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Rob Dean

Based in Virginia, Rob Dean is a criminal defense attorney who also works in employment law, business law, and contract law. He is the owner and principal of the Roanoke firm Rob Dean Law. Before starting his own firm, he worked as an assistant prosecutor in Lynchburg, Virginia, prosecuting over 300 cases. Rob holds a J.D. from Washington & Lee University School of Law and a B.A. from the University of Michigan.
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Michael M.

Michael Moro

Michael Moro works as in-house counsel for the company Deltatre. This company specializes in international sports media. As in-house counsel, Michael advises the company on commercial and corporate transactions and negotiates contracts for vendors and clients. He is also responsible for the legal components of Deltatre geographic expansion.
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Richard D.

Richard Drom

Specializing in energy regulatory matters, including demand response compensation, resource adequacy, and capacity market issues, Richard Drom has extensive experience in electricity and natural gas. He played an essential role in the development of comprehensive energy market rules for Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator Inc. and now helps clients working with RTOs and ISOs.
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James D.

James Delfiore

James Delfiore is a litigation attorney with 16 years of experience. He primarily focuses on real estate matters, including commercial transactions, litigation and agreements. James is licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia and in Rhode Island. He graduated from the Rogen Williams University School of Law with a Juris Doctor degree in law. James also has experience in employment law and debt-related legal matters. In 2014, he started his own law firm.
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Joanne M.

Joanne Moy

Joanne is a New York-barred attorney practicing in the field of Anti-Money Laundering at a financial institution with a particular focus on economic and trade-related sanctions. She ensures compliance with the law, including the Bank Secrecy Act and USA PATRIOT Act, by reviewing new regulatory rules and issuing recommendations regarding enforcement actions and new financial issues.
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Victoria Walker

Victoria Walker is the owner of her own law firm and specializes in counseling startups, non-profit organizations, and small businesses. She helps these businesses overcome legal issues that relate to starting and running a business. Victoria completed her Doctor of Law degree in 2014. She is registered with the Washington Bar Association. Since 2008, Victoria has worked with numerous law firms and companies including the D.C. Superior Court and Walker Law LLC.
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Stephen T.

Stephen Teague

Stephen Teague has spent the majority of his career working for the Mississippi Center for Justice, advocating on the behalf of individuals and small businesses that were economically damaged by a Disaster in 2010. Currently, Teague has started his own business, the Law Office of Stephen C. Teague. He handles matters of Civil Law, Business Formation, Family Law and many more. Graduating from the University of Chicago Law School in 2010, he obtained his J.D.
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Jonathan T.

Jonathan Tarris

Jonathan Tarris is a legal counselor and attorney at law. He was recently licensed to practice law in Virginia, after obtaining his Juris Doctorate degree in law from the Washington and Lee University School of Law. Jonathan is experienced in real estate law, labor and employment law, mergers and acquisitions, as well as commercial contracts. Since October 2016, Jonathan has been managing his own law firm, Tarris Law.
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Marilyn S.

Marilyn Solomon

Marilyn Solomon is a corporate attorney with over 27 years of experience. She received her Juris Doctor degree from the George Mason University School of Law, after graduating top of her class. She is licensed to practice law in Virginia and Florida. Marilyn has extensive experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, and she often works with startup companies. She has been the managing attorney of her own legal practice since 1992.
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Travis L.

Travis Lee

Travis Lee is an attorney at law who has been serving corporate clients for more than six years. He has been licensed to practice law in Virginia and received a Juris Doctor law degree from the Appalachian School of Law. Travis primarily focuses on legal matters that involve real estate law. He is also experienced in providing his legal assistance to start-up companies and entrepreneurs. Travis has been serving as an associate at the Campbell Law Firm since February 2013.
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Alton Hare
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Federal Case Limited-Scope Help

Alton Hare

"I retained this attorney for a highly complex civil matter, and I was extremely impressed with his professionalism and expertise. What stood out most was his responsiveness. He was consistently accessible, promptly addressed my questions, and kept me informed."

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Norfolk, VA,

Steven Stark
5.0
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Review Privacy Policy

Steven Stark

"Steven was thorough and efficient. Highly recommend."

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Herndon, VA,

Brent Xavier
5.0
Clear Communication
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Meets Deadlines

Review Licensing Agreement

Brent Xavier

"Brent was excellent to work with. He delivered a thorough and well-structured review of our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, Writer Agreement, and Subscription & Refund Policy, with strong attention to cross-document consistency and real-world platform considerations. Communication was clear and timely throughout, and he was very responsive to feedback. The final documents are practical, thoughtful, and aligned with our product and payment model. I would definitely work with Brent again."

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Ashburn, VA,

Gene Rhough
5.0
Clear Communication
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Health App Legal Review

Gene Rhough

"As a startup founder building something new from the ground up, I knew I needed serious legal protection. Gene conducted an extraordinarily thorough review of all my project documentation, going well beyond a surface-level check. He reviewed my Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, HIPAA & Health Information Disclosure, Support Center, and in-app consent language and disclosures. He identified gaps I hadn't considered, explained the legal implications in plain language, and walked me through exactly what was needed to protect my work. Nothing was glossed over. What stood out most was Gene's ability to anticipate risk. He proactively flagged areas of exposure I hadn't thought to ask about, giving me a level of confidence I couldn't have received anywhere else. For any founder or entrepreneur trying to protect their work, I cannot recommend Gene Rhough highly enough."

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Aldie, VA,

Ross Brandborg
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Trademark Registration

Ross Brandborg

"Ross helped me get a patent and is now helping me get a trademark."

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Virginia Beach, VA,

Jack Stephens
5.0
Clear Communication
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Quick Review and Signature of Two Short LLC Documents (One-Time Task)

Jack Stephens

"I highly recommend Jack! He was extremely efficient and reliable. The project was completed successfully, and I was very pleased with his attention to detail and his prompt communications. Excellent work!"

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Vienna, VA,

Daniel Davies
5.0
Clear Communication
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Consulting MSA Review

Daniel Davies

"Daniel was thorough, quick to respond, and extremely quick to deliver! Will definitely use again"

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Vienna, VA,

Alisha Bond
5.0
Clear Communication
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Other Business Formation Matter

Alisha Bond

"Alisha is great to work with and really listens to concerns. She always provides timely inputs. I will continue to go to her in the future."

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Lorton, VA,

Rebecca Stacker
5.0
Clear Communication
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Consult on Corporate Restructure

Rebecca Stacker

"I am happy with the quality of the work and its timely completion."

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Chantilly, VA,

Ali Shalchi
5.0
Clear Communication
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Startup IP & Founder Ownership Consult

Ali Shalchi

"Ali was quick to respond, knowledgeable, and very helpful. Thanks Ali!"

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Centreville, VA,

Dmitriy Ishimbayev
5.0
Clear Communication
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Review Employment Agreement

Dmitriy Ishimbayev

"Fantastic help from Dmitriy, looking forward to working with him again in the future!"

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Charlottesville, VA,

Scott Stram
5.0
Clear Communication
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Legal Review for Tech Startup

Scott Stram

"Very knowledgeable and clear communication. Definitely recommend!"

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Henrico, VA,

Heather N. Bowen Pascual, Esq., Cipm
5.0
Clear Communication
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First-Party Special Needs Trust and LLC Ownership Transfer

Heather N. Bowen Pascual, Esq., Cipm

"My experience working with Heather was genuinely satisfying. She was thorough in providing all the necessary documents and took the time to answer my questions with clarity and care."

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Brodnax, VA,

Ian Goodman
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
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Draft Residential Lease

Ian Goodman

"Ian was super responsive, asked great questions and turned around my project quickly. Highly recommend. Will work with again."

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Falls Church, VA,

Jack Liechtung
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Terminate Contractor Agreement

Jack Liechtung

"Jack was great. Very responsive and knowledgeable about my situation. I was in a contract for services that had not yet started, and that I no longer needed. I wanted to cancel the contract but the company I had contracted with refused to refund my down payment. Jack helped me get a full refund."

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Fredericksburg, VA,

Vincent Van Houden
5.0
Clear Communication
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Meets Deadlines

Assist with General Advice

Vincent Van Houden

"Great work, would hire again"

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Mason, OH,

Joel Douglas
5.0
Clear Communication
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Assist with Other Patent Matter

Joel Douglas

"He is very good and knows how to go about the job excellently well"

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Centreville, VA,

Matthew Roazen
5.0
Clear Communication
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Seeking Employment Lawyer for Corporation Board CEO Firing Issue at GreenTech Ventures, Inc.

Matthew Roazen

"For a complex matter, Matthew digested a lot of documents quickly and came up with some useful potential solutions in a short timeframe. I also liked the fact that it was fixed price contract so I didn't have to worry about unexpected bills."

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Vienna, VA,

Chelsea Mckinney
5.0
Clear Communication
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Service Agreement Services

Chelsea Mckinney

"Had a very quick turnaround and Chelsea handled it quickly and professionally. Very pleased!"

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Fairfax, VA,

David Yamaguchi
5.0
Clear Communication
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Assist with Other Commercial Contract Matter

David Yamaguchi

"Working with David Yamaguchi was an outstanding experience. He delivered a full suite of foundational legal documents for my tech startup—including NDAs, software development agreements, and master contractor agreements—with precision, clarity, and founder-first protection built into every line. David was responsive, efficient, and incredibly sharp when it came to aligning legal strategy with business goals. His ability to turn feedback into actionable revisions while keeping the documents clean and enforceable made the process smooth and stress-free. If you're a founder, entrepreneur, or growing business in need of high-quality legal work, I highly recommend David. He’s professional, detail-oriented, and clearly understands how to protect companies without overcomplicating things. Would absolutely work with him again."

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Fairfax, VA,


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