Dana James Carlson | Partner

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About Dana

Attorney Dana J. Carlson, a principal in the firm, has been in practice since 1981. Mr. Carlson joined the firm as an Associate after completing law school, became a member in, and has remained with the firm throughout his 39-year legal career. His current practice is comprised primarily of equitable distribution, spousal and child support, and custody cases. He has litigated throughout his career in all Northern Virginia courts including the Court of Appeals of Virginia and the Supreme Court of Virginia. Attorney Carlson addresses his client’s needs from the perspective of assessing alternative means for dispute resolution, referring clients for personal financial planning and tax advice as well as directing clients, if needed, to a variety of outside quality counseling resources. Attorney Carlson is actively involved in community service organizations, bar activities, and religious activities. HALE BALL MURPHY, PLC is proud to be passionate about its ethics and forging connections with other ethical attorneys around the world. This includes our membership with LawPact, a non-profit organization and association of business law firms located across the globe. If you would like to speak to any of our attorneys, contact us today.

Admission

Verified Virginia

1981

Verified U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit

Education

Wheaton College

B.A.

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • Fairfax Bar Association, Member
  • Loudoun County Bar Association, Associate Member
  • Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Member
  • Christian Legal Society, Member
  • Delta Theta Phi, Member
Honors / Awards
  • Best Lawyers in Virginia
  • Super Lawyers
  • Washington, D.C., Top Lawyers

Hale Ball Carlson Baumgartner Murphy PLC Highlights

Business, Employment, Bankruptcy & Debt, Accident & Injury, Criminal, Business Successions; Collection; Commercial Leasing; Contract; Corporate Governance; Credit & Debt; Directors & Officers; Dissolution; Employee Rights; Employment Contracts; Foreclosure; Franchising; Joint Ventures; Limited Liability Companies; Workout; Mediation; Non-profit; Partnerships; Reorganization; Shareholders' Rights; Science, Technology & Internet; Transactions; Uniform Commercial Code; Employment; Wrongful Termination

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