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We are a family law firm serving Northern Virginia and Montgomery County, MD that strives to see their clients as financially, emotionally, and mentally whole as possible at the end of a case whether it be a contested divorce, child custody or visitation matter, the equitable distribution of assets, child or spousal support matters, or the negotiation and preparation of prenuptuial and marital agreements. Reese Law Office helps clients choose from a full array of personalized family law solutions to these matter, including advocacy, mediation, litigation and collaboration.. Catherine M. Reese is trained in the growing field of collaborative law and heads a team of family law attorneys in Fairfax, Virginia. She is also a certified mediator who will recommend mediation if that is the best choice, or serve as mediator in cases in which she is not counsel for a party. Litigation and vigorous advocacy are hallmarks of the firm, and are utlizied as needed.. Please contact us or call to schedule a consultation. Evening and weekend appointments are available under certain circumstances.

The Law Offices of John C. Bazaz, PLC is a general practice law firm with an emphasis on the Fair Credit Reporting Act. We help consumers and victims of identity theft remove inaccurate information from their credit reports and background check reports. Though this is an area of emphasis, it is not the limit of our focus. Our principal member, John C. Bazaz, has years of experience representing clients in civil litigation matters, personal injury matters, as well as corporate and business matters.. Mr. Bazaz has extensive experience handling matters in the Virginia state courts and federal courts throughout the country. In all his matters, Mr. Bazaz takes an outcome-oriented approach to alleviating his client’s concerns. This approach may result in a settlement, mediation, trial, or an appeal, contingent upon the circumstances of each individual case.. Prior to founding the Law Offices of John C. Bazaz, PLC, Mr. Bazaz worked at several law firms including: Surovell Markle Isaacs & Levy, PLC, Martin Arif Petrovich & Walsh, and was a member of the legal defense team for Lee Boyd Malvo (DC Sniper Case).. Mr. Bazaz is licensed to practice before all state courts in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. Additionally, Mr. Bazaz is a member of the Virginia State Bar, Fairfax Bar Association, and the American Bar Association.. Mr. Bazaz received his undergraduate degree from Virginia Tech and his Juris Doctor degree from the Columbus School of Law at The Catholic University of America.. Currently, Mr. Bazaz resides in Fairfax, Virginia with his wife, two children, and English Bulldog.

Stephanie Duran is a Northern Virginia native admitted to practice in all Virginia state courts as well as the Eastern District of Virginia. She attended the University of Toronto for her undergraduate degree, and attended both the University of Windsor and the University of Detroit-Mercy for law school, earning a law degree in the United States and Canada. Although she has broad range of experience handling various matters, she focuses her practice on family law and divorce.

Shirley Chim is an attorney with a solid foundation of professional experience in the areas of Family Law matters.  Shirley has worked with families and individuals in Northern Virginia to help them understand the processes and complexities that are often presented in divorce, child custody, support, equitable distribution, adoption, and protective orders.  Shirley is also a skilled negotiator and believes in empowering her clients in settlement and mediation, where appropriate. Shirley is flexible and creative in her approach to law and works side by side with her clients in some of the toughest times of their lives. Shirley believes there is no case too big or too small and invests in her cases accordingly. Whether it is a highly contested divorce case, or a simple traffic infraction Shirley will advocate for her client’s best interest and desired outcomes with all available resources and a professional and practical approach. Shirley represents clients in divorce, child custody, visitation, child support, spousal support/alimony and equitable distribution matters in local courts including Loudoun,  Alexandria, Fairfax, Fauquier County, Stafford County and Prince William County.. Shirley resides in Loudoun County Virginia with her Husband, three kids and two black lab rescues. In her leisure time, Shirley enjoys traveling abroad and has traveled to over 10 countries, and 4 continents.

Sabahat (Saba) Pervaiz, Esq. is highly skilled and experienced in a wide variety of practice areas. As a partner and founding member of Pervaiz & Harley PLLC, she works hard to ensure each and every one of her clients receives the highest quality representation available. Ms. Pervaiz is an exceptional communicator, which makes sure her clients are always kept up to date on their cases and that her clients’ bets interests are well-represented both in and out of court. Throughout her legal career, Ms. Pervaiz has successfully practiced business law, family law, immigration law, and more. Regardless of your type of legal needs or how severe your issues may be, Ms. Pervaiz has the skills necessary to resolve them quickly and efficiently. Call their attorneys in Fairfax today and set up your completely free initial case evaluation.

Rebecca Geller is President/CEO of The Geller Law Group. She is a seasoned lawyer committed to providing affordable, high-quality legal services to businesses and families. In April 2015, The Washingtonian Magazine selected Rebecca as a “person we would like to have dinner with.” She has been in numerous tv interviews such as MSNBC Your Small Business and the Washington Business Report program to offer legal advice to entrepreneurs. Well known for her legal experience and activism, Rebecca was selected as a 2015 Rising Star Super Lawyer and was recognized by the Washington Post magazine for this award. In 2015, was interviewed by a multitude of news outlets including the WTOP Radio and The Washington Post for her leadership in drafting and successfully passing Virginia legislation that now makes it legal for a woman to breastfeed a child in public places. Rebecca is involved in the community as a lawyer and activist and regularly gives speeches and presentations to organizations and groups about legal issues impacting families, individuals, and business owners.. Before launching her own law firm in 2011, Rebecca worked as a corporate lawyer at a major international law firm representing Fortune 500 companies. Her experience is varied, including work with wills/trusts, corporate, trademark, family law, litigation, housing, political law, telecommunications, employment, and non-profits. Rebecca’s clients include families, individuals and businesses from all walks of life. She has vast experience working with businesses from all industries including restaurants, technology companies, internet start-ups, health and wellness businesses, medical practices, landscaping and home construction contractors, family care providers, media and communications firms, government contractors, mortgage companies, financial advisors, entertainment personalities, and everything in between.

Prior to joining BenGlassLaw, I spent nine years as a defense attorney at a major insurance company, where I litigated thousands of cases to completion. I now use my “insider” knowledge of how the insurance industry operates to benefit my clients. I enjoy connecting with my clients and their families on a personal level. I think this is a big factor in my ability to help my clients achieve the best possible results.. When I am not in the courtroom or office, I enjoy spending time with my husband, our two sons and our labradoodle.

My firm specializes in serving international nonprofit and religious organizations.  We obtain legal entity and nonprofit status in countries where NGO activities are strictly regulated.  We also advise on various aspects of legal compliance, tax exempt organization law, contracts, and other matters in the US and in many foreign countries.  We work in Russia, other former Soviet Republics, the greater China region, and many other nations.  I speak French, some Russian and a bit of Chinese.

Ms. Taylor is a native of Northern Virginia and is a graduate of the University of Virginia, where she obtained her Bachelor of Arts with Distinction in History. Prior to law school, she lived in Japan and taught English as a Second Language at a private international school. Upon returning to the States, she became a paralegal, dealing mainly with bankruptcy and personal injury cases. This sparked her interest in a legal career helping clients start over, with the hope of creating new futures despite their past circumstances and experiences.. She received her J.D. from George Mason University School of Law, where she was a Notes Editor for the GMU Civil Rights Law Journal and also served as the National Youth Justice Alliance Coordinator for the VBA Pro Bono Society. During her time at Mason, she also participated in the Domestic Relations Externship & Clinic, assisting pro se litigants in obtaining uncontested divorces.. After graduation she served for two years as the judicial law clerk to the Honorable Penney S. Azcarate of the Circuit Court of Fairfax County. During her clerkship, she spent a significant amount of time working on domestic matters, which reinforced her desire to practice family law.. Currently, she is a member of the Virginia State Bar and the George Mason American Inn of Court. She is also an active member of Fairfax Bar Association, where she is a part of the Family Law Section and also serves as a Board Member of the Young Lawyers Section. Additionally, she serves as the Notes Editor for the National Lawyers Guild Review.

M. Elizabeth Parks is an associate attorney at the Geller Law Group, specializing in estate planning, estate administration, and family law.  Prior to joining the Geller Law Group, Elizabeth worked as a staff attorney for the Commissioner of Accounts in Fairfax County, where became familiar with estate administration and drafted opinions for the Commissioner.  Elizabeth previously interned with the Environmental Protection Agency, the Arlington Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, and a family law firm in Fairfax.. Elizabeth graduated cum laude with Honors in English from Mount Holyoke College, and completed a year abroad at St. Mary’s College, St. Andrews University.  Elizabeth has an M.F.A. in creative writing from Hollins University.  Elizabeth graduated cum laude from George Mason University School of Law, where she was a legal writing fellow and associate editor of the George Mason Law Review.. In her free time, Elizabeth enjoys reading, baking, swimming, and playing with her daughter.

Laura M. O'Brien has been practicing law since October 2010, and she has exclusively practiced in the area of family law. Her entire career has been spent with the attorneys of Kelly, Byrnes & Danker PLLC.. Laura received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee, in May 2003, where she graduated magna cum laude and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. Laura earned her law degree cum laude from George Mason University School of Law in May 2010, where she served on the Board of Editors of the George Mason Law Review and was chosen as a Writing Fellow, teaching first-year law students within the school's highly esteemed Legal Research, Writing, and Analysis program. She also was chosen as a student member of the George Mason American Inns of Court.. During her third year of law school, Laura participated in the Domestic Relations Legal Clinic under the direction of The Honorable Stanley P. Klein (Ret.), where she assisted low-income litigants in obtaining uncontested divorces in the Fairfax Circuit Court. She also served as a legal intern to The Honorable Jan L. Brodie of the Fairfax Circuit Court. Prior to law school, Laura served as a staff member with the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate.. Laura is a member of the Virginia State Bar, and a former Board Member of the Virginia State Bar – Young Lawyers Conference. In June 2014 and 2018, Laura received a Significant Service Award from the VSB Young Lawyers Conference.. In April 2019, Laura was recognized by Virginia Super Lawyers as a 2019 Rising Star in the area of family law, a distinction limited to no more than 2.5% of attorneys in Virginia.. Laura received the 2016 Chief Justice Harry Carrico Pro Bono Attorney of the Year Award presented by Legal Services of Northern Virginia, Fairfax Bar Association, Alexandria Bar Association, and Arlington Bar Association. She is also a Gold Member of Legal Services of Northern Virginia’s Rule 6.1 Society, which recognizes attorneys who perform 40 or more hours of pro bono work annually.. Laura is an active member of the Fairfax and Loudoun Bar Associations.

In addition to basic wills and trusts, I also help families and business owners with incapacity planning, legacy, and business succession planning, funding, and other specialty planning services. I provide regular review of clients’ estate plans to ensure they are still properly configured to meet their goals.

If an agreement cannot be reached, Mr. Velarde will work tirelessly to achieve the best decision for his clients in the courtroom. Mr. Velarde began his career at Legal Services of Northern Virginia and represented hundreds of clients in contested family law issues of divorce, property distribution, custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, international child abduction, child abuse and family abuse protective . Velarde understands that family law matters are sensitive and challenging. Mr. Velarde believes that most family law decisions are best resolved by the people that have to live with them and will work to tailor a settlement to your individual needs.. In 2015 Mr. Velarde was awarded the Service Provider of Excellence award from the Fairfax County Domestic Violence Community for his trial work with children subjected to domestic violence. Mr. Velarde enjoys the courtroom and has been asked by his peers to teach CLEs on the Rules of Evidence, Protective Orders, and issues related to the testimony of children in court.. Mr. Velarde grew up in Northern Virginia and attended Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology and received his Bachelor of Arts in History and Philosophy from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Mr. Velarde then received his juris doctorate from George Mason University School of Law and completed a specialization track in litigation.. Mr. Velarde is a member of the Virginia State Bar and the Fairfax Bar Association. He previously served as the Co-Chair of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court of Fairfax County Committee.

I am an employment and labor law attorney, representing companies, employees and executives in litigation and personnel matters. I have a general background in education, technology, construction, and government contracts matters.. A large part of my litigation practice pertains to post-employment litigation, both raising and defending claims involving fraud, non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, leaked confidential information, defamation, and civil conspiracy. I also regularly negotiate agreements outside of the courtroom, including agreements pertaining to terminations, severance pay and commercial leases.. I regularly advise and train companies on best practices in the workplace, on topics such as workplace investigations, sexual harassment, the joint employer doctrine, terminations, ADA accommodations, and job applications.. I also have experience advising and litigating labor union matters, including employee termination grievances in arbitration, and negotiating collective bargaining agreements.

I am an attorney primarily focused on helping families in Virginia navigate the world of estate planning and elder law. With over 20 years of legal experience, I have been honored to represent individuals, businesses, and our wonderful community in a wide range of legal matters. Most recently, I had the privilege of serving as the Chief Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney for Fairfax County, a jurisdiction of around 1.2 million people. I have been named to SuperLawyers and I am Peer Review Rated as AV® Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell.. Having spent years representing clients in litigation, I understand the most valuable service a lawyer can provide is keeping their clients out of court. The court process is long, it is extremely expensive, and it is very stressful for clients. Moreover, regardless of an attorney’s talent, court outcomes are highly unpredictable given that human beings are involved in the decision-making process.. In some legal areas, such as criminal law, the case almost always starts with a court filing so avoiding court is not possible. However, with estate planning, avoiding court is entirely possible with proactive planning. Moreover, the cost savings and other benefits of avoiding court and probate are substantial – greatly exceeding the expense of planning.. As a parent myself, I understand the concerns that many people with young children share. Questions like, "What will the court do with my children if something happens to me today?" or "What other decisions will the court make for my family if I don't plan ahead?" or “What will happen to me and my affairs if I become incapacitated in an auto accident or have a medical emergency?” weigh heavily on the minds of parents. I'm here to help address these concerns and plan accordingly.. I also recognize that for those that are more senior, they may be facing a long-term care crisis. Seniors have a 70% chance of needing long-term care services and support in the final third of their life. However, the average cost of inpatient long-term care is between $10,000 and $12,000 a month, and Medicare does not cover any long-term care costs. Absent proactive planning, seniors needing long-term care are required by Medicaid rules to spend down their entire life savings to below $2,000 before Medicaid will cover any of the monthly cost. While some states exempt certain retirement assets from this spend down, Virginia does not.. While we will talk a lot about your home, and possibly your IRA, or other assets, at its core, estate planning is about retaining control over your future and the future of your loved ones.. Planning is about taking control and making sure that YOU, not a court or a third party, decides what happens if you become incapacitated, or to your children if you pass when they are minors.. It’s about making sure that the assets you have are immediately available (rather than tied up in court proceedings), and are not unnecessarily depleted (by court costs, appraisal fees, outside financial guardians, lawyers, etc.), in the event of your incapacity or death, and used fully to support the choices you make as to how you want to be cared for, and how you want your loved ones to be cared for.. On a personal note, I am a father of three children. What they bring to this experience for me is an awareness that planning is something you do for the people you love the most. You may or may not be the one to benefit from the plan we design, but your loved ones surely will. I am guessing that is why you are here. I look forward to talking with you about those people and how we can ensure that they are cared for and protected.

Hope Rosen's practice has consistently centered on child and family law issues. After receiving her law degree, Ms. Rosen worked as a staff attorney for the American Prosecutors Research Institute, focusing on issues of juvenile delinquency and child abuse. Ms. Rosen left the American Prosecutors Research Institute when she was appointed Special Counsel for the Division of Child Support Enforcement by the Attorney General of Virginia. After building her expertise in child support law, Ms. Rosen expanded her family law practice to include matters of child custody and visitation, protective orders, spousal support and equitable distribution of marital assets and liabilities. In addition to Ms. Rosen's experience in litigation, she is also trained in collaborative law, which allows her to offer her skills in various approaches to dispute resolution.. Ms. Rosen received her Bachelor of Arts from the College of William and Mary and her Juris Doctor from the George Mason University School of Law. During her graduate work, she served as president of George Mason's trial advocacy team. Since she has been in practice, Ms. Rosen has been recognized by Super Lawyers as a rising star every year since 2009.. Ms. Rosen is a member of the Virginia State Bar, the Circuit Court Committee of the Fairfax Bar Association, Prince William County Bar Association, Virginia Women's Attorney Association, and the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (VTLA). She has appeared in Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts and Circuit Courts throughout Northern Virginia, and she has appeared before the Virginia Court of Appeals in matters relating to child support, spousal support and equitable distribution. Ms. Rosen has been admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia since 2002.. In her free time, Ms. Rosen volunteers her time as a conciliator for the Conciliation Program, which is a free service offered by the Fairfax Bar Association. She has also provided pro bono services for victims of domestic violence through the Civil Protection Order program offered by Legal Services of Northern Virginia.

Emily Halm Jenkins is a Senior Attorney with the Geller Law Group, who focuses her practice on advising small business and non-profit clients. Prior to joining the Geller Law Group, she was Associate General Counsel for a trade association in Alexandria, Virginia, and oversaw many of the trade association’s general business activities. Previously, she worked for a large law firm, where she specialized in business litigation. Her background will enable her to counsel the firm’s non-profit and small business clients on many aspects of their business needs, particularly contract drafting and management. She is admitted to practice in Virginia and D.C.. Emily graduated from the George Mason University School of Law, where she was the Associate Executive Editor for the George Mason University Law Review. She received her undergraduate degree from the College of William and Mary, and spent four years on W&M’s Cross Country and Track teams. She currently lives in Falls Church City with her husband, two young sons, and Chocolate Labrador. She is an avid hiker and traveler, and you’ll often find her running behind an enormous double stroller on the W&OD trail.

Christopher Malinowski is one of the founding partners at Malinowski Hubbard, PLLC. He has dedicated his legal career to helping clients with complicated family law cases. He has successfully represented numerous individuals with matters such child custody, spousal support, property division, and more. Because of his legal prowess and success, Attorney Malinowski is a certified Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), an honor only afforded to a few attorneys in the nation. He also earned the highest AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell®. His peers selected him for inclusion in “The Best lawyers in America” list, as well as for the Super Lawyers® list. Learn how he can help you with your divorce.

Alice Newhall guides family law clients through one of the most difficult times in their lives to emerge optimistic about the future. She excels at solving contentious and complex child custody problems, including relocation cases. Alice is also adept at resolving divorces with complicated financial issues, including business and stock valuations, the division of marital interest in a business, and spousal support. Her clients include professionals, physicians, accountants, bankers, business owners, lawyers and their spouses.. Alice understands how emotional divorce and post-divorce issues can be, and helps clients set realistic and achievable goals—both in regard to financial assets and long-term co-parenting arrangements.  She counsels her clients about how to become financially educated and confident about managing their own finances.. Alice is a 2009 cum laude graduate of the T.C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond. While in law school, Alice served as President of the Family Law Society, a member of the Client Counseling and Negotiation Board, as well as interned with the Family Law Clinic at the National Center for Family Law. Alice earned her Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in History and Sociology from Tulane University in 2006.. Serving in the firm’s Virginia office, Alice is a member of the Virginia State Bar; the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association; the Fairfax County Bar Association, including the Young Lawyer’s Section and the Family Law Section; the Fairfax County CLE Court Committee; the Northern Virginia Women’s Attorney Association; the Tulane University Alumni Association; the Kappa Alpha Theta Alumni Association; and the University of Richmond School of Law Alumni Association.

Alexis received her Bachelor of Arts (magna cum laude) in Political Science from Virginia Commonwealth University and earned her Juris Doctor from George Mason University Law School. She is admitted to practice in all courts throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.. After graduating law school, Alexis joined M.H. Lawrence, P.C., a private practice representing clients with their estate planning, estate administration, special needs planning and elder law issues. M.H. Lawrence, P.C. merged with ShounBach in May 2021. Alexis handles all aspects of estate planning and administration, from routine to complex. She has drafted complicated trust agreements including irrevocable life insurance trusts, spendthrift trusts, bypass trusts and intentionally defective grantor trusts. She has helped clients settle estate disputes and navigate the complex probate court process. She has helped clients plan for their special needs children through special needs trusts, guardianship and conservatorship proceedings and representing clients in administrative appeals to the social security administration.. Alexis is passionate about human rights and social justice and she is dedicated to helping close the justice gap. While in law school, Alexis volunteered for a summer with Legal Services of Northern Virginia and interned a semester with the Lawyer’s Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. Alexis continues to volunteer as a pro bono attorney with the Northern Virginia Pro Bono Law Center and has been involved with the Wills on Wheels and Housing Advocacy programs.. Alexis is a member of the Virginia Bar Association, Fairfax Bar Association (where she is a member of the Wills, Trusts and Estates section), the Hispanic National Bar Association and the Northern Virginia Estate Planning Council.

Adrian is a graduate of Marymount University and received his Juris Doctor from Howard University School of Law. Upon graduating from law school, Adrian gained invaluable litigation experience handing all aspects of family law matters from divorce, equitable distribution, custody, visitation and support cases. Adrian’s trial advocacy as lead counsel has been successful in both jury and bench trials. Adrian prides himself on being able to understand his clients’ goals, being responsive to their needs and helping clients achieve their goals.. Adrian was admitted to the Virginia State Bar in 2007 and the bar of the District of Columbia in 2008. He is also an active member of the Prince William County Bar Association where he has presented CLE’s on Protective Orders and Uncontested Divorces. Additionally Adrian has served on the pro bono committee and mentor for the Beat the Odds Program.

A properly conceived estate plan is more than just a series of documents. It is the by-product of extensive interactions between you and your attorney. Our responsibility is to listen to your concerns and wishes, answer your questions, ask you questions, and finally, recommend documents and procedures that will meet your needs. It is these documents, which have been produced after a careful discussion with you, that form the cornerstone of a successful estate plan.

45 years of legal experience in Maryland, Virginia, California and the District of Columbia including serious personal injury, high asset value divorce, and complex business litigation.. I personally handle all cases at reasonable fees.