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TO OUR FUTURE CLIENTS:. If you needed heart surgery, you would not go to just any surgeon.  You would go to a heart specialist.  It is the same in law.  If you have a death or serious injury case, you need a specialist, a board certified specialist.  Only 3% of Texas lawyers are board certified in personal injury trial law.. You also need an attorney and staff that will work hard on your case and keep you very informed. I don't know of any law firm that keeps its clients as informed as we do.  I know that if I hired a lawyer, I would want to know that he/she was working hard and would want to know everything that was happening.  We are also totally honest with our clients and we expect the same out of them.. Read our credentials and read our reviews, and see for yourself who we are.  Call us today to see if we can help you.  You will be glad you did.. -Rocky

Thank you for considering my law firm for your legal needs. I am a law graduate of the University of Nairobi, Regent University, Harvard University and the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School. I became a member of the Virginia State Bar in 2003. I also hold admissions in the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, the United States District Court, Eastern District of Virginia and U.S. Military Courts-Martial.. Prior to my legal practice, I served for over a decade as a Sailor in the United States Navy. While stationed on the USS Saipan LHA-2, I served on two overseas deployments in the Adriatic Sea due to political turmoil in Albania in 1998 as well as during the 2000 federal elections in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. While on shore duty in Washington, DC, I serviced the military offices of the White House, The Pentagon, Defense Intelligence Agency and the Office of Naval Intelligence, among others, as a pay and travel clerk. I have extensive training and experience working on U.S. military benefits.. Following a honorable discharge from the U.S. Navy, I accepted a commission as a Judge Advocate in the U.S. Army Reserve JAG Corps. I subsequently completed military law training at the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General Legal Center and School in Charlottesville, VA as well as the Direct Commission Officer Course in Fort Benning, GA. In addition to my private law practice, I currently serve as an Administrative Law Attorney with the U.S. Army Trial Defense Services (TDS) in Fort Eustis, VA. I previously served as Soldiers’ Counsel for the National Capital Region Physical Evaluation Board in Crystal City, VA as well as a Defense Counsel with TDS in Alexandria, VA.. I focus my private law practice in immigration and nationality law, tax law and military law. As an immigrant myself, I am passionate about helping immigrants achieve their American Dream. I am also passionate about helping my fellow Sailors and Soldiers achieve their maximum benefits in accordance with federal and state law.. I was born and raised in Kenya and currently live in Northern Virginia with my wife and our daughter. When not working or spending time with my family, I spend time volunteering in my community and/or going for long runs.

Sean P. Schmergel has been consistently recognized as one the DMVs top divorce and family law attorneys, including by Washingtonian Magazine, Arlington Magazine, Super Lawyers and U.S. News's Best Lawyers. He has also achieved Martindale's highest AV rating. He co-founded Schmergel & Mersberger, PLC over 20 years ago and has continued to hone his legal practice before the local courts, developing a reputation as a zealous and thoughtful family law advocate. A resident of Northern Virginia for over 30 years, Mr. Schmergel holds a genuine concern for the legal matters that affect the members of his community, and he devotes his practice to helping families throughout the Northern Virginia jurisdictions of Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Prince William and Loudoun, as well as Washington, D.C., with all of their complex and emotional legal challenges.. Focusing exclusively on family law, Mr. Schmergel has achieved success advocating for those going through divorce or other family law cases, helping them with issues involving child custody and support, alimony, property division, and other related matters. He also delivers effective prenuptial and other marital agreements, assists with modifications and enforcements, and provides much-needed support for domestic abuse victims seeking protections for themselves and their children, or those wrongly accused and in need of a vigorous defense.. Mr. Schmergel has extensive experience settling cases through mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution, helping his clients resolve their conflicts and reach agreements without the need for costly, drawn-out litigation; however, as a highly-rated and seasoned trial attorney, he will not hesitate to fight hard on behalf of his clients in court when necessary. He has litigated many high-conflict divorce and child custody cases, including international custody disputes. As a father, Mr. Schmergel holds a particular concern for children caught in the divorce process as well as for those in abusive situations, and he serves as guardian ad litem for children throughout Northern Virginia.. A 1996 graduate of George Mason University with a Bachelor of Arts in government and politics, Mr. Schmergel returned to his alma mater and attended George Mason University School of Law. After obtaining his Juris Doctor in 2000 he was admitted to practice in Virginia and subsequently admitted in Washington, D.C., as well as to the bars of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia and the United States Supreme Court.. Active in his legal community, he is the past president of the Alexandria Bar Association and is the co-chair of Alexandria’s Judicial Screening Committee, and he serves as Secretary of the Arlington Bar Association. He also chairs the Virginia State Bar’s District 4-II Disciplinary Committee. He is a member of the Family Law Sections of the Virginia State Bar and The District of Columbia Bar.

Prior to forming Curnutt & Hafer, L.L.P. with his partner in 2000, Mr. Curnutt worked in both a small Dallas trial boutique firm and for one of the largest firms in the world. Since graduation from law school, he has tried cases in many state and federal courts, ranging from personal injury to complex commercial and business tort matters. Mr. Curnutt is AV rated by Martindale Hubble, the highest ethical and legal ability ranking available.. Mr. Curnutt is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He is admitted to practice law in the State of Texas, and is admitted in the Eastern, Northern, Southern, and Western United States District Courts of Texas, as well as the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.. Mr. Curnutt is a member of the State Bar of Texas, and its Litigation Section; the American Bar Association, and its Litigation and Tort & Insurance Practice Sections; and the Dallas County, Tarrant County and Arlington Bar Associations.. Mr. Curnutt obtained his law degree in 1993 from the Southern Methodist University School of Law where he was the Managing Staff Editor of the SMU Law Review Association, Oral Argument Champion and Best Brief Finalist in the all-school moot court competition, Outstanding Advocate in the mock trial competition, recipient of an American Indian Graduate Center Scholarship, member of the Order of the Barristers, and Province Winner in the International Graduate of the Year Award for the Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity. Mr. Curnutt received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting in 1989 from the University of Texas at Arlington, where he served as president of his fraternity, was selected to the Honor Roll and National Dean's List from 1985 to 1989, and served as a Younglife School Director. Mr. Curnutt is a former Certified Public Accountant, having previously worked for the KPMG Peat Marwick public accounting firm prior to entering law school.

Philip R. Yabut, Esq., is licensed to practice law in Virginia and the District of Columbia.  He earned a B.A. (1995) from The George Washington University in Washington, DC, and his J.D. (2000) from George Mason University School of Law in Arlington, Virginia, where he competed in moot court and client counseling competitions.  He has worked at Legal Services of Northern Virginia in Alexandria, where he assisted in representation in family law cases.  He is currently involved as a volunteer with the Family Law Self-Help Center at the DC Superior Court and the Northern Virginia Pro Bono Law Center, and is a member of the Asian Pacific American Bar Association-DC.

Melannie Dino is a Lead Family Law attorney at Steven Krieger Law, PLLC., practicing exclusively family law. An attorney since 2001, Ms. Dino has litigated every type of family law case in the courts of Northern Virginia, including contested divorce, custody, support, and high value equitable distribution cases. Ms. Dino works remotely from her home in Ashburn, and represents clients in Ashburn, Leesburg, Loudoun County, Manassas, Prince William Count, Fairfax County and all across Northern Virginia.. Originally from Erie, Pennsylvania, Ms. Dino earned her Bachelor of Science in Communications in 1996 from nearby Clarion University of Pennsylvania. She proceeded to earn her J.D. from Widener University Law School in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in 1999.. Ms. Dino then returned to Erie to work in the law practice of her father, a prominent bankruptcy lawyer in Erie for decades. It was there that Ms. Dino got her first taste of family law, working in the thriving family law practice of her father’s partner. The practice area seemed a natural fit for Ms. Dino–as the third of five children, she says, she was the “peacemaker and mediator in the family.”. Although she could easily have followed in her father’s footsteps as a hometown attorney in Erie, Ms. Dino and her law school beau, moved to Northern Virginia, wed, and launched law careers together–with Ms. Dino going to work at XM Satellite Radio (in D.C.).. Ms. Dino worked for three years at XM Satellite Radio as a Coordinator for National Site Acquisition, before leaving that job in 2004 to pursue her passion for family law. She joined a family law firm in Vienna, Virginia, and has practiced family law in Northern Virginia ever since.. Ms. Dino’s commitment to her clients, work ethic, and extensive knowledge of family law combine to serve his clients extremely well. In 2019, Ms. Dino received the prestigious AV Preeminent rating (the highest possible rating) for ethical standards and legal ability from Martindale-Hubbell. In 2014 she was named one of the Ten Leaders Under Age 45 in Matrimonial & Divorce Law in Northern Virginia. Ms. Dino currently holds a perfect 10.0 rating from Justia.. Melannie Dino resides in Loudoun County with her husband and two children.

Martindale-Hubbell Peer Reviewed 4.6 of 5 stars.

Mark Cummings practices in the following areas of law:. Criminal Defense (includes felonies, sex crimes, possession of controlled substance, assault and battery, and serious traffic matters including hit-and-run, DUI/DWI, and accident related offenses). Personal Injury. White Collar Crimes. Wrongful Death. Legal Malprice. Commercial Litigation/Breach of contract. Expungement. Estate Administration. Defamation. Education:. Marshall-Wythe School of Law; International School of Law, J.D., 1978, University of Virginia, B.A., 1973; College of William & Mary. Admitted:. 1978, Virginia; 1979, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia, U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, Virginia Supreme Court; 1987, U.S. Supreme Court; 1988, District of Columbia; 2002, U.S. District Court, District of Columbia. Memberships:. Arlington County Bar Association (Director, 1987-1989; President, 1990-1991; Member, Judicial Selection Committee, 1993-2002; Arlington County Bar Foundation (Board of Directors, 1990—present; Chairman, 2001-2002) and Virginia Bar Association (Member, Judicial Selection Committee, Federal Judiciary 2003—present); Virginia State Bar (Bar Council, 1995-2006; 2007-2013); The District of Columbia Bar; Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (Board of Governors, District 12, 2001—present); American Association for Justice (2015-present.). Biography:. Delta Theta Phi. Articles Editor, International School of Law Review, 1977-1978. Author: “Enforcement of the Federal Trade Commission Act: Does the Consumer Have a Private Right of Action in Federal Court?” ISL Law Review, Vol. 2, page 99, 1977. Adjunct Professor, George Mason University School of Law, 2000—present.. Representative Cases:. United States v. W. Mark Felt and Edward S. Miller, Crim. No. 78-00179 (D.C. D.C., 1980); Coleman v. Hogan, 254 Va. 64, 486 S.E.2d 548 (1997); Weimer v. Commonwealth, 5 Va.App. 47, 360 S.E.2d 381 (1986). Espinozo v. Hillwood Square Mutual Association, 525 F.Supp. 559 (E.D.1981). Richmond Fredericksburg & Potomac Rail Road v. Davis Industries, Inc. 787 F.Supp. 572 (E.D. Va. 1992).

In 2012, I founded a law firm to help people who were being treated unfairly. Since then, we have grown and worked with individuals and businesses on disputes ranging from employment discrimination to police misconduct to disputes between neighbors.. In general, our firm, The Erlich Law Office, pursues discrimination, wage, civil rights, constitutional, and general litigation.  We handle matters from intake to conclusion, whether that is settlement, judgment, or another result.. We pride ourselves on full service, happy clients, and hard work. I hope we can help you.

If you are looking for an attorney who will listen, who will provide sound advice, fierce advocacy and be available when you need counsel -- have confidence.  You have found your attorney.. I have the wisdom and experience that you're looking for to ensure your interests are protected.  And the skills to get the job done.

I've had the pleasure of working in a town that was once small and is now medium sized, and having contributed to its growth over the last two and a half decades.  I truly enjoy the practice of law and helping my clients deal with the issues they encounter.

I believe that trial lawyers, along with the jury system, perform an integral function in our society, by leveling the playing field among parties with disparate economic resources. By focusing my practice on a select number of catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases, rather than focusing on volume, I am able to devote the individual attention that each client deserves. As a result, the vast majority of my clients are referrals from other lawyers, judges and members of the community.

I am a recent Georgetown Law graduate with a passion for health law. I am self-motivated and team-oriented, with a strong set of values and principles. I will be considering various potential health care law opportunities following my current fellowship, which concludes in September of 2017.

I am a board-certified family law specialist and have been practicing for over 30 years. I limit my practice to complex family law litigation, including complex property division, tracing and characterization case, prenuptial agreements and postnuptial agreements and custody litigation. I generally limit my practice to Tarrant County, Texas but have also practiced extensively in Dallas, Denton, Collin , Parker & Johnson counties over the years.

Douglas Hafer was selected for inclusion in 2006, 2008-2011 "Texas Super Lawyers ," a listing of top attorneys in Texas compiled through independent polling and research. The list is published annually by Texas Monthly and is a distinction held by no more than five percent of Texas lawyers for the year. Mr. Hafer is AV rated by Martindale Hubble, the highest skill and ethics and integrity ranking available. He is also Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.. Since graduating from law school in 1993, Mr. Hafer has successfully tried cases in state and federal courts ranging from personal injury to complex business and employment disputes. Additionally, Mr. Hafer has taken and defended hundreds of depositions, and briefed and argued over one hundred motions in state and federal courts. Mr. Hafer also has significant appellate court experience. He has successfully represented appellants and appellees in cases argued before the federal and state appellate courts.. Mr. Hafer is licensed to practice law in the State of Texas, and is admitted in the Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western United States District Courts of Texas, as well as the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.. Mr. Hafer is a member of the State Bar of Texas, and its Litigation Section; the American Bar Association, and its Litigation Section, as well as the Forum on Franchising and the Arlington, Tarrant County, and Dallas County Bar Associations. Mr. Hafer is also a Senior Counsel of The College of Master Advocates and Barristers, an international legal honor society.

Don Bell is Senior Vice President and General Counsel for the National Association of Chain Drug Stores.  Mr. Bell advises NACDS and chain pharmacies regarding federal drug laws, Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, fraud and abuse laws, antitrust, employment law, and many other legal issues that affect NACDS and its members.  He is also responsible for managing ongoing litigation on behalf of chain pharmacies.  He analyzes and drafts proposed legislation, and helps work with federal and state governments.  Mr. Bell regularly gives presentations and writes articles on legislation, litigation and regulations that affect the pharmaceutical industry.  Mr. Bell is designated as a Certified Association Executive by the American Society for Association Executives, and he has served as President of the American Society for Pharmacy Law.  He is a member of the DC, Maryland and Virginia bars and has been admitted to practice before the US Supreme Court and dozens of other federal courts.  Mr. Bell came to NACDS after working with Proskauer Rose LLP, a large New York-based law firm where he practiced health care litigation.  Mr. Bell received his JD from George Washington University and his BA from Northwestern University.

David E. Sher practices in the following areas of law:. Criminal Defense (includes felonies, sex crimes, possession of controlled substance, assault and battery, and serious traffic matters including hit-and-run, DUI/DWI, and accident related offenses). White Collar Crimes. Personal Injury. Wrongful Death. Legal Malprice. Commercial Litigation/Breach of contract. Expungement. Estate Administration. Defamation. Education:. American University, J.D., 1971, Kansas State University, B.A., 1968. Admitted:. 1972, Virginia, District of Columbia and U.S. District Court, District of Columbia; 1974, U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia, U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.. Memberships:. Arlington County (Chair, Continuing Legal Education Committee, 1990-1996), Virginia Bar Associations; Virginia State Bar (Vice Chair, 2004 and Chair, 2005-2006, Fourth District Disciplinary Committee Section I); The Bar Association of the District of Columbia; Virginia Trial Lawyers Association.. Biography:. Voted, White Collar Criminal Super Lawyer, Washington, D.C., 2007, Voted one of the areas top attorneys by Super Lawyers (2007-2010). Assistant Commonwealth Attorney, Arlington County, Virginia, 1972-1974.. Representative Cases:. Princz v. Federal Republic of Germany et al, 1166, 307 U.S.(1994). Marlowe v. Commonwealth, 347 S.E.2d 167, 2 Va. App. 619(1986). Harper v. Harper, 229 S.E.2d 875,217 Va. 477(1976); Shipman v. Kruck, 267 Va. 495, 593

Contested and uncontested probate and guardianships and estate planning for flat fees when possible. Offices in Dallas and Tarrant Counties.. We are a full-service probate firm -- including estate planning, guardianship, and probate. We strive to take the fear and unpredictability out of the legal process by being clear on our services and setting flat-fees whenever possible. We handle both planning and contests so we see, from first-hand experience, how to plan to avoid problems. Our goal is achieve the best result for the client, whether that means trial or resolution. In probate matters, the issue is always how to get the needed result for the least cost. To give clients ease of mind, we use flat-fee arrangements in almost all non-contested matters. In contested matters, we carefully work with clients to understand their goals, their budget, and pursue the strategy that gives that result. Many "probate" lawyers know the rules, but don't know how to win cases before a jury. If there is any chance that your case will be contested, I urge you to find a lawyer, like me, who is ready to win your case in court but willing to consider out-of-court settlement when appropriate.

Claudia Zucker has been the owner and operator of the Law Office of Claudia Zucker, located in Arlington, Virginia, since 1992. Her practice focuses primarily on the family related issues of divorce, custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, military divorce and pensions, modification of existing orders, and immigration related divorce issues.  Claudia represents both men and women in a wide variety of complex divorce issues.  She handles complex division of asset cases, military divorce, highly contested custody issues, and divorces involving immigration complications.  Prior to focusing on domestic law issues in 1998, Claudia focused primarily on immigration issues and was an immigration practitioner for over 17 years, she has a deep understanding of the implications of divorce as it relates to immigration concerns.  Claudia also has experience in handling cases involving jurisdictional disputes between different states and different countries, as well as international custody disputes.  She is knowledgeable on issues related to The Hague Convention and international child abduction.  Claudia has handled cases for clients of almost every nationality. Her international clients have given her opportunity to gain an understanding of cultural related issues that may affect the issues involved in your case.  She also has gained a working knowledge of other countries’ laws that may help you in a jurisdictional dispute.

Cheryl, a native El Pasoan, received her undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at El Paso and her law degree from Texas Tech University Law School. Cheryl has been both a vice president and president of the Border Bankruptcy Bar. A member of the State Bar of Texas, she served in the prestigious position of Law Clerk to the Eighth Court of Appeals. She has been an officer and member of the El Paso Women's Bar Association and is a member of the College of the State Bar. Cheryl is Board Certified in Consumer Bankruptcy Law and serves the Western and Northern Districts of Texas.

A graduate of the George Washington University and the University of Denver College of Law, Mr. Krischer focused his early legal career in prosecution. As a staff attorney at the National District Attorneys Association, he assisted the creation of the National Center for the Prosecution of Violence Against Women and drafted curriculum and served as an instructor for prosecutors nationwide. Mr. Krischer left NDAA to serve as an Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney for Arlington County, prosecuting a range criminal activity from traffic offenses and DUIs to rape and other aggravated felonies. Mr. Krischer left prosecution and worked for the Stuttgart Law Center at the United States Army Garrison Stuttgart in Stuttgart, Germany while his wife, an active duty Air Force officer, was assigned to United States Africa Command. Upon returning to the United States, Mr. Krischer joined Mr. Dennis and Mr. Stewart in serving individuals and families in need throughout DC and the state and federal courts of Virginia.. Mr. Krischer is proud to serve the local legal community in a variety of positions. He is a Past President of the Arlington County Bar Association, Past Chair of the Board of Directors for the Arlington County Bar Foundation, Past Chair of the Fourth District Disciplinary Committee of the Virginia State Bar. Mr. Krischer currently serves as Chair of the Policy Board for the Arlington and Falls Church Alcohol Safety Action Committee, a member of the Virginia State Bar Council representing the 17th Judicial District covering Arlington County and the City of Falls Church and a member of the Board of Directors for Culpepper Garden, providing affordable housing and services for seniors in Arlington County.. Mr. Krischer is a recipient of the United States Army Outstanding Civilian Service Medal and the US Army Achievement Medal for Civilian Service. He is the author of "Justice is Blind, It Is Not Stupid: Applying Common Sense to Crawford v. Washington."