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Tim Purnell is a graduate of Baylor University School of Law.  Mr. Purnell is licensed to practice law in both Virginia and Texas and before numerous federal Districts and the United States Supreme Court.. Despite a history of international businesses, project development and extensive Federal Court litigations in Colorado, Michigan, Texas, and Virginia, Mr. Purnell now focuses his practice in Northern Virginia and primarily in Prince William County and the City of Manassas.. Tim counsels business clients in matters of corporate formation and continuing representation, small business acquisitions and sales, contract drafting and review, shareholder agreements, and buy-sell agreements. He also prosecutes and defends litigation matters for his clients.  His real estate services include contract review and drafting, commercial lease drafting and review, corporate landlord / tenant negotiations and litigation, and mechanic lien filing and enforcement.. Before merging with his current firm in 2002, Tim maintained a successful solo practice in Manassas.  Prior to settling in Virginia, Tim lived and worked in Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia, serving as advisor to the Mongolian Parliament’s Standing Committee on Legal Affairs, and was a guest lecturer on U.S. Administrative Procedure at the Mongolian National Law School.. Tim lives in Manassas with his wife and four daughters and is active in his church, officiates  both USA and High School swimming, and relaxes in his vegetable garden and by reading.

Michael Vanderpool is a shareholder and founder of Vanderpool, Frostick & Nishanian, and has been practicing law for over forty years. Michael is an attorney who is also a businessman, who believed in starting a law firm that provided its clients with a measure of high ranking professionalism and expertise. Michael’s numerous years of experience and knowledge have made him into one of the most successful attorneys in the area, and his goal is to provide consistent results and solutions for each and every client, allowing them to thrive.. In addition to his legal practice, Michael is also an adjunct Professor at George Mason University teaching in the Real Estate Entrepreneurship Masters Program. He has won numerous awards and honors, such as Virginia’s Business’ “Legal Elite”, as well as graduating Phi Beta Kappa, and Cum Laude. Michael has remained deeply invested in the community, serving on numerous boards over the years as member, chairman and president.

Rick Nishanian is a highly respected real estate attorney. He is well known for his ability to craft legal documents for complex situations, ranging from complicated loan documents to multi-faceted business transactions. Clients appreciate his responsiveness and his attention to detail. These attributes were particularly important when he handled all of the leases for the repopulation of the Springfield Mall. Rick has been a guest lecturer in George Mason’s Masters of Real Estate Development Program.

A shareholder at Vanderpool, Frostick & Nishanian, Kristina has been practicing law for over twenty five years, and has a perceptive understanding of her client’s legal needs. Using her extensive experience and knowledge, Kristina provides innovative solutions that are specific to each of her clients. Her experience includes Employment Law, Civil Litigation, and Municipal Law. Kristina Spitler has been nominated Virginia’s “Legal Elite” by Virginia Business Magazine for four years, named one of Virginia’s most “Influential Women” by Virginia Lawyers Weekly, and awarded the title of one of 2016’s “Leaders in the Law”.. Kristina is a highly ranked speaker and trainer on the topic of Employment Law issues. As an Employment Law subject matter expert, she has most recently played a large role in hosting one of the largest annual Employment Law Summits in Virginia for the past several years. Kristina uses her experience in leading organizations to help to build up the legal and local community, and strives to provide her client’s with excellent service, handling their legal situations with professionalism and expertise.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

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.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

I am an experienced trial lawyer, business advisor and LEED Accredited Professional.  Our firm is a full service business firm with deep capability in both litigation and transactional matters.  This is particularly true with regards to real estate acquisition, entity formation, contract negotiation, finance, land use, and litigation in matters where the projects do not go as planned.

Mr. DiNucci is a seasoned sole practitioner with over 36 years of experience in litigating complex civil cases across various domains. He has adeptly represented a diverse clientele, including individuals, small businesses, and publicly-traded companies, in matters ranging from contract negotiations to intricate civil disputes. His extensive experience includes drafting and negotiating business sale agreements, commercial leases, and employment contracts.. Throughout his career, Mr. DiNucci has successfully litigated cases in numerous jurisdictions across the United States, with a primary focus on the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. Licensed to practice in New York as well, he collaborates with local counsel to litigate in other regions.. Mr. DiNucci’s clientele includes a wide range of professionals and entities, from attorneys and financial institutions to healthcare providers and real estate agencies. Known for his ability to quickly grasp and address the unique needs of each client, he has consistently achieved favorable outcomes, often against larger law firms.. With a background in small, medium-sized, and large law firms, Mr. DiNucci prides himself on his adaptability, deep understanding of client needs, and unwavering commitment to taking on new challenges.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Barry Waldman is the member-owner of Waldman & Associates, PLLC. He has over 20 years of experience to bring to your case.. Mr. Waldman was the Son of a Navy family and was born at the Keflavik Naval Air Station, Keflavik, Iceland. His family moved soon thereafter to Virginia Beach, Virginia, where Mr. Waldman grew up and graduated from Princess Anne High School. Barry attended the University of Virginia and graduated in 1995 with a bachelor's degree in History and a minor in Urban Planning. Mr. Waldman was active in the Inter-Fraternity Council, was an editorialist for a college newspaper, and a morning drive-time DJ for a radio station. Upon graduation Mr. Waldman worked as an account representative for a major textile manufacturer, serving clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Under Mr. Waldman's management, sales grew in his territory by over 400%.. Mr. Waldman attended law school at the University of Richmond’s School of Law in Richmond, Virginia. While there, he served as President of the school's chapter of the American Bar Association, participated in the Child Advocacy Clinic, and published two scholarly articles. Mr. Waldman served as the Manuscripts Editor for the Richmond Journal of Law & Technology, the first law journal published exclusively online.Upon graduating from law school, Mr. Waldman commenced his legal career as an associate attorney with a law firm located in Fairfax, Virginia. In 2000 Mr. Waldman relocated his practice to Spotsylvania and began to focus his practice on Individual Services.. In 2005 Mr. Waldman formed his own law firm, Waldman & Associates, PLLC, serving individuals in the Fredericksburg Area. Mr. Waldman has represented thousands of clients in the Fredericksburg Region, focusing on Divorce, Family Law, Custody, and visitation related issues.. Barry has served his community as a Member and Chairman of the Architectural Review Board of the City of Fredericksburg, as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Fredericksburg, as Chairman of the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Fredericksburg Program, as a Member of the Board of Directors for Rappahannock Goodwill Inc., and has served both the Fredericksburg Area Bar Association and Virginia State Bar in leadership positions.. Mr. Waldman has handled simple Divorces, and Multi-Million Dollar Asset Client divorces with success for his clients. He has handled simple custody matters and multi-state and complicated third-party custody matters with success. Put his experience to work for you today.

I have formed hundreds, if not thousands, of new businesses. I have watched mom and pop businesses achieve family goals, and have seen small businesses with big dreams implement legal and business solutions to become major players in their industries.. My positive client interaction with business owners who are trying to achieve their goals is a strong motivator in my decision to focus his practice on business and commercial law. I regularly work with optimistic, upbeat, and aggressive entrepreneurs and business owners to create short and long-term business strategies and legal needs. I have the experience to provide the practical legal solutions to complicated business situations. Time and again I have found that the pure legal analysis and legal courses of action may not be the best solution for businesses and business owners. Rather, seeking win-win solutions, which involve a balancing of the legal positions against the monetary and non-monetary costs leads to alternative, non-litigation solutions.. Business owners usually want cost effective solutions, not legal positions that lead to polarization and the loss of business deals and transactions. A transaction should never fall through because of attorneys advocating positions that create adversity. Rather, a lawyer should always seek solutions that will allow transactions to be consummated and problems to be resolved.. When dealing with employees and employment situations, I have found that employers want solutions that will minimize or remove the threat of litigation. With the cost of defending major employment suits averaging over $125,000, most business have to find solutions to employment problems that protect the business interests while bringing closure to the problems.. Admitted to the Virginia bar in 1978 and to the District of Columbia bar in 1994, I bring considerable experience to the practice of business and commercial law in Northern Virginia.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.