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As a native of Northern Virginia, I focus my practice on results-driven representation in family law matters, including contested divorce, child custody, child and spousal support, and equitable distribution. I regularly handle high-net-worth cases and have represented business owners, executives, media figures, and public officials in Virginia, Maryland, and D.C. In one year alone, my firm oversaw over $500 million in marital assets through negotiation and litigation. I’ve been qualified as an expert in Virginia family law in a foreign jurisdiction and recognized by Forbes, Washingtonian, Northern Virginia Magazine, Super Lawyers, and others. My goal is to provide strategic, effective advocacy with discretion and integrity.. Areas of Practice: Contested Divorce, High Asset/Complex Divorce, Spousal Support, Child Support, Child Visitation and Custody, Equitable Distribution, and Prenuptial Agreement Review

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

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

Amy represents clients in complex domestic relations matters, including divorce, child custody and adoption, before Virginia Courts. In addition to her litigation practice, she represents clients in collaborative settlement negotiations and alternative dispute resolution processes and is a member of the NBI faculty for continuing legal education.. Amy is included in Virginia’s leading legal directory Super Lawyers as a Rising Star and has been named one of the top lawyers in Virginia in the field of domestic relations by multiple legal directories and publications. She has received the Client Distinction Award from Martindale-Hubble, has been named a Top Attorney by Coastal Virginia Magazine, and has been selected as a "10 Best Female Attorneys" by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys. Inclusion in these publications reflects that she is an outstanding lawyer who has attained a high degree of professional achievement and peer recognition.. Amy has been practicing law exclusively in the area of domestic relations since 2003. She endeavors in every case to be thoughtful in the way she approaches the issues, always keeping in mind that the outcome in a family law matter will have a great impact on the trajectory of each family member’s future.. Amy served as a panel member advising local courts on family law practice and procedure. She also filed one of the first Virginia petitions for adoption on behalf of a same-sex couple following the United States Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, 576 U.S. 644 (2015).. Amy joined her husband Noah in founding Weisberg & Weisberg, PLLC in 2009, and she has had the privilege of helping people through difficult divorce and child custody battles since the firm's inception. She has represented people from all walks of life, from executives of Fortune 500 corporations to small business owners and stay-at-home parents.. Before the formation of Weisberg & Weisberg, PLLC, Amy practiced as an attorney with Kenneth B. Murov, Esq. in Newport News, Virginia. Prior to her admission to the Virginia State Bar in 2003, Amy received her Juris Doctor at the Dickinson School of Law of Pennsylvania State University, where she was selected to the Appellate Moot Court board, Employment Law Journal, and ACLU’s Know Your Rights teaching panel. She speaks English, Spanish and (conversational) Farsi.

Carlos G. Stecco started his legal career many years ago focusing on the defense of hospitals, physicians, nurses and other health care providers in medical malpractice cases in Maryland and Washington, D.C.  Prior to becoming an attorney, he worked as a claims adjuster for various insurance companies for over 11 years handling medical malpractice, automobile liability, general liability, and public official and police professional cases.   Mr. Stecco's time as an insurance adjuster included working for several years for Maryland's largest medical malpractice insurance carrier.  He also served as a Claims Litigation attorney in the Legal Department at Johns Hopkins Hospital between 1999 – 2001, where he conducted risk management presentations and provided hospital-wide legal advice to health care providers, and coordinated the litigation of medical malpractice claims.   After many years' experience as both an insurance adjuster and a defense attorney on behalf of health care providers, Mr. Stecco's practice now focuses on the representation of individuals and their loved ones injured as a result of medical malpractice and other negligence.  Mr. Stecco's prior experience defending health care providers has provided him with valuable insight regarding the preparation and pursuit of medical malpractice cases.   Mr. Stecco obtained his Bachelor of Business Administration from Loyola College--Maryland in 1987, and his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Maryland School of Law in 1999. Mr. Stecco is licensed to practice law in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and after special motions, has also been admitted pro hac vice in Arizona, Florida, Illinois, New York and Texas.  He is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland.  In 2007, Governor Martin O'Malley appointed Mr. Stecco to the Judical Nominating Commission for Baltimore County.

I handle a wide range of general civil litigation claims, including personal injury, automobile and premises liability, products liability, toxic tort, asbestos claims, contract disputes, including insurance contracts, business loss, wrongful death, special education and representation of businesses, in all facets of civil litigation.. I earned my Juris Doctorate at Northeastern University School of Law in 2001 and a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies from Providence College in 1996.  After spending fifteen years of my career with Asquith & Mahoney, I decided to venture out on my own, working largely as a mediator and an arbitrator, including work as an arbitrator approved by the Rhode Island Superior Court Court-Annexed Arbitration Program.. While in law school, I was a legal intern for Rhode Island Legal Services and the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Rhode Island. I also served as a Rule 9 student attorney for the Office of the Attorney General, State of Rhode Island, Juvenile Prosecution Unit.. I am admitted to practice before the Rhode Island State Courts, as well as before the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island.. I have received the “AV Preeminent Rating” by Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings, the "AV Preeminent Judical Rating" by Martindale-Hubbell confidential opinions of the bar and judiciary and a "High Ethical Standard Rating" from Martindale-Hubbell.  In 2013 and 2014, I was named a Rhode Island Rising Star, by the publisher of Super Lawyers, recognizing me as an outstanding young attorney in the Rhode Island legal community.. It was an honor to receive the “Excellence in Mentoring Award” in 2009 from The Rhode Island Mentoring Partnership for my work with the San Miguel School located in Providence, Rhode Island. It has also been a great joy and pleasure to be a coach for Seekonk Little League, Seekonk Softball League and Seekonk Youth Soccer, as well as a parent volunteer for the Seekonk PTO and President of the Greater Providence Youth Hockey Association.. Prior to my enrollment in law school, I worked as a landscaper throughout high school, college and after graduation and as a disc jockey throughout college and after graduation.  I was born and raised in Rhode Island.

My practice involves employment and corporate law litigation and advice and counsel throughout Virginia, Maryland, and D.C., with a particular focus upon employment law and business issues. I have litigated in courts throughout the country and have advised companies and executives in a variety of industries.  I have extensive experience concerning wage and hour, wage payment, and non-competition agreement issues.. I have a stellar academic background, graduating from Washington and Lee University School of Law in 1999 with honors and at the top of my undergraduate class.  More than that, I have achieved excellent results for my clients and am committed to their success.

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

Mr. Adler received a B.S. Degree in Business Administration from the University of Connecticut where he graduated Magna Cum Laude and was awarded Special Distinction in Business. Mr. Adler was also awarded scholarship memberships in Phi Kappa Phi and Beta Gamma Sigma Phi, a National Professional Business Fraternity. Prior to entering law school, Mr. Adler, who graduated from college 6 months early, worked as an Alternate Funding Analyst for Aetna Life and Casualty in Hartford, Connecticut. Mr. Adler attended Western New England College of Law and graduated Cum Laude, and thereafter entered private . Adler’s practice is concentrated in the areas of civil litigation including personal injury; wrongful death; premises liability; all insurance and coverage matters; product liability; cases involving every form of Motor Vehicle, Motor Cycle. Boat; and Business, and Criminal, Commercial Contract Matters. Mr. Adler regularly and successfully tries the cases in State and Federal courthouses throughout the State of Adler serves as a member of the “Counsel on Litigation Management” and the law firm is recommended counsel by “A.M. Best” rated insurance in addition to a wide range of community and charitable activities. Mr. Adler lives in Niantic, CT and spend what little free time he has with his wife, children and grandchildren.

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Attorney Bruce Newman has been practicing law for over 25 years and concentrates his practice in the areas of personal injury, wrongful death, employment litigation, medical malpractice, product liability, and class actions where he has served as plaintiff's class counsel and liaison counsel. He is a Lifetime Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, which is composed of a select group of lawyers who have achieved million dollar verdicts and settlements in personal injury and wrongful death cases. In addition to Connecticut, he has successfully tried cases in New York and California. Based on his accomplishments, Bruce Newman was selected by the National Trial Lawyers as a Top 100 Lawyer for 2013, 2014, and 2015. He was recently ranked as being in the Top 1% of all attorneys by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.. Attorney Newman presently serves as plaintiff's class counsel in an action where a tentative $6.5 million settlement was reached in Adkins, et al. v. Nestle Purina Petcare Company, et al., pending in US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. He has served as trial counsel for a number of successful verdicts including a case where the Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed and upheld a judgment of over $2.2 million for a client in a whistle-blower and freedom of speech case against Pfizer, Inc. He was also a signatory to a mediation agreement that resulted in a $24 million settlement in the Pet Food Product Liability Litigation.. Every case is different as to facts and circumstances and results will vary from one case to another. The announcement of the results of any one particular case should not be taken as to imply, or guarantee, certain results in any other case.. In addition to being a skilled advocate, Attorney Newman is a compassionate litigator and strives to give his clients personalized attention through the prosecution and handling of injury, accident and wrongful death claims. This is of course vital when the lives of individuals and loved ones have been dramatically changed through no fault of their own. Furthermore, through his experience in representing over 1,000 victims of accidents, he is familiar with the unique nature of all types of traumatic injuries and their long-term repercussions.. Mr. Newman has been a guest lecturer at the UConn School of Law. He has served as a volunteer in the past in support of a number of organizations, including those supporting Veteran's causes and Boy Scouts of America. Attorney Newman also recently appeared on a segment of NBC's Troubleshooters.

Currently a principal at Conway Stoughton LLC, I am first and foremost a trial attorney. My main area of focus is in insurance defense litigation, including personal injury, premises liability, wrongful death, dram shop defense, unfair trade practices, trucking/transportation liability, product liability litigation and construction litigation. I also handle personal injury cases brought on behalf of injured clients to ensure they receive just and proper compensation. Over my years as a litigator I have tried many cases before the state and Federal courts, as well as private arbitrators, and obtained numerous favorable outcomes for his clients.

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

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

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

David A. Marsocci is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts and Massachusetts School of Law. He was admitted to the Massachusetts bar in 1995 and the New Hampshire bar in 1997. He has a diverse background in real estate law, including land use, municipal law, landlord-tenant, litigation, foreclosure, bankruptcy, and conveyancing.. Attorney Marsocci began his legal career in 1994, clerking for the Presiding Chief Justice of the Land Court in Boston. The Land Court retains exclusive jurisdiction over many land matters including foreclosures, tax disputes, land use issues such as subdivisions, variances, special permits and other various municipality challenges.. Attorney Marsocci then worked for a private attorney in Dedham, where he concentrated his practice in the areas of real estate law, secured transactions and the disposition of probate property.. Attorney Marsocci returned to the public sector with the Neighborhood Legal Services in Lynn, where he acted as counselor and attorney for qualifying low-income participants. His representation included such diverse legal issues as the preservation of supplemental income benefits, landlord-tenant and bankruptcy related matters.. In 1995, Attorney Marsocci accepted an Associate position with Harmon Law Offices, P.C., a large suburban real estate firm in Newton. Attorney Marsocci acted as counsel to numerous banks, mortgage companies and property managers, and he concentrated his practice in the areas of real estate law and creditors' rights.. In 1997 he was promoted to lead Harmon's Landlord/Tenant Department where he was responsible for managing and overseeing the handling of a large volume of pre-litigation and litigation matters. During this time, Attorney Marsocci also authored an article that was published and distributed by an exclusive national network of foreclosure and bankruptcy attorneys. He continued to participate in foreclosures, bankruptcies and real estate-related litigation as well.. Prior to joining Dolan Connly, P.C.. Attorney Marsocci was the principal in Marsocci Law Offices located in Boston, MA, and concentrated his practice in the areas of real estate law, including land use, municipal law, landlord-tenant law, litigation, foreclosure, bankruptcy, and conveyancing.. Attorney Marsocci joined Dolan Connly, P.C. in April of 2002 to manage and oversee the Real Estate Department. His practice continues to be concentrated in the areas of conveyancing, land use, landlord-tenant law, foreclosure, bankruptcy and related litigation.. Attorney Marsocci has authored a number of articles covering a variety of topics including withholding rent, condominium conversions, the homestead act, toxic mold, I.R.C 1031 tax deferred like kind exchanges, nominee trusts and miscellaneous landlord-tenant matters.. Attorney Marsocci has served as the Chairman of the Hull Zoning Board of Appeals and was a member of the Duxbury Zoning Board of Appeals.

Since the founding of Hobbs & Olson, L.C. in 1999, most of my practice has been focused in the area of real  property law, particularly in connection with community associations.  I have also been involved in many construction defect matters, including three cases which have resulted in settlements and/or verdicts in excess of a million dollars each.

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

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

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.