Top Business Lawyers in ZIP 22101 | 12 available

Working with and helping businesses and non-profit organizations is my passion.  I enjoy strategizing with entrepreneurs and seeing their excitement about building their business.  I love providing the legal team to help protect and grow the business of our clients.

I have been representing insurance companies and policyholders in commercial liability and professional liability insurance coverage litigation, and defending attorneys in professional liability and bar disciplinary claims for over 25 years.  In addition, I represent accreditation agencies and organizations in disputes arising out of accreditation decisions.  I have handled numerous cases at the trial and appellate levals in Virginia, the District of Colombia and Maryland, and am licensed to practice in all three of those jurisdicitons.  I have published and lectured extensively across the country on topics related to my primary practice areas.. Since 2003 I have been an attorney and shareholder with the McLean, Virginia office of Sands Anderson, P.C., a 75-attorney firm with offices in Richmond, Virginia, Christianburg, Virginia, and Raleigh, North Carolina.  Prior to that I was a partner with Schraub & Howell, Ltd. in McLean, Virginia.

I have an avid interest in assisting people navigate the legal system. My motivation is assisting my clients and helping them to avoid needless complexity and stress in legal matters, whether it's a matter involving licensing IP, an equity purchase, or litigation.I have unique experience as an attorney and have particular experience in information technology and building/construction.. Prior to studying law, I worked in technology development at Lucent Technologies and was involved in the design and rollout of multi-mode fiber optic networks and VOIP services at clients in New York and New Jersey.. Additionally, I have training and direct experience in the residential and commercial construction industries, having obtained training in electrical, plumbing, and framing, and have passed the contractor's exam in Virginia, in order to better understand construction disputes.