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Christina M. Tulloch practices in the following areas of law: Family Law, Criminal Law, Civil Litigation, Mental Health Law, Guardianship and Conservatorship.. Ms. Tulloch is admitted to practice in all Virginia Courts.. Law School: Charleston School of Law, J.D.. College: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), B.A. Political Science, focus in Legal Studies; Minors in Leadership & Social Change and Philosophy. Affiliations: Virginia State Bar, Virginia Bar Association, Loudoun County Bar Association. Biography: Ms. Tulloch is a Virginia native and has lived in Northern Virginia her entire life. She is very active in her local community in Loudoun County and sees the practice of law as an extension of her desire to serve others.. At Virginia Tech, Ms. Tulloch was a Political Science major with a focus in legal studies. She was actively involved in Virginia Tech’s Leadership Program, Phi Alpha Delta Fraternity, Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority and the Virginia Tech Student Alumni Association.While attending law school, in South Carolina, Ms. Tulloch worked with a sole practitioner at a local law firm where she was able to gain a vast amount of legal experience. She provided pro bono legal services to the indigent – receiving special recognition for the amount of pro bono legal assistance she provided to those in the community. She also was an executive member of her Law School’s Trial Advocacy team, competing in legal advocacy competitions across the eastern seaboard. During school breaks, Ms. Tulloch interned at the Loudoun County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office where she earned her third year practice certificate and was able to litigate in the Virginia Court System prior to graduating from law school and receiving her license to practice law in Virginia.. Ms. Tulloch is innovative, compassionate and effective in her approach of assisting clients through the intricacies and difficulties of the litigation process. Ms. Tulloch’s attention to detail and diligence truly sets her apart.. Ms. Tulloch currently resides in Leesburg, Virginia.. Awards:· Charleston School of Law, Office of the President, Special Recognition for Completing over 100 Pro Bono Hours· Charleston School of Law, Trial Advocacy Board, Founder’s Award for Professionalism and Ethics in Trial Advocacy· The Center for Computer Assisted Legal Instruction, CALI Excellence for the Future Awards, Criminal Justice Ethics in PracticeCommunity Service:· Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce, Leadshare Member· Loudoun County Young Professionals, Member· Loudoun Advisory Commission on Youth, Former Member· Loudoun Youth Initiative, Former Member

Zoe Spirgel is an associate with Sevila, Saunders, Huddleston, & White, P.C. Ms. Spirgel earned her double MA in Modern History and Philosophy at the University of St Andrews in Scotland. She earned her J.D. from the Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law.. Ms. Spirgel focuses her practice on family law, estate planning, and various estate administration matters. Ms. Spirgel embraces the opportunity to help her clients repair their lives and embark on their next chapter. She is pragmatic and forward-thinking in her legal approaches. Ms. Spirgel prides herself on being persistent, prepared, and positive.. Ms. Spirgel is licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia.. Outside of work, Ms. Spirgel is a Broadway aficionado and can (and will) belt every song in the Wicked soundtrack upon request.

Laura M. O'Brien has been practicing law since October 2010, and she has exclusively practiced in the area of family law. Her entire career has been spent with the attorneys of Kelly, Byrnes & Danker PLLC.. Laura received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee, in May 2003, where she graduated magna cum laude and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. Laura earned her law degree cum laude from George Mason University School of Law in May 2010, where she served on the Board of Editors of the George Mason Law Review and was chosen as a Writing Fellow, teaching first-year law students within the school's highly esteemed Legal Research, Writing, and Analysis program. She also was chosen as a student member of the George Mason American Inns of Court.. During her third year of law school, Laura participated in the Domestic Relations Legal Clinic under the direction of The Honorable Stanley P. Klein (Ret.), where she assisted low-income litigants in obtaining uncontested divorces in the Fairfax Circuit Court. She also served as a legal intern to The Honorable Jan L. Brodie of the Fairfax Circuit Court. Prior to law school, Laura served as a staff member with the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate.. Laura is a member of the Virginia State Bar, and a former Board Member of the Virginia State Bar – Young Lawyers Conference. In June 2014 and 2018, Laura received a Significant Service Award from the VSB Young Lawyers Conference.. In April 2019, Laura was recognized by Virginia Super Lawyers as a 2019 Rising Star in the area of family law, a distinction limited to no more than 2.5% of attorneys in Virginia.. Laura received the 2016 Chief Justice Harry Carrico Pro Bono Attorney of the Year Award presented by Legal Services of Northern Virginia, Fairfax Bar Association, Alexandria Bar Association, and Arlington Bar Association. She is also a Gold Member of Legal Services of Northern Virginia’s Rule 6.1 Society, which recognizes attorneys who perform 40 or more hours of pro bono work annually.. Laura is an active member of the Fairfax and Loudoun Bar Associations.

Kabara Korth Praskavich is a partner at Maddox & Gerock whose legal career has been dedicated exclusively to domestic relations. She guides clients through emotionally difficult transitions with clarity and compassion, ensuring they understand each phase of the legal process — from objectives to strategy — in a time that often feels overwhelming. Her work spans a full range of family law matters, including child custody, support, division of property, and post-decree enforcement.. Kabara brings particular insight to cases that involve intricate financial issues such as business valuations, executive compensation, and waste analysis. She is frequently invited to speak on these topics at national conferences and continuing legal education events.. Her approach to each case is shaped by its particular facts and the goals of her client. While some matters can be resolved through negotiation or mediation, others demand extensive litigation and the involvement of financial and psychological professionals. Kabara helps clients weigh the emotional and financial costs of each available path, tailoring the strategy accordingly.. A graduate of Georgetown University Law Center, Kabara moved to the Washington, D.C. area for law school and received the school’s pro bono certificate after completing more than 350 hours of volunteer work — nearly all of it in family law. During law school, she interned at the Servicemembers Legal Defense Network, where she assisted LGBT and HIV-positive service members facing court-martial and discharge under the now-repealed “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy. She also clerked in the D.C. Superior Court, working on matters related to adoption, civil commitment, and child protection.. Kabara earned her undergraduate degree in history from the University of Chicago. She lives in Maryland with her spouse, children, and their dog. Outside the office, she enjoys traveling, reading, hiking, and indulging her enthusiasm for all things nerdy.

Anusce Sanai was born and raised in Lucca, Italy. She moved to the United States in 2001, where she completed both her undergraduate studies and her law degree.  Attorney Sanai worked in both the civil and criminal areas of the law for over 4 years, gaining valuable experience in a variety of matters including criminal law, family law and immigration law. She has helped clients in a variety of matters, acquiring efficient strategy to achieve the best results for the client. In addition, Attorney Sanai successful clerkship provided her with invaluable understanding of courtroom practices and procedures. During her academic career she was also Associate Editor and Symposium Coordinator of the New England Journal of International and Comparative Law, which allowed her to be involved in current issues that affect both national and global legal issues.     Attorney Sanai’s diverse background, Italian upbringing and world travels have allowed her to master a few languages. She also had the opportunity to learn from different cultures and to appreciate a variety of traditions and customs. This experience transcends in her interaction with the client, creating level of comfort needed for a worry-free interaction.  Attorney Sanai speaks also Italian and Farsi.

Meredith specializes in criminal defense, family law and general litigation.  Prior to establishing Travers Law, PLLC, in 2021, she was an associate with Kozak, Davis & Renninger, PC, in Portsmouth, VA.  At the Kozak Firm, Meredith honed her litigation skills in both criminal and civil trials in Virginia.  She spent the earlier years of her career as a prosecutor for the City of Norfolk and the City of Suffolk where she specialized in domestic violence and drug related cases.. Meredith routinely handles all aspects of family law including premarital agreements, divorce, separation, cutody, and support issues.  She routinely goes to trial throughout Hampton Roads and is also a skilled negotiator when settlement is in her clients' best interest. As a criminal defense attorney, she represents clients both in and out of custody.  In this capacity, Meredith regularly represents clients throughout Hamton Roads in the General District, Juvenile and Domestic Relations, and Circuit Courts.  She has a strong background of successful jury verdicts.. Meredith earned her Juris Doctorate from Wake Forest University in 2004.  She graduated from the University of Georgia in 1999 with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism where she majored in Public Relations and minored in Political Science.  She lives with her husband and children in Hampton Roads where members of her family have lived for generations.

I recently started my own law firm, Madden Law, PLLC.   Prior to that, I was an Assistant Commonwealth Attorney for the City of Martinsville, where I handled many different kinds of criminal cases.  After that, I went to work for the Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia, where I helped preserve the rights for those living in poverty.  I am very proud of my accomplishments in the public sector.. Now that I have established my own firm. I work primarily in family law, criminal law, and landlord/tenant law.  Many of my clients are either active duty military or spouses of active duty military members.  As a result, I am very familiary with the unique needs of persons who are affiliated with the United States Armed Forces.  I am also the child of a Navy veteran and I grew up on military bases, so I understand these needs not only from a legal perspective, but from the perspective of a family member.. I am also deeply committed to ending domestic violence. Throughout my entire career, I have worked with victims of domestic violence. I also work with the local domestic violence agencies to give support to their clients.. i also serve as a Guardian ad Litem for minor children through the Hampton Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court.  I enjoy this work, as I enjoy working with children.  I believe that it is so important to protect children and their rights. Being a Guardian ad Litem gives me this opportunity.. I am committed to all of my clients and I will work hard for you and your case, no matter what it is, so you are satisfied with the outcome.. I look forward to meeting you and working with you!

I obtained my BA in Professional Writing  from Old Dominion University in 2007.  Then, I attended the T.C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond and graduated in 2010  with my J.D.  I practice bankruptcy law, family law, criminal law, and estate planning.