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In its December 2023 issue, Northern Virginia Magazine recognized John D. McGavin, Melissa H. Katz, Dawn E. Boyce, and Heather K. Bardot on the 2023 list of Top Lawyers for the region in the areas …

Dawn was recently recognized spotlighted in the Virginia Lawyers Weekly as one of the “best-known and hardest-working managing partners of law firms in the Commonwealth.” These accolades are …

Officer, who used pepper spray only once with a burst at the arrestee’s forehead, while attempting to take control of a driver during a traffic stop did not violate Fourth Amendment. Omeish v. …

In Washington, D.C., the statute of limitations for personal injury is three years from the incident date. However, as in most places, the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic resulted in lockdowns and …

This District of Columbia Court of Appeals recently affirmed summary judgment in favor of the defendants in a case arising out of property damage claimed to have been caused by tree trimming. The …

The Firm congratulates John D. McGavin again on his recognition as the 2024 “Lawyer of the Year” in Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants in Washington, D.C. Best Lawyers has been regarded …

Will Miller, an associate at the firm, successfully prevailed in the Virginia Court of Appeals after the Plaintiff appealed from the circuit court. In the underlying case, the Plaintiff sought $2 …

The Fairfax Law Foundation held its Annual Run for Justice Heroes & Villains 5k on Sunday, April 23, 2023. The Fairfax Law Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing …

The firm is proud to announce that John D. McGavin, our senior partner, is this year’s recipient of the Virginia Association of Defense Attorney’s (VADA) Award for Excellence in Civil Litigation! …

Dawn Boyce has been appointed by the Supreme Court of Virginia to serve on the Virginia State Disciplinary Board for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2023. The appointment comes following six …