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Christopher Guedri
Richmond (Independent City) County, VA Lawyer with 46 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability
University of Richmond School of Law
As a take-charge lawyer, my forceful personality compliments my formidable litigation and negotiating skills. I bring to every case my strong intellect, innate sense of practicality, and my burning desire to win. My legal achievements for clients include many courtroom victories, but I am as able to search creatively for ways to settle cases as I am to prepare and try cases that cannot be settled. I was named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers in America for 2014 and 2015 in the Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs category in Richmond, Va. My ability to master complex...
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Paul Hux
Chesterfield County, VA Attorney with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability
University of Richmond School of Law
Armed with a passion for trial work, Paul joined Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen in 1999 bringing with him a broad range of experience in personal injury cases and jury trials. Since that time, Paul has obtained impressive trial results and is willing to go to trial rather than take an offer he does not believe is fair to his client. In 2014, Paul obtained a $22 million settlement on behalf of a boy who suffered paralysis and brain injuries in a crash with a dump truck. This record setting settlement appears to be the largest personal injury settlement...
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Andy Brownstein
Richmond (Independent City) County, VA Lawyer
Business and Real Estate
University of Virginia School of Law
I am a member of the GreeneHurlocker firm, where my practice is centered around business law, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, and investment banking.
In my role, I provide counsel to business clients and entrepreneurs on a variety of matters. These include buy and sell-side mergers and acquisitions, strategic financing and capital investments, joint ventures, credit facilities, commercial real estate investments, and contract matters.
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Christopher Toepp
Fredericksburg (Independent City) County, VA Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability
William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law
Christopher J. Toepp dedicates his practice of to helping clients and making his community a safer place. Although still early in his career, he has earned a reputation as an exceptional litigator in the courtroom. His expansive trial experience includes hundreds of bench and jury trials. This background gives Chris an understanding of jurors' expectations when they evaluate a case. He knows how to present evidence so that the jury comprehends his client's hardships and the impact their injuries have had on their lives.
Chris works on a wide range of personal injury cases including car crashes, truck accidents and motorcycle...
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Josue Ruiz Colon
Fairfax County, VA Attorney with 13 years of experience
Immigration
University of Puerto Rico
Josue is the founding partner of Immigration Legal Advisors, PLLC and represents clients in immigration matters across all 50 states, U.S. territories, and Puerto Rico. A magna cum laude graduate of the University of Puerto Rico School of Law, he has been admitted to the Puerto Rico Bar since 2012. As an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, he remains closely attuned to ongoing developments in immigration law.
Before establishing his practice, Josue directed management and human-resources operations for a high-volume retail organization, supervising teams of more than 100 employees. His background in recruitment, onboarding, contract drafting, conflict resolution,...
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James Kessel
Richmond (Independent City) County, VA Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability
University of Richmond School of Law
James Mick "Jamie" Kessel has dedicated his career to fighting for the rights of Virginians who have been seriously injured or killed because of the negligence of others. He enjoys being in court and believes each and every case should be handled from the beginning as if it were going to be tried before a jury. Jamie is an experienced trial attorney and has handled cases in State and Federal Courts throughout Virginia. His practice focuses on representing accident victims and their families in cases involving: car wrecks; tractor trailer accidents; wrongful deaths; distracted driving; dog bites; and dangerous premises.
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Richard Maxwell Volin
Fairfax County, VA Attorney with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Business and Employment
The George Washington University Law School
I help employees with important career choices. I guide them through employment offers as well as separation agreements and releases, non-competes, non-solicitations, and other restrictive covenants. If you are transitioning employment, I work with you to protect your rights and your future.
I also help entrepreneurs start, grow, and protect their businesses. Forming a company begins long before filing paperwork with a state agency. Owners need to understand their initial operations, and have a plan for growth. I guide business clients through that critical process.
I advise on entity type and draft organic documents, such as operating agreements, shareholder agreements, and bylaws....
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Joseph Blaszkow
Alexandria (Independent City) County, VA Attorney with 44 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims
Georgetown University Law Center
Managing Attorney: Blaszkow Legal PLLC
https://alexandriainjuryattorney.com/
Attorney Joseph A. Blaszkow is an experienced trial attorney, whose focus has been helping car accident victims and others involved in personal injury matters. He has been winning cases for his clients since 1981. He has amassed over four-decades of experience, litigating cases in Maryland, Virginia, and the District, as well as appellate Courts and the US District Courts in DC, MD, and VA.
Mr. Blaszkow was also one of the first attorneys in the Commonwealth of Virginia to obtain punitive damages against a drunk driver who had injured his client.
In his personal time, Mr. Blaszkow...
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Brandon Gladstone
Fairfax County, VA Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
Indiana University - Indiana University-Bloomington
Experienced personal injury, motor vehicle accident and workers compensation attorneys with more than 23 years of experience with proven results. Will fight for every penny for our clients and give your case the attention that it deserves. We accept all cases large and small and are available to call for a free consultation 24 hours/day at 703-268-9366. Brandon Gladstone, Esquire Partner, Becker, Kellogg & Berry, P.C. 5501 Backlick Road, Suite 220 Springfield, VA 22151 703-256-1300 University of Virginia (B.S. Commerce 1990) Indiana University Law School (J.D. 1993) Licensed in Virginia, Maryland and D.C.
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Lauren Eagan
Fairfax County, VA Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationImmigration
University of San Diego School of Law
Lauren Eagan is the driving force behind Eagan Immigration PLLC, where she serves as Founder and CEO. With a deep passion for helping those who have been told they have no options, Lauren has built a career on finding creative and strategic solutions in the most challenging immigration cases. Fluent in both Spanish and English, she has successfully represented clients from over 30 different countries. Lauren’s expertise spans all areas of immigration law, but she is particularly dedicated to helping undocumented immigrants secure legal status, often through innovative approaches like VAWA and T Visas. Her unwavering commitment to her clients,...
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Shafeek Seddiq
Fairfax County, VA Attorney with 20 years of experience
Business and Real Estate
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Seddiq Law Firm (SLF) knows what’s involved with real estate transaction whether you are buying, selling, investing, flipping, financing, or refinancing a residential or commercial property. SLF will advice and counsel you on the best structure and form of a company, and guide you in protecting your assets and securing your and your family's financial future with an estate planning.
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Thomas W. Croessmann
Fairfax County, VA Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Business and Real Estate
Regent University School of Law
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L. Ilaine Upton
Fairfax County, VA Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Consumer
Tulane University School of Law
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Howard Ackerman
Fairfax County, VA Attorney with 39 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
American University Washington College of Law
I have been successfully representing accident victims and injured workers since 1987.
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Stephen M. Terpak
Fairfax County, VA Lawyer with 24 years of experience
(703) 256-1800
7540 Little River Tnpk
Suite A, First Floor
Annandale, VA 22003
Free ConsultationEmployment and Products Liability
George Mason University School of Law
I handle serious injury and accident cases. I also handle cases of workplace violence, including sexual assault in the workplace. All of these cases involve some kind of wrongful conduct, harm to an innocent person and a claim for just compensation. All of these cases involve can involve civil litigation and trial skills.
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Jennifer Quezada Castillo
Richmond (Independent City) County, VA Lawyer with 6 years of experience
Immigration
William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law
Originally from the Dominican Republic, I moved to the United States with the goal of becoming an attorney. As an immigrant myself, I have first-hand knowledge of the intricacies of U.S. immigration law.
After moving to the United States, I attended Valencia Community College, and subsequently attended the University of Central Florida to obtain my bachelor's degree in legal studies. After graduation, I relocated to Virginia where I attended law school at William and Mary. While in law school, I worked for various public defender offices, which helped confirm my passion for criminal defense and its intersection with immigration law.
I currently...
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Evan St. John
Fairfax County, VA Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationAdministrative, Business and Employment
The George Washington University Law School
Evan joined Bean, Kinney & Korman, P.C. in 2024. Since 2013, Evan has worked as outside corporate counsel for entities ranging from small tech startups to large multinational trade groups and corporations. For his corporate clients, his representation includes: contract preparation, negotiation and review; mergers, acquisitions and sales; governance oversight; regulatory compliance; intellectual property licensing; and non-litigation employment law matters, among others.
Evan received his J.D. from the George Washington University Law School (2013). While in law school, he was a legal extern for the Department of Labor's Civil Rights Center, the U.S. Marshals Service's Office of General Counsel, the Maryland...
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Michael Ruxton Strong
Fairfax County, VA Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness
University of Dayton School of Law
Michael Strong is a practicing lawyer licensed in Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia. He has practiced law since 1980. He is a graduate, with Honors, of the University of Dayton School of Law, and was a member of the Law Review and National Moot Court Team during his studies at the University of Dayton. He is a former member of the Virginia Boyd Graves Conference on Legislative liaison between the Bar and legislature of Virginia. He is a member of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, the Maryland Trial Lawyers Association, and the District of...
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Mr. Brad Butterworth
Hopewell (Independent City) County, VA Attorney with 40 years of experience
Real Estate
West Virginia University College of Law
Traffic Attorney. I have practiced law in the area for over 32 years. If you retain me, in many cases you will never have to appear in court for your traffic violations. I am a former special prosecutor. Contact me today at 804-541-4145 or email to bradpbutterworth@gmail.com.
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Nancy Vizer
Fairfax County, VA Attorney
6269 Leesburg Pike #101
Falls Church, VA 22044
Immigration
George Mason University School of Law
Nancy M. Vizer founded her law firm in 2001 in Chicago, IL, to provide an outlet for immigration clients to receive personalized service. The firm almost always charges a flat fee, so that clients can know exactly what to expect. Ms. Vizer works directly with each of her clients, rather than delegating work to a team that the client may never meet. The staff remains fully familiar with each of Ms. Vizer's immigration cases, and is able to answer questions when Ms. Vizer is occupied with other matters, but clients always have access to Ms. Vizer for their substantive concerns.
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Federico B. Serrano
Fairfax County, VA Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Immigration
Regent University School of Law
The Law Office of Federico Serrano is a results oriented law firm committed to providing innovative and cost-effective solutions to complex immigration matters. In guiding employers and individuals through the maze of immigration laws, we make it a priority to secure all immigration benefits available to our clients.
We represent companies and individuals in filing employment and family-based immigrant petitions, applying for U.S. citizenship, and obtaining nonimmigrant visas for professionals, individuals, and religious workers. We also represent individuals in securing diverse forms of relief from deportation proceedings based on an overstay or as the consequence of a criminal conviction.
For several years...
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Daniel Peter Barrera
Alexandria (Independent City) County, VA Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationImmigration and Workers' Comp
University of Colorado Law School
Our team is currently providing a 10% discount on attorney fees during the Coronavirus pandemic.
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Adam Krischer
Arlington County, VA Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals and White Collar Crime
University of Denver
A graduate of the George Washington University and the University of Denver College of Law, Mr. Krischer focused his early legal career in prosecution. As a staff attorney at the National District Attorneys Association, he assisted the creation of the National Center for the Prosecution of Violence Against Women and drafted curriculum and served as an instructor for prosecutors nationwide.
Mr. Krischer left NDAA to serve as an Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney for Arlington County, prosecuting a range criminal activity from traffic offenses and DUIs to rape and other aggravated felonies. Mr. Krischer left prosecution and worked for the Stuttgart Law...
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Andrew Stewart
Arlington County, VA Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals and White Collar Crime
The George Washington University Law School
Andrew Stewart graduated from George Washington University Law School in 2003. Since graduating he focused his practice on criminal defense of individuals and corporations in both DC and Virginia state and federal courts. In 2009 he co founded Dennis Stewart & Krischer PLLC and is presently serving as the managing partner of the firm. Mr. Stewart has extensive trial experience in both federal and state courts. He is also an adjunct professor at The George Washington University Law School.
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Zachary A. Deubler
Alexandria (Independent City) County, VA Attorney with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals and White Collar Crime
George Mason University School of Law and George Mason University
Zachary Deubler, as Carmichael Ellis & Brock, PLLC's Senior Associate Attorney, is a vital part of the Firm's criminal defense litigation group. With extensive trial experience in both federal and state courts, Zachary works tirelessly to achieve the best result possible for his clients. Believing that preparation is critically important in defending a criminal case, Zachary works to lay the groundwork at every stage of litigation to best minimize risk and bring about favorable resolutions for his clients.
Zachary possesses a wealth of legal expertise and has represented individuals accused of international terrorism, hostage-taking, fraud, cyber...
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Christopher Jones
Colonial Heights (Independent City) County, VA Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability
University of Richmond School of Law
Chris Jones is a personal injury lawyer and managing attorney in the Petersburg, VA office of Allen & Allen. He has over ten years of litigation experience and has tried thousands of jury and bench trials. He became an attorney to stand up for victims who were injured or killed through senseless acts. Knowing his clients may be going through the most difficult time in their lives inspires Chris to be a zealous advocate for them.
Chris’s practice is focused exclusively on personal injury cases, including car and motorcycle accidents. Competitive by nature, Chris thrives in negotiations. This aids...
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Jason Daniel Gallagher
Buchanan County, VA Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
Appalachian School of Law
Jason Gallagher graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminology in 2006. He continued his education at the Appalachian School of Law graduating with a Juris Doctor degree in 2011. After graduation, Jason was admitted to practice law in Virginia and joined a regional law firm where he maintained a diverse practice representing individuals and businesses in complex civil and criminal litigation in state and federal courts throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. In 2023, he founded the Gallagher Law Firm, PLLC, a client-focused practice dedicated to providing efficient, cost-effective and comprehensive solutions for clients facing...
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James H. Shoemaker Jr.
Newport News (Independent City) County, VA Attorney with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment
University of Richmond
James H. ("Jamie") Shoemaker, Jr. became an associate in the law firm of Patten, Wornom, Hatten & Diamonstein ("PWHD") in 1993 after spending two years with a large firm based in Norfolk, Virginia. He became a partner in PWHD in 1996. His practice includes all areas of employment law, False Claims Act (whistleblower) and Fair Labor Standards Act (overtime) litigation matters. He has tried over seventy cases to verdict in state and federal courts of record, before arbitration panels, Administrative Law Judges and other forums. He has successfully resolved several times this number through settlement and mediation. Jamie has...
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Lindsay Barton
Newport News (Independent City) County, VA Attorney with 14 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Business and Real Estate
Loyola Marymount University
Lindsay M. Barton is an associate focusing her practice and providing client guidance in Real Estate, Estate Planning, Civil Litigation, and miscellaneous legal matters.
Lindsay graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. While at Berkeley, Lindsay was a member of Alpha Phi Sorority and had the fortunate experience of working and studying in Spain where she gained command of the Spanish language and exposure to its cultural, political, and legal systems.
Lindsay received her Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. During her tenure at Loyola, Lindsay was distinguished as a top oralist and...
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Randall Eugene Appleton
Virginia Beach (Independent City) County, VA Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability
Wake Forest University School of Law
Randy practiced personal injury law for nearly 30 years and represented thousands of clients who were badly hurt in various types of accidents.
Randy is now a retired partner of the firm.
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Shawn A. Voyles
Virginia Beach (Independent City) County, VA Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Insurance Defense and Products Liability
Regent University School of Law
Virginia and Eastern North Carolina trial attorney.
For 22 years I have represented insurance carriers, businesses, and individuals in cases involving liability defense, personal injury, and insurance coverage. I specialize in cases involving premises liability, trucking and auto accidents, product liability, construction claims, employment discrimination, and traumatic brain injury claims.
I handle large exposure claims in state and federal courts throughout Virginia and Eastern North Carolina. I try the cases that need to be tried, including several of the biggest cases in Virginia in recent years, including a defense verdict in a $10 million case following a 7 day jury trial...
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Vivyane Kima
Virginia Beach (Independent City) County, VA Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationImmigration
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
As a child of immigrants, Atty. Kima, have developed a deep-rooted passion for Immigration Law. Her motivation stems from a heartfelt desire to reunite families and help them stay together, regardless of their origins or backgrounds.
At Kima & Associates, the practice, is focused on building strong relationships and networks with other professionals to enhance client satisfaction. She is committed to providing top-tier service, always willing to go the extra mile to assist and satisfy all clients.
With over 40 years of experience, Atty Kima has dedicated countless hours to working with individuals, families, businesses, and communities as a whole. Her...
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Charles W. Hazelwood III
Fairfax County, VA Lawyer
Real Estate
University of Richmond School of Law
I am licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia. I am a native Virginian and I attended high school at Lake Braddock. I graduated cum laude from the University of South Carolina where I earned a bachelor’s degree majoring in criminal justice. I then graduated from the University of Richmond School of Law. During law school, I interned with the IRS and prosecuted cases at the New Kent County Commonwealth’s Attorney and County Attorney office. Since graduating and becoming licensed, I have focused on estate planning, real estate, estate administration/probate and personal injury. My passion for assisting clients...
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Jeffrey D. McMahan Jr.
Richmond (Independent City) County, VA Attorney with 17 years of experience
Business
University of Richmond School of Law
Jeff focuses his practice on advising middle market and emerging growth companies, as well as venture capital and private equity fund investors, in avoiding, managing, and mitigating risk and litigation associated with corporate transactions and business operations. In addition to his strategic risk advisory practice, Jeff acts as a business advisor to companies and investors on general corporate and business law matters, helping them realize their strategic business objectives and goals while managing their risk exposure. Jeff’s practice includes assisting companies and investors with mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, negotiating and drafting complex commercial contracts, financing, corporate governance, entity...
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John-David Coker
Fairfax (Independent City) County, VA Lawyer with 7 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Employment
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
JD is an associate attorney at Cook Craig & Francuzenko, PLLC. JD joined Cook Craig & Francuzenko after previously working for Stern & Eisenberg. JD concentrates his practice on constitutional rights, civil rights, business, and commercial law.
JDis licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the District of Columbia. He is a member of the Virginia Bar Association, Fairfax Bar Association and the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association. JD appears primarily in the Ciricuit and General District courts of Northern Virginia.
JD obtained his Bachelors of Science in Political Science from University of Maryland Global Campus, while living in the...
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Richard Clifford Pecoraro
Chesterfield County, VA Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
University of Richmond School of Law and University of Cambridge
Rich Pecoraro has focused 100% of his practice on consumer bankruptcy Ch. 7 and Ch. 13 services since 2002. He strives to provide caring and attentive service to his clients, while maintaining a strong and progressive approach to his practice. Rich has helped thousands of Virginians resolve their debt and regain control of their finances in order to focus on the more important things in their lives. He was previously an associate at Boleman Law and a partner at the law firm of Chandler Pecoraro.
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Kristi Cahoon Kelly
Fairfax (Independent City) County, VA Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationUniversity of Richmond School of Law
Kristi C. Kelly is a consumer protection attorney with a genuine commitment to representing the most vulnerable – and often overlooked – consumers in federal and state courts in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. Ms. Kelly is widely acknowledged as a leading expert in consumer law. In 2014, Virginia Lawyers Weekly recognized her as a “Leader in the Law,” an annual award given to attorneys that set the standard in their field, and one of the most prestigious honors a Virginia lawyer can receive. She is described by her peers as someone “who takes – and wins –...
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Glenn B. Manishin
Fauquier County, VA Attorney with 42 years of experience
Free ConsultationAntitrust, Appeals, Business and IP
Columbia University School of Law
Founded in 2015 by managing partner Glenn B. Manishin, ParadigmShift Law LLP represents the premiere application of Internet technology to the practice of sophisticated business law. In today’s complex environment, validating business models and navigating the labyrinth of regulatory barriers impacting innovation takes a lawyer who can see an issue from all angles and understands the bigger business picture. Our focus is on expertise, not legalese. On demand, real-time advice is our watchword — no "it depends" or memos here. We bleed for our clients and we love startups!
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Erÿk Mahaffey
Fauquier County, VA Lawyer with 16 years of experience
7289 Greenbrier Road
Warrenton, VA 20187
Bankruptcy
University of Richmond School of Law
Erÿk Mahaffey is an attorney at Boston Law Firm, practicing Bankruptcy and family law. Mr. Mahaffey handles every type of family law matter in Virginia, including separation, divorce, custody and support cases.
Mr. Mahaffey earned his law degree from the University of Richmond School of Law in 2008, after graduating cum laude from Salem State University in 2001.
An attorney since 2008, Mr. Mahaffey worked at a law firm in Winchester, Virginia from 2008—2010. He then operated his own solo bankruptcy and family law practice.
Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, Mr. Mahaffey served in the United States Army from 1993—2001....
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Sandra Gregor
Fredericksburg (Independent City) County, VA Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability
University of Richmond School of Law
I am an experienced litigator whose practice is dedicated to standing up for the rights of clients who have been seriously injured through no fault of their own. I practice out of the Allen Law Firm's Fredericksburg office in the areas of personal injury litigation, including automobile and trucking accident litigation, product liability, and premises liability in both state and federal courts. Prior to joining Allen & Allen, I practiced law with a Richmond insurance defense firm where I gained valuable knowledge of how insurance companies and their attorneys evaluate claims and handle cases. I use this understanding combined with...