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Christopher Amolsch is a nationally recognized Virginia criminal defense lawyer providing expert, aggressive and innovative representation in all federal and state criminal matters in both federal and state courts and in federal courts throughout the United States.. I graduated magna cum laude from George Mason University and was a scholarship student at Emory University School of Law in Atlanta, Georgia, which is consistently ranked as one of the top 25 law programs in the country.  After law school, I worked in Tennessee handling death penalty appeals in both federal and state courts before returning to the Washington, DC area.. I have handled many high profile cases which have been covered by numerous national newspapers.  I also appear regularly as an expert legal commentator on many national television programs, including Larry King, Nancy Grace, Court TV, CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News.. I am also a founder and past Vice President of Washington, DC's Innocence Project.  As Vice President for the Innocence Project, I testified before the Virginia General Assembly on the causes of wrongful convictions and was actively involved in crafting Virginia's innocence protection legislation.   I filed the first claim of actual innocence ever considered under Virginia's new DNA statute and continue to represent clients seeking exoneration through Virginia's Writ of Actual Innocence and through federal and state habeas petitions.. In addition to my trial and appellate work, I sit on the Board of Directors of the Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and am active member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the preeminent organizations in Virginia and the United States advancing the mission of the nation's criminal defense lawyers.

Chris graduated from Falls Church High School in 1988, Georgetown University in 1992, and William and Mary law School in 1996. He also attended the George Washington University Master’s Program in Forensic Science from 2001-2003. During law school, Chris concentrated in criminal defense by working as an investigator at the D.C. Public Defender Service. He also clerked at the Public Defender’s Office in Bellingham, Washington in the summer of 1995, where he won his first jury trial under a Washington State Supreme Court rule, which allows law students meeting certain qualifications to try cases.. After passing the bar exam, Chris joined the Alexandria Public Defender’s Office, where he spent two years handling the traffic docket, mostly consisting of Driving While Intoxicated and other serious traffic offenses. He later became a Senior Assistant Public Defender, and for three years defended serious felony cases including murder, rape, child sexual abuse, and all varieties of serious drug offenses.. In 2002, Chris left the Alexandria Public Defender’s Office and formed his own law firm with Andrea L. Moseley (now a partner at Zwerling, Moseley and Sears, P.C.). In 2005, Leibig, Moseley, and Bennett merged with the nationally known Law Offices of John Kenneth Zwerling to form Zwerling, Leibig, and Moseley, P.C. In private practice, Chris has represented hundreds of individuals charged with serious felonies, including murder cases in Washington, D.C., Alexandria City, Fairfax County, Orange County, and Stafford County. He has also represented dozens of clients for serious sex offenses including rape, child sexual abuse, child pornography, and internet solicitation of a minor. Because Zwerling, Leibig, and Moseley, P.C. (now Zwerling, Moseley and Sears, P.C.) is a uniquely situated law firm with a broad client base, Chris’ practice has focused both on serious state court felonies and federal and white collar offenses, including drug conspiracies, money laundering, gambling and racketeering pursuant to the RICO Statute, import/export fraud, and money structuring.. Chris has received various recognition’s and awards, including being named by Washingtonian Magazine as one of the top criminal lawyers in the D.C. area in 2011. He is regularly named as one of the area’s top criminal lawyers by the Super Lawyers edition of Law and Politics Magazine, one of the few attorneys to be so named both in Virginia and Washington, D.C.. Chris has also published legal articles in various local and national magazines, including the Huffington Post, , and . He has appeared regularly as a legal commentator in various media outlets, including the Washington Post, the Washington Examiner, Fox News (local and national), , Inside Edition, CNN, Sports Illustrated, the New York Post, the Atlanta Constitution, and others. See In the Press page.

Charles Rothermel is the founding attorney of Rothermel Law Firm, PLC in Fairfax, Virginia. Licensed to practice in both the states of Virginia and Louisiana, he concentrates his practice in the areas of personal injury, child injury, nursing home litigation, admiralty and maritime claims, wrongful death, Social Security disability, workers’ compensation, and other select civil litigation claims. He offers general counsel to businesses as well. Charles develops a custom litigation strategy for each client, so he always listens to his clients’ needs and does what is best for them. Charles earned his Juris Doctor as well as a certificate of specialization in maritime law from Tulane University Law School in 2011. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and camping.

CHARLES (CHICO) L. GHOLZ is a partner in the Litigation and Patent Interferences practice groups, specializing in patent interferences. In addition to general patent litigation, he is particularly skilled at handling patent interferences under 35 USC § 135 before the Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences (BPAI) and court review of decisions by the BPAI in interferences. He handles both appeals to the Federal Circuit under 35 USC § 141 and civil actions in district courts under 35 USC § 146.. Mr. Gholz represents a wide variety of domestic and foreign clients across a range of technologies including biotech, chemical, electronics, computers and lasers. He regularly appears before the BPAI, the Federal Circuit, and various district courts. He also counsels on patent validity and patentability, and he has appeared as an expert witness on patent issues.. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Gholz served as an assistant technical advisor to the Honorable Giles S. Rich of the U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals (1970-1972).  A former Lecturer in Law at George Mason University School of Law, he has written and lectured widely on patent law.  In addition, he co-authored “Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit: Practice and Procedure,” LexisNexis, and “Patent Practice,” Patent Resources Institute.

Carolyn Grimes is a partner in the firm, practicing in all areas of family law including divorce, spousal support, child custody, child support, equitable distribution, retirement issues, and prenuptial agreements, among other areas. She practices in all of the Circuit and Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts in Northern Virginia and has argued before the Court of Appeals. She has lectured on family law topics ranging from custody to retirement issues, including military, federal, civilian and Foreign Service retirement issues, for various organizations in the Commonwealth. In addition to traditional litigation, Ms. Grimes practices law in the collaborative law model. She is also a mediator herself.. Consistently named a ‘Best Lawyer’ (from 2014-2022), Ms. Grimes has also been honored as an AV Preeminent (2001-2022) and Gold Client Champion (2019-2021) by Martindale-Hubbell. In addition, she’s been named a Top Lawyer by Northern Virginia Magazine Magazine (2011, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021), a Top Attorney by Arlington Magazine (2019-2021), and a Top Attorney by Washingtonian Magazine (2015) as well as many other top attorney designations— see full list below. Ms. Grimes actively serves the community as well. She was the 2009 and 2006 President of the Board of Directors for Legal Services of Northern Virginia (LSNV), has served on its Board for many years and has performed many hours of pro bono work for the organization. She is a Past President of the Alexandria Bar Association, for which she has co-chaired the Pro Bono and Community Service Committee and chaired the “Beat the Odds” Program, a scholarship program for youths who have overcome adversity. She also participated in the American Bar Association program offering legal assistance to victims of the September 11, 2001, attacks.. In addition to traditional settlement and litigation practices, Ms. Grimes also practices in the area of collaborative law. Collaborative law is a process of alternative dispute resolution designed to keep the parties out of court. Counsel who have been trained in the collaborative law process and other professionals, such as financial professionals and custody experts, engage in a series of meetings with the clients designed to develop creative solutions to the issues in a divorce and agree on peaceful, practical solutions. Ms. Grimes has been trained in the collaborative model since 2006 and practices in this model as well as more traditional settlement or litigation models. She is also a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP).. Ms. Grimes is also a mediator and can act as the neutral mediator for both parties. Mediation is also an alternative dispute resolution process designed to have parties agree outside of court proceedings. If you are interested in using Ms. Grimes as a mediator, please contact our office. One party may initiate the contact to set up the appointment but as a mediator, she needs to meet with both parties together for the mediation process.

Brian Darville, senior counsel in the firm's Trademark & Designs practice group, has several decades of litigation experience in federal courts throughout the U.S. and decades of experience handling intellectual property protection for trademarks and copyrights both in the U.S. and internationally. Mr. Darville provides comprehensive trademark, unfair competition, copyright, business, and e-commerce legal services to his clients throughout the United States and abroad. His extensive intellectual property, e-commerce and litigation experience enables him to protect and enforce his clients’ rights efficiently achieving their desired results on a cost-effective basis.. Mr. Darville has extensive experience in the areas of trademark, unfair competition and copyright, appearing before administrative tribunals and federal courts throughout the country. His trademark and copyright litigation experience includes the consumer products, automotive products, fashion, publishing, financial, and construction materials industries. He has litigated several domain name disputes under the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act and has handled numerous opposition, cancellation and concurrent use proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB”). Mr. Darville has prosecuted and defended numerous copyright infringement disputes in courts throughout the U.S. He counsels companies regarding the use of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act to remove infringing content from web sites or to disable web sites posting or streaming infringing content online.. Mr. Darville also manages the global trademark portfolio for several clients. He is experienced in all aspects of trademark protection, including clearance opinions, prosecution and maintenance of trademarks in the U.S. and abroad. He counsels clients in all aspects of trademark and copyright law, ecommerce, licensing and litigation.

Brian Alexander represents businesses and individuals in technology, corporate and real-estate law matters. He has represented clients in intellectual property, environmental, zoning and litigation matters before state and federal administrative agencies and courts.

Biography. Jonathan B. Vivona is a co-founder of Vivona Pandurangi, PLC and is the primary attorney in the firm's Alexandria office.  He worked in private bankruptcy practice for four years as an associate attorney before starting his own law firm in 2015.  Jonathan is experienced with the filing and prosecution of Chapter 7, Chapter 13 and Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases.  He is a zealous advocate for his clients and takes a results-oriented approach to the practice of law.. Jonathan graduated from the Antonin Scalia Law School, previously the George Mason School of Law, in 2011.. Vivona Pandurangi, PLC – A Renowned Virginia Bankruptcy Firm. Our law firm is dedicated to serving Virginia clients and communities, and is committed to providing sound and honest legal advice at an affordable cost.. Vivona Pandurangi, PLC provides a fresh approach to the practice of law which prioritizes direct communication between attorney and client to ensure we are at all times focused on meeting your goals as a client.  Mr. Vivona has been practicing in the Commonwealth of Virginia for a decade.  He practices in all state courts in Virginia and the Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.

Attorney Timothy J. Maier is Principal at the Virginia legal office, Maier & Maier PLLC. Mr. Maier handles a variety of intellectual property matters including patent preparation and prosecution, patent and trademark litigation, design patents, trademark oppositions, patent reissue and reexamination proceedings, and much more. He is a member of the Virginia State Bar, the American Bar Association, the Licensing Executives Society and the American Intellectual Property Association. If you would like to find out about the services Attorney Maier may be able to provide you with, do not hesitate to contact his firm today.

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Attorney Jessica A. Richardson was born in Henrico County, Virginia and raised in Goochland County, Virginia. She attended George Mason University, and in 2012 graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Criminology, with a concentration in Law and Society. During her undergraduate career, Jessica focused on the study of law. She was also involved in several internships. She worked for the Victim Witness Assistance Program, a part of the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office in Manassas, Virginia, where she helped others feel prepared and educated on the criminal justice system, as they were involuntarily swept into it. She also worked for former U.S. Attorney General, Eric Holder, at the Department of Justice, where she attended Congressional Hearings, and had exclusive control of confidential documents. In spite of the demands of being a full-time student and a full-time intern, Jessica graduated from her undergraduate institution a full year early.. In 2012, directly after graduating from George Mason University, Jessica moved to Michigan in pursuit of a law degree at Michigan State University, College of Law. While attending law school, Jessica interned at Fenton Legal Services, in Fenton, Michigan. There she attended court and dealt with various family law issues. She then interned at the Rutherford Institute, in Charlottesville, Virginia, a nonprofit civil liberties organization that is deeply committed to protecting the constitutional freedoms of every American. Although she enjoyed her time doing family law work, this internship solidified her belief that she was destined to practice criminal defense law.. Jessica A. Richardson has spent the entirety of her legal career in the practice of criminal law, and as an associate of Patrick N. Anderson & Associates, P.C. She believes wholeheartedly in the U.S. Constitution and works daily to ensure that individual rights are protected, specifically the right to be declared innocent until proven guilty.

As a trusted business advisor and legal counsel, I counsel senior leadership at client businesses about operations, governance, growth, and risk management. My clients include: technology and telecommunications companies, consulting firms, federal government contractors, associations, national and regional financial institutions, and insurance companies.. I am the Leader of the Litigation Department at LeClairRyan.. When not practicing law, I enjoy golf, sailing, fishing, and tennis, particularly with my family.  The alternative to practicing law would have been to be a charter captain.  I crewed on a tall ship for several summers.

As a Partner with Fluet Huber + Hoang, France Hoang represents, advises, and counsels individuals and entities in a wide variety of matters, including sensitive government inquiries and internal investigations, corporate structures and business transactions, government contracting and export compliance, as well as civil litigation and criminal defense. Mr. Hoang specializes in high profile and sensitive matters that require comprehensive coordination of legal, media, political, and consulting efforts. Holding an active TS-SCI security clearance, Mr. Hoang has deep experience with the defense, intelligence, and homeland security industries.. Before joining Fluet Huber + Hoang, Mr. Hoang was an Associate Counsel to the President of the United States. In this capacity, he represented the White House in a myriad of investigations and other sensitive matters before Congress, the GAO, and other government agencies; and provided legal counsel to the Homeland Security Council.. Mr. Hoang's prior experience also includes brief service as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Eastern District of Virginia, as well as practice at Williams & Connolly LLP. He was also a judicial law clerk to Judge Thomas Griffith of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit and to Judge Jamie Baker of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces. Mr. Hoang graduated in the academic top 1% of his West Point class, earned a Master of Criminal Justice from Washburn University, and graduated magna cum laude from Georgetown University Law Center. He has also passed the CPA Examination.. France Hoang is a native of Tumwater, Washington and was evacuated from Saigon, Vietnam at the age of two.  He recently returned from a military deployment in Afghanistan where, as an officer in the U.S. Army, he served as the Executive Officer of a U.S. Army Special Forces Company conducting special operation missions in Southeast Afghanistan.

Anthony is Principal Attorney at the Old Town Alexandria business law boutique The Coppola Firm. He is also extensively experienced in appellate litigation and serves as the Vice Chair for Appeals for the DC Bar’s Litigation Steering Committee.. He is heavily involved in philanthropic pursuits and was selected as a Director on GW Law School’s Alumni Board, he also serves on the Alexandria Jazz 4 Justice Committee.Early in his legal career, Anthony discovered his aptitude for writing.  Right out of law school, he convinced Greenberg Traurig to contract out appellate briefs to him.  He built his legal writing skills drafting dozens of briefs.. He also developed his professional skills working at the prestigious consulting firm Legal Writing Pro, the D.C. Public Defender, and the U.S. Department of Labor Office of the Solicitor.. Outside of law, Anthony has experience in the high tech industry working for PTC, a leader in engineering technology.  He collaborated with Governors and Lt. Governors across the country to promote technology use in American schools.. He has published both magazine and academic articles in his own name and as a ghost writer.. He was a member of the Aerospace Industries Association’s Workforce Working Group and an Associate Member of the Aerospace States Association.. Anthony earned a J.D. from The George Washington University Law School and a B.S. from The College of William and Mary.  He is admitted to practice in Virginia and the District of Columbia.

Anna Chludzinski has spent the entirety of her legal career as a trial attorney, and continues this work as the founder of Chludzinski Law, PLLC. Anna has extensive experience in all areas of criminal litigation and is passionate about using that experience to defend her clients every time she walks into the court room. She regularly appears in courthouses across Northern Virginia, including, but not limited to, Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Prince William, Stafford, and Loudoun.. Anna graduated law school a semester early, obtaining her Juris Doctorate in 2010. After passing the bar, Anna worked at a private firm as a research and writing attorney in Norfolk, VA. In the early summer of 2011, Anna left to join the Public Defender’s Office for the City of Newport News, where she spent two and a half years protecting the rights of indigent individuals. During this time she handled over 1,000 criminal cases, including traffic charges, DUIs, drug charges, larceny charges, fraud charges, malicious wounding charges, and a number of murder cases.. Her motions practice has resulted in the dismissal of many cases before trial, and she excels in crafting unique legal arguments to fit her client’s needs. In August 2013, Anna argued and won the complete suppression of her client’s statements in a first-degree murder case after officers had violated his Miranda rights. Anna truly believes in the protection of constitutional rights and uses this passion in her representation of clients.. In early 2014, Anna moved to Northern Virginia and joined a prestigious criminal defense firm in Alexandria, VA. She spent three years there handling all forms of traffic infractions, criminal misdemeanors, and felonies. As the office’s most experienced associate, she also handled her firm’s most serious cases, including charges of cross country drug distribution, multi-million dollar embezzlements, malicious wounding, murder, rape, carnal knowledge, indecent liberties with a minor, and possession of child pornography.

An experienced firm fighting for your rights. If you have been charged with a crime in Virginia, you need an experienced criminal defense attorney on your side. For more than 23 years, Frank Salvato has been fighting to defend the rights of our clients. He has built our reputation on getting results. We are intimately familiar with all facets of the Virginia criminal justice system, and have the knowledge and skill to make sure you understand your legal options and to guide you through the legal process.. For more than 23 years, Frank Salvato in Alexandria and Leesburg has represented clients in state and federal courts on charges ranging from minor offenses to serious felonies, including:. When you have charges on your record that you want eliminated, Frank Salvato can help you get those charges sealed or expunged, or represent you in appellate court.

An entrepreneur who works and lives passionately everyday. Telecommunications engineer turned patent lawyer. Created a number business ventures, not the least of which is a fantastic law firm with talented legal and technical minds. Award winning filmmaker, aspiring music producer, fashion designer, and principal in a start-up that is launching a new line of spirits. Enjoys volunteering for great causes. What may be viewed as vices: cigars and cars. Let's enhance the world together!. Keth Ditthavong co-founded an Internet start-up in the early ‘90s using his expertise as data and telecommunications engineer (holding a BS and an MS in Electrical Engineering). As an engineer, he worked at Verizon and the MITRE Corporation. His love of entrepreneurship remained in tack after attending law school and working at boutique and major law firms. In 2000, Keth co-founded his own law firm, presently known as Ditthavong & Steiner, P.C. -- with offices in Washington, D.C., New York, San Diego, and Taipei. He grew the firm from 2 people to over 60 employees and positioned the firm as an international powerhouse in intellectual property. Keth also pursues other business ventures in film and music, fashion, beverage, as well as software. His biggest accomplishment has been the people he gets to work with each and every day.Ditthavong & Steiner, P.C.’s highlights:• Technical expertise in virtually every discipline• Five former Administrative Patent Judges• Over 25 years of litigation experience at the trial and appellate levels, including ITC• One of the first to file an Inter Partes Reexam (IPR)• In-depth experience with Non-Practicing Entities (NPEs)• Keen attention to managing resources/costs• Flexible fee structures from hybrid hourly to full contingency• Expert consultation on validity/invalidity, claim construction, and unenforceability issues arising in litigation and IPRs• Expert witness experience on patent procedures and inequitable conduct• Truly an international firm with professionals speaking over 10 languages