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Welcome and thank you for taking the time to read my profile. We strive to be the place where the business and immigrant community can find honest answers, expert advice, and exceptional client service. We are committed to excellence in immigration law through our service to the legal profession, business community, and immigrants globally.. From our office in Falls Church, Virginia we serve clients from many parts of the U.S. and abroad in filing employment and family-based immigrant petitions, applying for citizenship, and obtaining nonimmigrant visas for professionals, individuals, and religious workers. We also represent individuals in filing for Immigrant and Non-Immigrant Waivers, TPS, DACA, NACARA, and in securing diverse forms of relief from deportation proceedings based on an overstay, or as the consequence of a criminal conviction.. As a first generation immigrant from Bolivia I have personally lived the immigrant experience and throughout these years have had the privilege of helping people from many different cultures and backgrounds achieve their immigration dreams. I obtained my B.A. from The George Washington University in Washington, DC, and my law degree from Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia. My professional career began in the U.S. Marine Corps, where I served with distinction in active duty before attending law school.

The critical importance of fathers is not lost on Falls Church divorce attorney Whitney M. Bolton. Her belief in the value of having two active and engaged parents in children’s lives is what has steered her career toward family law.. “I steadfastly believe that children thrive best when they have equal time with both parents, and well-adjusted children give back to society as a whole,” Ms. Bolton said. “I enjoy helping parents ensure that they have an active role in their children’s lives.”. In the courtroom, Ms. Bolton is tenacious, as she fights for the rights of her clients and to protect what is most important to them.. More than that, she is committed to walking with them through each step of this difficult process. Divorce can be a traumatic experience that leaves many unsure about what lies ahead, but Ms. Bolton is dedicated to ensuring they have a trusted partner in their corner they can count on.. “I will listen to you and endeavor to truly hear your concerns so that I can address them,” she said.

Tashina Gorgone is a partner with Maddox & Gerock, P.C. in Falls Church, Virginia. Tashina focuses her practice in the areas of family law and appellate litigation. Tashina handles all areas of family law, from custody to child support to property distribution. She has particular experience and interest in complex custody cases. She has handled cases involving allegations of domestic violence, substance abuse, and sexual abuse. She has successfully litigated relocation cases as well as assisted both mothers and fathers in obtaining shared or primary custody of their children.. To Tashina, the most rewarding aspect of practicing law is the challenge of problem-solving; she strives to help families develop and effectuate a plan that will not only address their immediate needs, but provide them with peace of mind for the future. She is adept at determining what cases are ripe for alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation or settlement conferences, however, when a case must be tried in court, she is able to effectively and comprehensively prepare and deliver strong oral advocacy on behalf of her client and their family.. Tashina graduated from The University of Mary Washington with a Bachelor of the Arts and obtained her law degree from George Mason University School of Law with a concentration in Litigation. While attending George Mason, Tashina was an active member of the Moot Court Team, where she won First Place in the Billings, Exum & Frye National Moot Court Competition. She also served as a Notes Editor on the George Mason Law Review and was a member of the Trial Advocacy Association.. Tashina is licensed to practice in all courts in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. Tashina is an active member of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association and the Fairfax County Bar Association, and serves on the Board for the Northern Virginia Women’s Attorney Association. She also has volunteers as a judge for local law school mock trial events, hosts courtroom tours for Fairfax County middle school students, and speaks at local middle schools about the legal profession.. In 2017, Tashina was named by Super Lawyers as a Virginia “Rising Star” in the practice area of Family Law, and she has remained a Rising Star each year since.. Tashina Gorgone is a Northern Virginia native, and currently resides in Fairfax with her husband, Alex, and their two beagles, Copper and Penny. In her spare time, Tashina can be found performing with various local community theatre groups, with which she has appeared in a wide variety of productions ranging from musicals to Shakespeare.

Susan is licensed to practice law in both the State of Virginia and the District of Columbia. She is a member of the Virginia State Bar and the District of Columbia Bar Association’s Trusts and Estates sections. Since 1995, Susan has been a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and is also a member of its Virginia Chapter. Susan graduated from George Mason University’s School of Law in 1989. Before starting her second career as an attorney, she worked as a government contracts specialist for the Department of Labor for 25 years. During that time, Susan received the Distinguished Career Service Award from then Secretary of Labor Robert B. Reich.

Social Security disability attorney with over 25 years of advocacy experience. Derek S. Cervoni is an attorney who graduated cum laude from Georgetown University and earned his law degree from Suffolk University Law School. Mr. Cervoni enjoys helping people, and is a trusted advocate. The hallmark of Mr. Cervoni’s practice is customer service. He personally works with his clients to apply for benefits, communicates with their treating physicians to obtain medical evidence, and extensively reviews and submits relevant materials to the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) to achieve the best possible outcome. Mr. Cervoni has assisted hundreds of clients with mental and physical disabilities at all stages of the Social Security disability application process. He files the initial application and handles the appeals. He advocates for his clients at in-person hearings before the ALJ, presenting both written evidence and oral testimony. Mr. Cervoni has the ability to simplify a complicated process and make applying for benefits easier and less stressful for the clients he serves.. It is important to note that Mr. Cervoni does not receive a legal fee, unless the client is approved for benefits.

Simon Y. Sandoval-Moshenberg maintains an active litigation docket in the federal and state courts of Northern Virginia, focusing mainly on employment, housing, consumer fraud, and civil rights cases.  He represents individuals, regardless of immigration status, in litigation against private corporations, law enforcement officers and agencies, and other governmental bodies.  Simon is bilingual in Spanish and English, and has lived and worked in Honduras and El Salvador.

Sam D. Scholar brings 30 years of trial experience to a legal practice that serves clients throughout Fairfax, Arlington and Prince William counties in Virginia. Mr. Scholar’s clients include individuals, families, senior citizens and small businesses from all walks of life.. Mr. Scholar has frequently represented businesses and individuals in matters involving the I.R.S. as well as individuals and families concerned with Powers of Attorney and the rights of senior citizens.. Mr. Scholar graduated in 1979 from Duke with a JD and received a Master of Laws in Taxation in 1985 from Georgetown Law Center. His solo practice has been in Falls Church,VA since 1990.

Robert Powers is a licensed attorney in the State of Virginia and the District of Columbia. He primarily provides outside general counsel services to a wide variety of businesses, from small, midsize, to emerging for-profit and non-profit organizations located across the United States. Mr. Powers serves them with intellectual property counseling, such as copyright and trademark, also corporate compliance, data protection, drafting, updating, and negotiating documents, customer complaints, employment concerns and regulations, litigation, and more.. Mr. Powers has worked, negotiated with, and litigated against several American Law five-hundred international firms. He has served as lead counsel in over one-hundred litigations, including collective actions with formal appearances before various courts all over the country. Included but not limited to, Virginia Circuit Courts, the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and the Western District of Virginia, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, the U.S Court of Appeals for Federal and Fourth Circuit, DC Superior Court, as well as multiple Courts in New York. Additionally, Mr. Powers often serves as lead counsel in various litigations before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Not to mention, he also serves as local counsel for other firms before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern of Virginia, particularly the Alexandria Division. Considering this Court is Mr. Powers' primary venue and division, he has gained expertise in navigating the pitfalls of the “Rocket Docket” and its local civil rules.. Throughout his education, professional practice, and experience as a business owner himself, Mr. Powers has acquired the knowledge and skills needed to provide exceptional legal services to his clients. As he understands the complex implications of a rapidly changing, technology-reliant economy, he proactively pushes his practice to adapt to such changes to best benefit his clients.. When Robert is not practicing law, you might find him spending quality time with his family and friends, traveling, and watching sports, especially football, one of his favorites!

My father opened his firm as a sole practitioner over 20 years ago and  my brother and I joined him a decade later.   We are fortunate to continue to work as a team and support each other in many ways.   A client of mine is our family's client as well.

My clientele consists primarily of privately held businesses and their owners, though I also represent several non-profit and trade associations. My goal is to be a profit or savings center for all clients.. In addition to practicing law, I teach in Georgetown University's MBA Program and Catholic University's Law School. I have also taught in Georgetown's law School and formerly was the chief legal instructor for the Northern Virginia Assoc. of Realtors.. Additionally, I served for 8 years on the Virginia State Board for Professional & Occupational Regulation, having been appointed and reappointed by two Virginia Governors. I was elected Chair by the Board in 6 of my 8 years.. I have sat on a number of boards of directors, both in for-profit and non-profit entities,. I have held clearances from the U.S. Dept. of Defense in order to act in certain cases and for certain clients.. My experience includes cases as an arbitrator and as a mediator, through  both private entities (e.g. AAA) and Courts (e.g. Virginia Supreme Court).

Mr. Miller takes a client-oriented approach through all phases of litigation. Mr. Miller has represented individuals and businesses of all sizes in state and federal courts for Virginia and the District of Columbia, helping numerous clients obtain substantial recoveries both at trial and through settlement. In addition to his courtroom experience, Mr. Miller enjoys helping clients navigate potential pitfalls and business disputes while implementing safeguards to protect their interests. In his free time, Mr. Miller enjoys hiking, hunting, and fishing in his spare time and is a strong supporter of the Virginia Tech Hokies.

Mr. McClanahan is a Fairfax, Virginia native who was trained at Michigan State University College of Law, a top ten academic program for intellectual property law.  Mr. McClanahan provides knowledgeable and compassionate legal expertise to individuals and businesses in a variety of legal issues including business law, employment law, intellectual property, litigation, and negotiations.Mr. McClanahan has successfully litigated matters in Virginia federal and state courts, including several multi-million dollar claims. He represents individuals and businesses, both large and small, to ensure that their legal rights are protected and enforced.  Throughout his practice of law, Mr. McClanahan has worked with and litigated against several AmLaw 500 international firms, having taken part in cases with legal issues ranging from intellectual property licensing, business acquisitions, and contract enforcement and defense.In addition, Mr. McClanahan has assisted clients in business planning and growth, as well as, advocating on clients' behalf during business negotiations.  Mr. McClanahan uses his experience as a litigator to advise his clients on how to setup and maintain compliance and to draft and revise contracts to better protect their interests.A life-long Washington D.C sports fan, Mr. McClanahan enjoys watching his favorite teams, traveling, and going to the movies.

Martha has practiced in Virginia since 2010 (and from 1985-2010 in Michigan). Her practice focuses primarily on landlord-tenant law and elder law, including estate planning, probate administration, guardianships and conservatorships. Her landlord-tenant practice encompasses all aspects of commercial and residential leasing, including lease drafting and evictions.

Luis A. Perez-Pietri is a distinguished civic leader and highly recognized attorney with a record of demonstrated accomplishments over his professional career. He received his J.D. with honors, from the University of Puerto Rico and an LL.M. in taxation from Georgetown University. For the past 30 years Mr. Perez has maintained a litigation practice focused on domestic relations, juvenile and criminal law including:  jury trials resulting in acquittals on serious charges such as rape, malicious wounding and larceny; divorce cases involving properties and assets located in different countries and complex conflict of law issues involving application and interpretations of foreign laws and orders; and Custody cases involving relocation of children to countries such as Colombia, Argentina, Peru and Mexico.  He is actively involved with the Fairfax Bar, the Virginia State Bar and the community where he has held numerous leadership positions. He is a member of the Virginia State Bar Counsel for the 19th Judicial Circuit, Treasurer of the Board of Directors of the Virginia State Bar Diversity Conference, Member of the Executive Committe of the Virginia State Bar Conference of Local Bars Association, Member of the Board of Directors for Legal Services Corporation of Virginia and Treasurer of the Board of Directors for the Fairfax Bar Association. He is Past President of The Fairfax Bar Law Foundation, Past President of the Hispanic Bar Association of Virginia, Past Chairman of the Fairfax Bar Juvenile and Domestic Relations Committee,  He has also served as a member of The Citizens Advisory Council for the Juvenile Court, The Advisory Committee for the Supreme Court of Virginia on Services to Non- English Speakers, the Fairfax Gang Prevention Council and the Fairfax Partnership for Youth For his outstanding contributions Mr. Perez received the James Keith Public Service award in 2007, the Chief Justice Harry L. Carrico Pro Bono award in 2009, and the Leader in the Law award by the Virginia Lawyer’s Weekly in 2011.

Katharine Maddox is equipped to handle all aspects of family law cases: She has been in practice for over 20 years; she is well versed in negotiation and litigation, and she pursues alternative dispute resolution where appropriate.. Katharine is a Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL) where she serves as Vice President of the USA Chapter, and she is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML). Katharine is also a Diplomate of the American College of Family Trial Lawyers (ACFTL), which according to the ACFTL is a “group consisting of the top 100 family law trial lawyers in the country. Fellowship is extended by invitation only to those who have mastered the art of advocacy and whose careers exemplify the highest standards of ethical conduct, professionalism, civility and collegiately. Fellowship is limited to those who are regarded as the best in their state.”. With respect to alternative dispute resolution, Katharine is a Virginia Supreme Court Certified Mediator and can serve as the mediator where both parties agree. In addition, Katharine is equipped to handle collaborative cases and she is a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Processionals, the Virginia Collaborative Professionals, as well as the Collaborative Professionals of Northern Virginia.. Katharine strives to work as part of a team with her clients in order to achieve the best outcome possible. This is true whether the case involves complex assets, custody of children, determination of financial support, or any of the other myriad of issues which must be determined pursuant to a separation or divorce. Whenever reasonably possible, Katharine believes that rational settlements are in the best interests of the family unit in order to support the family moving on to the next phase of their lives. However, when litigation is necessary, Katharine is a strong advocate in the courtroom. As her mother (the founding partner of Maddox & Gerock P.C.) taught her, divorce attorneys do not create our client’s difficult situations but we can help to solve them in a respectful and professional manner.. Katharine has been included in Washingtonian’s list of best family law attorneys and she is recognized as one of the Best Lawyers in America by the Best Lawyers publication. Katharine has regularly been selected as a both a "Super Lawyer" in the Super Lawyers publication as well as a "Top Lawyer" in the area of family law by Northern Virginia Magazine. Katharine has also been recognized as one of the top lawyers in the field of family law by Virginia Business Magazine and she has received the top rating possible, "Superb, 10 out of 10" from the AVVO ratings website.. Katharine was first published in 2004 and has gone on to co-author the Virginia chapter of an international family law treatise with her law partner, Julie C. Gerock. More recently, Katharine has been published on the topic of parent-child alienation, relocation of children in custody matters as well as best practices for lawyers in a virtual world.. Katharine regularly presents at various legal conferences both domestically and internationally on a host of topics including processing divorces in Virginia, the Virginia rules of evidence, enforcement of custody orders and related remedies, application of the Uniform Child Custody and Enforcement Act, relocation of children (domestic and international), litigating parent-child alienation matters and law office management. Katharine has also co-organized and moderated two symposiums on the Hague Convention of the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, one in New York City and one in Quebec City.. Katharine received her Bachelor of Arts in psychology from the University of Virginia and her Juris Doctor (with Honors) from The George Washington University, where she served as the Chairperson of the Law School Academic Integrity Committee. In addition to family law, Katharine is passionate about her own family, her rescue dogs and cooking.

John Laster is a lawyer licensed to practice in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. He limits his practice to wealth transfer planning, trusts, wills, powers of attorney, healthcare decision issues, estate administration, estate taxes, elder law, and disability concerns.. An AV® PreeminentTM Peer Review RatedSM attorney by Martindale-Hubbell®, John is listed in The Best Lawyers in America and Virginia Super Lawyers.. He is an adjunct professor in Aging and the Law at Georgetown University Law School. He is also a frequent speaker for both lay and professional groups. A member of the D.C. Estate Planning Council, John has lectured for many institutions, government agencies, civic organizations, and professional associations. He annually teaches lawyers about planning for incapacity at a D.C. Bar Continuing Legal Education program. In addition, he has served as chair of the Committee on Special Needs Trusts and Long Term Care of the American Bar Association Section on Real Property, Trust and Estate Law. He is a founding member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and a charter member of the Academy for Special Needs Planning.. For more than 25 years, his clients have included seniors with grandchildren, "sandwich generation" caregivers, young parents with newborns, couples whose adult child has significant disabilities, individuals in non-traditional relationships, and single people. Some of his clients possess great material wealth; others do not. Some are motivated to preserve assets in a challenging wealth transfer tax environment. Others are primarily concerned with safeguarding the well-being of their dependents. Still others focus their energy on improving life on this planet through charitable means. All of his clients are united in having chosen to improve the future for someone other than themselves.. He participated in the 1994 Fordham University invitational conference to clarify ethical issues that arise in connection with representing seniors and the 2001 Stetson University invitational Wingspan conference to revisit issues of guardianship reform.. John serves on the board of directors of Community Living Alternatives, Inc., a Northern Virginia organization that serves the needs of persons with disabilities.. John graduated from Oberlin College and Catholic University. He is married to Barbara Laster, a reading professor. Together, they live in Northern Virginia with assorted family members—some who live there and some who just come to visit!

In my immigration practice,  I work with deserving individuals and families to help them reach their immigration goals in the United States. Whether that goal is to reunite with loved ones, escape persecution, or fulfill professional dreams, my extensive experience makes the immigration process faster and easier. I also work with companies, academic and non-academic organizations, and non-profits to help them acquire the highly-skilled foreign national workers they need.. In the areas of corporate and franchise law, I utilize a common sense, “can-do” approach to issues, particularly as the law relates to clients' business strategy and development. My prior work as an attorney at LeClairRyan, a nationally respected business law firm, allows me to provide sound, practical legal advice to large, established corporations and small businesses in a variety of industries.

I received my Juris Doctor degree from the University of Richmond T.C. Williams School of Law, Richmond, Virginia and my Bachelor’s degree[A1]  from James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia, where I graduated with Honors. I have been admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia, in the District of Columbia, in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, and in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.  I am a member of the Virginia State Bar, the District of Columbia Bar, the Fairfax Bar Association (Family Law Section), the American Bar Association, and the American Immigration Lawyers Association.  In my law practice, I primarily specialize in the areas of divorce & family law and immigration law.Over the years I have successfully represented my clients in both state and federal courts. Because I firmly believe that legal services must provide value, I am able to achieve unprecedented results for my clients both inside and outside of the courtroom.  The ability to help my clients on a daily basis not only motivates me, but also brings true meaning to my work.  As an attorney, I pride myself on being able to solve my clients' most difficult problems in the most efficient and cost-effective way.

I never planned on being a lawyer or an engineer for that matter.  Out of High School, I joined the Air Force to seek adventure and found a good bit of it as a Pararescue candidate.  Pararecuemen or PJs are USAF Special Forces combat paramedics, which like the SEALS operate in the SEA, Air and Land. During wartime, PJs may be sent over enemy lines to parachute in or via helicopter to recue downed pilots.  During peacetime, PJs perform all forms of civilian air, sea and mountain rescue operations.  Although I successfully completed the grueling Pararescue Indoctrination training and Army Airborne training, the stars were not aligned for me and I eventually washed out of the program during Army Special Forces Scuba School training and partly due to a medical injury.  However, the lessons learned in the military and especially through the PJ training forged my never quit and always give 110% character for the rest of my life.. After a short military career, I decided to become an electrical engineer and eventually a patent attorney. I always say that I am an engineer first and an attorney second and this is due to my long career as an electrical engineer working in the industry on everything from missiles, to fighter aircraft, to state-of-the-art signal processing technologies.  It took me a long time to admit that I am Geek, but as a summer associate at Nixon Peabody once pointed out -- you can’t spell beer without a double e!. I have many hobbies including martial arts, and I am currently studying Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) with my sons Andi and Alex, ages 7 and 10.  I love animals and our family also includes our cat Nelly and our Belgian Malinois puppy Max.  I am a big video gamer and build my own custom gaming systems and always stay up to date with the latest games and gaming technologies.  One game I especially like, Crysis has the most advanced gaming engine I have seen to date and can render virtual worlds with photorealism and real world physics that is second to none.. I am a dedicated family man, passionate about my work, and although I make myself available to my clients 24/7, my family always has and will always come first.  My wife Barbara (or my better 3/4s as I call her) also is a practicing attorney at my firm and has a law degree from Germany and a PhD in law from the George Washington University. Needless to say, Barbara is the cornerstone of our family and I would not be complete or successful without her.. In closing and as in all of my e-mail signature lines--“as always please feel free to contact me at any time.”. Cheers!. Carlos

I guide employees through their most important career choices, and help entrepreneurs navigate critical business issues.. I help new employees understand proposed employment agreements, non-compete clauses and other restrictive covenants.. I help departing employees review separation and release agreements. If you are separating from an employer, or exploring a new career opportunity, I can help you understand and protect your rights and your future.. I assist companies with strategies, contracts, and business disputes. I help owners understand compliance and worker classification issues. I put together smart and strong agreements regarding employees, independent contractors, partners, vendors, and clients.. I have 20 years of litigation experience so I know how critical it is to discuss all your options and choose the right strategy. I work with clients to resolve disputes amicably, with as little cost and disruption as possible.  Sometimes that means informal negotiations, mediation, or arbitration.. When litigation becomes necessary, I represent my clients with commitment and passion. I have prosecuted claims for individuals and businesses in state and federal courts, and in arbitration. I have also defended various challenges to corporate and individual conduct.

I am licensed in Virginia and Maryland with a practice focused on real estate and providing settlement services as a managing attorney at MBH Settlement Group, L.C.

I am an experienced trial lawyer, business advisor and LEED Accredited Professional.  Our firm is a full service business firm with deep capability in both litigation and transactional matters.  This is particularly true with regards to real estate acquisition, entity formation, contract negotiation, finance, land use, and litigation in matters where the projects do not go as planned.

I am an engineer and approach the law with the benefit of an engineers’ analytical prospective.. Some cases must be done on a hourly fee basis and those we treat under the traditional model. However, there are cases that should be taken on a fixed fee or contingency and we do.. Once a retainer has been agreed to, we Will agree on a plan of attack and have monthly reviews on progress and next steps. …………………………………………………………………………. I practice in the state and local courts of Virginia and Maryland.. I also can practice at all the:. I am admitted to practice in the USA SUPREME COURT

I am a licensed attorney, admitted to practice in Virginia and multiple other jurisdictions, with a variety of legal experience across the private and public sectors in both civil and criminal litigation. Currently, my practice includes business transactions and commercial litigation, collections law and creditor's rights, as well as elder law and estate planning. I have also been certified by the Supreme Court of Virginia as a Guardian Ad Litem for Incapacitated Adults.. I was born and raised in Syracuse, New York, but have made the Washington D.C. metro-area, including Virginia, her home for over five years. I earned my law degree from the Washington College of Law at American University in 2012, where I was involved in the Trial Advocacy and Student Mentoring programs. During law school, I interned extensively with the District of Columbia Office of the Attorney General and other federal government agencies. I received my Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from Johns Hopkins University in 2008.

I am a licensed attorney in both the United States and Canada.  I obtained my undergraduate degree from the University of Western Ontario, majoring in Psychology. I complete a Joint – J.D. degree at Michigan State University College of Law and the University of Ottawa, Canada.  I am a member of the Bars of the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, New  York, and Ontario, Canada