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Yahne Miorini is the founder and principal of Miorini Law PLLC. She focuses her practice on domestic and international estate planning, probate, trust administration and related tax matters, elder law (guardianship, conservatorship, special needs, and long-term care) and Veterans' Benefits. Her practice emphasizes the human element and seeks to foster long term family stability and efficient governance as well as providing wealth preservation and tax planning.. She continues to be in demand to speak before legal, accounting, and business groups. She is involved with local professional organizations. She is past President of VAELA, the Virginia Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA). Ms. Miorini has served as the chair of the Elder Law Estate Section of the Fairfax Bar Association, past co-chair of the Wills, Trusts, and Estates Section of the Fairfax Bar Association and was named Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year in 2006 by the Fairfax Bar Association. She was the past treasurer of the McLean Estate Planning Council. Additionally, she is the President of the Comité Tricolor (non-profit organization dedicated to helping French Citizens in the Washington, DC metropolitan area). Ms. Miorini received an award from the French Government for her public services (Chevalier de l'Ordre national du mérite).. Ms. Miorini is licensed in D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and New York. She has over 20 years of experience. She received a French J.D. from University of La Sorbonne, Paris, France, and an LL.M. in International and Comparative Law from George Washington University Law School.. In her spare time, she organizes dinners for a French Association (Washington Accueil Association), travels, and enjoys being with her husband, two children and cat.

VF&S is a law firm dedicated to providing estate planning and estate administration services to individuals and families in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area.

Understands your issues and gets the job done! Contact me:. You can benefit from my 25+ years of trial experience and work. as a Mediator and Collaborative Divorce attorney!

Travis routinely represents individuals in state and federal courts who have been charged with the most serious of felony offenses (i.e., rape, murder, burglary, distribution of narcotics, embezzlement), as well as other felony and misdemeanor crimes. In his over 13 years of courtroom experience, Travis has also litigated complex civil cases while representing corporations and individuals alike. He is a regular speaker and lecturer, instructing other attorneys in Continuing Legal Education courses, in the fields of criminal defense and domestic relations. Travis has been awarded the peer review rating of “AV-Preeminent” from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest peer rating an attorney can obtain. Travis is fluent in Spanish and conversational in Arabic.

Tom’s practice focuses on patent, trademark, trade secret, commercial, entertainment law, business, government contracts disputes, litigation, and transactions. Tom has authored numerous books and appeared on national television and radio, including Fox, Sundance T.V., and NPR, speaking on various subjects in his fields of practice. In addition to the state and federal courts of D.C., VA, and M.D., he is a member of the Federal Courts in Puerto Rico, Colorado, and Texas, as well as the Court of Federal Claims, the Federal Circuit, where he has recently argued and won three appellate matters, the Veteran’s Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court, where he was lead counsel on a False Claims Act case (See United States ex rel. Carter v. Halliburton Co.) and in the T.C. Heartland LLC v. Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC (U.S. May 22, 2017) (No. 16-341) case involving jurisdiction in patent infringement cases. Other recent litigation victories where Tom served as lead trial counsel include a $12,317,500 verdict in Zuru v Telebrands et al. (EDTX 2017) (patent infringement) and a $2,600,000 verdict in DPX Gear v Prince et al. (Loudoun Circuit Court 2017) (breach of contract & fraud).Tom has authored and taught numerous classes for the last 20 years to attorneys, law students, and businesses, most recently these include; Copyright Clearance Issues (2018) (internal for AMC Networks), Intellectual Property Essentials (2018) (Virginia CLE), Intellectual Property Issues in Sports and Entertainment Law (2017)(NBI), Reasonable Royalties in Patent Damages (2017)(NBI), and Patent Damages: The Rise of the Footprint Approach (2016) and the revised editions (2013, 2015 and 2017) of the Virginia Lawyer’s Deskbook, Chapter 8 - Intellectual Property (Virginia CLE).. Tom holds a JD, MBA, and MS in biotechnology, and is a former Army officer (Armor and Cavalry), a former special prosecutor (Loudoun County), has served as co-chair of the ABA’s Copyright CLE subcommittee and is formerly a board member and the past president of the Loudoun County bar association. Tom is also a founder, patent-holder and former CEO and Chairman of Ceres Nanosciences Inc. whose Lyme disease diagnostic test received the FDA’s “Breakthrough Device” designation in July of 2018 () and which has completed more than $20 million in funding since its inception.  As an instrument rated pilot, he also served as a commissioner for the largest executive airport in Virginia (KJYO), the executive feeder airport for Dulles.. Most recently Tom was again named a SuperLawyer (2012-2014, 2016-2022) for intellectual property (top 5% in DC and Virginia).  Thomas Dunlap named a Washington SmartCEO Centers of Influence Award Honoree.  Tom has also been named a top Virginia lawyer (for litigation).  The firm has for the sixth year in a row been named a “Best Law Firm in Virginia” by Virginia Living and the PCT Global Law 2016 and 2018 Intellectual Property Firm. Outside of his legal practice, Tom is a PADI Master Diver, instrument pilot with high-performance and complex aircraft ratings, a member of MENSA, and participates in marathons and triathlons.. Education Narrative: I received a BA from Lafayette College (Dean’s List), a Juris Doctor from Washington & Lee University (Phi Delta Phi Legal Honors Fraternity) an MS in Biotechnology & MBA from the University of Maryland (Magna Cum Laude).. Military Narrative: Until resigning in 2009, I was a Captain (Armor & Cavalry) in the Army National Guard, and a graduate of Army OCS having served in various US and overseas locations as a Recon Scout Platoon Leader, and Executive Officer (XO) (A Troop, 1-158th CAV (RECON)), and aide de camp to Division Commanding General, (Major General Wyman, 29th Infantry Division) and as the Commander of the Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC), 116th Infantry (116th BSTB) (includes the military police, NBC and Recon units for the Battalion).. Community: I serve as an airport commissioner for the Leesburg Executive Airport (KJYO, 2008- present) and have served on the boards of the United Way RAC in the National Capital Area and the Loudoun Community Free Clinic.  I presently serve as a Historic District Review Commissioner for Loudoun County, Virginia. I am an alumni representative for Lafayette College and have taught as an adjunct at Washington & Lee University (Intellectual Property) and presently serve on the Washington & Lee Entrepreneurship Advisory Executive Board.. Personal: I am SCUBA certified as a Master diver (with O2 and Nitrox) and have completed the PADI Archeology Diver program through the Maritime Archeological Historical Society (), with whom I dive to assist with the recovery and preservation of historic artifacts as well as deep diver, cave diver and a variety of other PADI certifications.  I have held a Humvee and M1 Tank drivers licenses and I am a former National Silver Medalist in full contact Burmese kickboxing, called Bando (2002). As an original founder and co-patent holder/ inventor on certain diagnostic and research nano-particle technology, I served as the CEO of Ceres Nanosciences, Inc. (2007-2010), a biotechnology company based in Manassas, Virginia, and served as the Chairman of their Board of Directors until 2017 when the company completed its $9 million Series A round ().  I have completed numerous marathons and the Vineman Ironman 70.3 Triathlon. I am an avid sailor having crewed for months on the RV Westward (3-masted staysail schooner) as part of a joint research effort by Boston University and NOAA. I am also an experienced pilot and own a Cirrus SR-22 airplane (high performance and complex instrument pilot ratings).  I live with my wife and two children in Loudoun County.. Other Memberships include Rotary International, American MENSA, Freemasons: Olive Branch 114, Scottish Rite Freemasons – Alexandria (32nd), Leesburg Veterans of Foreign Wars (Post 1177), Leesburg American Legion Post, and AOPA.

Tania Klam is a cum laude graduate of George Mason University (B.A. in Government and International Politics with a minor in Legal Studies) and a graduate of the Penn State Dickinson School of Law (J.D. 2009). She is admitted to practice in Virginia, District of Columbia, New York, and Florida.. Ms. Klam began her legal career as a prosecutor in Brooklyn, New York where she served as an Assistant District Attorney. While there, she piloted numerous criminal cases through the state court system, gaining extensive and invaluable experience as a litigator. After a thoroughly impressive career as a prosecutor, Ms. Klam began an even more impressive career in Family Law and Criminal Defense. Specializing in: violent crimes, drug charges, and traffic offenses, domestic relations, and divorces, Ms. Klam has successfully represented numerous defendants in Northern Virginia and the District of Columbia.. Additionally, Ms. Klam spent six years at a prominent law firm in their Miami, Manhattan, and DC offices concentrating on matters of civil litigation, wills and estates, real estate litigation, bankruptcy, and transactions. She worked with a variety of prestigious clients, national and regional banks, and independent investors in Florida, New York, Washington D.C. and Virginia. She concentrated her practice on corporate law, real estate litigation, contract review and drafting, leases, transactional matters, landlord/tenant disputes, and business sales. She also handled all aspects of special asset litigation in both state and federal courts, including successfully representing clients in appellate work. She has assisted clients in the recovery of tens of millions of dollars through post-judgment recovery.. Through her experience, Ms. Klam has developed substantial litigation skills in several states and jurisdictions, handling a diverse array of matters and expertise in civil litigation and domestic relations. A native Arabic speaker, Ms. Klam brings this breadth of experience to Roop Xanttopoulos Babounakis & Klam PLLC cultivated throughout the course of her career.

Since 1975, Leon S. Demsky has been providing expert legal advice and advocacy in Northern Virginia. His practice includes criminal, domestic, bankruptcy and personal injury. Mr. Demsky is an experienced litigator, and has handled hundreds of civil and criminal jury trial cases in his career as well as thousands of appearances in various General District Courts. Mr. Demsky’s approach to legal representation is honest assessments of cases, and the highest level of care and attention to detail. He understands that his clients are often dealing with stressful, potentially life-altering legal consequences. His clients can expect him to understand the uniqueness of their situation and work with them to navigate the most trying times of their lives.. Over the course of his extensive career, Mr. Demsky has had the pleasure of working with his closest friends and colleagues, and by retaining Mr. Demsky, clients have access to the knowledge and expertise of his associates’ experience in various fields of law. Mr. Demsky received his B.A. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1972 and his J. D. from University of Richmond School of Law in 1975. He has held membership in the American Bar Association, Virginia Bar Association, Arlington Bar Association, Fairfax Bar Association, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, and National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. For the past 41 years , Mr. Demsky has worked extensively throughout the area, with a focus on Arlington, Fairfax, Prince William and Loudoun counties, as well as the City of Alexandria. His practice has taken him to over 20 different jurisdictions in the Commonwealth and he has numerous trials and hearings throughout the State. He has a good working relationship the Courts and the Prosecution in Northern Virginia and his results usually leave his clients more than satisfied.

Simran Rahi is an experienced trial attorney and senior associate attorney with Portner & Shure. He represents clients in matters of personal injury – including, motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, medical malpractice – and criminal defense throughout the state and federal courts in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. Mr. Rahi has tried numerous civil jury trials and over 100 bench trials to verdict.. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Rahi worked as a trial attorney at one of the nation’s largest automobile insurance companies, GEICO, as well as a regional boutique defense law firm, where he defended bodily injury lawsuits from settlement through trial. Most recently, he worked at one of the top 250 largest law firms in the U.S. Mr. Rahi uses his insurance and defense insight and background to the benefit of the injured clients here at Portner & Shure, whether it’s through obtaining a strong settlement or through verdict in the trial process. The firm is fortunate to have Mr. Rahi’s trial experience on our team and his insight into the defense side.. Mr. Rahi is a D.C. metropolitan native. He received his bachelor’s degree, cum laude, from George Mason University, and his law degree from Washington and Lee University School of Law where he was Legislative Editor on the Journal of Energy, Climate and the Environment.

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.

Rhonda Miller is a partner with Dunlap, Bennett & Ludwig, PLLC, working out of their Vienna, Leesburg and Pasadena offices where she concentrates on sophisticated estate planning including special needs trusts, asset protection trusts, spousal lifetime access trusts, charitable remainder trust, qualified small business trusts and other trust used to minimize or eliminate capital gains and estate tax.  In addition, she focuses on administering large and complex estates including litigation with respect to those estates and correcting documents to optimize tax efficiencies.. During the early years of her career, Rhonda was a successful litigator in the courtroom, arguing on behalf of clients both large and small. It is both this courtroom experience and her many years in private practice that afford Rhonda a real-world understanding of the issues facing her clients when it comes to asset preservation.  Relying on her education, training, and experience, Rhonda takes a holistic approach to safeguarding each client’s personal and business assets in the most tax advantageous manner, while staying consistent with the client’s goals.. What sets Rhonda apart from other attorneys in her field, however, is her friendly, conversational, and accessible style. By building a comfortable rapport with each client, Rhonda is able to explain highly complex areas of law in a manner in which her clients understand.  “I like to think of it this way,” she says. “It is my job to put my clients’ needs and desires into words. Those words form the basis for each client’s legal plan. That’s why it is so important to take the time to get to know every client up front. And by staying in touch, I continue to assist my clients with other important matters in their lives.”. Ms. Miller is highly sought after public speaker.  She frequently teaches continuing legal education and is a continuing education sponsor for the Certified Financial Planner Board and insurance agents.

Paul has been practicing law since 2005. His areas of focus are in criminal and traffic defense and civil litigation (domestic relations, personal injury). In his criminal practice, he has experience handling serious felony charges (involving the potential of life imprisonment) and also has ample experience in traffic and criminal misdemeanors, having litigated over 2,500 cases.  He has a peer review rating of “AV” from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest peer rating an attorney can obtain. Paul has also handled appeals before the Virginia Court of Appeals and Virginia Supreme Court.. Beyond the law, Paul enjoys performing in a local band and recording music. Paul and his wife Sarah live in Alexandria with their three daughters.

Northern Virginia estate attorneys located in Fairfax, Virginia, Flanders and Wade strive to provide the most professional, high-quality estate planning services at a reasonable, fixed fee.

Ms. Schneider is the founder and principal attorney at Lipon Law, a boutique law firm that provides a wide range of legal services with an emphasis on commercial transactions.  Ms. Schneider routinely overseas matters of corporate governance, equity and debt fundraising, commercial licensing, commercial leasing, intellectual property and data privacy issues for her clients.. Prior to launching Lipon Law, Ms. Schneider was a senior associate at Boyle Law and served as corporate counsel for MicroStrategy in McLean Virginia where she negotiated commercial and transactional agreements and made strategic legal decisions in connection with expansion initiatives in China, India, Latin America and Asia.  In addition, Ms. Schneider initiated an overhaul of key internal policies for the company's U.S. operations.. Ms. Schneider was also in private practice with Hughes Hubbard & Reed in Los Angeles, California focusing on mergers and acquisitions and private placement offerings.. Ms. Schneider earned her J.D. from UCLA School of Law, Los Angeles, CA, where she was elected to the Order of the Coif. and holds a Bachelor of Arts in economics from the University of Pennsylvania.  She is admitted to practice law in California and Virginia.

Mr. Smolen has gained recognition over the past 31 years for his knowledge of complex business transactions, trusts and estates. He incorporates both his business and financial acumen and estate experience to formulate integrated plans for the benefit of his clients. Mr. Smolen has appeared as a guest expert on television programs and has had articles published in various forums. Mr. Smolen is a court appointed mediator to the United States Bankruptcy Court and has been appointed by the Fairfax County Circuit Court, Virginia to serve as a trustee, conservator, and has also been called upon to serve as a member of an independent litigation committee.

Mr. Mendes is an experienced trial attorney and civil litigator. His practice focuses on family law, mental health law, elder law, and estate litigation. His cases range from contested divorces and child custody matters to representing family members seeking to gain guardianship over an aging parent who can no longer care for themselves to litigating complex estate disputes. He prides himself on standing alongside his clients to solve their most challenging personal problems and navigate unforeseen circumstances. He views his role as multifaceted—he is a fierce advocate for his client’s legal goals, a trusted counselor and confidant, and an experienced strategist steering them on the best path forward for themselves, their children, and their family as a whole. Mr. Mendes, a former member of the District of Columbia’s Probate Fiduciary Panel, routinely represents family members, professional fiduciaries, and other lawyers in litigation arising from estate administrations, guardianships and conservatorships, and estate–related real estate matters.

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)

Most family law attorneys regard courtroom proceedings as a necessary, but hopefully avoidable, part of their practice. Not SmolenPlevy’s Kyung (Kathryn) Dickerson, who enjoys the challenge of the courtroom. “I love going to court,” Dickerson says. “It’s a constant proving ground. Being in court keeps you sharp and focused and if you enjoy being in the courtroom, then each appearance teaches you how to become a better attorney.” Even though Dickerson often tries to steer clients away from the courtroom and toward less adversarial negotiations, especially when there are children involved, she knows divorce cases frequently end up in front of a judge. When they do, she’s ready. “The evidence is the evidence. The difference for any client is the ability of his or her attorney to persuasively argue that client’s side of the case to the judge.”

Michael Strong is licensed to practice law in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. He has been licensed to practice law since 1980. Mr. Strong earned his law degree from the University of Dayton School of Law. He handles cases involving personal injury and business litigation, including catastrophic injuries, serious accidents, business contracts, business transactions, and more. As a dedicated advocate, he is well-known for his client-focused representation. He has secured favorable results for many of his cases and is passionate about serving his clients. Mr. Strong is also a true litigator and author of many published legal articles.

John’s professional practice focuses on counseling and litigation related to real estate, neighborhood disputes, construction, commericial landlord-tenant, and land use. He represents real estate investors, homeowners, home builders, and commercial tenants in lawsuits, motions, trials, administrative action, association meetings, and arbitration. When clients need to protect their real estate interests in complex disputes, they turn to John to provide a high level of analysis of all possible alternatives, advocacy and communication. John listens before recommending.

Jim grew up on a small farm near Atlanta, Georgia. As a young man he was active in 4-H and was a National winner in one of his 4-H projects. He received his Bachelor of Chemical Engineering degree from Georgia Tech. Jim and his wife, Sharon, moved to the Washington D.C. area for Jim to attend law school and settled first in Virginia, and later in Maryland. During the Vietnam War, Jim served with the 101st Airborne Division, first as a Chemical Officer, and then in the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate. He has been a Federal Prosecutor and served in the Virginia Legislature. Jim and his wife are very active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They served a mission in the Alabama Birmingham Mission for three years where Jim presided as Mission President.. After Jim and Sharon returned from their mission in Alabama, Jim returned to the practice of law. He is with the Vienna, Virginia, firm of Tate, Bywater, Fuller, Mickelsen & Tull. Jim currently represents the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Faith Leaders’ Group of the Interfaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington. Jim and Sharon have two daughters – Virginia Isaacson and Devon Millward. They have five grandchildren.. Jim is co-author of "I Am Charged With a Crime," available on , published in 2015.

Jesci Norrington focuses her practice on estate planning, probate, trust and estate administration matters and non-contested guardianship and conservatorship cases. She counsels clients serving as executors and trustees through the probate and trust administration process. She prepares individualized estate plans tailored to meet client's needs to include wills, trusts, irrevocable trusts, special needs trusts, powers of attorney and advance medical directives.. Jesci serves on the Board of Directors for the Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and is a member of the Fairfax Bar Association. She regularly serves as a guardian ad litem for incapacitated adults and is a volunteer with Wills on Wheels, an organization that provides estate planning services to the elder community. When she is not practicing law, she enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter traveling, cooking or spending time outdoors

I manage a general business representation practice, consisting of corporate clients primarily in the fields of Technology, Govt. Contracting and other professional services. This practice consists of advising on business formation and organization; services & licensing agreement drafting and negotiation; debt and equity financing; mergers, acquisitions and other combinations; regulatory compliance; tax, asset-protection, and estate planning; as well as common legal aspects of ongoing business operations.. Knowing the burdens of executive leadership, I strive to provide concise, complete, and easy to understand and execute guidance for my clients. My goal is to move business forward.

I have been representing accident victims and injured workers since 1987. Every case I accept receives my personal attention.

I have been in the private practice of law for more than 35 years, primarily working in the field of domestic relations or family law.   As an active litigator in all of Northern Virginia, I am well acquainted with the Northern Virginia courts, their individual procedures,polcies, and their local rules.  I also am a certified mediator, and bring my learned experience to mediation session to allow parties to reach a thoughtful out of court resolution.

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.