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Patrick T. O’Brien is a skilled advocate whose compassion for his clients is as important to him as his skills to provide great outcomes in his cases.  Attorney O'Brien is a Partner with Dischley Law, PLLC.  He is a former prosecutor with nearly a decade of experience handling high profile cases and major crimes.  Attorney O'Brien is known in Northern Virginia as a skilled and tenacious litigator who obtains unprecedented results for his clients. He prides himself on taking a holistic approach with all his clients, and believes strongly that such an approach leads to better results in court. Attorney O'Brien's knowledge, experience, and passion provides him with the ability to see any client through even the most difficult situation to achieve a positive outcome.. Attorney O'Brien's legal insight and experience sets him apart from other attorneys. In his career Attorney O'Brien has taken hundreds of cases to trial, including dozens of jury trials, on charges ranging from DUI, Reckless Driving, and possession of controlled substances up to murder, rape and large-scale drug distribution. In his career Attorney O'Brien has provided training to other attorneys, prosecutors, and law enforcement professionals on topics including Driving Under the Influence, Constitutional Law, trial practice, and other areas.. Attorney O'Brien’s clients benefit from his experience representing the Commonwealth in both Northern and Southern Virginia. Attorney O'Brien’s career began serving the citizens of Lynchburg, Virginia. During his time in Lynchburg, Attorney O'Brien prosecuted charges ranging from criminal misdemeanors, traffic offenses and serious felonies. Before leaving Lynchburg, Attorney O'Brien’s was handling major felonies to include narcotics distribution, robbery, embezzlement and homicide.. After five years in Lynchburg, Attorney O'Brien accepted a Senior Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney position in the City of Alexandria. Attorney O'Brien's caseload focused on major felony offenses, primarily focused on the prosecution of narcotics distribution offenses. Beyond drug trafficking, he continued to work robbery, firearm and, homicide crimes hand in hand with the city’s Police Department.. After over nine years spent prosecuting in Southern and Northern Virginia, Attorney O'Brien brings a well-rounded understanding of prosecutorial goals and tactics. This knowledge provides his clients an advocate who can quickly diagnose the strengths and weaknesses of the Government's case. With this information, Attorney O'Brien then determines the client’s best course of action.. Attorney O'Brien’s skills as a litigator were highly respected by his peers in the legal field.  Attorney O'Brien served a lecturer for prosecutors, law enforcement, criminal defense attorneys, and judges. His main focus related to the presentation of visual evidence at trial.  Attorney O'Brien developed multi-day trainings related to the use of cutting-edge technology in the courtroom and best practices to communicate visual evidence to juries. Attorney O'Brien also provided insight into evidence obtained from cellular technology and social media. Attorney O'Brien has been asked to lecture at events hosted the Virginia State Bar, the Criminal Section of the Virginia State Bar, The Office of the Attorney General, The University of Virginia School of Law, Washington and Lee School of Law and the Commonwealth’s Attorneys’ Services Council.

Our initial consultations are free of charge, please contact us if we can be of service. We specialize in legal and regulatory representation of Tribal Governments, Tribal Enterprises/Businesses, Native Organizations and those doing business in Indian Country. We have experience, in Federal and State Government Advocacy, before Congress and legislative bodies and agencies.. Examples of services rendered:• Drafting tribal governing documents: Developing and drafting Tribal Constitutions, ordinances and resolutions and amendments to these documents.• Grant development and writing: Grant planning and development in areas of tribal energy, transportation, education and economic development.• Legislative lobbying and advocacy: Drafting legislation, providing lobbying strategy and development, gaining access to policy and law makers, producing policy updates congressional and state action.• Land to trust applications and strategies:• Tribal Transportation and infrastructure development: Following and advocating Tribal transportation priorities before Congress on the Transportation Re-Authorization Legislation. Drafting testimony before key congressional committees and analyzing impacts of changes to policy on Tribal infrastructure maintenance and development.• Legal representation before federal and state agencies including administrative claims.• Litigation in Tribal, State and Federal Court to protect the interest of tribes, tribal business and tribal citizens.• Pursuing Tribal program funding at Federal and sSate Agencies. Advocating for Education, Housing, Energy and Economic development grants and program funding.• Analysis of regulations that impact tribal governments and businesses, and those contracting with the government on behalf of Tribes and tribal businesses: i.e. regulations pertaining to: FCC historic preservation, Indian Housing programs, Indian Gaming, Energy, Oil and Gas and Government Contracting.• Federal Recognition Petitions: Development of government strategies, application of federal rules, drafting and editing documents, overview and management of petition resources and research.• Indian Gaming Regulations and development of Indian Gaming.• Representation of Tribal Associations and others that promote Tribal economic and cultural development. Following new policies like the recently enacted Farm Bill legalizing Hemp and potential impact on Indian Country.. Our offices are located in Alexandria VA near Reagan National Airport and a short drive into Washington DC.  Please contact us if we can service your needs.

NovaLegalGroup, P.C. t/a the Law Office of O. Keith Hallam, Jr., is a small law firm that handles Criminal, Traffic, and Personal Injury matters.

NovaLegalGroup, P.C. t/a the Law Office of O. Keith Hallam, Jr., is a small law firm that handles Criminal, Traffic, and Personal Injury matters.

NovaLegalGroup, P.C. t/a the Law Office of O. Keith Hallam, Jr., is a small law firm that handles Criminal, Traffic, and Personal Injury matters.

My practice mirrors the variety of cases that come before the Bankruptcy Court. I represent debtors, Trustees, creditors, and other parties in interest under all of the various bankruptcy chapters. I enjoy assisting regular people and their businesses in resolving financial problems that might otherwise be debilitating for them and their families. I handle bankruptcy matters from the most routine to the very complex, often receiving referrals from other bankruptcy attorneys, and my reputation is for providing the highest quality legal services at reasonable, competitive rates.. Outside of my work life, I enjoy running and reading and spending time with my family.

My philosophy is that everyone deserves effective and thoughtful legal advice and representation.. I offer free consultations.

My law office is about efficiency and price.. These go hand in hand for legal services but it is my obligation for clients to feel satisfied. My clients are given an honest assessment upfront about the complexity and time involved in their case. I take advantage of e-communications and keep in-person time to a minimum in order to maximize on keeping fees low. The law library is practically no more, my firm takes advantage of the countless legal resources served online.. My prices are more than competitive. Price doesn't always mean quality of service. The firm offers great prices on regular legal services, while most "older" law firms charge a premium. Ask me about our rates, you be the judge.. Our approach to law is not about the bottom line but about the relation and services with our clients.

My entire legal career has been dedicated to helping individuals in divorce and custody matters.

My entire career spanning 4 decades has been devoted to standing up for the rights of the individual in conflicts with law enforcement, insurance companies,  employers, corporations and the government. My commitment  to you is relentless yet practical in its focus to obtain the optimal  result which is always custom tailored to the specific client circumstance. It has been an honor ,  to fight for,  stand with, and support my brothers and sisters in need.

My affable nature helps me find a common ground with my clients even when they are facing difficult times. Understanding the circumstances that bring a client to a family attorney may be stressful, I remain committed to being well versed in the law and walking each client through the challenging process until the best possible solution is reached.

Ms. Miles is the founding partner of a successful law firm, Old Towne Associates, P.C. She advises individuals and businesses on matters involving employment agreements, severance negotiations, employment discrimination and retaliation, whistleblower claims, wage and hour compliance, sexual harassment, business torts, breach of contract, and third-party investigations. She litigates employment cases in state and federal courts in Virginia and the District of Columbia from inception up to settlement or trial.. HONORS AND AWARDS. Ms. Miles was recently nominated by several community members and was selected for the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce’s 2019 Top 40 Under 40 Award. In 2018, the National Black Lawyers honored Ms. Miles with their Top 40 Under 40 recognition. In 2016, the Virginia State Bar Young Lawyers Conference presented Ms. Miles with a Significant Service Award. In 2015, the National Black Lawyers honored Ms. Miles with the Top 100 recognition. In June 2012, the Virginia State Bar Young Lawyers Conference presented Ms. Miles with an Outstanding Service Award for her service as Chair of the Women and Minorities in the Profession Commission.. BOARD SERVICE. An entrepreneur and social justice advocate, Ms. Miles has been involved with the Northern Virginia community for the past 30 years. In May 2019, Ms. Miles joined the Board of Directors for an international missions organization, Crossworld. In January 2019, Ms. Miles joined the Board of Directors for the District of Columbia Metro Chapter of the Christian Legal Society. Since 2015, Ms. Miles has served on the Board of Directors for the Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association.. PERSONAL. Ms. Miles was born on Travis Air Force Base to two Air Force officers. She was raised in Santa Maria, CA and Northern Virginia. She’s lived in Las Cruces, NM; Centreville, Virginia; Charlottesville, VA; Kawagoe, Saitama, Japan; Virginia Beach, VA; and currently resides in Alexandria, VA. Ms. Miles has traveled to Brazil, Cambodia, China, Cuba, Curaçao, Germany, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Japan, St. Barthelemy, St. Martin, Scotland, Thailand, The Netherlands, Turkey, and Vietnam. Ms. Miles enjoys volunteering, long distance running, ballet, playing polo, and spending time with her poodles, Charlie and Mireille.

Ms. Dapaah obtained her LLB bachelors degree in law, in 1988 at the University of Westminster, in England. Ms. Dapaah obtained her J.D. masters degree in Law, at Chicago Kent College of Law in 2001.. Ms. Dapaah has successfully represented immigrants in affirmative family petitions both in the U.S. and at consular posts, represented students and ministers in obtaining religious visas, as well as applying successfully for asylum and VAWA relief for her clients. Ms. Dapaah represents immigrants and permanent residents of the U.S. in immigration court deportation and removal cases involving criminal convictions or transgressions of immigration laws.

Ms. Burkhammer has been practicing law since 2006. She came to Alexandria in 2007, when she was hired as an Assistant Douglas County Attorney. She spent the next seven years prosecuting criminal cases for Douglas County. Over the course of her legal career, Ms. Burkhammer has tried more than a dozen criminal jury trials. In 2015, she was named “Prosecutor of the Year” by the Minnesota Chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators for her work on an arson case. Ms. Burkhammer now puts her extensive litigation experience to work for the benefit of her criminal defense and family law clients at the Thornton Law Office.

Mrs. Rudolph concentrates her practice in estate planning, probate, trusts and estate administration, real estate transactions, business formations, and domestic relations. She strives to provide personalized attention to all of her clients through effective communication and organization, walking them through each step of their case. Mrs. Rudolph is also a Title Agent for the firm’s title company, RPB Title, LLC, and a RESA Certified Settlement Attorney for RPB Settlements.

Mrs. Brown is a partner at Brown Law, PLLC where she practices federal immigration law.  She counsels companies and organizations on all aspects of business immigration law, and represents individual clients before the Immigration Court, Board of Immigration Appeals and U.S. Customs and Immigration. Prior to forming Brown Law, PLLC, Mrs. Brown worked exclusively as an immigration attorney for two boutique law firms in the greater Washington D.C. metropolitan area and is admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Mr. Khalid A. Shekib is the founding attorney of Law Group International and earned his Doctorate of Law from the University of Richmond School of Law. Mr. Shekib first came to the United States as an asylum seeker and eventually became a permanent citizen, lending his firm unique, firsthand insights into the country’s often overwhelming immigration system. He is compassionate to the difficulties and challenges that immigrants face when attempting to come to America and is passionate about helping them access the benefits that they need to live and work in the country. Mr. Shekib represents individuals and businesses in all areas of business law, including family immigration and employment immigration. He also fiercely fights for his clients’ rights in immigration court and is committed to serving the global community.

Mr. Brown is a partner at Brown Law, PLLC where he focuses his practice on federal immigration law. He counsels businesses and their employees on all aspects of business immigration law and provides guidance concerning U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and Department of Labor regulations. Mr. Brown also represents individuals before various Immigration Courts and the Board of Immigration Appeals.. Prior to joining Brown Law, PLLC, Mr. Brown worked for two (AM Law 100) international law firms in their Washington D.C. offices where he counseled financial institutions, hedge funds, industry leaders and Fortune 500 Global Companies on all aspects of financial restructuring, including the United States Department of Treasury with respect to the restructuring of Chrysler and General Motors. Mr. Brown leverages his prior experience working with large corporate clients in the financial sector to assist and better understand his business immigration clients’ unique needs.. Learn more about Mr. Brown at:

Michael Leonard is the president and co-founder of LeonardPatel. His practice is focused primarily on intellectual property matters, including patent and trademark prosecution, drafting opinions, and litigation support. Mr. Leonard also counsels small businesses on business issues and strategy. Mr. Leonard has assisted clients with procuring patents in numerous fields, including aerospace, complex software technologies such as operating systems and modeling software, mobile telecommunications, optics, robotics, jet and rocket engines, electronics and circuit fabrication, materials, medical devices, and machine tools. Prior to his career as an intellectual property attorney, Mr. Leonard was a software engineer and a consultant. Some of the technologies he assisted in developing include a Java-based embedded operating system, client and server-side business applications, databases, and software for mobile devices.

Michael J. Sgarlat has been a member of the Virginia State Bar since 1978. Our office handles state cases throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia as well as Federal matters in the United State District Courts. Areas of practice include:

Matt is committed to finding creative, holistic solutions for his clients that are tailored to each client’s needs. As a criminal defense attorney, he passionately advocates for clients in misdemeanor and felony matters in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Prince William, Loudoun, and other counties across Virginia. Matt’s privacy law practice focuses on counseling businesses on compliance with state, federal, and international privacy regulations, focusing on the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act, CCPA, GDPR, and HIPAA. Matt also assists businesses respond to law enforcement requests for data through federal grand jury subpoenas.

Marina Medvin is a highly sought-after and nationally recognized criminal trial lawyer. She has defended FBI's 10 Most Wanted, Capitol defendants, WikiLeaks and Anonymous hackers, CEOs, politicians, celebrities, professional athletes, lawyers, prosecutors, police officers, senior military officers, and other high-profile cases.. Ms. Medvin is an experienced and vivacious litigator and has represented clients in the full spectrum of Virginia State and Federal prosecutions, including Murder, Cyber Crime, White Collar Crime, and DWI offenses. Attorney Medvin has been described as dauntless, assertive, innovative, and client-dedicated. She is known as a relentless advocate for her clients.. Marina Medvin has been recognized as one of Washington's Best Lawyers by Washingtonian Magazine, Top Lawyer by Northern Virginia Magazine, honored in the Washington Post's annual list of Top Attorneys in Washington DC, recognized by Richmond Magazine as one of the Top Attorneys in Virginia, selected as a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America for superior litigation accomplishments, honored by Super Lawyers as a Super Lawyers Rising Star, profiled as a Leading Attorney in Town & Country Magazine, selected to the list of Top 100 Trial lawyers by the The National Trial Lawyers, received a 10.0 Superb Rating from AVVO, and maintains 5/5 star client ratings throughout the various online attorney reviews sites, amongst other distinctions.. Ms. Medvin's legal analysis has been featured by national television and print media, to include Forbes, BBC News, The Washington Post, ABC News, The Huffington Post, Yahoo! News, Vocative, TechWorm, International Business Times, Gizmodo.. Ms. Medvin is also an author and writer. She is a co-author of Defense of Serious Traffic Cases in Virginia, a Virginia practice guide that is taught to Virginia judges and lawyers as continuing legal education. She is a senior columnist at TownHall, a contributor at Forbes, and an op-ed writer for Washington Examiner.

Malpractice attorney Wallace B. Wason, Jr. is a trial lawyer, first and foremost. He has proudly served clients in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia for over three decades, focusing on client-focused representation of people or companies who have been injured by the negligence or wrongful conduct of someone else. He is proud to have established his own firm, Wallace Wason, PLLC with a focus on dental malpractice, medical malpractice, legal malpractice and cases of serious personal injury.. Because Wally knows that these kinds of cases lead to big trials, and big trials have big consequences, he is very selective about the legal cases he takes on. When Wally accepts a case, it is one that he believes he can win at trial. He will not take a case just hoping the other side will negotiate a settlement out of court - if he takes on a case it is because he is willing to press on to trial if necessary to achieve proper compensation for his client. In fact, he’s been included in Virginia Lawyers Weekly’s lists of top verdicts1 in Virginia malpractice and wrongful death lawsuits, some of the most difficult cases to win. Wallace B. Wason, Jr. has been named to Super Lawyers list of top lawyers again in 2023.. Virginia Trial Lawyer Wallace B. Wason Jr.. If you ask Wally to tell you about his proudest moments as a Virginia lawyer, however, he may not point first to these results. He may be just as likely to tell you about a particularly effective deposition, a successful motion, or the pride and enthusiasm he feels when he comes up with the strategic idea that will help to win a case. Wally believes that preparation is the key to any trial victory or settlement, and he knows what it takes to get a case ready for these proceedings. He is known for his sharp intellect and for bringing analysis and creativity to his cases. Potential clients, and even other lawyers, seek him out because this ability often leads to resolution of complicated cases.. With all of that, Wally is very down to earth, compassionate and approachable. He will explain clearly what is involved in pursuing an injury or legal malpractice claim, including substantive and financial aspects, so that clients (and potential clients) understand what they will be getting into if they decide to pursue their claim with a lawyer.

Located in Old Town Alexandria and able to consult with clients on a flexible schedule in almost any location, my office offers counseling and advice on a wide array of legal matters. I can typically offer you options that avoid costly litigation. Focused on custom low-cost and effective client-centered representation, my referral-driven practice can often provide a more responsive experience at a greater value.. A unique feature of my practice in particular: I maintain incredibly low overhead expenses and can therefore pass that cost savings on to my clients. In other words, you get more bang for your buck.. Finding the right attorney to assist you with your case or issue can be an overwhelming experience. The attorney you select should be able to tell your story in a compelling manner. To tell your story effectively, your attorney needs to know your story–and know it well. Rembember, a good lawyer will arm you with clear and objective advice and enable you to control your own representation.. General practice (or a general law practice) typically encompasses a broad range of practice areas–many of which often overlap. In the Commonwealth of Virginia, I practice in not only several geographic but also subject matters areas. In other words, I do not not limit my law practice to one particular jurisdiction or one particular area of law. This is very common among solo practitioners. Flexibility is a benchmark and a benefit that a solo practitioner can provide.. Since general practice encompasses such a broad range of possible situations, there is no single expected outcome. If you retain me to draft or review a common document, you can expect a legally binding document whose terms you can understand. If you retain me to represent you on more complicated matters, you should expect that I will expertly represent you and zealously advocate on your behalf. No attorney can guarantee that you will win your case, however, having an attorney that knows the law and the courtroom puts you in the best position for positive outcomes.. For these reasons, a general practice attorney can represent you in court, draft and review documents, and be your advocate in negotiations. In other words, a general practice attorney is useful for many common issues that people confront regularly. Have confidence that I will refer you to another attorney if I believe you need counsel better equipped to expertly represent your interests.. Please reach out if you have questions or simply wish to schedule an initial consultation. I may be able to provide you with a broad picture of the options and consequences you are confronted with. Case evaluations are conducted in a timely manner and at low-cost to you: just $35.. Educated at The Catholic University of America, The Columbus School of Law in the District of Columbia, I’ve been a licensed attorney and admitted to practice law in the courts of the Commonwealth since 2010. Prior to attending law school I worked as a professional for nearly 18 years–in the healthcare, information technology, and pharmaceutical sectors of private industry.

Licenses:. Virginia. Maryland. District of Columbia. New York. Pennsylvania. Illinois. Federal District Court, Eastern District of Virginia. Federal District Court, District of Maryland. Federal District Court, District of Columbia. U.S Tax Court. Practice Areas. Litigation. Criminal Defense. Traffic. Immigration. Real Estate. Divorce. Tax. Merger and Acquisition. Will and Estate. Probate