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Individuals and businesses facing complicated tax problems call me for help because they can expect prompt, personal attention, a careful assessment of the situation, and plain talk about options that will be cost effective and sensible. I routinely assist individuals and businesses dealing with the IRS or State taxing authorities in almost any situation including audits, an administrative or judicial appeal after an audit, or when collection activities are threatened or underway.   I have over 30 years of experience, five years with the U.S. Department of Justice representing the Internal Revenue Service and over 25 years in private practice representing individual and business clients.

I believe in knowing my clients as individuals so I can best understand their needs.  I take pride in delivering the very best service, with integrity, at a fair price.  I am a fierce advocate with an eagle-eye for details.  My mission is to help business leaders thrive. How can I help you?. Bio. At age 40 with two teenagers at home, Tricia leapt from teaching to law school. After several years at a global BigLaw firm, she made another leap and started Dunlap Law to satisfy her desire for greater freedom and her nerdy love for solving gnarly problems.. Dunlap Law is the only certified B-Corp law firm in Virginia or D.C. because Tricia truly believes that business can be a force for good. She is determined that Dunlap Law will be more than a solid business – it will also make positive impacts on the world.. Tricia provides counsel to a wide variety of clients on general business law, IP, licensing and contracts, and regulatory compliance. With recognized expertise in corporate sustainability, she also focuses on how businesses measure and manage their nonfinancial risks, whether that means environmental issues like climate change, social issues like human rights, or emerging legal issues such as data privacy and cybersecurity.. Tricia joined the Advisory Board of the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board and served on the Consumption Industry Working Group, giving SASB feedback on proposed sustainability standards for companies in that economic sector. Working with a small team of other SASB Subject Matter Experts, Tricia helped create the Fundamentals of Sustainability Accounting (FSA) Level 1 and Level 2 credentialing exams. Tricia is proud to hold the credential she helped create.. Because she is a glutton for punishment and every business faces challenges with data privacy and cybersecurity, Tricia holds the Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) credential from the International Association of Privacy Professionals.

I served in the Navy on active duty and in the Reserves for 20 years.  I am very interested in helping veterans realize the goal of starting a business or buying a franchise.  There are quite a few challenges a veteran may face in getting set up in a business, but I think it is a very viable option that veterans do not consider enough.  There are many issues, from forming the proper entity to financing to industry-specific regulations, that one must become aware of to be successful in launching a business.

Andrew Stockment focuses his practice on corporate and business law, intellectual property and technology, and cybersecurity and data privacy. He advises clients regarding the preparation and negotiation of contracts and the formation, operation, purchase, finance, and sale of businesses. Andrew enjoys working with startups and established companies to form and grow their businesses and develop, protect, and license their intellectual property and technology assets. Andrew counsels clients regarding information governance and data security and privacy issues, and he assists organizations with cybersecurity incident response and data breach notification compliance.. Andrew regularly publishes and speaks on intellectual property, technology, and cybersecurity issues, and he has been included in the "Virginia's Go To Lawyers for Cybersecurity/Data Privacy" list by Virginia Lawyer's Weekly (2025). He has also been recognized in the "Legal Elite" list by Virginia Business magazine (2019 - 2024) and the "Virginia Rising Stars" list by Super Lawyers (2013 - 2022), and he has received the Sandra P. Thompson Award from The Virginia Bar Association (VBA) Young Lawyers Division (the VBA YLD's highest honor) for "outstanding work and long-term service". He currently serves on the VSB Business Law Section Board of Governors and as the Chair of the VBA Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law Section Council, and he previously served as Chair of the VBA Young Lawyers Division and as a member of the VBA Board of Governors. Andrew also currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Charlottesville Business Innovation Council (CBIC).. Before becoming an attorney, Andrew worked as a software engineer for a publicly traded healthcare information technology company and owned a website development business for several years. He graduated from the University of Virginia School of Law, where he served on the Editorial Board of the Virginia Law Review and the Managing Board of the Virginia Journal of Social Policy & the Law.

Clem is a seasoned lawyer with extensive experience in the area of commercial transactions and has positively impacted corporate efficiency and profitability for Fortune 50 companies and small businesses over the years.  As part of his experience, he served as assistant general counsel for Enron Corp. and was appointed by bankruptcy trustee as a lead member on the corporate restructuring team after what was one of the largest bankruptcies in U.S. history.  He represents corporations, their stakeholders and financial investors in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, leveraged buyouts and business startups. In addition, he regularly provides counsel on estate planning, general corporate and compliance matters and corporate governance issues as outsourced general counsel.. Clem is a musician, martial artists and loves community involvement by tutoring kids for the Life Enrichment Center of Norfolk.

Mr. Reed has been practicing law in the Tidewater area since 1984. He is a certified public accountant and specializes in taxation, corporate law, executive compensation, and real estate matters.He is a life-long resident of Virginia Beach. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia (B.S. Commerce - 1979), George Washington University (Masters in Accounting - 1982), University of Richmond (Juris Doctor - 1984), and the College of William and Mary (Master in Laws and Taxation - 1988).He is married and has five children

I've represented business owners in the District for more than 16 years, from creation/set-up through sale or wind-down of operations and everything in between, including litigation. I primarily represent businesses in real estate, businesses that operate bars and restaurants; and licensed therapists (including clinical social workers) who provide direct client services.  If you have additional questions about the services I provide, visit my website or simply give me a call for more information.

Quinton was born and raised in Rockingham County. He began his legal career working for the United States Department of State, Office of Children’s Issues in Washington, D.C. He then practiced for several years in the courts of Northern Virginia representing and advocating for children before returning to the Shenandoah Valley in 2014.. Quinton focuses on commercial law, litigation, and real estate involving banks, businesses, and construction. He handles business formation and reformation, real estate transfers, and commercial leasing.  He represents lenders and borrowers in loan transactions.  Quinton has prepared and negotiated all types of business/commercial contracts, as well as employment contracts, service contracts, and sales contracts.  As part of his construciton practice, Quinton regularly handles payment disputes, mechanic’s liens, bond claims, construction defects, delay claims, insurance and OSHA matters. He regularly represents banks/lenders, business owners, landlords, general contractors, subcontractors, property owners, design professionals and suppliers. He handles matters in federal and state courts, arbitration, and mediation.. Quinton is active in the Shenandoah Valley community and continues his commitment to children’s issues with his work as a Board Member of Blue Ridge CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates). Quinton lives in Harrisonburg with his wife Karen Silveira, a Certified Nurse-Midwife, and their two daughters.

Licensed in South Carolina, Georgia and Illinois.. Kelly’s mission as a Charleston corporate lawyer is to provide affordable, accessible, and personalized business counsel to all of his business clients. Kelly advises business clients on a variety of corporate transactions including Charleston mergers and acquisitions, business organizations and reorganizations, business contracts and development, executive, employment, sales and consulting agreements, and intellectual property, specifically trademarks.. In my early years, I spent summers in Florida and winters in Park City, Utah. Besides skiing and surfing, I enjoy playing soccer, golf and tennis. Additionally, I studied international law in Sydney, Australia, traveled Central and South America, Indonesia and Southeast Asia, and worked for Habitat for Humanity, building houses in Nicaragua.. Placed Lived:  Orlando, Park City, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, Chicago, Washington DC, and Charleston South Carolina.