David Joseph Hutton
Abingdon, VA Estate Planning Lawyer
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Collections and Real Estate
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Travis B. Lee
Abingdon, VA Estate Planning Lawyer
(276) 492-2098
851 French Moore, Jr. Boulevard
Suite 136
Abingdon, VA 24210
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Business and Elder
Appalachian School of Law
Travis is a native of Southwest Virginia. He graduated from Northwood High School in 2003. After high school, he attended the University of Virginia's College at Wise. He was member of the UVA-Wise Dearden Society, he was named to the Dean's List multiple semesters, and received the Joesph M. Scolnick Memorial Pre-Law Award. He graduated from UVA-Wise in 2007. Travis then studied law at the Appalachian School of Law. After being named to the Dean's List three consecutive semesters, Travis graduated from ASL, in the top of his class, in 2011. He took and...
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Stephen W Gooch
Grundy, VA Estate Planning Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Probate and Real Estate
Appalachian School of Law
Stephen W. Gooch, Esq. is an experienced attorney in the areas of Corporate & Business law, real estate, estate planning & business succession, debt collection and civil practice. Mr. Gooch earned his Bachelor's of Science in Criminal Justice from Eastern Kentucky University and his Juris Doctor from the Appalachian School of Law
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Gary Joe Kincade
Wise, VA Estate Planning Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business, Criminal and Family
Appalachian School of Law
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Jeffrey Willard Stowers Jr.
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
(276) 522-1220
1053 Cedar Valley Drive
P.O. Box 33
Cedar Bluff, VA 24609
Cedar Bluff, VA Estate Planning Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Estate Planning, Arbitration & Mediation, Collections and Criminal
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Laurann Brown
Tazewell, VA Estate Planning Attorney
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Paul Cassell
Wytheville, VA Estate Planning Attorney with 28 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Criminal and Divorce
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Brian Mack
Blacksburg, VA Estate Planning Attorney with 9 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Elder and Probate
Washington and Lee University School of Law
Brian T. Mack, a Blacksburg resident, received his undergraduate degree in Management from Georgia Southern (2009, cum laude, Golden Keys International Member) and law degree from Washington & Lee University (2015). Before forming his own law firm, Brian worked at The Shaheen Firm, P.C., in Blacksburg, Virginia where he handled real estate closings. Brian is certified under Virginia law to conduct real estate settlements and is a member of the Montgomery/Radford Bar Association.
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Brittany S. Williams
Stuart, VA Estate Planning Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Estate Planning, Elder, Family and Juvenile
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
Britt is the Vice President of Schneider & Williams, P.C. Originally from Georgia, she graduated from Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology. Britt then went on to attend Sweet Briar College in Sweet Briar, Virginia. There, Britt chaired as Vice President of the Student Government Association, the Campus Events Organization, and a community service society unique to Sweet Briar. She also enjoyed the opportunity to captain the Women’s Varsity Lacrosse team. Britt graduated Sweet Briar College with a BA in Sociology with a minor in Religion.
Following graduation, Britt attended Samford University’s Cumberland School of...
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Mr. Kristopher R Olin
Christiansburg, VA Estate Planning Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Collections and Criminal
St. John's University School of Law
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Harold E. Slate II
Stuart, VA Estate Planning Lawyer with 19 years of experience
(276) 694-2731
403 Patrick Avenue
Post Office Box 765
Stuart, VA 24171
Estate Planning, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
Campbell University
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John J. Robertson
Blacksburg, VA Estate Planning Lawyer
Estate Planning, Criminal, Landlord Tenant and Personal Injury
Stephen E. Wagner
Blacksburg, VA Estate Planning Lawyer with 48 years of experience
Estate Planning, Real Estate and Tax
Brian Thomas Scheid
Narrows, VA Estate Planning Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Estate Planning, Family, Personal Injury and Real Estate
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Katherine S. Charapich
Culpeper, VA Estate Planning Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business and Elder
Liberty University School of Law
U Mass Amherst - University of Massachusetts at Amherst - Political Science - Undergraduate Degree
Real Estate Broker License - Commonwealth of Virginia
Juris Doctorate Degree - Law Degree - Liberty University School of Law - Lynchburg, Virginia
Virginia State Bar - Commonwealth of Virginia
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Elaine Jarvis
Front Royal, VA Estate Planning Lawyer with 27 years of experience
29 Crescent St
Front Royal, VA 22630
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfEstate Planning, Bankruptcy, Business and Consumer
College of William and Mary
Eleven years’ legal experience in business law, corporate formation, compliance, complex consumer litigation, regulatory, contracts and bankruptcy law.
Local experience in family law; advocate for domestic violence survivors.
Four years in Am Law (top 100 American law firms) located in DC, with
business, bankruptcy and commercial litigation focus.
Experience in automotive and construction fraud litigation.
Fifteen years’ corporate experience, gained as business owner, award-winning author and airplane owner.
Advanced knowledge of and experience working with UDAAP,
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Matthew Lane Kreitzer
Winchester, VA Estate Planning Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfEstate Planning, Criminal, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law
Hi, I'm Matthew.
I approach the practice of law with a focus on helping my clients understand an often complicated legal system. Working collaboratively allows me to anticipate my clients' needs, while also aiding my clients by providing them an informed view of all the potential dangers and rewards of each unique case. My primary practice areas are Divorce, Child Custody, Trusts & Wills and Bankruptcy. However, I also provide legal support for small businesses looking to incorporate, resolve disputes with employees or review potential contracts and business transactions.
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Rebecca Lynne Melone
10.0 (2 Peer Reviews)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfRichmond, VA Estate Planning Attorney with 12 years of experience
Estate Planning, Divorce and Family
University of Toledo
Rebecca began her business with the goal of helping families through a range of family issues from divorce and separation to creating cohesive estate plans. Through a strong focus on people - both clients and employees - the firm has grown and expanded into new markets. Our offices now serve northern Virginia, Richmond, Virginia Beach, Charlotte, North Carolina, and Tampa. Florida.
Whether you need assistance with family law matters or estate planning, our dedicated team is here to support you every step of the way. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and see how we can protect your family, finances,...
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Karen L. Rowell
Harrisonburg, VA Estate Planning Lawyer with 16 years of experience
(540) 433-2601
Ext. 217
92 N. liberty Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Estate Planning, Elder and Probate
College of William and Mary
Karen L. Rowell is an associate attorney with Clark & Bradshaw, P.C. Ms. Rowell grew up in Roanoke County, Virginia, graduating from Cave Spring High School. She received her baccalaureate degree in Family & Child Development from Virginia Tech and her juris doctor from the Marshall-Wythe School of Law at the College of William & Mary. Ms. Rowell served as a Cryptologic Technician Interpretive in the United States Navy for five years prior to attending law school and has been practicing law in Harrisonburg since 2008. Ms. Rowell focuses her practice on wills & estate planning, advanced...
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Mehnaz I. Khan
Fairfax, VA Estate Planning Lawyer
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfEstate Planning, Divorce, Family and Immigration
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
Ms. Khan is the managing attorney at Mehnaz Khan Law, PLLC, and has been working in the legal field for more than two decades in Northern Virginia.
She is a graduate of The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law. With extensive experience in Family Law, Immigration Law, and Estate Planning, most of her practice is devoted to litigation.
An immigrant herself, Ms. Khan’s personal experience in obtaining United States Citizenship through Naturalization can benefit you as well. She is well versed with what it takes to obtain a U.S. Citizenship.
She counsels clients throughout the Northern Virginia area in...
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Matthew Joseph Yao
Fairfax, VA Estate Planning Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfEstate Planning, Elder, Family and Immigration
University of Virginia School of Law
My philosophy as a lawyer is to establish a strong attorney-client relationship. My goal is to connect with each client and deliver quality work, personalized service, and exceptional value. As your counselor and representative, you can be confident that everything possible will be done to protect your rights.
You will receive individual attention through every part of the legal process in order to achieve your goals quickly and efficiently. Please contact me to discuss your legal issues, strategies, and solutions in a straightforward and collaborative manner.
I am currently located in Fairfax, Virginia and serve the Northern Virginia area....
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Caryn Rivett West
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfChesapeake, VA Estate Planning Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business and Real Estate
Washington & Lee University
Caryn was born and raised outside Buffalo, New York. Caryn’s first love and passion is reading and writing, which naturally led to a career in law. She attended the State University of New York at Geneseo, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree with Honors in Philosophy and English. From Geneseo, she moved South for warmer weather and attended Washington and Lee School of Law in Lexington, Virginia, graduating cum laude in 2002. During law school, Caryn was a member of the Editorial Board of the Washington and Lee Law Review.
Having visited her aunt...
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Letha Sgritta McDowell
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
(757) 863-4890
4445 Corporation Lane, Suite 200
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
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Estate Planning, Elder and Tax
University of Maine - School of Law
Letha Sgritta McDowell is a highly accomplished attorney and shareholder at McDowell Law Group, specializing in various areas of elder law, including estate planning, special needs planning, estate and trust administration, asset protection planning, long-term care planning, personal injury settlement consulting, guardianships & conservatorships, and tax law. Her expertise ranges from assisting clients with complex estate planning for high-net-worth individuals with assets over $75 million to developing simple plans for families with limited assets.
Ms. McDowell has a distinguished professional background. She served as the President of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), a notable position within the field....
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Gilbert L. Carey
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
(757) 863-4890
4445 Corporation Lane, Suite 200
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfVirginia Beach, VA Estate Planning Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business and Tax
Albany Law School
Gilbert Carey is an attorney and certified public accountant with the McDowell Law Group. He practices in the areas of Taxation, Tax Resolution and Controversy and Estate Planning, solving tax, business, and legal challenges for individuals, privately held businesses and their owners. He has an Avvo rating of 10 (Superb) and has been recognized as a Top Lawyer of Coastal Virginia by Coastal Virginia Magazine.
Mr. Carey regularly advises clients on tax matters and represents clients in tax disputes with the IRS, state tax agencies and in U.S. Tax Court. He provides income tax planning and compliance advice to individuals, trusts,...
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Andrew Timothy Shilling
Chesapeake, VA Estate Planning Attorney with 33 years of experience
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfEstate Planning, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Family
University of Richmond School of Law
The son of a government official, Andy grew up in various parts of the country, including Ohio, Colorado, and Texas. He attended the College of William and Mary and graduated in 1988 with a B.A. with honors in Government. Andy then went to the University of Richmond Law School, obtaining his J.D. in 1991. While in law school, he won the moot court competition, the trial competition (twice), and the writing competition.
After passing the Virginia bar exam in 1991, Andy worked in one of the largest law firms in the country in its Norfolk office, primarily defending large...
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Shannon Laymon-Pecoraro
Chesapeake, VA Estate Planning Attorney with 12 years of experience
Estate Planning, Elder and Probate
University of Baltimore School of Law
Shannon Laymon-Pecoraro is a Certified Elder Law Attorney of Parks Zeigler, PLLC practicing in the areas of elder law, special needs planning, estate and trust administration, estate planning, asset protection planning, financial planning, guardianships and conservatorships. Prior to joining the firm Ms. Laymon-Pecoraro spent 10 years at Hook Law Center, P.C.
Ms. Laymon Pecoraro has a passion for special needs planning, which has resulted in her becoming a go-to for personal injury attorneys who need assistance navigating public benefits or otherwise protecting a client’s funds. As a result, Ms. Laymon-Pecoraro has worked on hundreds of personal injury cases, developing settlement trusts,...
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Benjamin N. Griffitts
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationFairfax, VA Estate Planning Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Estate Planning, Criminal, DUI and Personal Injury
George Mason University School of Law
Benjamin is a Northern Virginia native and Partner of Robinson Law's Personal Injury Division. Benjamin has been representing individuals charged with criminal and traffic matters in Manassas and throughout Virginia for the last 14 years. He has secured hundreds of thousands of dollars for victims in injury lawsuits, and he has assisted clients for over 16 years on estate planning matters.
He handles cases in Prince William County, Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, Fauquier and Fairfax. Benjamin has handled every kind of criminal matter, from serious felonies to traffic infractions. He has handled homicides, serious sexual offenses, drug crimes, theft crimes, violent crimes,...
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Dominic Paul Lascara
Chesapeake, VA Estate Planning Attorney with 38 years of experience
(757) 410-8355
652 Independence Parkway, Suite 120
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Estate Planning, Business, Elder and Probate
William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law
Dominic P. Lascara is a native of Portsmouth, Virginia. He graduated in 1986 from the Marshall-Wythe School of Law at the College of William and Mary after receiving his undergraduate degree, magna cum laude, in Business Administration in 1981 from Old Dominion University. Dominic P. Lascara joined the law firm of Roy, Forehand, Laine and Dale, P.C. as an associate in the fall of 1986 after being admitted to the Virginia State Bar. He was admitted to the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in 1987. He became a partner...
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Jean Galloway Ball
Fairfax, VA Estate Planning Lawyer with 47 years of experience
Estate Planning, Elder and Probate
The George Washington University Law School
Jean Galloway Ball is certified in Elder Law by the National Elder Law Foundation. She does life care and estate planning: preparing powers of attorney, Wills and Trusts for seniors and their families. She assists families with planning for disabled adult children. She advises on families on planning for long term care expenses. She is a recognized litigator in the area of fiduciary litigation including guardianship, Will contests, trust administration, claims against estates, accounts from fiduciaries, undue influence and financial exploitation.
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Sheri Abrams
Oakton, VA Estate Planning Attorney with 29 years of experience
Estate Planning, Administrative, Elder and Social Security Disability
The George Washington University Law School
Sheri R. Abrams, Attorney at Law, has been practicing Social Security Disability Law, Estate Planning, Elder Law and Special Needs Planning for more than 20 years. Sheri is rated “AV Preeminent”, the highest rating possible by the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, and was named a “Super Lawyer,” one of the “Best Lawyers in America,” one of Virginia’s “Top Rated Lawyers” and one of Virginia’s “Legal Elite.” Sheri is active in many different professional organizations including the Virginia State Bar, District of Columbia Bar, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), the Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (VAELA),...
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Angela Noelle Manz
Virginia Beach, VA Estate Planning Lawyer
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Angela is the leader of The Manz Law Firm pack, with the key purpose of helping clients achieve two main goals: planning for the future and coping during times of crisis. Angela graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and acquired her Juris Doctorate at the College of William and Mary, Marshal Wythe School of Law.
Having practiced for over a decade, Angela focuses her firm’s efforts on estate planning and helping families obtain Medicaid and Veterans Administration benefits to pay for long-term care. Angela dedicates her time, energy and legal expertise to helping you and...
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Andrew "Andy" Hook
Suffolk, VA Estate Planning Lawyer with 50 years of experience
Estate Planning, Elder and Probate
University of Virginia School of Law
Andrew H. “Andy” Hook is the president of Hook Law Center, where he practices in the areas of elder law, estate and trust administration, estate, tax, retirement and financial planning, long-term care planning, asset protection planning, special needs planning, business succession planning and personal injury settlement consulting.
A 1975 graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law, Mr. Hook is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), and a Fellow of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA). Mr. Hook is certified as an Elder Law Attorney (CELA) by the National Elder Law...
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Sean Reilly
10.0 (6 Peer Reviews)
Newport News, VA Estate Planning Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Elder and Probate
Regent University
Sean provides legal counsel to clients when they have a need for guidance on any matters involving Real Estate, Estate Planning, or Business Structuring. He works closely with clients to understand the unique issues they are facing and to customize a solution for their individual needs. Prior to joining Hanger Law, Sean was a commercial real estate broker and specialized in negotiating leases and purchase contracts for retail developments and Class A office space. With nearly a decade of real estate experience as a REALTOR®, Sean brings to Hanger Law his extensive real estate knowledge and unique perspective on the...
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Joshua E. Bushman
Arlington, VA Estate Planning Attorney with 17 years of experience
Estate Planning, Elder, Probate and Real Estate
University of Richmond School of Law
At the Bushman Law Group, our motto is simple: "Let our attorneys deal with your legal problems while you get back to what is truly important . . . the rest of your life." We know that facing a legal problem is stressful, that is why our attorneys guide you through each step of the legal process with prompt, personal service you can trust. Our goal is to build a long-term, relationship with our clients, and we want our clients to trust us with all of their legal work. To this end, we work hard on every case,...
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Sonja Aoun
Tysons Corner, VA Estate Planning Attorney with 23 years of experience
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Georgetown University Law Center
Sonja Aoun represents family law clients in all aspects of separation and divorce, including divorce planning/premarital agreements, collaborative divorces, negotiated settlements, and trials. Her estate planning practice ranges from the preparation of powers of attorney and advance medical directives to wills and complex trusts and special needs planning.
Sonja obtained her law degree from Georgetown University Law Center after graduating cum laude with a B.S. in Languages (Spanish) from Georgetown University. Starting in 2014, she has been named to the Virginia SuperLawyers list in the field of family law; she has been listed in the Washington,...
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Benjamin Inman
Tysons Corner , VA Estate Planning Lawyer with 12 years of experience
(571) 766-8371
8609 Westwood Center Drive
Suite 110 PMB 1010
Tysons Corner , VA 22182
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George Mason University School of Law
Benjamin has always stood up for what’s right – he finds real meaning in helping the good guys win! He’s always been guided by a clear sense of right and wrong, from his time in the U.S. Army to his time as a Commonwealth Attorney (prosecutor), to his current position at J. Madison PLC.
Before starting at J. Madison PLC, Benjamin worked at the Arlington Commonwealth Attorney’s Office for five years. As a Commonwealth Attorney, he helped the victims of violent, non-violent, and financial crimes find justice. He also tried hundreds of traffic cases and specialized in DUI cases. ...
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Mark Stevenson
10.0 (6 Peer Reviews)
Newport News, VA Estate Planning Attorney with 13 years of experience
Estate Planning, Elder, Probate and Real Estate
Regent University School of Law
Mark L. Stevenson is a skilled attorney and short-sale negotiator barred in Virginia , North Carolina, and Michigan. Currently, his practice focuses on Real Estate, Estate Planning, and Business matters on the Peninsula.
Prior to joining Hanger Law, he spent three years processing and successfully negotiating short sales in some of the hardest hit regions of Michigan, including Flint and metro Detroit. Mark prides himself on facilitating deals with multiple parties to achieve positive results for clients.
A local, Mark graduated from Tallwood High School and went on to get a B.S. in Chemistry at Old Dominion University, graduating cum laude, and...
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Madison Glossner
Fairfax, VA Estate Planning Attorney with 8 years of experience
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Liberty University School of Law
Madison Glossner is an attorney who is passionate about protecting the rights of those charged with criminal offenses. She graduated from Liberty University School of Law, and earned her degree in Criminology with a concentration in Law and Society, cum laude, from George Mason University. During her undergraduate career she focused on the flaws in the criminal justice system and spent time interning in both a Commonwealth Attorney's office and a Public Defenders office. She is admitted to practice in state and federal courts of Virginia.
Madison enjoys representing clients in all types of cases, from simple traffic infractions to felonies....
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Richard Sternberg
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Fairfax, VA Estate Planning Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Estate Planning, International, Probate and Real Estate
Center for International Legal Studies and Georgetown University
The Law Offices of Richard S. Sternberg is dedicated to the principle that bigger is not always better. Instead, it rests on a tradition that actually antedates the rise of the “mega-firm”-the solo practice. Emulating a country lawyer in a big-city environment allows Mr. Sternberg to provide more individualized service to his clients, and, at the same time, pursue more collegial relations with other members of the Bar. Since 1984, Mr. Sternberg has dedicated his practice to representing individuals and smaller businesses. For those corporate clients who have larger needs, he is affiliated with the Metropolitan Washington Law Consortium,...
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Charles E McWilliams Jr.
Winchester, VA Estate Planning Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Estate Planning, Elder, Probate and Tax
Georgetown University Law Center and George Mason University School of Law
Chuck has practiced in Winchester and throughout northern Virginia since 2007. He is both a lawyer and a Certified Public Accountant (with an LL.M in Tax and Estate Planning) and worked in public accounting before attending law school. Chuck’s practice focuses on complex estate planning and administration matters, resolving tax disputes, business planning, choice of entity, conservation easements and other business matters. Chuck has extensive training in complex estate and business matters and his practice focuses primarily on business owners and families with more than $1 million in liquid assets. Chuck regularly works to resolve family disputes, establish business...