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A first-generation student with years of experience in the hospitality industry. Representing small-cap companies in complex corporate finance litigation.

My clientele consists primarily of privately held businesses and their owners, though I also represent several non-profit and trade associations. My goal is to be a profit or savings center for all clients.. In addition to practicing law, I teach in Georgetown University's MBA Program and Catholic University's Law School. I have also taught in Georgetown's law School and formerly was the chief legal instructor for the Northern Virginia Assoc. of Realtors.. Additionally, I served for 8 years on the Virginia State Board for Professional & Occupational Regulation, having been appointed and reappointed by two Virginia Governors. I was elected Chair by the Board in 6 of my 8 years.. I have sat on a number of boards of directors, both in for-profit and non-profit entities,. I have held clearances from the U.S. Dept. of Defense in order to act in certain cases and for certain clients.. My experience includes cases as an arbitrator and as a mediator, through  both private entities (e.g. AAA) and Courts (e.g. Virginia Supreme Court).

Roy’s passion is supporting entrepreneurs and emerging companies in all stages of business formation, financing, growth and eventual merger or sale. The industries he serves resemble a cross-section of the Washington DC metro economy: information technology, government contracting, real estate development and management, private equity, construction, light manufacturing, publishing, distance learning, hospitality, design, marketing, consulting, professional services. He serves as outside general counsel and as a trusted sounding board for all types of business decisions with legal implications.He has a particular interest in equity sharing in the closely-held corporation context. He shares “lessons learned” with owners wanting to deploy an effective equity incentive plan in their unique privately-held company environment. One lesson is that the psychological aspects of implementing the plan are even more important than the legal framework of the incentive. In other words, execution is more important than vision.He has substantial experience assisting minority owners of closely-held companies assert their rights to fair treatment by their former partners. Often a negotiated buyout is the best solution when partners part ways, and a buy-sell agreement is not in place.His tax background and knowledge of closely held business issues informs his work in estate planning for business owners and executives. Such planning should go beyond estate tax savings, and implement comprehensive succession plans for both the owners and the business. In addition, such plans should include appropriate provisions for family and creditor protection.Roy co-founded a business-focused law firm which served the metropolitan Washington area for 34 years before combining with Dunlap, Bennett & Ludwig, so he knows what it is like to start and manage a small business.Since 1999, he has been an enthusiastic sponsor and resource for Entrepreneurs’ Organization-DC, a peer-to-peer learning and support group composed of entrepreneurs in the metro Washington DC area. See to learn more about EO-DC.He is a former Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 106 in Arlington, Virginia and proud parent of two Eagle Scouts. You might think this has nothing to do with legal qualifications, but Roy tries to practice the Scouting values of integrity and service on a daily basis. “A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful….”Roy majored in history at the College of William & Mary; obtained his law degree from Georgetown University, and his Masters in Taxation from George Washington University.

Brandy Brown is a business law attorney helping small to mid-sized businesses and non-profits (and the individuals who own and operate them!) grow and thrive in Virginia. She helps form new businesses, protect them while they're growing, and sell them when the time comes. Most importantly, Brandy serves her clients with a focus on empathy, education, and empowerment.

Your job is to see possibilities. Our job is to help you chart the path forward for your vision – nurturing, safeguarding, framing the right questions – and finally developing tactical and strategic moves that turn your concepts into reality. Along the way we’ll take steps to protect you and your business from current and future legal risks – and we’ll help you capitalize on opportunities to grow your business and fulfill your mission. Our attorneys are talented, brilliant, and fun to work with. We do law differently.