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Peter Burnett is a graduate of Hobart College and Antioch School of Law. He has practiced law in Leesburg since 1977. Peter limited his practice to personal injury law when he founded Burnett & Williams in 1988. In addition to building the firm into one of Virginia’s oldest and most experienced personal injury law firms, Peter has compiled an impressive array of legal achievements, including obtaining the highest wrongful death verdict in Virginia history, obtaining the highest personal injury verdict in Loudoun County, and other record results.. Peter has guided the firm through a number of noteworthy cases including multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts for wrongful death, medical malpractice and automobile accident cases. He has earned a reputation as a relentless advocate who is always willing to negotiate carefully and creatively on behalf of his in pursuit of a fair outcome. In cases large and small, Peter works closely with clients to uncover every important detail and to convey a full understanding of their claims to the insurance adjustors and attorneys on the other side.. For his dedicated service to his clients and the Virginia legal system, Peter has received numerous accolades and honors. Among them are Lawyer of the Year designated by U.S. News for Plaintiff’s personal injury in 2022 and induction into the Virginia Lawyers Hall of Fame. He has also served in leadership positions in the Virginia State Bar and locally having been President of the Loudoun County Bar Association, a member of the Virginia State Bar Council, Chairman of the VSB Diversity Conference, and Chairman of the VSB Judicial Nominations Committee. Currently, as the Chair of the VSB Senior Lawyers Conference, Peter assembled a team to produce a video on the importance of civility and professionalism for lawyers. It is intended to have multiple uses from presentations to 3rd year law students to continuing legal education seminars for practicing lawyers to law firm education for young associates.. Peter has been committed to charitable activities in Loudoun County for many years. He is a founding director of the Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter, a founding director and Chairman of Loudoun Cares, Co-Chairman of the Downtown Improvement Association, founder and Chairman of the Loudoun Law Foundation, and founding Chairman of the Virginia Diversity Foundation, the parent organization of the Ampersand Pantry Project. Whether salvaging a historic Leesburg structure, building a home for a valued member of the community, or planning for the future of downtown Leesburg, Peter is tirelessly devoted to the common good.. Peter’s most recent projects include working as a pro bono consultant to the Rachel Paxton Trust as they work toward the design and construction of a new customized school building for the Arc of Loudoun as part of an effort to maximize the 16-acre campus as a mosaic of services for needy children, the Trust’s primary mission. Additionally, for the last couple of years, Peter has been leading the charge in convincing the Town of Leesburg to re-develop the Liberty Street parking lot, the former town dump, by removing the dump material, constructing a performing arts and conference center, and supporting construction of approximately 80 affordable housing units for senior citizens.

Nick Albu’s clients credit him for being creative, candid and aggressive.. Nick represents privately held companies and individuals in high-stakes litigation. He tries cases and arbitrates matters involving fiduciary claims, shareholder actions, contract disputes, fraud, tortious interference, conspiracy, defamation, misappropriation and government contracts.. Nick also represents Northern Virginia developers in zoning and land use disputes. His clients engage him when they face contentious matters before legislative bodies, planning commissions, zoning appeal boards and trial and appellate courts.. Nick protects his clients’ property rights from government overreach in matters involving zoning ordinance amendments, zoning determinations, vested rights, special exception permits, rezonings, plan disapprovals, proffers, regulatory takings and inverse condemnation, unconstitutional conditions, piecemeal downzonings and zoning permits.. Previously, Nick was a litigation partner in the Global Commercial Disputes group of Reed Smith LLP, an international law firm. He is married, has two daughters and lives in Purcellville, Virginia.. Nick attended Washington and Lee University School of Law and Appalachian State University. He is admitted to the Virginia State Bar and practices in Virginia’s state and federal courts.

John C. Whitbeck, Jr. is the founder of WhitbeckBennett. His practice focuses on family law, special education law, and mental health law. He regularly practices in several jurisdictions in the Northern Virginia area. He has also been certified as an expert witness in litigation.Mr. Whitbeck is a professor of law at George Mason University Law School, and the former Director of the George Mason University Law and Mental Illness Clinic. The Clinic provided pro bono legal representation to the families of mentally ill individuals seeking to have their loved ones committed to psychiatric treatment. Mr. Whitbeck also taught the classroom component of the Clinic. Mr. Whitbeck has also been a guest lecturer at George Mason for other courses.. Mr. Whitbeck has appeared on and quoted in various national and local media, including Fox News Channel, Fox Business, MSNBC, CNN, NBC, CBS, ABC, NPR, Washington Post, Richmond Times-Dispatch, Virginia Pilot, Daily News, Daily Press, Roanoke Times, Loudoun Times Mirror, Leesburg Today, Winchester Star and many other national and local media.. In addition to his law practice, Mr. Whitbeck served as Substitute Judge in Virginia District Courts, hearing civil and criminal matters, including family law cases. Mr. Whitbeck also served as a Special Justice for civil commitment hearings in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit as well, which requires him to sit as a “judge” for hearings to commit mentally ill individuals to psychiatric treatment. Mr. Whitbeck has also severed as a Special Prosecutor in the Loudoun County General District Courts.. Mr. Whitbeck has been named by his peers a “Rising Star” in Super Lawyers Magazine as one of the top up-and-coming lawyers in the Commonwealth from and one of Virginia’s Legal Elite by Virginia Business Magazine.. Mr. Whitbeck graduated with an A.B. in Politics from Occidental College in Los Angeles, California. As a student at Occidental, Mr. Whitbeck was a starting tight end and offensive lineman on the NCAA affiliated football team, was a member of the Occidental Rugby Club, and served as the President of the Delta Phi Chapter of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity in his junior and senior years.. Mr. Whitbeck attended law school at George Mason University where he was a member of the Moot Court Board, the Trial Advocacy Team, and the George Mason Law and Mental Illness Clinic. After law school, Mr. Whitbeck worked briefly as an associate for a law firm in Leesburg, Virginia before forming his own law firm.

Jenniffer Ann DeNigris, a highly esteemed attorney, discovered her penchant for divorce law following a standout performance in a family law case for a contracts client, showcasing her precise detail orientation and steadfast persistence. Focusing on divorce and child custody cases, Ms. DeNigris gracefully maneuvers through the complexities and delicate nature of family law with unparalleled patience and inventive solutions. Her commitment to surpassing client expectations is evidenced by her impressive track record in client satisfaction and successful case outcomes. Recognitions such as the Cordell & Cordell Top Regional Attorney of the Year and the prestigious Top 10 Family Law Female Attorney highlight her contributions to the legal field. Beyond her professional achievements, Ms. DeNigris is actively engaged in her community, maintaining memberships in the Fairfax Bar Association and the Attorney Voter Protection Program, and participating in the Kappa Phi Christian Sorority. A valued member of St. John’s Catholic Church, Ms. DeNigris exemplifies professional excellence and community dedication, consistently upholding the highest standards in her practice.

I've been practicing law for more than 15 years now, but it's a second career for me.  Before going to law school at night, I was working full time and trying to raise a young family.  That experience has shaped the way I approach my clients and the way that I practice law.  When you understand your client's situation and can see the case from their perspective, it helps you come up with solutions that others may not see.  Often, by being creative and looking at all of the issues, and not just the most obvious ones, I'm able to come up with creative solutions that actually save my clients money, time and aggravation.

I joined Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig’s litigation practice group in 2009. Immediately before joining DBL, I was in private litigation practice in Washington, DC. I have litigated a variety of complex matters in the state and federal courts of Virginia, Washington, DC, and West Virginia, including commercial disputes, employment disputes, trade secrets cases, construction cases, medical malpractice cases, and professional architectural and engineering malpractice cases.. From 2001 – 2005, I served in the United States Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps. I was recognized as Honor Graduate of the 155th Officer Basic Course of United States Army Judge Advocate General’s School located at the University of Virginia. Subsequently, I served as a military prosecutor at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, and also as a Special Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, Alexandria Division. After concluding my service as a military prosecutor, I served as a military defense attorney at Fort Benning, Georgia. While a member of the United States Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps, I was lead trial counsel in numerous courts-martial tried before military judges and juries at various military installations including Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Fort Benning, Georgia, Fort Rucker, Alabama, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.. I earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude, from West Virginia University in 1996. I was also initiated into the University’s Phi Beta Kappa chapter. I earned my Juris Doctor degree from Washington and Lee University School of Law in 1999. During law school, I was selected to represent Washington and Lee University as a member of its Jessup International Moot Court Team.. I am admitted to the State and Federal Courts of Virginia, the District of Columbia, and West Virginia. I am also admitted to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

I am a partner at Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig PLLC. My practice focuses primarily on civil litigation in the areas of patent, trademark, copyright, internet / domain names, commercial transactions, government contracts, community associations, and bankruptcy law / creditor's rights, as well as trademark and copyright prosecution. I have represented local and national clients in federal and state court litigation matters, as well as in bankruptcy proceedings.. I have represented manufacturing companies in complex patent infringement matters, technology companies in trademark infringement matters, and copyright holders in infringement actions against the likes of Disney and ABC. In 2012, I made new law in Virginia by successfully arguing to the Virginia Supreme Court that a prevailing homeowner is entitled to recover attorneys' fees in a claim against a Homeowners Association that has violated the provisions of its own governing documents.. I attended law school at The George Washington University Law School where I graduated in the top third of my class.  At GW, I served as a student teacher of legal research and writing and an articles editor for the American Intellectual Property Law Association Quarterly Journal, and I currently work as an adjunct professor of scholarly writing working with law students on the AIPLA Quarterly Journal. I previously worked for a D.C. firm that specializes in litigation and legislative policy work in the areas of copyright and constitutional law.. I am admitted to practice in the following courts and jurisdictions:. Virginia. District of Columbia. Maryland. Georgia. U.S. Supreme Court. U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia. U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado. U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia. U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Virginia. U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Columbia. U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland. U.S. Court of Federal Claims. U.S. Tax Court

I am a Partner and Lead Trademark Prosecution attorney in the Virginia-based general practice firm of Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig PLLC. I have been representing a diverse group of businesses in a variety of industries and commercial sectors since 1995 while working in several intellectual property boutique law firms; consulting with the in-house trademark group of an international hospitality company; and examining trademark applications as an Attorney Advisor in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. My intellectual property practice also covers internet domain name IP issues; anti-counterfeiting matters; copyright prosecution; IP licensing and transactional matters; and IP research and due diligence investigations. I particularly enjoy working with new start-up companies and seeing them develop.. As an Attorney Advisor in Law Office 106 of the USPTO trademark examining operations for three years, Alex examined thousands of trademark applications in the fields of cosmetics, toiletries and cleaning preparations, publications and office supplies, toys and sporting goods, and service mark applications for all types of services, and defended registration refusals before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.. Professionally, Alex has been an active member of the International Trademark Association, participating in four of its committees for the past six consecutive committee terms (twelve years) as well as on the trademark committee of the American Intellectual Property Law Association.. See more at: https://www.dbllawyers.com/attorney/alex-butterman

Highly regarded, experienced, and hard-working attorney who represents clients throughout Virginia in complex criminal and civil matters.  William "Ben" Mann was named one of Loudoun County's top 40 under 40 by the Loudoun Business Journal.  Contact William "Ben" Mann and his firm Simms Showers Law today.

Exclusively practicing personal injury law for more than 25 years, Barbara and her entire team are committed to their clients’ healing and provide the peace of mind assuring clients they can leave the legal strategy to them.

Eric's practice focuses on litigation, intellectual property, government contracts and employment law. He is licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia and Maryland.. Before joining Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig, Eric worked as a law clerk at Baker & Hostetler LLP, addressing litigation and government contracts issues, and as a legal intern at international internation jet-engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce.. He earned is juris doctor from The George Washington University Law School. While there, he represented pro bono clients through Jacon Burns Community Legal Clinics, sat on the university's Moot Court Board, acted as staff editor of the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) Quarterly Journal, adn was awarded the Michael J. Avenatti Award for Excellence in Pre-Trial and Trial Advocacy. He also attended Brighamn Young University, where he received a bachelor's degree in English.

Charles Wakefield has been practicing law in Northern Virginia since 1988, and he has a reputation for being organized, meticulous, well-prepared, and tenacious. These qualities make him a fierce advocate for his clients and help him obtain the best outcomes possible. Charles' practice focuses on collection law, contract litigation, personal injury, and landlord representation. Charles gives his clients his full attention, is respectful of their time, and is responsive and hard working.. Charles attended George Mason University, where he graduated with distinction with a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and Government in 1985. After graduating, Charles attended University of Virginia School of Law, where he graduated with his Juris Doctor in 1988. Charles was admitted to practice law in Virginia and the District of Columbia in 1988. He is a member of the Virginia State Bar.

Charles is an attorney with extensive experience in commercial and residential real estate and title related matters, as well as land use and zoning, landlord/tenant, creditor/debtor, business sales and formation, neighbor law, conservation and related easements, fraud litigation and chancery practice. Charles is Virginia Real Estate Board approved instructor on many topics, a member of Dulles Area Association of Realtors, Northern Virginia Association of Realtors, Prince William Association of Realtors, Greater Piedmont Association of Realtors. He has served on the Board of DAAR and been a member of the NVAR Standard Forms Committee.Typical clients include local and regional developers and homebuilders, commercial developers, churches, farming operations and equine operations. To date, Charles has managed and closed well over 15,000 transactions and is widely known and respected in the industry for his dedication, sound counsel and his ability to devise cost-effective, think-outside-the-box solutions to complex issues.

Ben Barlow’s practice mainly focuses on litigation. Ben graduated from Bridgewater College in 1997 with a BA in History and Political Science. After graduating, Ben spent a year in AmeriCorps and then went on to do post graduate work in Psychology and Education at James Madison University. In 2004 Ben graduated from the University Of Richmond School Of Law, receiving the Family Law and Outstanding Oral Advocate graduation awards and being named to the Order of Barristers Honor Society. While in law school, Ben won the Carrico Moot Court Competition in addition to the Richmond Trial Advocacy Competition.. Ben began his litigation career as an Associate Attorney at Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver, PLLC where he worked as a litigation associate representing companies in civil and commercial litigation and securities litigation and arbitration matters as well as advising individuals and small businesses on business formation issues. While at WAW, Ben also established an excellent reputation for Pro Bono representation. In 2006, Ben moved to Maryland to work as an Attorney for the National Security Agency, advising agency managers on numerous personnel, policing, security-clearance, and federal agency interaction issues. Following his time with the Federal Government, Ben completed an internship at a prominent Maryland Transformative Mediation firm and then began working in a contract capacity for Washington D.C. and Baltimore area firms on matters ranging from complex litigation regarding the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act to major mergers and acquisitions.

Andrew believes that the law works best when people’s voices are heard. After more than a decade as a prosecutor, including serving as a Senior Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney on the Special Victims and Violent Crimes teams, Andrew has handled serious and complex criminal matters and worked to ensure that victims and their families had a voice in the prosecution of their cases. Andrew now brings this experience to the firm’s litigation practice. Focusing on guardianships, conservatorships, fiduciary duty litigation, and probate issues, Andrew is committed to helping families leverage the power of the courts to protect their loved ones.. Outside of the courtroom, Andrew is a licensed member of the Virginia State Bar and serves on the Judicial Selection Committee for the Prince William County Bar Association. He is also a barbeque enthusiast and enjoys traveling.  An honors graduate from Radford University and New York Law School, Andrew is a native of Northern Virginia and lives with his wife and three young children in Ashburn.