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Rob D.

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 W.

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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This is the most recent 20 reviews out of 374 reviews for attorneys in Virginia

Peter Rossi
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Investment Property Loan Dispute

Peter Rossi

"I had an excellent experience working with Mr. Peter Rossi to address a real-estate dispute, and I couldn’t be more grateful for his help. From the beginning, he took the time to fully understand the situation, review the documents, and explain my options clearly and honestly. His professionalism and attention to detail were evident at every step. What impressed me most was how proactive and responsive he was. Peter kept me informed throughout the process, answered my questions promptly, and made sure I understood each stage of the legal strategy. His calm, confident approach gave me real peace of mind during a stressful time. If you need an attorney who is knowledgeable, trustworthy, and truly invested in helping his clients, I highly recommend Peter Rossi."

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Chester, VA,

Dmitriy Ishimbayev
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

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
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

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
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

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
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

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,

Steven Stark
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Draft Operating Agreement

Steven Stark

"Steve was a pleasure to work with! He helped me draft an operating agreement for my LLC, he was quick to respond, and he made the whole process smooth and stress-free. I’d absolutely recommend him to anyone starting a business."

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Arlington, 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
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Assist with General Advice

Vincent Van Houden

"Great work, would hire again"

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Mason, OH,

Rebecca Stacker
4.8
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Review Employment Agreement

Rebecca Stacker

"Rebecca delivered outstanding service with professionalism and precision. The quality of her work exceeded my expectations, and I'm already planning our next collaboration"

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Great Falls, VA,

Alisha Bond
4.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Service Agreement Services

Alisha Bond

"Thank you for your assistance with my documents."

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Richmond, VA,

James Kraehenbuehl
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Form LLC

James Kraehenbuehl

"Excellent initial consultation, looking forward to continuing to work with you going forward."

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Fairfax, VA,

Ali Shalchi
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Patent Consultation

Ali Shalchi

"Quick responses, helpful advice."

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Fredericksburg, VA,

Joel Douglas
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

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
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

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
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

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
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

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,

John Allen Waldrop
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Consult on Contractor Agreement

John Allen Waldrop

"John Allen Waldrop was very efficient, responsive, and reliable. He understood exactly what I needed and submitted the deliverables quickly. I was very impressed with the excellent turnaround time of our project, and with how well he understood my needs! I’d definitely be interested in hiring him again next time I need the legal services he provides."

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Vienna, VA,

Jason Head
4.3
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Draft Asset Purchase Agreement

Jason Head

"Jason assisted me in completing a business purchase. It was one of the most stressful things ever but he got me through it."

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Manassas, VA,

Ross Brandborg
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Trademark Search

Ross Brandborg

"Ross has been advising us since the start of our journey. We truly appreciate his clear feedback and ability to navigate the complexities of our startup ideas."

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Fairfax, VA,

Darryl Shaper
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Seeking Legal Advice on Employment Termination in Virginia

Darryl Shaper

"Darryl definitely delivered as promised, and his fixed price approach certainly helps keep your total cost predictable. He has a genuinely great attitude, is knowledgeable/experienced and is very easy to work with. Thanks for all your help, Darryl!"

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Centreville, VA,


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