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Richard Hamilton Boatwright
Manassas, VA Lawyer
Estate Planning
University of Richmond School of Law
I practice in the areas of estate planning, estate administration, and trust administration. My estate planning practice includes the preparation of Wills, Revocable Living Trusts, and Powers of Attorney and Advance Medical Directives as well as strategies based on the titling of assets and the utilization of beneficiary designations
I also represent individuals who are seeking a Conservatorship or Guardianship over another family member.
I enjoy helping families and individuals plan for their loved ones. There are a number of tools available to assist family members plan for their loved ones upon their passing.
I enjoy matching the available tools to my client’s...
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Nicole Naum
Manassas, VA Lawyer
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and Traffic Tickets
Nicole Naum is an experienced criminal defense attorney in Virginia. Ms. Naum has handled a wide variety of criminal cases, including DUI defense, drug cases, assault cases, and reckless driving cases to name a few. Ms. Naum is licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the District of Columbia. She is a member of the Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. She attended the University of Michigan, and earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, where she graduated in the top quarter of her class. Ms. Naum was also named the 2014...
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Emily E. Smith
Fredericksburg, VA Lawyer
Emily Smith, a personal injury attorney practicing out of Allen & Allen’s Fredericksburg office, focuses on cases involving car, truck, or motorcycle crashes. Unafraid to work tirelessly on behalf of her clients, Emily has the reputation for distilling issues down to the most vital information. Being in the courtroom is why she wanted to become a lawyer, and she strives to fight for a fair outcome for her clients.
Prior to joining Allen & Allen, Emily was the first law clerk for Stafford County, Virginia, where she clerked for three judges. The experience gave her insight into the judicial process from...
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Richard Martin Reed
Manassas, VA Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Prior to joining The Reed Law Firm, Mr. Reed graduated near the top of his class at the Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law. During his time at Dickinson, Mr. Reed was privileged to serve on the Board of the Dickinson Law Review in the position of Notes Editor. His work experience includes clerkships with the United States Department of Justice, Civil Division and The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania. Mr. Reed also served as an associate at a large nationally recognized law firm for approximately six years. Mr. Reed is a member of the Virginia Bar and the Prince...
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Ms. Jennifer Raimo
Manassas, VA Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and Traffic Tickets
George Mason University School of Law
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John Donald Whittington
Manassas, VA Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
George Mason University School of Law
Attorney John D. Whittington is the founder of the law firm of John D. Whittington, PC, in Manassas, Virginia. With more than 35 years of experience in civil litigation, Mr. Whittington concentrates his practice on personal injury, wrongful death and workers’ compensation matters. He represents the injured and their families in cases involving motor vehicle accidents, brain injury, spinal injury and other catastrophic injuries. He also represents people who have suffered workplace injuries. Mr. Whittington earned his law degree from George Mason University School of Law in Arlington, Virginia, graduating with distinction. He is admitted to practice in Virginia...
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Jay Braddock Jackson
Fredericksburg, VA Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
In total, I spent 35 years in the insurance industry, handling liability claims. Prior to attending law school, I worked as an insurance adjuster and in claims management at GEICO. My positions allowed me the opportunity to learn a great deal about insurance company claims operations and the difficulties that large insurance companies face as well as the biggest hurdles for people who need to make claims. My work led me to attend law school while continuing my career in insurance. Following my graduation, I moved into the position of attorney with the company. Since that time, I have defended...
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Samantha Lewis
Manassas, VA Attorney with 2 years of experience
Samantha Lewis focuses her practice on all areas of family law and civil litigation, guiding her clients through the process with skill and empathy.
She joined Manassas Law Group in August 2022 after her time as a law clerk for the Honorable Carroll A. Weimer, Jr. of the Prince William County Circuit Court. Born and raised in Northern New Jersey, Samantha moved to Virginia to attend George Mason University where she graduated Summa Cum Laude as a member of Phi Beta Kappa. After receiving a bachelor’s degree in Government and International Politics, she attended George Mason Antonin Scalia Law School, graduating...
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Justin Scott McLeod
Fredericksburg, VA Attorney with 13 years of experience
(540) 328-0794
910 Princess Anne Street
Suite 215
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Collections, Criminal Defense, Family and Landlord Tenant
UDC David A. Clarke School of Law
Mr. McLeod grew up in North Texas before his undergraduate studies took him across the globe. Mr. McLeod graduated from Adelaide University (South Australia), receiving a B.A. degree in History. Returning to Texas, he then attended Texas Christian University and went on to comlpete an M.A. in History. Mr. McLeod then undertook his legal education at the University of the District of Columbia School of Law with the help of academic scholarships and grants and went on to graduate cum laude. During law school Mr. McLeod attained the prestigious position of Managing Editor of the University...
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Colin F Smith
Manassas, VA Attorney
Estate Planning
Regent University School of Law
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OlaDipo A Akin-Deko
Springfield, VA Attorney with 17 years of experience
Administrative, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Employment
The George Washington University Law School and Texas Southern University
Dipo Akin-Deko is the Managing Director of Akin-Deko Professional Services Firm. Mr. Akin-Deko focus is on Business and Employment law, Public and Private Sector Contracts and Business Consulting.
Specialties: Mr. Akin-Deko represents businesses as well as individuals in business formation, business and commercial litigation, negotiations, contract dispute and formation, liability assessments, not for profit representation, licensing and labor/employment defense.
Mr. Akin-Deko has consulting experience includes corporate strategy, strategic planning, private and government contracting/sub contracting advising.
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Darren Meyer
Fredericksburg, VA Lawyer with 17 years of experience
510 Princess Anne Street, Suite 201
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Widener University
Darren Meyer is a Fredericksburg area Criminal Defense and Traffic Attorney. Mr. Meyer practices traffic and criminal law throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia including but not limited to Spotsylvania County, Fredericksburg, Stafford County, King George County, Caroline County. Mr. Meyer will aggressively defend your case and strives to obtain the best results for his clients in all criminal matters.
Attorney-client communication is something we feel is an important aspect to defending a criminal case. Being charged with a crime can be a stressful time in someone's life. It is...
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Michelle Rifici
Fredericksburg, VA Lawyer with 12 years of experience
(703) 919-4987
1125 Emancipation Hwy
Suite 400
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
UDC David A. Clarke School of Law
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Victoria Stoner
Fredericksburg, VA Attorney with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
University of Richmond School of Law
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Martin Crim
Manassas, VA Attorney with 33 years of experience
Municipal
University of Richmond School of Law
Martin Crim is a shareholder at Vanderpool, Frostick & Nishanian, and has been practicing law for over twenty-five years, primarily for cities, towns, and other local governments. His practice areas include land use development, code enforcement, eminent domain, social services, tax valuation and collection, human resources, Freedom of Information Act, water and sewer, electric utilities, Virginia Public Procurement Act, and municipal franchises.
-Town Attorney, Culpeper, Occoquan, Haymarket, & Middleburg
-Assistant Town Attorney, Herndon
-City Attorney, Manassas 2011 – 2018
-Staff Attorney, Prince William County Schools, 1991 – 2007
-School Board Attorney, Manassas City, 1992 – 2009
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Deborah Nelson Arthur
Springfield, VA Lawyer with 41 years of experience
(703) 658-6050
Deborah N Arthur, Attorney
7411 Alban Station Ct., Suite B265
Springfield, VA 22150
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
George Mason University School of Law
Deborah N. Arthur has built a long-standing reputation in the Fairfax County, Virginia community for being an attorney with a drive for success. Earning her B.S. in Business Administration from George Mason University in 1977, she continued her education, earning her J.D. from George Mason University in 1982, after spending two years at the Department of Justice. Since then, she has assisted those in need of legal representation in matters concerning divorce, bankruptcy, personal injury, family law, and estate matters. So, what separates Mrs. Arthur from the crowd?
She understands that bad things sometimes happen to good people. That's why she...
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Scott Newton
Manassas, VA Attorney with 24 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Business, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
University of Wyoming College of Law
Scott has been practicing law in Virginia since 1999. He is licensed to practice law in four jurisdictions, Virginia, Maryland, District of Columbia and Colorado.
Scott’s first four years were focused almost exclusively on bankruptcy law. Twenty plus years later, bankruptcy continues to be an integral part of his practice and focus. It is an area of practice that intersects with many other legal issues on regular basis. Not many attorneys practice bankruptcy, and when a bankruptcy related issue comes up, Scott is always willing to share his insights when other attorneys have questions.
Scott joined the Manassas Law Group in 2003,...
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Chris Collins
Manassas, VA Attorney with 36 years of experience
IP
The George Washington University Law School
Mr. Collins focuses his IP practice in the field of information technology, however, his clients include high and low technology companies that need advice on how to develop, protect, transfer or maximize their return on intangible assets. While not a member of the patent bar, Mr. Collins has conducted trials and litigated matters in the United States federal courts concerning patent, trademark, trade dress, copyright and unfair competition actions, as well as trade secret actions in the local courts.
Mr. Collins also counsels businesses in the field of government contracts. His extensive experience in federal procurement includes: review and assessment of...
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Donna Dougherty
Manassas, VA Attorney with 19 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Cleveland State University
In January 2011, Donna opened Donna Dougherty Law within a few blocks of the Prince William County Courthouse. Her firm focuses on Family Law issues and she represents children in custody and abuse and neglect situations. She and her staff work as a team to advocate for their clientâs interests and in moving on to the next stage of their lives.
In 2005, Donna began practicing law in Virginia focusing on civil litigation to include family and real estate litigation. Donna has fine-tuned her practice and focuses on family issues where marriages and/or relationships are dissolving and legal assistance...
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Paul James Dean
Alexandria, VA Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationGeorge Mason University School of Law
Paul J. Dean, Esq. is the founder and sole proprietor of the Law Offices of Paul J. Dean, PLLC. He is a graduate of Harvard University and the Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason, and admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Paul has lived and worked in the Mt. Vernon/Alexandria area of Fairfax County for more than 20 years. After a successful government affairs career spanning more than two decades, he founded this firm to more directly meet the legal needs of individuals, small business owners and non-profit organizations in his community.
Paul resides in the...
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Timothy M. Olmstead
Manassas, VA Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
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Emmett Robinson
Lake Ridge, VA Attorney with 27 years of experience
Consumer and Personal Injury
George Mason University
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Michael E. Hollingsworth
Woodbridge, VA Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Elder, Medical Malpractice and Nursing Home
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
Mike Hollingsworth is an aggressive, compassionate, honest attorney based in Old Town Alexandria, VA. He has extensive successful trial and appellate experience in state and federal court.
Mike brings over a decade of experience to his practice in criminal and civil litigation and is rated a top lawyer by Northern Virginia Magazine, Super Lawyers® and Best Lawyers®. Mike advocates aggressively but compassionately for his clients with a keen sense for identifying the strengths and weaknesses of both sides of every case.
Mike has achieved dozens of winning verdicts and case dismissals over his career.
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Kevin Fernandez
Manassas, VA Lawyer
Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
Villanova University School of Law
I focus my practice on five areas: family law, civil litigation, bankruptcy, criminal defense, business law and contract drafting. For family law matters, I can assist clients with divorce, custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, and protective orders. I also have experience in a wide variety of civil litigation, ranging from breach of contract claims to property ownership disputes and beyond.
I earned my law degree from Villanova University School of Law where I served as a student attorney in Villanova’s Clinic for Asylum, Refugee, and Emigrant Services. Passionate about pro bono work, I also volunteered as the Chair of the...
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Christopher Todd Mays
Alexandria, VA Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Divorce, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
Christopher Mays received his BS from Virginia Tech and JD from the George Washington University Law School. Chris has received various awards for his work as a family law attorney, including recognition as a “Top Lawyer” by Northern Virginia Magazine. He has lectured at Continuing Legal Education seminars for the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association and local bar associations in Northern Virginia. He has also written for the Journal of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association and co-authored written materials for Virginia CLE (Continuing Legal Education). As an attorney, Chris focuses his practice on representing individuals and families in matters relating...
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Amanda DeFede
Manassas, VA Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Divorce, Education, Family and Juvenile
The University of Georgia School of Law
Ms. DeFede practices primarily in the areas of education law, family law, juvenile law and criminal defense. She has represented clients in all state courts in Northern Virginia, the Court of Appeals of Virginia, the Supreme Court of Virginia and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. Ms. DeFede has extensive litigation experience in the areas of criminal law, ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies. Likewise, she has litigated nearly every facet of family law, such as protective orders, support, custody disputes and complex equitable distribution. Ms. DeFede has also represented clients...
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Kristina Spitler
Manassas, VA Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation and Employment
William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law
A shareholder at Vanderpool, Frostick & Nishanian, Kristina has been practicing law for over twenty-five years, and has a perceptive understanding of her client’s legal needs. Using her extensive experience and knowledge, Kristina provides innovative solutions that are specific to each of her clients. Her experience includes Employment Law, Civil Litigation, and Municipal Law.
Kristina is a highly ranked speaker and trainer on the topic of Employment Law issues. She has most recently played a large role in hosting one of the largest annual Employment Law Summits in Virginia for the past several years. Kristina uses her experience in leading organizations...
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Heain Lee
Manassas, VA Attorney with 10 years of experience
Immigration
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
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Junior Joshua Sicelo Ndlovu
Fredericksburg, VA Lawyer
Personal Injury
Washington and Lee University School of Law
Junior Ndlovu has a passion for helping clients when they are most in need. After taking on a pro bono case to help a disadvantaged family, he decided to become a plaintiff’s trial attorney in personal injury. He establishes trust with his clients, building stronger relationships.
Advocacy competitions have given Junior an edge when it comes to the courtroom. He brings to the table a strong confidence that comes from debating law and winning oral advocacy competitions. He primarily works out of the Fredericksburg office.
In his free time, Junior loves to play chess, take long walks, and listen to audiobooks. He...
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Joanne H. Yi
Manassas, VA Attorney with 21 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense and Traffic Tickets
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Craig E Buck
Fredericksburg, VA Lawyer with 49 years of experience
1109 Heatherstone Dr
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Estate Planning and Real Estate
William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law
Private practice with experience in Real Estate and Estate Planning. Have conducted or supervised roughly 35,000 real estate closings.
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Mr. J. Michael Slocum
SPRINGFIELD, VA Lawyer with 45 years of experience
6225 Brandon Ave.
Suite 310
SPRINGFIELD, VA 22150
Administrative, Estate Planning, Health Care and IP
The George Washington University Law School
Mr. Slocum is the senior member of the law firm of Slocum & Boddie, P.C., specializing in contract law, corporate issues, federal procurement and grant law, and executive estate planning. He has more than thirty years of experience and has represented hundreds of small businesses, universities, non-profit organizations, and even agencies of the federal Government. In addition, he has advised and trained universities, federal agencies and private businesses on management, mergers and acquisitions, contract negotiation, price and cost issues, contract administration, export controls, ethics and other topics.
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John Joseph Irving
Manassas, VA Lawyer
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
John Irving brings a working knowledge of all aspects of the legal process to any case or client with his extensive and eclectic legal background. In 1997, John received his undergraduate bachelor's degree in criminal justice. Shortly after graduation he began work as a fraud investigator for the City of New York. John handled thousands of cases involving welfare and housing fraud. Following this position, he was recruited to and employed the Prince William County Police Department where he exhibited his superior abilities and received several commendations and awards.
After a brief time with the police department, John decided to make...
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Brian W Jeffries
Woodbridge, VA Lawyer with 6 years of experience
(703) 490-5995
12737 Directors Loop
Woodbridge, Virginia 22192
Woodbridge, VA 22192
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
George Mason University School of Law
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Shawn A Stout
Manassas, VA Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
George Mason University School of Law
I represent people charged with all types of offenses in the courts of Northern Virginia. I take great pride and joy in defending people from the government.
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Kevin L. Leahy
Manassas, VA Lawyer
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Personal Injury
American University
Mr. Leahy is a former Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney for Fauquier County. As a former prosecutor, he brings to the firm knowledge and experience from one of the local Commonwealth Attorney’s Offices.
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Ryan Wedlund
Lorton, VA Lawyer
9659 Hawkshead Drive
Lorton, VA 22079
Administrative and Employment
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Brian Banner
Fredericksburg, VA Attorney with 49 years of experience
Business, IP and Trademarks
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Brett Callahan
Manassas, VA Attorney with 17 years of experience
Agricultural and Arbitration & Mediation
George Mason University School of Law
Brett Callahan is a Litigation Associate at Vanderpool, Frostick & Nishanian. Her focus in approaching any case is to identify and work toward the solution that is tailored to best serve her client’s needs. That means approaching problems from different angles to come up with the most practical and cost effective way to achieve her client’s goals, either through traditional negotiations and litigation or use of alternative dispute resolution options. Brett takes a client driven big picture approach to her representation, working with clients to not only address current concerns but identify future vulnerabilities and fix them...
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Eric Persian
Manassas, VA Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Insurance Claims, Insurance Defense, Personal Injury and Products Liability