Cedar Bluff, Virginia Business Lawyers

Bradley C Ratliff
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Cedar Bluff, VA Business Law Lawyer with 11 years experience
(888) 374-5078 1053 Cedar Valley Drive
P. O. Box 33
 Cedar Bluff, VA 24609
Free ConsultationBusiness, Personal Injury, Real Estate and Workers' Comp
Appalachian School of Law
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Bradley C. Ratliff, Esq., is a Virginia licensed attorney with significant background and experience in personal injury cases, Virginia workers' compensation, estates, elder law matters, real estate, and civil practice. In addition to his membership in the Virginia State Bar, Mr. Ratliff is admitted to Federal Courts in the Western District of Virginia, and United States Bankruptcy Court. Mr. Ratliff holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Bluefield, College and a Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Virginia Commonwealth University, Medical College of Virginia. He obtained his Juris Doctorate from the Appalachian School of Law. Mr....
Stephen W Gooch
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Grundy, VA Business Law Lawyer with 7 years experience
(276) 935-4524 PO Box 286
21026 Riverside Drive
 Grundy, VA 24614
Business, Estate Planning, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
Appalachian School of Law
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Stephen W. Gooch, Esq. is an experienced attorney in the areas of Corporate & Business law, real estate, estate planning & business succession, debt collection and civil practice. Mr. Gooch earned his Bachelor's of Science in Criminal Justice from Eastern Kentucky University and his Juris Doctor from the Appalachian School of Law
Gerald Douglas Arrington
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Grundy, VA Business Law Lawyer with 14 years experience
(276) 935-2008 21026 Riverside Drive
 Grundy, VA 24614
Business, Criminal, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Appalachian School of Law and University of Virginia
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Welcome to the Arrington Law Office. I am Gerald D. Arrington, and I maintain a general practice of law, which includes the representation of individuals who have been injured by others, who have been charged with a crime, and who are involved in divorce and child custody proceedings. In addition, I also represent businesses that need help with incorporation, contract drafting, and contract disputes.
Gary Joe Kincade
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Wise, VA Business Law Attorney with 12 years experience
(276) 321-7686 Wise, VA 24293
Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal, Estate Planning and Family
Appalachian School of Law
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Travis B. Lee
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Abingdon, VA Business Law Lawyer
(276) 492-2098 851 French Moore, Jr. Boulevard
Suite 136
 Abingdon, VA 24210
Business, Bankruptcy, Criminal and Divorce
Appalachian School of Law
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Travis is a native of Southwest Virginia. He graduated from Northwood High School in 2003. After high school, he attended the University of Virginia's College at Wise. He was member of the UVA-Wise Dearden Society, he was named to the Dean's List multiple semesters, and received the Joesph M. Scolnick Memorial Pre-Law Award. He graduated from UVA-Wise in 2007. Travis then studied law at the Appalachian School of Law. After being named to the Dean's List three consecutive semesters, Travis graduated from ASL, in the top of his class, in 2011. He took and...
Paul Cassell Esq
Wytheville, VA Business Law Attorney with 22 years experience
(276) 228-5566 340 W Monroe St
 Wytheville, VA 24382
Business, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
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Freddie Elmer Mullins
Clintwood, VA Business Law Attorney
(276) 926-8580 West End, Colley Shopping Center
P.O. Box 951
 Clintwood, VA 24228
Business and Real Estate
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Roy Mark Jessee
Norton, VA Business Law Lawyer with 27 years experience
(276) 679-3110 30 Seventh St
 Norton, VA 24273-0912
Business, Insurance Defense and Workers' Comp
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Hope Dene Harris Esq
Abingdon, VA Business Law Lawyer
(703) 628-8644 521 Beechwood Dr
 Abingdon, VA 24210
Business, Employment and Workers' Comp
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Karl Kindig
Abingdon, VA Business Law Lawyer
(540) 628-6500 110 Fairway Dr
 Abingdon, VA 24211
Business
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Wren Montgomery Williams
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Stuart, VA Business Law Attorney with 3 years experience
(276) 694-2455 125 Slusher Street
 Stuart, VA 24171
Business, Criminal, Family and Traffic Tickets
Samford University
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Wren M. Williams is the President of Schneider & Williams, P.C. He graduated from Patrick County High School and went on to attend Hampden-Sydney College as a Patrick Henry Scholar. There, Williams was active in student government, president of his fraternity, and received the Cohen Citizenship Award from the Lambda Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa. Williams graduated cum laude from Hampden-Sydney College, earning a BA in English with minors in both Rhetoric and Creative Writing. Following graduation, Williams attended Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law for its outstanding trial advocacy program. During his time at Cumberland, Williams served...
Andrew P. Connors
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Blacksburg, VA Business Law Lawyer with 7 years experience
(540) 553-8149 1901 S. Main St.
Suite 4C
 Blacksburg, VA 24060
Business, Appeals, IP and Trademarks
Liberty University School of Law
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Andrew P. Connors is a Partner at Connors & Brenke. He focuses his practice on business law, intellectual property law, contracts, civil litigation, and appeals.

As a litigator, he has represented clients in all state trial courts in Virginia, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia, the Court of Appeals of Virginia, including the full Court of Appeals sitting en banc, and the Supreme Court of Virginia. He has handled cases involving all kinds of intellectual property matters, including trademark, trade secret, patent, and copyright suits or potential suits. His business counseling practice focuses on business formation, intellectual...
(800) 279-4292 1127 International Parkway
Suite 229
 Fredericksburg, VA 22406
Ross Cameron Hart
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Salem, VA Business Law Lawyer with 42 years experience
(540) 375-3281 40 W Main St
 Salem, VA 24153
Business, Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Virginia School of Law
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I was born and grew up in the area - my family has served the legal needs of the area since 1892, over 120 years. My goal is to explain the legal process in plain English and to avoid the 'technical lawyer words' which only confuse many people. I have developed "plain English" leases for Landlord Tenant use. The primary focus of my firm is now "Elder Law" which broadly includes estate planning, Nursing Home admissions and Medicaid applications and adult guardianship. After a family member dies, we advise and assist in the estate administration...
Matthew T. Schottmiller
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Salem, VA Business Law Lawyer with 4 years experience
(540) 815-6288 30 E Clay St #203
 Salem, VA 24153
Business, Criminal, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
University of New Mexico
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Matt recently returned to the Roanoke Valley after spending 9 years in New Mexico, where he served as an officer in the Air Force and obtained his two graduate degrees.
Mr. Kristopher R Olin Esq.
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Christiansburg, VA Business Law Lawyer with 8 years experience
(540) 382-6321 27 Scattergood Drive, NW
 Christiansburg, VA 24060
Business, Collections, Criminal and DUI
St. John's University School of Law
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David George Harrison
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Roanoke, VA Business Law Lawyer with 44 years experience
(540) 777-7100 5305 Medmont Cir SW
 Roanoke, VA 24018
Business, IP and International
University of Oregon
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I provide business counsel and commercial litigation services with an emphasis on trademark applications throughout the industrialized world, trademark licensing, franchising, trademark litigation, copyright applications and litigation, trade secrets, unfair competition, business and corporate law, and private equity transactions.
James R Creekmore
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Blacksburg, VA Business Law Attorney
(540) 443-9350 The Creekmore Law Firm PC
318 N. Main Street
 Blacksburg, VA 24060
Business
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Dwight Edward Compton
Hillsville, VA Business Law Lawyer
217 N Main St
 Hillsville, VA 24343
Business, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
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Stanley Dale Profitt
Floyd, VA Business Law Lawyer with 42 years experience
(540) 745-4435 304 East Main Street
 Floyd, VA 24091
Business, Criminal and Real Estate
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Peyton Randolph Biddle
Roanoke, VA Business Law Lawyer
(540) 989-0000 3140 Chaparral Dr
 Roanoke, VA 24018
Business, Bankruptcy, Collections and Estate Planning
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Mark Belleville Esq
Blacksburg, VA Business Law Attorney
(540) 552-2940 107 Church St SE
 Blacksburg, VA 24060
Business
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Stephanie Gacek Cook
Roanoke, VA Business Law Lawyer
(540) 776-3583 2840 Electric Rd
 Roanoke, VA 24018
Business, Insurance Defense and Personal Injury
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Robert Hufford Hunt
Salem, VA Business Law Lawyer
(540) 389-4433 709 Maryland Ave
 Salem, VA 24153
Business and Estate Planning
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Merritt James Green
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McLean, VA Business Law Lawyer with 21 years experience
(703) 556-0411 6849 Old Dominion Drive
Suite 220
 McLean, VA 22101
Free ConsultationBusiness, Administrative, Arbitration & Mediation and Employment
Syracuse University College of Law and University of Oxford
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Mr. Green is General Counsel, P.C.'s founder, managing partner and leads its employment law practice. Merritt serves as an outside general counsel to numerous clients providing guidance on legal issues confronting businesses and non-profit organizations ranging from contracts and agreements to the structuring of corporate transactions and business formations. Merritt also represents businesses and individuals in all aspects of labor and employment law. Merritt received his J.D., cum laude, from the Syracuse University College of Law (1997). At Syracuse, he was an Associate Editor of the Syracuse Law Review and was Editor-in-Chief of The Labor Lawyer, the publication...
Katherine S. Charapich
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Culpeper, VA Business Law Lawyer with 5 years experience
(540) 812-2046 219 East Davis Street
Suite 320
 Culpeper, VA 22701
Business, Elder and Estate Planning
Liberty University School of Law
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U Mass Amherst - University of Massachusetts at Amherst - Political Science - Undergraduate Degree

Real Estate Broker License - Commonwealth of Virginia

Juris Doctorate Degree - Law Degree - Liberty University School of Law - Lynchburg, Virginia

Virginia State Bar - Commonwealth of Virginia
Sean R Hanover
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Fairfax, VA Business Law Lawyer
(800) 579-9864 2751 Prosperity Ave.
Suite 150
 Fairfax, VA 22031
Business, Criminal, Employment and Family
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Attorney Hanover has been working in the legal arena since graduating with double Master Degrees in Employment Law (HR) and Union Law (Industrial Relations) in 1996. He obtained his JD from the University of the District of Columbia in 2008 and maintains a vibrant practice focusing on immigration, bankruptcy, criminal defense, and business law. In a twist he never saw coming, Mr. Hanover has become accomplished at defending gang members and individuals convicted of drug offenses in immigration court. In addition to his law practice, Mr. Hanover also owns an IT consulting company, HHC, Inc. based in Fairfax, VA. This company...
(703) 402-2723 888 16th St., NW
Suite 800
 Washington, DC 20006
Richard Sternberg
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Fairfax, VA Business Law Lawyer with 34 years experience
(888) 541-4020 10605 Judicial Dr, B7
 Fairfax, VA 22030
Business, International, Probate and Real Estate
Center for International Legal Studies and Georgetown University
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The Law Offices of Richard S. Sternberg is dedicated to the principle that bigger is not always better. Instead, it rests on a tradition that actually antedates the rise of the “mega-firm”-the solo practice. Emulating a country lawyer in a big-city environment allows Mr. Sternberg to provide more individualized service to his clients, and, at the same time, pursue more collegial relations with other members of the Bar. Since 1984, Mr. Sternberg has dedicated his practice to representing individuals and smaller businesses. For those corporate clients who have larger needs, he is affiliated with the Metropolitan Washington Law Consortium,...
(888) 541-4020 6509 Persimmon Tree Road, Suite 100
 Potomac, MD 20818
Lee E. Berlik
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Reston, VA Business Law Attorney with 22 years experience
(703) 722-0588 1818 Library St
#500
 Reston, VA 20190
Business, Arbitration & Mediation, Communications and IP
American University Washington College of Law
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Lee E. Berlik is the founder and managing member of BerlikLaw, LLC. Based in Northern Virginia, BerlikLaw concentrates its practice in the areas of defamation law (libel and slander), business disputes, and intellectual property litigation. Formerly with Troutman Sanders and Mintz Levin, Lee brings his big-firm background and experience to offer clients top-notch legal services at drastically reduced rates. Lee is listed among Virginia's "Legal Elite" by Virginia Business Magazine and is rated "AV" by Martindale-Hubbell.
Dominic Paul Lascara
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Chesapeake, VA Business Law Attorney with 31 years experience
(757) 410-8355 652 Independence Parkway, Suite 120
 Chesapeake, VA 23320
Business, Elder, Estate Planning and Real Estate
William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law
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Dominic P. Lascara is a native of Portsmouth, Virginia. He graduated in 1986 from the Marshall-Wythe School of Law at the College of William and Mary after receiving his undergraduate degree, magna cum laude, in Business Administration in 1981 from Old Dominion University. Dominic P. Lascara joined the law firm of Roy, Forehand, Laine and Dale, P.C. as an associate in the fall of 1986 after being admitted to the Virginia State Bar. He was admitted to the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in 1987. He became a partner...
Young S. Song
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Annandale, VA Business Law Lawyer with 19 years experience
(703) 354-1033 7002 Little River Turnpike, Ste. E
 Annandale, VA 22003
Free ConsultationBusiness, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Family
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
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Divorce and Bankruptcy, with Dignity. Licensed in MD, VA, and DC, with offices in Ellicott City, Maryland and Annandale, Virginia.
(410) 696-2256 3201 Rogers Avenue
Suite 301
 Ellicott City, MD 21043
Kenneth L. Samuelson
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Reston, VA Business Law Lawyer with 46 years experience
(202) 991-8800 11654 Plaza America Dr.
Box #302
 Reston, VA 20190
Business, Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense and Real Estate
University of Michigan Law School
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Commercial real estate, trade secrets and technology transactions and litigation, including contracts, leases (ground, air rights, and space), financings, LLC operating agreements and disputes, teaming and licensing agreements, subcontracts, non-competes, reciprocal easements and other types of sharing agreements, and outsourcing. District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia
(202) 991-8800 2020 Pennsylvania Ave NW
#417
 Washington, DC 20006
(202) 991-8800 325 Ellington Blvd
Box #210
 Gaithersburg, VA 20878
Stephen M. Terpak
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Annandale, VA Business Law Lawyer with 17 years experience
(703) 256-1800 7540 Little River Tnpk
Suite A, First Floor
 Annandale, VA 22003
Free ConsultationBusiness, Employment, Personal Injury and Products Liability
George Mason University School of Law
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Stephen M. Terpak is a personal injury, civil litigation and traffic attorney for Virginia state and federal courts and began practicing law in 2000. He received his BS at Mary Washington College, and his law degree at George Mason University School of Law, where he served as the Lead Articles Editor for the Journal of International Legal Studies. Mr. Terpak focuses his practice on seeking compensation those who have been wronged or injured, defending individuals and companies facing civil claims and lawsuits, and defending traffic tickets and misdemeanors.
F. Paul Maloof
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Alexandria, VA Business Law Attorney with 39 years experience
(703) 684-2000 510 King Street
Suite 301
 Alexandria, VA 22314
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
Georgetown University Law Center
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I have practiced law for more than 39 years in Virginia and Maryland. As a partner in a well established Alexandria City law firm, I provide my clients with legal services at a high quality level and at reasonable hourly rates in Northern Virginia, including Fairfax County. I work with individuals and small businesses. I advise clients who are consumers and professionals on a range of issues, specifically; fair business practices, business contract disputes, landlord and tenant law, residential real estate matters, loan documentation, commercial lease, business acquisition, estate planning and serving as general civil litigation counsel. I...
Juan E. Milanes, Esq.
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Reston, VA Business Law Lawyer with 24 years experience
(703) 880-4881 c/o Law Offices of Juan Milanes PLLC
1831 Wiehle Ave Ste 105
 Reston, VA 20120
Free ConsultationBusiness, Bankruptcy, Broker Fraud and Foreclosure Defense
American University Washington College of Law
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Mr. Milanes has built a solid reputation for outstanding legal work and inspirational management and mediation skills. Throughout his twelve year career with the United States Department of Justice, during which time he held several positions ranging from Federal Prosecutor to trainer for the Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training Office, Mr. Milanes appeared as lead counsel in several hundred cases, successfully trying several. He spent years working in various capacities in both the Washington, D.C. metro area and Suan Juan districts and, in addition to having significant legal connections and being a well-respected litigator in both jurisdictions,...
(703) 880-4881 c/o Law Offices of Juan Milanes PLLC
1831 Wiehle Ave Ste 105
 Reston, VA 20190
(703) 880-4881 1831 Wiehle Avenue, Suite 105
 Reston, VA 20190
Eric C. Perkins
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Glen Allen, VA Business Law Attorney with 21 years experience
(804) 205-5162 4870 Sadler Road
Suite 300
 Glen Allen, VA 23060
Free ConsultationBusiness and Securities
University of Virginia School of Law
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Eric Perkins is a business attorney focusing on small business startups and acquisitions, franchising, nonprofits, and Regulation D private offerings. Filling the void between "Big Law" and the Legal Zooms of the world, Perkins Law is pleased to offer flat fee packages for many of its services. He works with leaders in a wide variety of industries from real estate syndicators to healthcare professionals to restaurant owners to pro wrestlers. Eric is active in the tennis community as chair of the USTA Tennis Rules and Regulations Committee and an advisory board member of the Richmond Tennis Association.
Mrs Lauren Morgan Ellerman
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Roanoke, VA Business Law Attorney with 13 years experience
(540) 985-0098 303 Washington Ave., SW
 Roanoke, VA 24016
Free ConsultationBusiness, Consumer, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
University of Richmond School of Law
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Married, mother, Roanoke resident and Northern Virginia native.
Wilfred Yeargan
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Fairfax, VA Business Law Lawyer with 19 years experience
(703) 352-9044 11350 Random Hills Rd
#800
 Fairfax, VA 22030
Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal, DUI and Traffic Tickets
Franklin Pierce Law Center
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Attorney Wilfred Yeargan graduated from the University of New Hampshire Law School, Franklin Pierce in 1998. He has served the Northern Virginia area for eighteen years, providing skillful defense of thousands of criminal, traffic and DUI cases. He also assists clients with prosecution and defense of civil matters such as expungements, protective orders, personal injury and contract claims.

Attorney Wilfred Yeargan is an experienced litigator and has successfully defended thousands of criminal and traffic charges in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Some of the routine matters defended by his office include Reckless Driving, Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Driving...
Heather R. Steele
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Woodbridge, VA Business Law Lawyer with 10 years experience
(703) 583-6060 12701 Marblestone Drive
Suite 350
 Woodbridge, VA 22192
Business, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
George Mason University School of Law
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Heather is admitted to the practice of law in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. She represents businesses and individuals and helps to resolve their disputes through litigation, mediation, and negotiation of agreements. Heather handles small business representation, including contract reviews, contract drafting, entity formation (corporations, LLCs), corporate transactions (buy/sell, mergers, acquisitions), demand letters, business litigation and collections. Ms. Steele also represents homeowners associations (HOAs) and condominium associations (condos) with regard to general legal advice, drafting of resolutions, supervision and certification of elections, registration with the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation...
Gobind S. Sethi
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Reston, VA Business Law Lawyer with 15 years experience
(703) 991-1949 11260 Roger Bacon Drive
Suite 400
 Reston, VA 20190
Free ConsultationBusiness, Personal Injury and Products Liability
American University Washington College of Law
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Gobind Sethi has been litigating civil cases for over a decade. He is a skilled personal injury lawyer in Reston and is passionate about helping injury victims obtain the justice they deserve. He is known for his in-depth knowledge of the field, his professionalism, and his ability to get positive results. He started his career at Georgetown University, where he earned his undergraduate degree. He went on to receive a Master of Arts for International Affairs from American University and his Jurist Doctorate from American University, Washington College of Law. To learn how Attorney Sethi can help you with your...
Juan V. Cervantes
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Fredericksburg, VA Business Law Lawyer with 2 years experience
(540) 684-6621 4520 Plank Rd., Suite 102
 Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Business and Immigration
Liberty University School of Law
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