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Joshua E Hummer
Joshua E Hummer
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Virginia Business Law Attorney with 12 years experience

I represent small, medium, national and international businesses, non-profits and individuals on a wide variety of corporate and business matters, including forming companies, drafting and negotiating... Read More »
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Merritt James Green
Merritt James Green
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Virginia Business Law Lawyer with 21 years experience

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... Read More »
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Robert Cox
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Tysons Corner, VA Business Law Attorney with 26 years experience
(703) 883-9105 1921 Gallows Road
Suite 750
 Tysons Corner, VA 22182
Business, Antitrust and Securities
University of Virginia School of Law
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For more than 25 years, I have represented Fortune 500 companies and individuals in commercial litigation and securities enforcement matters. I have also represented accounting firms and their partners and employees in government investigations and enforcement proceedings, malpractice, and state disciplinary proceedings.

As a partner in an ‘American Lawyer Top 100 firm’, I’ve represented clients in bet-the-company litigation matters involving breach of contract, business tort, antitrust, insurance coverage, and securities claims. At the PCAOB, I led investigations of Big 4, mid-size, and small accounting firms and their partners and employees.

My litigation experience includes:

• securities fraud class action in the...
Ms. Rana Sneij Syriani Esq
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Vienna, VA Business Law Lawyer with 10 years experience
(703) 786-8340 8300 Boone Blvd
Suite 500
 Vienna, VA 22182
Free ConsultationBusiness, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Family
American University Washington College of Law
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Attorney Rana Sneij Syriani is an experienced (Immigration, Family & Traffic Attorney), representing clients at the Law offices of American Lawyers Group, PLLC. She has extensive experience in the area of divorce law (contested and uncontested), child custody, child support, adoption, spousal support, property division and settlement and post judgment modifications and name changes and many other family law cases as listed below. Ms. Syriani will represent you, if you live in one of the following Virginia counties: Fairfax , Falls Church, Arlington, Loudoun, Vienna, Warren, King George, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Prince William County, Culpeper and Stafford. Ms. Syriani...
Phillip Quatrini
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Vienna, VA Business Law Attorney with 23 years experience
(703) 859-4943 8460 Tyco Road
Suite H
 Vienna, VA 22182
Business and Communications
The Catholic University of America
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Phillip A. Quatrini is an experienced corporate transactions attorney, who formerly practiced in the Washington, DC office of Bryan Cave LLP, where he has represented public and private companies in a variety of domestic and international transactions for more than fifteen years. Practice focuses on public and private company mergers and acquisitions, and angel, venture capital and private equity financing in addition to general corporate work. Significant experience in forming and structuring privately held corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships and nonprofit entities, including limited liability companies with multiple preferred equity structures.
George Hawkins
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Vienna, VA Business Law Lawyer with 22 years experience
(800) 747-9354 8300 Boone Blvd #550
 Vienna, VA 22182
Business, Personal Injury and Real Estate
George Washington University - Virginia Campus
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George Hawkins focuses his practice on business representation, civil litigation, and all matters affecting real estate. He represents buyers, sellers, and developers in all phases of residential and commercial real estate transactions. He also advises and counsels businesses in all aspects ranging from the formation, acquisition, and management of the business entity. George is AV®-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell® Peer-Review Ratings, the highest rating available for excellence in legal ethics and practice. George has served on NVAR’s standard forms committee since 2011 and is the 2015 Chair of that committee. He is often asked to speak to members of the real...
Stuart Gary
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Vienna, VA Business Law Lawyer with 45 years experience
(703) 790-1900 8045 Leesburg Pike
Fifth Floor
 Vienna, VA 22182
Free ConsultationBusiness and Real Estate
American University Washington College of Law
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My practice emphasises resolution of small to medium size business issues and the incorporation of the resolution practice in the organization and reorganization of business entities.
Mr. Brian Denton West Esq.
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Vienna, VA Business Law Lawyer with 32 years experience
(703) 564-4600 8500 Leesburg Pike
Suite 400
 Vienna, VA 22182
Business, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
George Mason University School of Law
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Pedram Baghani
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Vienna, VA Business Law Attorney with 10 years experience
(703) 847-3670 8000 Towers Crescent Dr
13th Floor
 Vienna, VA 22182
Business, Immigration and Personal Injury
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Robert C Lehrman
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Oakton, VA Business Law Lawyer with 30 years experience
(202) 449-3739 2911 Hunter Mill Road
Suite 303
 Oakton, VA 22124
Business
State University of New York - College at Buffalo (Buffalo State College)
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Robert C. Lehrman is the principal attorney at Lehrman Beverage Law, PLLC. Robert founded the firm in 2001 after 12 years at the Washington, DC office of a larger firm that specializes in federal and state administrative law. From 1998 until 2001 Robert was the partner in charge of the firm's Washington, DC office. Mr. Lehrman concentrates on the federal regulation of alcohol beverages (beer, wine and spirits). He has advised many companies on the production, labeling, advertising, and taxation of a wide variety of consumer products: foreign and domestic, with and without alcohol, fit and unfit for beverage purposes. He has helped...
Ursula Koenig burgess
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Vienna, VA Business Law Lawyer with 19 years experience
(703) 790-1911 8133 Leesburg Pike
9th Floor
 Vienna, VA 22182
Business, Collections and Real Estate
Drake University Law School
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Dirk McClanahan
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Vienna, VA Business Law Attorney
(703) 546-8594 1604 Spring Hill Road, Suite 321
 Vienna, VA 22182
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning and IP
Michigan State University
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Mr. McClanahan is a Fairfax, Virginia native who studied law at Michigan State University College of Law. Mr. McClanahan provides knowledgeable and compassionate legal expertise to individuals, families, and businesses in a variety of legal issues including trusts and estates, criminal law, business law, litigation, and negotiations. Mr. McClanahan has experience working with small businesses and nonprofit organizations; creating new business entities, preparing and reviewing contracts, and assisting nonprofit organizations in applying for tax exempt status. In addition, Mr. McClanahan is an experienced contract attorney, who has taken part in cases with legal issues ranging from mergers to Department of Justice antitrust...
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John C. Cook
John C. Cook
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Virginia Business Law Lawyer with 29 years experience

George Mason University School of LawDC, New York and Virginia
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Chris T. Craig
Chris T. Craig
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Virginia Business Law Attorney with 24 years experience

George Mason University School of LawVirginia
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Michael Stamp
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Vienna, VA Business Law Lawyer
(703) 546-8517 1604 Spring Hill Road, 4th Floor
 Vienna, VA 22182
Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal and DUI
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Arash Zarei
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Vienna, VA Business Law Lawyer with 9 years experience
(703) 847-3670 8000 Towers Crescent Drive
13th Floor
 Vienna, VA 22182
Free ConsultationBusiness, Divorce, Immigration and Personal Injury
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Arash D. Zarei is a lifetime resident of Fairfax County. Mr. Zarei devotes his practice to representing clients with high-quality, personal, and cost-effective services. Mr. Zarei’s knowledge and experience in multiple areas of law has given him the edge required for resolving complex cases.
Rongping Wu
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Vienna, VA Business Law Lawyer with 14 years experience
(703) 349-2379 8000 Towers Crescent Drive
Suite 1350
 Vienna, VA 22182
Business, Arbitration & Mediation and International
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Lauren Mooney
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Vienna, VA Business Law Lawyer with 19 years experience
1577 Spring Hill Road
Suite 500
 Vienna, VA 22182
Business and Real Estate
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Alfred H. Velarde Esq.
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Vienna, VA Business Law Attorney
(703) 883-8161 2517 Babcock Road
 Vienna, VA 22181
Business, Broker Fraud, International and White Collar Crime
Harvard Law School
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Tom Parrott
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Vienna, VA Business Law Attorney
(703) 752-3759 8065 Leesburg Pike
Suite 200
 Vienna, VA 22182
Business, Antitrust and Securities
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Louis Ventre
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Oakton, VA Business Law Lawyer
(703) 242-1247 2483 Oakton Hills Dr
 Oakton, VA 22124
Business
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Sarah Graves
Vienna, VA Business Law Attorney with 11 years experience
(703) 790-8750 8100 Boone Blvd
 Vienna, VA 22182
Business, Administrative and Construction
George Mason University School of Law
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Virginia Whitner Hoptman
Vienna, VA Business Law Attorney with 35 years experience
(703) 394-2230 8065 Leesburg Pike
 Vienna, VA 22182
Business, Appeals, Education and IP
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Daniel H. Ruttenberg
Vienna, VA Business Law Attorney
(703) 790-1900 8045 Leesburg Pike
Fifth Floor
 Vienna, VA 22182
Business, Estate Planning and Tax
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, George Mason University School of Law and Georgetown University Law Center
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Jeffrey J. Renzulli
Jeffrey J. Renzulli
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Virginia Business Law Attorney with 23 years experience

Boston College Law SchoolVirginia
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Mary Mikell Baker
Mary Mikell Baker
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Virginia Business Law Lawyer

Georgetown University Law CenterD.C. Circuit and Virginia
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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
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
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 20190
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 20120
(703) 880-4881 1831 Wiehle Avenue, Suite 105
 Reston, VA 20190
Randall Sousa
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Fairfax, VA Business Law Attorney with 1 year experience
(571) 354-6164 3007 Williams Drive
 Fairfax, VA 22031
Free ConsultationBusiness, Appeals, Criminal and DUI
St. Thomas University School of Law
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I founded the Law Offices of Randall Sousa to provide aggressive, affordable, and highly skilled legal services to the people of Northern Virginia. We specialize in civil litigation, criminal defense, personal injury, divorce, estate planning, wills, trusts, and estates, and immigration. Call us today for a free consultation. 571-354-6164
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...
Edward Gonzalez
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McLean, VA Business Law Lawyer
(855) 822-1400 8200 Greensboro Dr
9th Floor
 McLean, VA 22101
Business, Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense and Tax
Georgetown University Law Center
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Former IRS attorney focused on solving complex financial problems of individuals and businesses in MD, VA and DC. More than 20 years experience. Many of your questions regarding debt and tax problems can be answered at our website: www.Money-Law.com.
(855) 822-1400 2405 I St NW
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 Washington, DC 20037
(855) 822-1400 6301 Ivy Ln
#700
 Greenbelt, MD 20770
John C. Cook
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Fairfax, VA Business Law Lawyer with 29 years experience
(703) 865-7480 3050 Chain Bridge Rd
#200
 Fairfax, VA 22030
Business, Employment and Personal Injury
George Mason University School of Law
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Chris T. Craig
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Fairfax, VA Business Law Attorney with 24 years experience
(703) 865-7480 3050 Chain Bridge Rd
#200
 Fairfax, VA 22030
Business, Employment and Estate Planning
George Mason University School of Law
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Broderick C. Dunn
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Fairfax, VA Business Law Attorney
(703) 865-7480 3050 Chain Bridge Rd
#200
 Fairfax, VA 22030
Business, Employment and Landlord Tenant
Washington and Lee University School of Law
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Alex Francuzenko
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Fairfax, VA Business Law Attorney with 25 years experience
(703) 865-7480 3050 Chain Bridge Rd
#200
 Fairfax, VA 22030
Business, Employment, Medical Malpractice and Products Liability
Roger Williams University School of Law
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Charles Sickels
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Virginia Business Law Lawyer with 40 years experience

American University Washington College of LawU.S. District Court of Maryland, U.S. Supreme Court, Virginia and DC
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Broderick C. Dunn
Broderick C. Dunn
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Virginia Business Law Attorney

Washington and Lee University School of LawMaryland and Virginia
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Wayne M. Zell
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(571) 203-9355 11710 Plaza America Dr
Suite 120
 Reston, VA 20190
Business, Estate Planning and Tax
William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law
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Wayne M. Zell, Esq. Is the President and founding shareholder of Zell Law. He has spent his legal, public accounting and business advisory career counseling clients in a broad range of industries, including technology companies of all types and investor groups. His clients also include for-profit and non-profit executives, service providers and high-net worth individuals. Wayne has extensive experience in representing clients in complex estate planning and business planning matters. On estate planning matters, Wayne routinely advises clients in structuring and preparing intricate revocable and irrevocable trusts, family limited partnerships and limited liability companies, life insurance vehicles, charitable giving arrangements (including...
Jillian Aylward
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Reston, VA Business Law Attorney with 12 years experience
(703) 953-1788 11890 Sunrise Valley Drive
 Reston, VA 20191
Business, Bankruptcy and Estate Planning
Suffolk University Law School
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Michaela Barry
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McLean, VA Business Law Attorney with 26 years experience
1751 Pinnacle Drive, Suite 600
 McLean, VA 22102
Business, Communications, IP and Trademarks
Georgetown University Law Center
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Highly flexible, experienced government contracting, data privacy and security attorney with a strong IT, cybersecurity, and data privacy background. Subject Matter Expert on Internet data security and privacy issues. Testified before US Congress as well as the US and VA Senate. CISSP, CIPT, CIPP/US, CFCM.
Beeraj Patel
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Fairfax, VA Business Law Lawyer with 20 years experience
(703) 539-8093 3900 University Drive, Suite 100
 Fairfax, VA 22030
Free ConsultationBusiness, Bankruptcy and Immigration
The John Marshall Law School
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As a first generation American, Attorney Beeraj Patel understands firsthand through life experience the struggles of all those who are entangled at any stage of the immigration process. He knows how difficult it can be for talented individuals coming from other nations to negotiate through the complicated and even daunting immigration system of the United States. This shared connection aids Beeraj in constantly improving his services as an immigration attorney. In addition to being an attorney, Mr. Patel is the featured writer on www.fairfaximmigrationfirm.com and www.fairfaxbankruptcylaw.com, where he blogs about immigration and bankruptcy law respectively. Beeraj Patel’s philosophy...
Michael D. Arena
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Fairfax, VA Business Law Attorney
(703) 865-7480 3050 Chain Bridge Rd
#200
 Fairfax, VA 22030
Business, Civil Rights and Employment
William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law
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Edward S. Culbertson
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Fairfax, VA Business Law Attorney with 32 years experience
(703) 471-9660 10482 Armstrong St.
 Fairfax, VA 22030
Free ConsultationBusiness, Divorce and Family
The George Washington University Law School
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Philip C. Krone
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Fairfax, VA Business Law Attorney
(703) 865-7480 3050 Chain Bridge Rd
#200
 Fairfax, VA 22030
Business, Civil Rights and Employment
Widener University Commonwealth Law School
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Lee Dixon II
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McLean, VA Business Law Lawyer with 13 years experience
(703) 883-0102 8270 Greensboro Dr
#810
 McLean, VA 22102
Business and Real Estate
University of Florida Levin College of Law and Case Western Reserve University School of Law
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Jonathan D. Frieden
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Fairfax, VA Business Law Attorney
(703) 218-2125 9302 Lee Highway, Suite 1100
 Fairfax, VA 22031
Business and IP
T.C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond
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Jonathan Frieden is a principal in Odin, Feldman & Pittleman, P.C.'s Litigation practice group where he tries a variety of complex commercial disputes and criminal matters. His diverse civil practice encompasses intellectual property litigation, including trademark and copyright enforcement proceedings; the representation of management in employment discrimination claims; the defense of corporations against consumer claims; and a variety of commercial contract disputes. Mr. Frieden counsels e-commerce businesses in a variety of industries and recently led the team of attorneys representing one of these businesses in its acquisition by a publicly traded company. He is also the author of E-Commerce Law (www.ecommercelaw.typepad.com),...
Stanley E. Majors
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McLean, VA Business Law Attorney with 43 years experience
(703) 442-4160 1420 Spring Hill Road, Suite 600
 McLean, VA 22102-3030
Business, Estate Planning and Tax
The George Washington University Law School and William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law
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Virginia Business Law Attorney with 25 years experience

Roger Williams University School of LawVirginia
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Philip C. Krone
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Widener University Commonwealth Law SchoolDC and Virginia
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