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Christopher T. Craig
Fairfax, VA Estate Planning Attorney with 30 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business and Employment
George Mason University School of Law
Mr. Craig is a partner in the Law Firm of Cook Craig & Francuzenko, PLLC. Previously he was a partner in the firm, Sparks & Craig, LLP after serving 10 years as an associate attorney in the predecessor law firm of Herge, Sparks & Christopher from 1995-2004.
Prior to 1995, he served as a legislative analyst for the government affairs firms of Albers & Co., Inc. and the Center for State Policy Research.
Mr. Craig represents companies, corporations, partnerships and individuals in business, contract law, intellectual property, and a wide range of other practice areas to include estate/trust planning and administration, election...
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Vincent J Mata
Strasburg, VA Estate Planning Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning
George Mason University School of Law
Vincent J. Mata attended the University of Notre Dame and the Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum for undergraduate studies in the classical humanities. He obtained a Master's degree at The Catholic University of America in philosophy, and earned his Juris Doctor at George Mason University School of Law, now Antonin Scalia Law School. Vincent is a founding partner and attorney at Mata & Hill PLC. He focuses his practice primarily on estate and elder law issues. Mata & Hill PLC additionally offers real estate, business, and civil litigation services, and serves clients throughout the Northern Shenandoah Valley.
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James William Garrett
Richmond, VA Estate Planning Attorney with 34 years of experience
(804) 285-7900
7275 Glen Forest Drive
Forest Plaza II, Suite 310
Richmond, VA 23226
Estate Planning
University of Virginia School of Law
Jim Garrett is a Principal of Carrell Blanton Ferris & Associates, PLC. and has practiced law for over twenty years. Before narrowing his practice to estate planning, his practice areas included real estate, business law and consumer protection. Today Jim uses his knowledge and experience in real estate and business in the estate planning context, especially in the areas of business succession planning, charitable giving and asset protection strategies.
Jim believes that estate planning is not just for the benefit of the client, but also for the client’s surviving loved ones, valued charities and later generations of the client’s family. That...
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Jay Braddock Jackson
Fredericksburg, VA Estate Planning Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Elder, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
In total, I spent 35 years in the insurance industry, handling liability claims. Prior to attending law school, I worked as an insurance adjuster and in claims management at GEICO. My positions allowed me the opportunity to learn a great deal about insurance company claims operations and the difficulties that large insurance companies face as well as the biggest hurdles for people who need to make claims. My work led me to attend law school while continuing my career in insurance. Following my graduation, I moved into the position of attorney with the company. Since that time, I have defended...
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Scott Dondershine
Reston, VA Estate Planning Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business and Tax
George Mason University School of Law
Scott is licensed to practice law in Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia. He is also a former Certified Public Accountant and began his career in public accounting for a big five CPA firm. Scott's accounting background enables him to grasp tax and financial issues that are important in structuring transactions, ensuring that business as well as legal goals are met and that tax-reduction strategies are maximized and not overlooked. Scott has published several articles covering a variety of business, tax and estate planning issues, in addition to speaking on a variety of topics. ...
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Charles W. Hazelwood Jr.
Burke, VA Estate Planning Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Estate Planning, Elder, Probate and Real Estate
The George Washington University Law School and University of Richmond School of Law
Charles W. Hazelwood, Jr., or "Chuck", has accumulated a significant legal skill set over the past four decades. His communication skills and negotiating abilities were honed and perfected over time as he handled thousands cases. He has a thorough understanding of the law and comprehensive experience with handing estates and trusts, real estate issues, personal injury cases, and more. His long-standing legal acumen has been time-tested by the significantnumber of cases he has handled. Born in Richmond, Virginia, Chuck attended West Springfield High School.
Charles W. Hazelwood, Jr. has bar memberships in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of...
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Stacy Costello
McLean, VA Estate Planning Attorney with 34 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business and Probate
American University Washington College of Law
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Patrick J. Heelen
Culpeper, VA Estate Planning Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business, Landlord Tenant and Trademarks
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
Mr. Heelen attended the Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law while working full-time. He brings considerable professional experience as both a successful corporate manager and former state judicial officer to his practice, which he established in 2012. Mr. Heelen's practice includes the following areas: business formation; business law; corporate law; corporate governance; contracts; trademark registration; regulatory compliance; landlord tenant; wills; and general practice. "Responsiveness and open lines of communication with my clients are hallmarks of my practice, and, in my opinion, critical to the success of any attorney client relationship. My clients don't have to contact me for...
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Victoria Stoner
Fredericksburg, VA Estate Planning Attorney with 23 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Collections and Real Estate
University of Richmond School of Law
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Wayne M. Zell
Reston, VA Estate Planning Attorney with 38 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business and Tax
William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law
Wayne M. Zell, Esq. is the founder 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, as well as non-profit organizations. His clients also include for-profit and non-profit executives, service providers and high-net worth individuals.
Mr. Zell has extensive experience in representing clients in complex estate planning and business planning matters. In estate planning matters, Mr. Zell routinely advises clients in structuring and preparing intricate revocable and irrevocable trusts, basic estate planning (i.w., wills, medical directives and powers...
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Robert Feisee
Ashburn, VA Estate Planning Attorney with 27 years of experience
Estate Planning and Business
George Mason University
Hi, my name's Bobby Feisee and I'm an estate planning attorney in Ashburn, Virginia (VA). I founded my firm, Insight Law, because my passion is working with people and helping them plan for the future.
I tell everyone that estate planning is absolutely critical for properly organizing and planning the financial future of you and your loved ones. I realized this through a difficult personal experience I had with a loved one. My father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and I reviewed his estate plan (i.e. his Will, Trust, Power of Attorney and Medical Directives). I realized I made a terrible...
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William D. Ashwell
Warrenton, VA Estate Planning Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Criminal Defense and Probate
University of Dayton School of Law
REPRESENTTIVE CASES
- United States v. Bosyk, 933 F3d 319 (4th Cir. 2019) cert denied, 140 S. Ct. 1124 (U.S. Feb. 24, 2020)(No. 19-860), 2019.
- Shepherd v. Conde, 797 S.E.2d 750 (Va. 2017)
- Chacey v. Garvey, 781 S.E.2d 357, (Va. 2015)
- Weatherholt v. Commonwealth, 839 S.E.2d 492 (Va. 2020)
- Spell v. Commonwealth, 851 S.E.2d 83 (2020)
- St. John v. Thompson, 854 S.E.2d 648 (2021)
CLASSES/SEMINARS
- Land Use and Zoning: Navigate Land Use/Zoning Regulations, Permitting Issues, Disputes and More; National Business Institute, July 20, 2017
- How to Get Your Social Media, Email and Text Evidence Admitted (and Keep Theirs Out), National Business Institute,...
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James M. Sack
McLean, VA Estate Planning Lawyer with 48 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Probate and Tax
Boston University School of Law and Georgetown University Law Center
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Matthew DeGioia
Fairfax, VA Estate Planning Attorney with 3 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Administrative, Insurance Claims and Social Security Disability
The George Washington University Law School
I believe in taking a client-centered approach to the practice of law. I want to make sure that you as a client are seen and heard, and that your concerns are fully addressed every time we connect. I also believe in taking a measured and efficient approach to advocacy, one that maximizes your resources and time.
It gives me great satisfaction to assist clients with their estate planning matters. I want to make sure that you and your loved ones are kept at ease when planning for the future. In addition to estate planning, I handle probate and estate administration matters,...
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Corey Stephen Martin
MIdlothian, VA Estate Planning Attorney with 14 years of experience
Estate Planning, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Liberty University School of Law
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Rudolph Glen Morgan
Chesterfield, VA Estate Planning Attorney with 40 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Divorce and Family
University of Richmond School of Law
R. Glen Morgan Attorney, PLC is a Chesterfield law firm specializing in Divorce, Custody and Visitation, Estate Planning, Real Estate, Criminal, and Business law.
Glen is a lifelong resident of Chesterfield County. He has practiced law in the Commonwealth of Virginia since he graduated from the T.C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond in 1983. Glen graduated from Randolph Macon College in 1974 with Honors and is a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Omicron Delta Kappa.
Prior to attending law school, Glen was a high school teacher and coach in Chesterfield County from 1975 to 1980....
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Paul T Ranney Jr
Chesterfield, VA Estate Planning Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Probate
University of Richmond School of Law
Paul spends his time preparing estate planning documents and helping his clients probate estates. He specializes in accommodating clients' busy schedules in working on their cases, with evening and weekend appointments available.
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Sharon R. Moss
Manassas, VA Estate Planning Attorney with 11 years of experience
Estate Planning, Divorce and Family
University of Hawai'i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law
Sharon Moss is an associate at Farrell & Croft, P.C. practicing family law and estate planning. She is experienced in handling every type of family law matter in Virginia, including separation, divorce, custody and support cases. In her estate planning practice, Ms. Moss drafts wills, trusts, advance medical directives, living wills, and powers of attorney.
A native Virginian, Ms. Moss is a military spouse, and has lived in many states over the last 16 years. She graduated cum laude in the top 20% of her class from the William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of...
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Forrest White
Leesburg, VA Estate Planning Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Estate Planning, Collections, Landlord Tenant and Probate
Loyola University New Orleans
Forrest E. White is a sole practitioner based in Leesburg, Virginia practicing in the areas of real estate, corporate and business law, employment law, family law, wills and estate planning and general civil litigation. Mr. White currently serves as of counsel to more than thirty privately held corporations and limited liability companies in Northern Virginia, including Blue Ridge Title & Escrow, Inc.
Prior to founding Forrest E. White, P.C. in 2003, Mr. White was in the general counsel's office of a corporate investigations and security firm responsible for, among other things, the corporation's transactional documents, corporate compliance and oversight, and litigation...
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Sheryl Herndon
Glen Allen, VA Estate Planning Attorney with 27 years of experience
Estate Planning and Elder
University of Richmond School of Law
Sheryl Herndon is the owner and founder of Herndon Law, P.C., a client-centered firm that specializes in General Estate Planning, Elder Law, Estate and Trust Administration, Fiduciary Services, Long-Term Care and Medicaid Planning, Guardianships and Conservatorships for Incapacitated Adults, Veterans Benefits, and representing clients in Involuntary Civil Commitment Proceedings.
A Richmond native, Sheryl received her undergraduate degree from Virginia Tech (GO HOKIES!) and graduated cum laude from the University of Richmond’s T.C. Williams School of Law where she was a founding member of The Richmond Journal of Law and Technology, the world’s first law review to be published exclusively online. ...
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Theseus Schulze
Fairfax, VA Estate Planning Attorney with 5 years of experience
Estate Planning, Criminal Defense, Family and Traffic Tickets
I am located in Fairfax, Virginia and serve the Northern Virginia area. My practice focuses primarily on Estate Planning, Criminal Law, and Personal Injury.
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Jessica R Clay
Gainesville, VA Estate Planning Lawyer with 16 years of experience
(703) 754-0503
7430 Heritage Village Plaza
Suite 202
Gainesville, VA 20155
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Bankruptcy and Criminal Defense
University of Baltimore School of Law
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Jennifer Porter
Fairfax, VA Estate Planning Lawyer with 25 years of experience
(571) 532-9070
8280 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive
Suite 600
Fairfax, VA 22031
Estate Planning and Personal Injury
University of Tennessee College of Law
For more than 24 years, Jennifer has successfully represented hundreds of people who have been injured through no fault of their own; people who were often just in the wrong place at the wrong time but suffered significant or catastrophic injuries as a result. Jennifer is in the unique position to provide excellent and informed representation to her clients and to maximize recovery for her clients, as a result of her years working as counsel for several of the country’s major insurance carriers.
Now, Jennifer helps injured individuals navigate the insurance claims and court system, thus enabling them to...
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Virginia Salima M. Duling
Mechanicsville, VA Estate Planning Attorney with 17 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business and Elder
Regent University
Sali Duling practices law in Mechanicsville, Virginia, with her husband, Jeffrey Duling.
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Barbara Lloyd Kessinger
Haymarket, VA Estate Planning Lawyer with 29 years of experience
(703) 753-5429
LLOYD LAW, PLLC
15033 Walking Stick Way
Haymarket, VA 20169
Estate Planning, Education and Elder
George Mason Univ School of Law
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Cassie L. Baudean
Mechanicsville, VA Estate Planning Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Divorce, Employment and Family
University of Richmond School of Law
Raised in Hanover, Virginia, Cassie completed her Bachelor of Arts degree at Virginia Commonwealth University in two years, majoring in both international studies and political science. She went on to earn her Juris Doctor degree from University of Richmond, T.C. Williams School of Law. Prior to establishing Baudean Law, Cassie clerked for the Honorable judges of Hanover Circuit Court, working closely with the judges and attorneys on a wide variety of legal issues. Cassie has dedicated her work towards helping clients navigate the legal process for a variety of situations. The majority of Cassie's practice is family law, including...
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Robert B. Walker
Reston, VA Estate Planning Lawyer with 48 years of experience
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David Moss
Amelia, VA Estate Planning Lawyer
Estate Planning, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Family
Born and raised in Midlothian, Virginia, David G. Moss, Esq. is passionate about vigorously representing his neighbors, whether it be a criminal offense, landlord-tenant litigation, a family law matter, or general civil litigation.
Mr. Moss graduated from Virginia Tech in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Biological Sciences (focus on Micro-Biology) and a minor in Chemistry (focus on Organic Chemistry). After a few years of working in the field of science, Mr. Moss chose to pursue a legal career and attended Penn State Law School. He graduated in May of 2017 and shortly thereafter, was admitted...
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Melinda Merk
Fairfax, VA Estate Planning Lawyer with 28 years of experience
(703) 934-1126
11350 Random Hills Road Suite 500
Suite 500
Fairfax, VA 22030
Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
Melinda provides holistic multi-generational income and wealth transfer tax planning advice and estate and trust services to individuals, families, and business owners. She also advises fiduciaries and beneficiaries on probate and estate and trust administration, and serves as a technical expert on estate and trust litigation matters.
Melinda has over 25 years of experience in the estates and trusts area, and brings a unique and diverse perspective from her work in private law practice, Big Four accounting firms, and private banking/trust services. With her focus on advising clients in the areas of estate planning, estate and trust administration, asset protection,...
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Mr. Derrick P. Fellows
Victoria, VA Estate Planning Attorney with 12 years of experience
(434) 696-2139
Hawthorne & Hawthorne, P.C.
1805 Main Street, P.O. Box 931
Victoria, VA 23974
Estate Planning, Business, Probate and Real Estate
College of William and Mary
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Scott Robert Zucker
Annandale, VA Estate Planning Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Estate Planning
University of Miami School of Law
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Benjamin Kontaxes
Roanoke, VA Estate Planning Attorney with 11 years of experience
2965 Colonnade Dr #200
Roanoke, VA 24018
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Collections and Criminal Defense
Liberty University School of Law
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Christopher Todd Mays
Alexandria, VA Estate Planning Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Estate Planning, Divorce, Family and Probate
Christopher Mays received his BS from Virginia Tech and JD from the George Washington University Law School. Chris has received various awards for his work as a family law attorney, including recognition as a “Top Lawyer” by Northern Virginia Magazine. He has lectured at Continuing Legal Education seminars for the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association and local bar associations in Northern Virginia. He has also written for the Journal of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association and co-authored written materials for Virginia CLE (Continuing Legal Education). As an attorney, Chris focuses his practice on representing individuals and families in matters relating...
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John Joseph Irving
Manassas, VA Estate Planning Lawyer
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Probate
John Irving brings a working knowledge of all aspects of the legal process to any case or client with his extensive and eclectic legal background. In 1997, John received his undergraduate bachelor's degree in criminal justice. Shortly after graduation he began work as a fraud investigator for the City of New York. John handled thousands of cases involving welfare and housing fraud. Following this position, he was recruited to and employed the Prince William County Police Department where he exhibited his superior abilities and received several commendations and awards.
After a brief time with the police department, John decided to make...
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Richard Gilman
Forest, VA Estate Planning Lawyer
Estate Planning, Appeals, Business and Collections
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Alexander Hamilton Ayers
Richmond, VA Estate Planning Lawyer with 14 years of experience
710 N Hamilton St
Suite 300
Richmond, VA 23221
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Business and Construction
Appalachian School of Law
Alexander was born and raised in the Richmond, VA area. He is an Eagle Scout and Member of the Order of the Arrow. Alexander attended the Virginia Military Institute on a lacrosse scholarship. After his Rat Year, Alexander transferred to Hampden Sydney College, where he graduated in 2002. Alexander worked as a law clerk for 3 years at Ayers & Stolte before attending Appalachian School of Law. He served as a law clerk for the Honorable John Alderman of Hanover Circuit Court in the Summer of 2007. Alexander graduated ASL with 112 hours of training in the theory, ethics and...
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John Coppola
Fairfax, VA Estate Planning Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning
American University Washington College of Law
John M. Coppola, Esq. has a Bachelor's Degree from Union College (NY), a MBA from Boston College, and a Juris Doctor from American University. Mr. Coppola is a native of Northern Virginia. He is a member of the Virginia State Bar Association. Mr. Coppola has over twenty years experience working in the Estate Planning Field. He has drafted over 1000 Revocable Living Trusts.
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Sakeena J. Farhath
Fairfax VA, US, VA Estate Planning Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Estate Planning, Divorce and Family
George Mason University School of Law
Sakeena Farhath is a Managing Attorney at DiPietro Law Group, PLLC. She is a passionate advocate for our clients, helping them work to achieve the best possible outcomes for their cases. Sakeena is experienced in handling high-conflict custody and visitation cases, as well as cases with complex financial issues.
Prior to joining DiPietro Law Group, PLLC, Sakeena served as a judicial intern for the Honorable Thomas P. Mann in the Fairfax County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court. She also worked at the Office of the County Attorney in Fairfax, assisting on child custody issues collaboratively with the Fairfax County Department...
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Colin F Smith
Manassas, VA Estate Planning Attorney
Estate Planning
Regent University School of Law