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Each year, more than 125,000 crashes occur on Virginia roads. According to the Virginia Highway Safety Office, more than 65,000 people were hurt and more than 800 people were killed annually in 2017, 2018, and 2019. These statistics are more than abstract numbers. You may be one of the people hurt or mourning the untimely death of a loved one, and you deserve to know why the accident happened, the extent of Different Types...

It took less than a minute for your life to change. Someone else’s negligence caused an accident that left you in considerable pain and with a long term or permanent back injury. Types of Back and Spinal Cord Injuries An accident may cause an injury to your neck (cervical vertebrae), upper back (thoracic vertebrae), or lower back (lumbar vertebrae). Some of the specific conditions you may suffer include: Lower Back Strains or Sprains Lower back...

At MacDowell Law Group, P.C., our Fairfax property division attorneys provide cost-effective solutions to a wide range of asset division problems. We will work hard to help craft an agreement that protects your valuable interests, rather than having a judge decide these issues following extensive litigation. We can help you protect the value of a family business, review the terms of a prenuptial agreement and advise you about the division of marital debts. If you are...

Divorce is seldom an easy process. For those with significant assets in the form of retirement and investment accounts, the process of dividing these resources becomes very complex and often contentious. Putting a qualified domestic relations order (QDRO) or division of property order (DOPO) in place may be an option for protecting your financial interests during marital property and asset division. At MacDowell Law Group, P.C., our family law attorneys help with the division of retirement and...

At MacDowell Law Group, P.C., our alimony lawyers advise clients about their right to receive or obligation to pay spousal support. Our sensible approach to these issues can protect your interests while saving you both time and money. Whether you expect to receive or pay spousal support, or if you question whether the support terms of a prenuptial agreement will be honored, we will review your circumstances and advise you accordingly. Factors That Affect Spousal Maintenance...

Dividing retirement assets in a divorce can be a complex and sometimes emotional process. This is especially true when dividing military pensions and other pension accounts. There are very specific requirements about when a former spouse can access pension funds and the percentage that he or she is entitled to receive. It is important that you hire a pension division lawyer who understands these processes and who can protect your interests. At MacDowell Law Group, P.C.,...

You’ve worked too hard building your business to risk everything in litigation. Our experienced legal team can help you resolve legal disputes efficiently and cost-effectively. We Are Experienced in All Types of Business Litigation Whether you are the plaintiff or defendant, our attorneys can help you with a wide variety of litigation matters, including: Breach of contract Unfair trade practices Collection of debts and actions Construction litigation Mechanics’ liens Covenants not to compete Employment law...

The decision to buy or sell a business is one of the most important business decisions you will ever make. Whether you are buying or selling a business, our Fairfax business attorneys can help you identify your priorities, negotiate a deal, and execute a fair agreement. Getting Ready to Buy a Business Buying an existing business often has advantages over creating a business from the ground up. However, whether you add to your existing business...

Contract negotiations can be long, complicated, and—we will admit—pretty dull. However, contracts are also legally binding and essential to your business. Accordingly, business owners must understand how to draft beneficial contracts and how an experienced business lawyer can help. Types of Business Contracts Different businesses need different kinds of contracts to operate successfully. These contracts might include the following: Sales contracts Employment contracts Insurance contracts Confidentiality agreements Leases Vendor contracts Drafting and Reviewing Business Contracts...

Whether you own a small business or a large company, you have relationships and contracts with many different parties that are critical to the success of your business. Disputes will arise. Disagreements are part of doing business, but so too is the process of resolving disagreements. How you resolve a business dispute can have a significant impact on your bottom line and continued profitability. Types of Business Disputes Business disputes often arise from disagreements over...