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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.

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.

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.

KIRSTEN A. GRÜNEBERG, Ph.D., is a partner in the firm's Opinions and Counseling, Post Grant Patent Proceedings, Chemical Patent Prosecution, and Pharmaceutical/Medical Devices practice groups. As a former senior research scientist and chemist, Dr. Grüneberg is especially experienced at representing European and Japanese chemical, biotechnical and pharmaceutical companies. She is a native German speaker and regularly visits clients in Europe to update them about the latest developments in U.S. patent law and to work closely with them on selected high profile projects.. Dr. Grüneberg focuses her practice on all aspects of client counseling, due diligence, non-infringement and invalidity opinions, intellectual property portfolio management and development, as well as ex parte and inter partes reexamination.  Dr. Grüneberg has extensive experience in writing and prosecuting patent applications and arguing appeals before the Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences (BPAI) of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Dr. Grüneberg also has siginificant experience with IP issues in connection with mergers and acquisitions in the U.S., Germany, Switzerland and China.. Dr. Grüneberg is a contributor to the 2013 treatise entitled Post-Grant Proceedings Before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, published by Practicing Law Institute.  The treatise guides readers through the process of initiating a post-grant proceeding, taking discovery, seeking sanctions, proposing and opposing claim amendments, effectively advocating at the oral hearing, appealing to the Federal Circuit, and handling a wide array of issues involving co-pending district court litigation.. After receiving her Ph.D. in organic chemistry, magna cum laude, from the Technische Universität Berlin in Germany, Dr. Grüneberg was awarded a Lynen-Fellowship from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation in Germany. This fellowship was to perform research during a three year period at the Center for Bio/Molecular Science and Engineering of the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory. She also worked as a senior scientist at Geo-Centers, Inc./U.S. Naval Research Laboratory and as a research scientist at the Max-Planck-Institute of Colloids and Interfaces in Berlin. Dr. Grüneberg received her Masters of Science in organic chemistry, summa cum laude, and her Bachelors of Science in chemistry/chemical engineering, magna cum laude, from the E.-M.-Arndt-University in Germany.. Dr. Grüneberg has published more than 20 papers in the areas of liquid crystals, display technology, organic thin films, polymers, surfactants, and antimicrobial materials. She has been an invited speaker regarding her research at international conferences in the U.S., Japan, Germany, Italy, Switzerland and South Korea, and is an inventor on several U.S. and foreign patents.. With a law degree from the George Washington University School of Law, Dr. Grüneberg is admitted to the Virginia State Bar and is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. She is admitted to practice before the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.. Dr. Grüneberg's association memberships include the American Bar Association, Vereinigung von Fachleuten des Gewerblichen Rechtsschutzes - VPP (Germany), LES Society Germany, the American Chemical Society, the Society for Information Display, the International Society for Optical Engineering, and the Alexander von Humboldt Association of America.. Dr. Grüneberg contributes to the firm’s Patents Post Grant Law Blog, providing insights and commentary on existing and proposed post-grant options, trends, practice tips and news relating to patent reexamination, reissue and the new post grant procedures introduced by the Leahy Smith America Invents Act.

Kimberly Stover is a seasoned trial attorney with over a decade of litigation experience. Having been a public defender at the Alexandria Office of the Public Defender from 2011-2022, she knows what it is like to represent people throughout all stages of the court process when the stakes are the highest. She is known among her colleagues and adversaries for her tireless advocacy, creative arguments and aggressive motions practice on behalf of her clients.. Kim has spent her career fighting on behalf of individuals who often feel overwhelmed, unheard and unfairly treated by the court system. She has represented hundreds of people charged with traffic offenses, juvenile offenses, domestic offenses, misdemeanor offenses, non-violent and violent felony offenses. She is also an experienced appellate lawyer, having argued before the Virginia Court of Appeals and the Virginia Supreme Court on several occasions.. In 2016, she attended the prestigious National Criminal Defense College (NCDC) Trial Practice Institute for its signature two-week trial skills training. She regularly attends defense attorney conferences throughout the United States to increase her knowledge of criminal law and to learn advanced advocacy strategies that improve outcomes for her clients. She also has presented at conferences on Virginia Circuit Court practice and procedure and she was faculty for the Virginia Indigent Defense Commission’s Boot Camp and advanced litigation training programs.

Justin Curcio received his J.D. from St. John’s University School of Law in 2015, where he was awarded an academic scholarship. During law school, he worked for the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office and the law firm of Bartlett, McDonough & Monaghan, LLP. Justin also spent a semester studying law at the University of Glasgow School of Law in Scotland, where he studied the origins of our American common law. Justin was also a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review and Moot Court Honor Society during his time in law school.. After passing the Virginia Bar in 2015, Justin was in-house counsel for an insurance defense firm (Allstate/Esurance/Encompass) for over four years before joining Curcio Law in January of 2020.. In 2010, Justin graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science Policy and Law from Binghamton University. While in college, he was a member of Phi Kappa Psi, friends of the nature preserve and spent time volunteering with the Boys & Girls Club of America.. Justin’s hobbies and interests include health & fitness, nutrition, running, swimming, weightlifting, fishing, and hiking.

Joshua E. Bushman is the owner of Joshua E. Bushman, Esquire, PLLC and the Bushman Law Group. Mr. Bushman is a graduate of Hampden Sydney College and the University of Richmond’s T.C. Williams School of Law. While at law school, Mr. Bushman clerked for the Arlington Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. After graduating from law school Mr. Bushman was employed by the United States Supreme Court Clerk’s office before starting his own firm. Mr. Bushman is a general practitioner with a focus on estate planning, guardianships and conservatorships, probate administration, residential real estate transactions and small business matters.

John Kiyonaga has spent the last 30 years successfully defending people accused of all major crimes to include capital murder, espionage and complex fraud. A graduate of Columbia Law School and fluent Spanish speaker, he is rated AV (Preeminent) by Martindale-Hubbell.. Mr. Kiyonaga has conducted over three dozen jury trials, argued numerous federal and state appeals, successfully petitioned the United States Supreme Court for hearing, and successfully challenged long after the fact, convictions in Virginia and the District of Columbia.. Prior to defending the criminally accused, he practiced with the Wall Street law firm of Brown & Wood and served as a military prosecutor.

Joe’s criminal defense portfolio includes defending some of the area’s most significant murder cases (including Commonwealth v. Charles Severance and Commonwealth v. Craig Patterson) as well as defending major federal drug conspiracy charges, federal white collar crimes, and DUI defense.   His work in criminal defense has been recognized by top regional publications The Washingtonian (Best Lawyers – December 2017, 2015, 2013 and 2011 issues)  and Northern Virginia Magazine (Best Lawyers – December 2016 and 2014 issues) as well as Virginia Super Lawyers.. Prior to establishing his private legal practice in 2008, Joe worked as an attorney at the Alexandria Office of the Public Defender (2004-2008), which has a number of alumni recognized among the Washington DC metro area’s top trial lawyers. During his time as a public defender, Joe diligently worked on behalf of his indigent clients and attended the respected Trial Practice Institute at the National Criminal Defense College in Macon, Georgia.. Joe received his juris docturate cum laude from The University of Michigan Law School in 2003.  He earned a Masters Degree in History from George Mason University in 1996 and a bachelor’s degree in Physics from Mary Washington College in 1992.. Joe is a fluent Spanish speaker.

Joe is a seasoned and accomplished litigator—and feared advocate—whose practice focuses primarily on complex litigation and defamation at the trial and appellate levels and advising clients facing high-profile reputational attacks. He has represented clients, including numerous Fortune 500 companies, in a wide variety of matters involving defamation, class actions, constitutional law, antitrust law, environmental law and toxic torts, bankruptcy, securities law, fraud, contract disputes, and trade secrets.. Joe has extensive experience in both federal and state trial and appellate courts. Joe regularly represents clients facing high-profile reputational attacks and leads complex, multi-million-dollar lawsuits on their behalf. He fearlessly takes on major media companies and conglomerates, working tirelessly to hold an increasingly brazen media to account for its actions and to achieve victory after victory for his clients. As just one example, Joe represented Nicole Eramo in her successful defamation lawsuit against Rolling Stone magazine regarding the now-discredited viral article “A Rape on Campus” that falsely reported the purported cover-up of an alleged gang rape at the University of Virginia—and achieved a multi-million-dollar jury verdict for his client.. Drawing on his experience as a law clerk on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, Joe has also led numerous successful appeals for clients before federal and state appellate courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals, and Supreme Court of Virginia. Joe regularly leads appeals that not only present novel legal questions, but cause appellate courts to re-examine constitutional questions and defenses asserted by his adversaries. As just one example, Joe achieved a major, highly-publicized victory against The New York Times for former Governor Sarah Palin in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit arising out of a defamatory editorial.. Joe’s groundbreaking victories for his clients are also numerous outside of litigation. In fact, many of Joe’s biggest accomplishments are behind-the-scenes victories. Joe has kept untold clients out of the headlines, killing numerous false stories, exposés, and even books before they were published. And Joe has secured for clients many dozens of retractions and corrections from major media outlets, including the Associated Press, Huffington Post, Daily Mail, Slate, Yahoo! News, and the New York Daily News, among others.. Joe has also maintained an active pro bono practice, including having represented numerous religious institutions as amici in support of the successful petitioners in the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark religious freedom case, Hosanna-Tabor Evangelical Lutheran Church & School v. EEOC, 565 U.S. 171 (2012). Joe also worked closely with the Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia in launching the first legal clinic in Southwest DC offering free legal services. He has received multiple pro bono service awards for his work.. As testament to Joe’s successes in high-stakes cases, Joe has been recognized by the National Law Journal as a Plaintiffs’ Lawyer Trailblazer and has been named a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers magazine for eight consecutive years, in commercial litigation (2014) and business litigation (2015 through 2023). Joe has also served as an Adjunct Professor at The George Washington University Law School, teaching Scholarly Writing.. Prior to joining Clare Locke in 2014, Joe was a litigation partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP, one of the nation’s premier law firms, where he represented clients in complex civil litigation in federal and state courts across the country.

Joanna M. Foard has dedicated her practice solely to the area of family law. Joanna is sensitive to the emotional and financial strains associated with legal issues, and prides herself on being compassionate and reliable in order to achieve the best result possible for her clients.. Joanna finds great satisfaction in her work, and is a dedicated family law practitioner. Joanna is highly experienced in all aspects of family law, either uncontested or contested, from case initiation, through the discovery process, and to trial.

Jessica N. Carmichael defends clients in often high-stakes, and nationally-profiled criminal cases. She fearlessly handles all types of criminal matters.  Jessica knows what her clients have at risk, and tirelessly works to achieve a favorable result for each and every individual.. Jessica has argued before the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, and practices in both state and federal court.  Prior to founding Carmichael Ellis & Brock, PLLC she represented clients at the Federal Public Defender's Office and at a private law firm in Alexandria, Virginia.. Jessica clerked for two Judges in Federal Court in Norfolk, Virginia where her husband, a Naval Officer, was stationed. She earned her Bachelors of Arts in communications from the University of Cincinnati, and her Juris Doctor from Boston College Law School. There, Jessica won several awards for oral advocacy, and participated in a clinic that allowed her to teach legal concepts such as freedom of speech to local middle school students.. Jessica spent a summer with the United States House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs, and a subsequent summer working for the State Department in the political and economic section of the United States Embassy in Manama, Bahrain. She volunteers at local law schools judging mock trial and moot court competitions.  She is a member of the Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers,  the Federal Bar Association, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Alexandria Bar Association.. Jessica's experience encompasses a wide range of cases, including terrorism, money laundering, bribery, mortgage fraud, cyber crime, robbery, immigration fraud, unlawful reentry, assault, sex crimes, DUI, drug conspiracies, and traffic offenses.  She has represented federal law enforcement agents, military officers, business owners, cyber online activists, professional athletes, and many others in prominent criminal cases.  She was named one of Washingtonian Magazine's Top Lawyers, and lives in the area with her husband and two children.

Jason I. Poblete represents individuals and corporations in both domestic and international matters. Poblete helps clients navigate the complex legal and, at times, political, federal interagency regulatory and legislative processes primarily in issues overseen by the Department of State, Department of the Treasury, Department of Commerce, as well as Congress.. Before forming Poblete Tamargo in 2010, he worked as a senior attorney in the Global Regulatory Litigation Group of Reed Smith LLP. Before Reed Smith, Poblete was a senior advisor to House Ways and Means Committee Chairman, Rep. Bill Thomas (R-Calif.), and on the senior staff of a Congressional committee. During his tenure on Capitol Hill, he was selected several times by the editors of Roll Call newspaper as one of the “50 Most Influential Staffers” in the Congress. Poblete worked for seven years at the Republican National Committee (RNC), starting in 1993, the year before the Republican Party won control of Congress for the first time in 40 years.. Poblete is an expert on federal regulatory matters and administrative rule-making, federal legislative procedure, and Congressional investigations. He concentrates his practice in these areas: trade compliance, export controls for defense articles and dual-use items, encryption controls, economic sanctions, and human rights. He has conducted and participated in numerous compliance audits in both the United States and in foreign countries. Both on and off Capitol Hill, he has assisted or been part of Congressional oversight processes and investigations. He has testified before Congress on bringing to justice foreign leaders accused of gross violations of fundamental rights and atrocity crimes and served as an expert witness on economic sanctions in a case before the United Kingdom High Court of Justice.. Jason has advocated on behalf of a U.S. Persons held hostage or unlawfully detained by foreign governments, political opposition leaders in foreign countries, and a former foreign head of state and his family persecuted for their pro-democracy efforts. He has represented multinational corporations, publicly traded companies, a Native-American tribe, non-governmental and international organizations, and companies from these industries: defense, telecommunications, aviation, advertising, energy, pharmaceuticals, international shipping, Internet and software development firms. He has also represented individuals and families with claims against foreign governments for the unlawful confiscation of property, and his firm assists families with claims against foreign governments such as the Guam War Claims Program and the Cuba Claims Program.. A staunch advocate about the importance of property rights, the rule of law, and fundamental freedoms, Poblete has testified in 2007 before a Special Committee of the United Nations (UN) in New York; has advocated on behalf of clients before numerous committees of the U.S. Congress and international organizations such as INTERPOL, and counseled clients on matters under review by the Inter-American Commission for Human Rights of the Organization of American States (OAS). In 2016 he founded a non-profit, the Global Liberty Alliance, to advocate for politically persecuted persons by totalitarian governments and to assist law enforcement in bringing perpetrators of atrocity crimes to justice. The Foley Foundation announced in December 2019 that Jason would be honored on April 1, 2020, with the Hostage Freedom Award for his work on behalf of Americans unlawfully imprisoned in places such as Iran, Venezuela, and Cuba.. A Past Chairman of the National Security Committee of the American Bar Association (ABA) Section of International Law, he is a member of the ABA Export Controls and Economic Sanctions Committee, the Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies, and the American Society of International Law (ASIL). For personal and professional reasons, he has had a life-long interest in political, defense, economic, security developments in the Western Hemisphere and the linkages between other regions and the Americas in emerging transnational threats, political, economic, and rule of law matters.. Jason has been a commentator on national and international news programs, including CNN, CNBC, CNN Español, NBC Telemundo, USIA, BBC, Channel 4 News (UK), and on Spanish-language television public affairs programs in Spain and Latin America. Jason has published op-eds or been quoted in U.S. and international publications such as The Wall Street Journal, National Review, The New York Times, The American Spectator, Roll Call, Al Arabiya, Reuters, POLITICO, The Hill, The Miami Herald, The Washington Examiner, McClatchy News, Associated Press, Corporate Compliance Insights, World ECR: Journal of Export Controls and Economic Sanctions (UK), RCN Colombia, and La Prensa (Nicaragua).. Jason resides in Arlington, Virginia, with his wife, Dr. Yleem Poblete, Ph.D. They are active members of the Order of Malta, and he is a Life Member of the National Eagle Scout Association. Besides his law degree, he earned a Master’s degree from Georgetown University (Thesis topic: U.S. economic sanctions towards Cuba) and a B.A., with a regional concentration in Latin American studies, from Florida International University.

In addition to my legal practice, I am a Professorial Lecturer in Law at the George Washington University Law School, where I teach contract drafting to upper-level students.. I am also a primary contributor and the Co-Editor of the Virginia Business Law Update - a blog that provides insight and commentary on news and legal developments affecting Virginia Businesses.

Ilona Grenadier began to specialize in family law in the early 1970's and is the founding partner of the firm. With decades of experience, she has worked along with the other members of the firm and associates to develop the firm's "team approach" in serving clients. Ilona has been listed in Best Lawyers in America since inception, in addition to the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers (AV Rated Martindale Hubbell) and in Washingtonian Magazine's Best Divorce Lawyers.

I routinely represent clients in state and federal courts in civil litigation and employment-related litigation and before the U.S. Department of Labor and U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.  I also routinely counsels management and executives regarding employment issues including preparation of personnel policies and handbooks; compliance with Title VII, the ADA, FLSA and FMLA and preventing sexual and other forms of harassment. Mr. Cabana has successfully represented parties in litigation involving discrimination, harassment and retaliation; the Employment Retirement Income Security Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the American with Disabilities Act, the False Claims Act, defamation, invasion of privacy, intentional infliction of emotional distress, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, civil conspiracy and wrongful termination.. Mr. Cabana is admitted to practice before the state and federal courts of the District of Columbia, Maryland and the Commonwealth of Virginia, and he is a member of the American Bar Association, Fairfax Bar Association and The Society for Human Resource Management.. Prior to establishing his firm, Mr. Cabana was an attorney for several years with an AmLaw 100 firm.. Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Cabana served as a judicial law clerk in the chambers of the honorable Eric G. Bruggink, United States Court of Federal Claims.

I represent clients in matters involving intellectual property and state or federal civil litigation.  My goal is to help you understand your legal rights and your best real-world options, and to provide you with needed counsel while aggressively representing your interests.. I have over 15 years of experience in all aspects of intellectual property counseling, prosecution, and litigation, including obtaining trademarks and patents for my clients, enforcing copyrights and trademarks against infringers, and drafting and negotiating representation, management, and other IP-related contracts.. I am an experienced state and federal litigator, successfully representing both plaintiffs and defendants in civil and criminal cases in Virginia.

I have lived in Alexandria, VA and practiced law for over 40 years. I  concentrate on estate planning, business and commercial law.  I have been fortunate to have a full life outside of my law practice:  I am married to Marcia Call and have four adult children.  For many years, I was active in politics and, during the 90's, served on the Alexandria City Council for three terms (9 years).  I have also served as Chair of the Board of the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, The Campagna Center. Alexandria Democratic Party and Commonwealth Baptist Church, as well as President of the Del Ray Citizens Association. I enjoy studying history, vocabulary words and poetry.