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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.

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.

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.

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!

I knew I wanted to be an attorney from a very young age. As a young adult I was a spirited negotiator and enjoyed a good verbal duel, much to my parents' chagrin. I also enjoyed developing and honing my logic and strategy skills to obtain sought-after outcomes. As the child of divorced parents in the Northern Virginia area, I understand first-hand how a litigated divorce can negatively impact children. I also understand the interplay of blended families, and I am very close to my step-mother and half-brother.. I enjoy all aspects of being a divorce litigator, from the direct client interaction, to strategizing best paths to optimal outcomes and obtaining excellent results for my clients either via mediation or litigation. Unafraid of litigating matters of first impression, I have obtained positive results in matters of first impression throughout my career. I enjoy and do best when thinking outside of the standard family law paradigm to find creative solutions for my clients that help them feel empowered by an otherwise overwhelming process.. My mind is always working on matters that will positively impact my clients, whether it be reading the latest case law, working on state bar committees and conferences, assisting in a national legal task force, or simply volunteering in pro bono family law matters. My work is my passion and my peers are my friends.

I am a D.C. native who grew up on Capitol Hill. I attended Columbia University and graduated with a degree of Political Science. I lettered in Crew and Football.. I attended Georgetown University School of Law. I now represent corporate and individual clients, as both plaintiffs and defendants. My practice is primarily in the areas of family law, bankruptcy, and landlord/tenant issues.  I have successfully represented  dozens of clients brought their cases to closure  to trial in both Virginia and Maryland federal and state courts.. While I enjoy arguing the issues before a judge, I am often able to resolve cases through mediation and negotiation.  This particulariliy makes sense in the areas of divorce and child custody and support.. I like to think that when life is at its most challenging, I can help you turn it around!

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Falls Church and surrounding areas.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Falls Church and surrounding areas.