 years of experience
Free ConsultationAntitrust, Appeals, Business and IP
Columbia University School of Law
Founded in 2015 by managing partner Glenn B. Manishin, ParadigmShift Law LLP represents the premiere application of Internet technology to the practice of sophisticated business law. In today’s complex environment, validating business models and navigating the labyrinth of regulatory barriers impacting innovation takes a lawyer who can see an issue from all angles and understands the bigger business picture. Our focus is on expertise, not legalese. On demand, real-time advice is our watchword — no "it depends" or memos here. We bleed for our clients and we love startups!
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Ellie Pittman
Fredericksburg, VA Attorney with 3 years of experience
Divorce and Family
University of Richmond School of Law
Ellie Pittman is an attorney at Livesay & Myers, P.C., practicing exclusively family law. Her practice covers every type of family law matter in Virginia, including separation, divorce, custody, visitation and support cases. Ms. Pittman works in the firm’s Fredericksburg-Stafford office, and represents clients in Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania and surrounding areas.
Ms. Pittman graduated cum laude from the University of Richmond School of Law in 2021, after graduating cum laude from the University of Delaware in 2018.
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Mr. Brad Butterworth
Hopewell, VA Attorney with 40 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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Gerald A. Schwartz
Fredericksburg, VA Attorney
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
American University Washington College of Law
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Maria T Patente
Manassas, VA Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning, Landlord Tenant and Probate
American University Washington College of Law
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Michael Brackman
Manassas, VA Lawyer with 3 years of experience
Divorce and Family
George Mason University School of Law
Michael Brackman is an associate attorney at Livesay & Myers, P.C., practicing exclusively family law. He works in the firm’s Manassas office, and represents clients throughout Manassas and Prince William County.
Mr. Brackman earned his J.D. from George Mason University in 2021, after graduating magna cum laude from Centenary College of Louisiana in 2018.
Mr. Brackman currently holds a perfect 10.0 rating from Justia.
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Kate Beurmann-O'Neill
Manassas, VA Attorney with 21 years of experience
Divorce and Family
George Mason University School of Law
Kate Beurmann-O'Neill is a senior associate attorney at Livesay & Myers, P.C., practicing exclusively family law. She works in the firm’s Manassas office, and represents clients throughout Manassas and Prince William County.
An attorney for 19 years, Ms. Beurmann-O'Neill began her legal career by working as an estate planning attorney at a law firm in Fairfax from 2004–2006. She then worked as an attorney in the health care field for almost 15 years, at companies based in Virginia, Tennessee and then Florida. In 2021, Ms. Beurmann-O'Neill began practicing exclusively family law, at a law firm in Manassas. She then joined...
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James Parrish
Manassas, VA Attorney
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Virginia
Jim Parrish is a dedicated personal injury attorney in Virginia and the founder of Parrish Law Firm, PLLC, where he focuses on helping accident victims secure the compensation they deserve. With a deep understanding of insurance company tactics, Jim leverages his previous experience as an insurance defense attorney to fight for the rights of those injured in car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle crashes, and other personal injury cases across Virginia.
A graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law, one of the nation’s top-ranked law schools, Jim began his legal career at one of the oldest and most prestigious trial...
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Natalia Forkin
Falls Church, VA Attorney with 20 years of experience
Divorce, Family and Immigration
William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law
I am an attorney at Kublan Khan PLC. Before my current position, I dedicated my efforts to family law matters at the Family Law and Mediation Center, PLC. I have been practicing law since 2006 and have a background as a state government attorney handling both criminal and civil cases. My experience also extends to working for the U.S. Department of State, providing me with a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by foreign service and military families.
I earned my law degree from the William and Mary School of Law in Williamsburg, Virginia, in 2004. Following my graduation, I...
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Natasha Phidd
Vienna, VA Lawyer with 5 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law
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Pedram Baghani
Vienna, VA Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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G. Neil Ripley
Tysons, VA Attorney with 5 years of experience
Business and Construction
Wake Forest University School of Law
Gary "Neil" Ripley hails from Alexandria, Virginia. As of September 3, 2019, he is an associate attorney with Greenwood Law. Neil is fluent in three languages including English, Spanish, and French. After graduating from high school as an AP Scholar, Neil attended the University of Virginia (UVA) where he double-majored in Government with a concentration in Political Theory, and History with a concentration in Russian Political History. He was a member of UVA’s Men’s Rugby Team, UVA’s Men’s Rowing Team, and the Crisis Director for the Virginia International Crisis Simulation at the International Relations Organization.
After graduating from UVA, Neil worked...
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Izak C Rosenfeld
McLean, VA Attorney with 7 years of experience
7515 Colshire Dr
McLean, VA 22102
Administrative, Business, IP and International
University of Melbourne Law School
Izak is Assistant General Counsel at MITRE (a leading science and technology nonprofit engaging in research and development in the public interest), where he provides strategic guidance on corporate compliance, commercial contracts, international governance, technology transactions, and disputes. He is a licensed Attorney in New York, Washington DC, the US Supreme Court, and registered Corporate Counsel in Virginia (USA), a Barrister & Solicitor in Ontario (Canada), a Lawyer in Victoria (Australia), and a Solicitor in England & Wales (UK). He is also a Certified Information Privacy Professional - EU (CIPP/E).
Prior to MITRE, Izak was the global in-house compliance and contracts...
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Lynn Fletcher
FALLS CHURCH, VA Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Duke University
I am dedicated to helping couples and families get through divorce in as constructive, thoughtful, amicable and cost-effective way as possible. I support my clients in finding solutions that will keep you and your family out of destructive, expensive court battles. I bring years of family mediation and collaborative divorce experience as well as specialized training and practice in parenting coordination. My focus is on helping you and your spouse to craft solutions that will work for your unique situation. My mission is to help you to make informed, thoughtful decisions about both your future and your children's future.
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Corinne Jane Magee
McLean, VA Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
The George Washington University Law School
In 1979, Ms. Magee graduated with honors from the National Law Center at the George Washington University. She and her husband then moved back to his native state of Rhode Island, where she worked as a staff attorney for the Rhode Island Supreme Court, reviewing cases and preparing pre-hearing memoranda for the justices.
In 1981 Ms. Magee and her husband returned to Northern Virginia, where she became an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney in Fairfax County. In 1987 she left the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office, and went into solo practice, focusing on criminal defense. In 2003,...
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Wake Buxton
Williamsburg, VA Attorney
Elder and Estate Planning
Regent University School of Law and University of Miami School of Law
Wake Buxton is Managing Partner at TrustBuilders Law Group and President of TrustBuilders Fiduciary Group. He specializes in elder law, asset protection, and advanced wealth transfer as well as charitable giving and business succession planning.
Mr. Buxton is an Accredited Estate Planner® and member of the Virginia, West Virginia, and Minnesota Bars as well as the United States Tax Court. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech, law degree from Regent University, and Master of Laws in Estate Planning from the University of Miami. He has also completed his graduate work in Financial Planning at Georgetown University and holds an...
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Maggy Vaughn
McLean, VA Attorney with 15 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Traffic Tickets
Elon University School of Law
Maggy R. Vaughn has cultivated extensive experience in complex family law, with a particular emphasis on adoption. As a member of the American Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys, a prestigious organization of top adoption lawyers, she has demonstrated exceptional competence and ethical standards. In her role as a Guardian ad litem (GAL), she brings a distinctive perspective to intricate family law issues.
Ms. Vaughn's practice encompasses a broad range of matters, including agency adoptions, direct parental placements, step-parent and close-relative adoptions, adoption consultations, third-party custody cases, and foster parent representation. She also handles child custody, divorce, child support, visitation,...
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Ofelia Lee Calderon
Fairfax, VA Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Immigration and International
University of San Francisco School of Law
Ofelia L. Calderón is a founding partner at Calderón Seguin PLC. In addition to maintaining a diverse practice which includes family, naturalization, business, and asylum, Ofelia concentrates on federal matters and removal cases. Outside her practice, Ofelia is a fervent advocate for the immigration community and has frequently taken her support and knowledge to various community forums. S
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W. Scott Greco
McLean, VA Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Securities and Stockbroker Fraud
William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law
W. Scott Greco has thirty years of experience arbitrating and litigating investor claims against stockbrokers and investment advisers for claims of securities fraud, churning, unauthorized trading, theft, unsuitable recommendations, and other broker malpractice. These proceedings include FINRA arbitrations, AAA arbitrations, and lawsuits in federal and state courts.
Mr. Greco is currently admitted to practice in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., but represents investors across the country. He received his B.A. in Foreign Affairs from the University of Virginia in 1991 and his J.D. from the College of William and Mary, Marshall-Wythe School of Law in 1994. Mr. Greco regularly appears...
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Jon Patrick Bourdon
Alexandria, VA Attorney
Jon is an experienced litigator licensed in Virginia and Washington, DC. Jon’s success as an attorney comes from his experience and his dedication to efficiently and cost-effectively achieve the best possible outcome for his clients. Jon works closely with his clients to help them make the best-informed decisions on matters that will affect them for the rest of their lives.
Although he has a versatile practice, Jon’s experience as a family lawyer and criminal defense attorney sets him apart from many other lawyers. He has gained a unique understanding of the intersection between criminal law and family law making him well...
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Frederick D. Greco
McLean, VA Attorney with 61 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Securities and Stockbroker Fraud
American University
Frederick D. Greco was born in 1937, graduated from American University Law School of Washington, D.C. in 1962, and served in the United States Navy from 1962 to 1964. He has practiced law in McLean, Virginia since 1964. Mr. Greco worked as a general law practitioner from 1964 to 1974. Since 1974, his primary practice area has been commercial and securities law litigation.
An experienced litigator, Frederick D. Greco has concentrated over the last two decades on representing plaintiffs and defendants in trial and arbitration claims against stock brokers and brokerage firms. In arbitration, Mr. Greco has argued cases before New...
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B.R. "Billy" Hicks
Springfield, VA Attorney with 49 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
American University Washington College of Law
Mr. Hicks has been practicing law for 39 years. He attended college on the GI Bill and worked his way through law school as a full-time policeman. After graduation, he served for two and one-half years as an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney. He went into private practice in 1979, but served as the part-time prosecutor for the City of Falls Church for about 18 years. His practice is limited to criminal law, including DWI/DUI, and personal injury law. He is AV-Preeminent Rated and has been for many years. He has been named to Super Lawyers....
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Jennifer Williams
Fairfax, VA Attorney with 18 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Regent University School of Law
Jennifer Williams is an associate attorney at Raheen Family Law, P.C., practicing exclusively family law. She is experienced in handling every type of family law matter in Virginia, including separation, divorce, custody and support cases. Ms. Williams works in the firm’s Ashburn office, and represents clients in Ashburn, Leesburg, Loudoun County, and all across Northern Virginia.
Ms. Williams earned her law degree from Regent University Law School in 2007, after graduating from the University of Pittsburgh in 1997.
Ms. Williams began her legal career as an adjunct professor in Pre-Law at Hampton University in 2007. She then worked as a...
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Rami Zahr
Vienna, VA Attorney
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
Mitchell Hamline School of Law
Practice Areas:
Victim Representation and Advocacy
Member of the American Association for Justice/
Sexual Assault Litigation Group
Protective Orders
Defamation
International Parental Child Abduction (IPCA)
Criminal defense
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Cyrus Eastman Phillips IV
Williamsburg, VA Attorney with 57 years of experience
Free ConsultationAdministrative, Appeals and Construction
William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law
Manager of the Government Contracts practice at Albo & Oblon, L.L.P, December 2010--. General Services Administration Board of Contract Appeals, 1980-87. Attorney-advisor and trial attorney DLA Construction Supply Center, 1968-1980.
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Thomas Christiano
Reston, VA Attorney
Thomas B. Christiano received a B.A. from the University of Virginia in 1993 and a J.D. from the Marshall-Wythe School of Law at the College of William & Mary in 1999. Mr. Christiano has handled numerous consumer protection cases and specializes in cases involving inaccurate credit reporting under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. He has reviewed the credit reporting procedure process from the major credit reporting agencies and the dispute investigation procedures of many banks who have furnished inaccurate credit information. As an experienced credit report lawyer, he can identify the actual damages associated with credit report problems, including emotional...
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Natalie King Powell
Reston, VA Attorney
Estate Planning
University of Mississippi School of Law
I am Natalie Powell, an attorney with a passion for guiding individuals through the intricacies of the legal system. Having graduated from Vanderbilt University and the University of Mississippi School of Law, I have been honored twice with the American Jurisprudence Award, which is awarded to the top-performing student in each subject. My legal career spans over a decade, during which I have gained a broad range of experiences that have provided me with strategic insights and a comprehensive understanding of effective client advocacy.
I am thrilled to apply my client-centered approach and solid grounding in legal strategy to the field...