Faisal Moghul

Faisal Moghul

Empowering Clients With Expertise In Real Estate and Business Law
  • Business Law, Construction Law, Landlord Tenant ...
  • District of Columbia, New York, Virginia
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Biography

Mr. Moghul’s accomplishments in the areas of real estate and business litigation are varied and many, including his selection into the elite group of America’s Top 100 Civil Defense Litigators (2021), the Virginia Lawyers Weekly “Go-To” Business Litigation Lawyers (2023), Lawyers of Distinction (2023), and the prestigious Super Lawyers Rising Stars shortlist every year since 2016.

Mr. Moghul is a widely published author whose works have received critical acclaim in both state and national media. As a regular contributor to premier legal publications like Lexis Nexis and the American Law Institute, Mr. Moghul frequently publishes practical guidance notes to educate other lawyers on cutting-edge legal issues in real estate and business law. In 2023, Mr. Moghul was also selected as the speaker for a VACLE seminar on examining a real estate broker’s liability under Virginia law.

Areas of Practice:

+ NVAR Residential Sales Contract disputes, real estate broker/agent liability and regulatory compliance, Virginia Residential Property Disclosure Act (caveat emptor vs seller disclosure issues);
+ Construction Litigation, including General vs subcontractor, Contractor (Classes A, B and C) vs homeowner disputes, and mechanics liens;
+ Toxic Mold Defense;
+ Commercial and Residential Evictions;
+ Easements, nuisance, trespass, boundary line, adverse possession, and title disputes;
+ Community Association Law (HOAs/Condominium);
+ Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (“DPOR”) investigations;
+ Business Structuring (LLCs, LPs, C/S corporations, LLLPs etc)
+ Asset/Stock Purchases and Sales
+ Real Estate Wholesaling and “Hard Money” Loan Agreements

Practice Areas
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Construction Law
Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
Landlord Tenant
Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Additional Practice Areas
  • Toxic Mold Defense
  • Community Association Law (HOA/Condo Associations)
  • Real Estate Title Litigation (RESPA/TILA)
  • NVAR Residential Purchase and Sale Contracts Litigation
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
District of Columbia
District of Columbia Bar
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New York
New York State Office of Court Administration
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Virginia
Virginia State Bar
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D.C. Circuit
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U.S. Bankruptcy Court for District of Columbia
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U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
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U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
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Languages
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Urdu
Professional Experience
Partner
Fox & Moghul Attorneys at Law
- Current
Boone Beale, PLLC logo Associate Attorney
Boone Beale, PLLC
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Summer Internship
Locke Lord LLP
Summer Internship
Philadelphia District Attorney's Office
Education
Washington and Lee University School of Law
J.D. (2010) | Law
Criminal Justice Clinic
Honors: Honors in Litigation
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Franklin & Marshall College
B.A. (2007) | Political Science & Government
DIS - Semester Abroad, International Law & Legal Studies
Honors: magna cum laude; Phi Beta Kappa (Honors Society); Pi Gamma Mu (International Honors Society); Phi Sigma Alpha (Honors Society
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Awards
Top 100 Civil Defense Litigators
America's Top 100
2021-2023
10.0 Superb Rating
Avvo
Client Champion - Silver
Martindale-Hubbell
“Go-To” Business Litigation Lawyers
Virginia Lawyers Weekly
Lawyer of Distinction
Lawyers of Distinction
Top 100 Civil Defense Litigators
America's Top 100
Rising Star
SuperLawyers
2016-2021
Client Champion Award
Martindale-Hubbell
Client's Choice Award
Avvo
2015, 2016, 2018
10 Best Criminal Law Attorneys for Client Satisfaction
American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
Professional Associations
American Bar Association
Member
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National Institute of Trial Advocacy
Member
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Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Member
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Bar Association of the District of Columbia
Member
Current
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New York State Bar Association
Member
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Virginia State Bar
Member
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Northern Virginia Association of Realtors (NVAR) Legal Services Provider
Member
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Publications
Articles & Publications
A Realtor's Guide to Legal Safety, A Handbook For Navigating Liability Landmines In Virginia Real Estate.
An Introduction to Asset Protection
The Essential Guide for Homebuyers in Virginia
The Virginia Home Buyer's Essential Checklist
Strategic Issues in Customizing LLC Operating Agreements for Real Estate Investors
Choice of Ownership Structure of Real Property
LexisNexis Practical Guidance
Direct vs Derivative Claims: Permitting Direct Shareholder Actions for Closely Held Corporations
American Law Institute, The Practical Lawyer
Recording Procedures for Real Estate Documents In Virginia
LexisNexis Practical Guidance
Caveat Emptor vs Seller Disclosure in Residential Real Property Conveyances
American Law Institute, The Practical Lawyer
Purchase and Sale of Commercial Real Property (VA)
LexisNexis Practical Guidance
Business Entity Structuring for Real Estate Investors
Premier Realty & Title One Escrow LLC
Suit over title to property relied on motions practice
Virginia Lawyers Weekly
Of Creditors, Guarantors, and Sureties: Whose Debt Is It Anyway?
American Law Institute, The Practical Lawyer
The Death of Privacy
Foundation for Economic Education
The Long Road to Yes: Problems with the Permitting Process and the Need for Specific Plans in Pennsylvania
Co-author
Speaking Engagements
Real Estate Broker’s Liability in Residential Real Estate Transactions, Virginia CLE
Examining A Real Estate Broker’s Liability to the Purchaser In Residential Real Estate Transactions In Virginia, Virginia CLE Seminar
Introduction to Asset Protection, Premier Realty Lecture Series
Use of LLCs in Real Estate Transactions, Premier Realty Lecture Series
Of Creditors, Guarantors, and Sureties: Whose Debt Is It Anyway?, American Law Institute CLE
Websites & Blogs
Website
Fox & Mogul Attorneys at Law Website
Blog
Fox & Mogul Attorneys at Law Blog
Contact & Map
Fox & Moghul Attorneys at Law
Fairfax Office
3871 Plaza Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030
Telephone: (703) 991-2894
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed (Today)
Sunday: Closed
Fox & Moghul Attorneys at Law
Leesburg Office, Loudoun County
722 E. Market St., Suite 102
Leesburg, VA 20176
Telephone: (703) 652-5506
Notice: By Appointment Only
Fox & Moghul Attorneys at Law
Tysons Corner Office
8200 Greensboro Drive, Suite 900
McLean, VA 22102
Telephone: (703) 652-5506
Notice: By Appointment Only