Top best Real Estate Lawyers Near me in ZIP 22042

Robert Deal has several years of experience representing owners, buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants, developers and contractors in all types of commercial real estate and business transactions. His real estate practice focuses on preparation and negotiation of contracts for the acquisition, sale and/or exchange of property; the creation of condominiums, condo associations and homeowners’ associations; the preparation of easements, dedications and subdivisions; and the negotiation and drafting of commercial leases for various real estate asset types, including office, retail, restaurant and industrial uses. He also assists clients from a business perspective through the review and drafting of business contracts and the formation of entities that will best serve their legal and business needs by providing individualized attention and personal response to their requests and requirements.. Mr. Deal also has extensive experience in banking and finance law, representing several regional banks as well as developers, builders and real estate owners in all aspects of secured lending transactions, from the commitment letter, due diligence review, commercial loan documentation and negotiation, closing and post–closing requirements. He has been involved in a wide variety of finance transactions including real estate acquisition, construction and refinance loans, GSA loans, mezzanine loans, and loans secured by corporate assets, franchise licenses, ground leases and other collateral. He has also reviewed or drafted legal opinions for loan transactions, some for loans in excess of $100 million dollars.. Mr. Deal understands the sensitivities and commercial realties of lending, borrowing and developing in today’s market. In the course of transactions such as loan purchases and indemnity-secured collateral, he has assisted clients in finding ways to limit the costs of a transaction for all of the parties, while maintaining the security of the loan and maximizing the benefit to his clients. He has also worked with lenders and borrowers in dealing with troubled loans through restructures and workouts, and recently prepared materials for a Virginia CLE titled “Bankruptcy and Real Estate: The Current Issues”. By focusing on the details of every transaction, Mr. Deal works hard for his clients to find creative solutions to structure and document commercial transactions that meet his client’s needs and to ensure that transactions proceed to closing in a manner that protects the client’s interests while doing so in a timely and cost-effective manner. Mr. Deal received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism, with an emphasis in Public Relations, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science, each from Arizona State University, graduating magna cum laude from the Barrett Honors College in 2002. He earned his Juris Doctor from the George Mason University School of Law School in 2005. Mr. Deal is admitted to practice in Virginia and is a member of the Virginia State Bar.

Mr. Fox has over two decades of experience representing developers, real estate brokers, community association boards, title companies, and commercial landlords as well as tenants on a full range of complex real estate matters, including commercial property acquisition, disposition, development and leasing, complex lien and title disputes, land use and zoning, mortgage fraud, residential and commercial purchase and sale contract disputes, construction/contractor (Classes A,B and C) disputes, easement/boundary line and adverse possession issues, partition and allotment actions, plat modifications and HOA related disputes.. As a licensed settlement agent, Mr. Fox has a noted expertise in title disputes, and his Continuing Legal Education Seminars (CLEs) on curing complex title defects with real estate have received national recognition. Mr. Fox’s sophistication in this subject matter is reflected in the fact that he has handled more than 3,000 commercial real estate transactions for multi-national entities like Exxon Mobil Corporation. Additionally, Mr. Fox has been practicing trademark law since 1993 and has intellectual property clients from Hawaii to Connecticut, and has successfully prevailed before the United States Patent & Trademark Appeals Board. In addition to his trademark experience, he also has extensive experience in intellectual property transfer and licensing joint ventures.. Areas of PracticeCommercial Property Acquisition and DispositionCommercial LeasingSettlements and Title DisputesCommunity AssociationsPartition and Allotment ActionsEasement and boundary line disputesConstruction/Contractor DisputesPurchase and Sale Contracts (Residential and Commercial)Bar AdmissionsCalifornia, 1992Virginia, 2007EducationUniversity of New Hampshire School of Law, Concord, New HampshireJ.D. – 1993Published WorksTop Tools for Curing Title Defects (CLE) , sponsored by the National Business Institute (October, 2019)Professional Associations and MembershipsNVAR Attorney RoundtableSettlement Agent (First American Title Insurance Company)

George Hawkins focuses his practice on business representation, civil litigation, and all matters affecting real estate. He represents buyers, sellers, and developers in all phases of residential and commercial real estate transactions. He also advises and counsels businesses in all aspects ranging from the formation, acquisition, and management of the business entity. George is AV®-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell® Peer-Review Ratings, the highest rating available for excellence in legal ethics and practice. George has served on NVAR’s standard forms committee since 2011 and was the 2015 Chair of that committee.. He is often asked to speak to members of the real estate community on current legal and regulatory matters affecting their industry, including title matters and regulatory changes that affect residential real estate settlements. George has spoken to a variety of groups concerning business formation, including the Small Business Administration’s S.C.O.R.E. program. George is a published chapter editor for The Virginia Lawyer: A Deskbook for Practitioners, “Representing Debtors and Creditors.”. George Hawkins manages our real estate practice and estate planning department.

Gary has more than 25 years of experience practicing law. He focuses on litigation and transactional law including: commercial and residential real estate, real estate financing, real estate and business litigation, foreclosure, bankruptcy, business law and estate planning. Gary has a peer review rating of “AV” from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest peer rating an attorney can obtain.

Barney Goodman is a Partner with Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig who specializes in resolution of business and construction disputes, mechanics liens, real estate, foreclosures, and contract, corporate and employment disputes as well assisting clients in their business and real estate transactions.. Barney litigates in state and federal courts and frequently does appellate work in the Virginia Supreme Court. He is often called upon to give expert testimony on the topics of real estate law and attorney fees. Barney has served as Chairman of the Judicial Screening, Long Range Planning and Professionalism Committees of the Fairfax Bar Association. Barney is AV®-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell® Peer-Review Ratings, the highest rating available for excellence in legal ethics and practice.. Barney graduated with a B.S. in Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He then received his J.D. at Case Western University Reserve School of Law. As a U.S. Army Officer, Barney was certified as a lawyer by the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General in Fort Eustis, Virginia, prior to serving in Vietnam. He worked as Trial Counsel in the Office of General Counsel of the U.S. Navy in Washington, D.C. before entering private law practice in 1975 in Tysons Corner.

Attorney licensed in Virginia and Maryland.. Follow me on twitter @Ryan_the_lawyer. Mr. Kennedy has appeared in the District and Circuit Courts of Maryland and Virginia where he has tried numerous cases to verdict before both judge and jury including a variety of criminal, family, contract, real estate, and commercial disputes.  In addition to this trial experience, Mr. Kennedy has appeared before the various zoning authorities and Maryland Court of Special Appeals.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Vienna and surrounding areas.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Vienna and surrounding areas.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Vienna and surrounding areas.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Vienna and surrounding areas.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Vienna and surrounding areas.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Vienna and surrounding areas.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Vienna and surrounding areas.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Vienna and surrounding areas.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Vienna and surrounding areas.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Vienna and surrounding areas.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Vienna and surrounding areas.

Experienced Real Estate attorney serving clients in Vienna and surrounding areas.