PRACTICE AREAS
REAL ESTATE
We have been privileged to counsel current and prospective landowners, developers, property managers, homeowners' associations, landlords, and other clients involved in activities pertaining to the purchase, sale, ownership, leasing, or use of real property. Our background representing local governments gives us the necessary expertise to guide clients through matters involving subdivisions and other development topics. Our rigorous and detail oriented approach to real estate transactions, leases, and property management seeks to protect the interests of our clients by anticipating issues before they occur.
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Land Use/Zoning, Commercial Transactions,
Property Management
Civil, Commercial, Real Estate
LITIGATION
We appear on behalf of our clients in trial and appellate litigation in state courts. Our experience in makes us uniquely well suited to handle lawsuits involving legal issues in a variety of fields, including collections, landlord and tenant matters, land disputes, real estate, construction, and contract disputes.
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COMMERCIAL LAW
Our commercial law practice serves businesses of all sizes (with a focus on small to mid-size local businesses) with practical legal solutions for their transaction and operational needs. We assist clients with contract drafting and negotiation, business formation and governance, commercial real estate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, commercial financing, and day-to-day business operations. Whether you're launching a startup, acquiring property, negotiating a major contract, or selling your business, our attorneys provide experienced guidance to help you achieve your commercial goals while managing legal risk.
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Formation, Financing, Organization, Negotiation, Transactions
TRUSTS & ESTATES
In our experience, far too many people believe that estate planning is something they don't need, when, in reality, every individual and family can benefit from planning for their future. Our estate planning attorneys expertly guide individuals through this complex and emotional process. By developing an in-depth understanding of each client's goals and desires, we can devise a comprehensive set of planning instruments, personalized to individual circumstances. We also assist clients with the administration and resolution of estates, from navigating the probate process to resolving disputes.
Wills, Estate Planning, Powers of Attorney, Guardians and Conservators
BUSINESS LAW
Contracts, Corporate Formation, Transactions
We routinely counsel local companies in a variety of sectors and industries with respect to their general business needs. Our attorneys have decades of combined experience in contract drafting, incorporation or partnership/LLC formation, mergers and acquisitions, sales, and other commercial topics. We can also provide advice on compliance with a number of state and federal legal and regulatory schemes, involving labor and employment, environmental, workplace safety, and other issues. We can assist businesses in matters ranging from garnishments, contracting, employment matters, employee handbooks, human resources issues, lease negotiation, changes in ownership to sales or liquidation of a business.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Counties, Cities, Towns, Zoning Boards
We have decades of experience in providing a variety of services for local government entities in Virginia, including Boards of Supervisors, Planning Commissions, subordinate departments, and other agencies. We advise these clients on a variety of matters including government contracts, land use and zoning, elections law, and constitutional law. We also assist these clients in drafting and revising local ordinances, conducting official meetings, and in litigation in state court.