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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.

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.

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

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

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

Heidi Goebel is licensed to practice law in 5 states. She is a founder and the managing partner of  the firm.   She has tried several major cases to verdict in state court and through arbitration and is skilled in handling large, complex litigation. She enjoys helping her clients find satisfying resolutions to their legal problems.

Jake Downs is a founding member of Corr|Downs, rated in the Nation's Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel and named as a Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers® magazine. As a Tacoma native and long time Seattle resident with family on both sides of the mountains, Jake is committed to representing companies and individuals throughout Washington State. He is a recognized leader in his field with an expansive litigation and dispute resolution practice focusing on employment, personal injury, and business Issues. Several of his cases have garnered local and national news coverage. Jake has extensive experience before state and federal courts and private arbitration. He has obtained favorable jury verdicts for his clients in cases tried in federal and state courts involving fraud, breach of contract, and trade secrets including a $2.5 million verdict against Amazon. He has also prevailed in arbitrations involving discrimination, harassment and breach of fiduciary duty. In addition, Jake counsels and advises on policies and procedures related to equal employment opportunity, protection of confidential information, and noncompetition/nonsolicitation agreements. Jake successfully combines his trial counsel experience with his leadership skills as a Former Captain in the United States Army during which time he deployed to Iraq and Kosovo and was awarded the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Ranger Tab and Combat Infantryman’s Badge.

I was born and raised in Bridgewater, New Jersey, and graduated from the University of Vermont in 1989.  I worked for Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Company in New York City for two years before moving to Nice, France, where I lived until 1992.  After deciding to attend law school, I lived in Budapest, Hungary for six months, working as an English teacher.  In 1995, I graduated from the University of San Diego School of Law.  I am a former Loudoun County Assistant Public Defender where I represented criminal defendants in felony and misdemeanor litigation for four and half years.  I worked as an Assistant County Attorney for Prince William County for a year and a half, representing Prince William County DSS in child abuse and neglect cases.  In 2002, I entered the private practice of law, where I remain today, focusing my practice on criminal defense and domestic relations law. I am a former President of the Prince William County Bar Association and am a member of the George Mason American Inns of Court and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.  In 2008 and 2011 I was named Trial Attorney of the Year by the Prince William County General District Court.  In 2014 I was named one of the "Top 100 Trial Lawyers" by the National Trial Lawyers Association. I am avid hockey and lacrosse fan and play both sports for teams in local men's leagues.

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

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