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Motorcycle riders in Fairfax face many challenges as they navigate the traffic and distracted drivers on Northern Virginia roads. When another driver’s carelessness or outright negligence leads to a crash that leaves you seriously injured, you need aggressive legal representation as soon as possible. The motorcycle accident attorneys at MacDowell Law Group have you covered. We are experienced in motorcycle accident claims, and we will fight to get you the full value of your damages...

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...

Contemplating a divorce is never an easy task, but when the spouse is an alcoholic, circumstances become even more complicated. Due to Virginia’s no-fault divorce laws, there’s no requirement to prove the other person’s alcoholism in order to file. But if alcohol misuse negatively impacted your marriage, and you have evidence for it, this information may influence a judge’s decision regarding aspects such as finances, child custody, and no-contact orders. Here are four key factors...

When a conflict emerges in the operation of your business or the services you are provided don’t meet your satisfaction, you need the legal expertise of MacDowell Law Group, P.C. There are times when civil and commercial matters deteriorate into a dispute which is so sharp and the stakes so high, that a party requires a skilled and experienced civil litigation attorney. In working to protect their client’s interests, the attorneys at MacDowell Law Group...

Parents of children with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and other cognitive and physical impairments know better than anyone about the challenges of caring for a child with special needs. When a marriage ends, concerns about how that care will continue and who will be responsible for which aspects of the child’s life are often the most challenging issues to resolve. If you are getting divorced in Virginia and have a child with special needs,...

Owning a business always comes with risk—and one of these is finding yourself one day involved in some form of litigation. While it’s always ideal to avoid any sort of legal dispute, it’s important to understand how to protect yourself when your company faces the threat of legal action. What Is Business Litigation? When a dispute cannot be resolved through traditional means of communication, it is taken to court. Business litigation can involve conflicts with...

I was charged with reckless driving by speed — do I need to hire a lawyer for this? As a traffic and criminal defense lawyer defending people throughout Northern Virginia courts for many years, I have been asked this question countless times. While some law firms will try to scare you into hiring them immediately by suggesting you are going to jail for up to 12 months, the truly correct answer on whether to retain counsel for...

Once you have found a lawyer who will assist you in your truck accident injury claim, you will have a consultation scheduled to discuss your case. Meeting with an attorney can be intimidating if you have no experience with the law, so here are a few tips to help you know what to expect. 1. The Attorney Will Explain Your Legal Rights The attorney will first interpret the law for you as well as any...

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...

The commercial trucking and local delivery industries are alive and well across the United States, including in Northern Virginia. Tractor-trailers and box trucks crowd our interstates and urban roads, creating hazards for drivers of much smaller cars, pick-up trucks, and motorcycles. If you or a loved one was an unfortunate victim of a careless truck driver, you could be entitled to a large settlement from the driver’s insurance company, as well as from the driver’s...