General practice (or a general law practice) typically encompasses a broad range of practice areas–many of which often overlap. In the Commonwealth of Virginia, I practice in not only several geographic but also subject matters areas. In other words, I do not not limit my law practice to one particular jurisdiction or one particular area of law. This is very common among solo practitioners. Flexibility is a benchmark and a benefit that a solo practitioner can provide.
“In seeking a lawyer, you are looking for an advocate, an expert advisor on the law and on your rights and responsibilities, a strategist, a negotiator, and a litigator.”
— Laura Wasser, an American attorney specializing in divorce
Since general practice encompasses such a broad range of possible situations, there is no single expected outcome. If you retain me to draft or review a common document, you can expect a legally binding document whose terms you can understand. If you retain me to represent you on more complicated matters, you should expect that I will expertly represent you and zealously advocate on your behalf. No attorney can guarantee that you will win your case, however, having an attorney that knows the law and the courtroom puts you in the best position for positive outcomes.
I can draft or review documents like:
- A Lease
- A Living Will
- A Power of Attorney
- A Trust
- A Will
I can represent you in court on issues like:
- Child Custody or Support
- Criminal Defense
- Divorce
- Estate Planning
- Filing Bankruptcy
- Immigration
- Personal Injury
- Property Disputes
- Real Estate Transactions
- Spousal Support
- Traffic Violations
For these reasons, a general practice attorney can represent you in court, draft and review documents, and be your advocate in negotiations. In other words, a general practice attorney is useful for many common issues that people confront regularly. Have confidence that I will refer you to another attorney if I believe you need counsel better equipped to expertly represent your interests.
I’m a lawyer. I go for due process; I go for fairness and equity – these values mean a lot to me.
— Mohamed ElBaradei, an Egyptian law scholar and diplomat
Educated at The Catholic University of America, The Columbus School of Law in the District of Columbia, I’ve been a licensed attorney and admitted to practice law in the courts of the Commonwealth since 2010. Prior to attending law school I worked as a professional for nearly 18 years–in the healthcare, information technology, and pharmaceutical sectors of private industry.
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