Scott Nolan is a Partner in the Virginia Criminal Defense practice, representing clients in both state and federal courts. He is known for his direct, rights-focused advocacy and his commitment to providing clear guidance and strong defense strategies at every stage of a case. Scott concentrates his practice on criminal defense, with a focus on DUI, reckless driving, drug offenses, and serious felony cases. He has handled a high volume of matters from pre-arrest representation through trial and appeal and brings a strategic, detail-driven approach to negotiations and litigation alike. He earned his law degree from George Mason University and holds advanced degrees in national security studies and political science. Prior to practicing law, Scott served in the United States Navy and worked in national security-related roles, experiences that shaped his disciplined approach and deep respect for constitutional protections.

Scott R. Sexauer is a native of Northern Virginia. He obtained his undergraduate and law school degrees from George Mason University. He has been in private practice in Northern Virginia since 1984, and has earned a BV- Distinguished peer review rating from Martindale Hubbel. Scott R. Sexauer is a Fairfax lawyer who provides quality representation in a number of different areas of the law, including, but not limited to, bankruptcy, divorce, criminal and traffic cases, business transactions, wills, and civil litigation. He will utilize his years of experience and knowledge of different aspects of the law to obtain the best result for you. Your case gets his personal attention.

Recognized by Northern Virginia Magazine as a top Traffic & DWI Criminal Attorney, Robinson Law, PLLC is committed to delivering the best Criminal Defense in Northern Virginia. As a former prosecutor, Michael A. Robinson has a thorough understanding of how the “other side” operates. This is a key advantage in all criminal defense cases. Our firm believes each client deserves a Northern Virginia criminal attorney who is experienced, aggressive, responsive, and eager to build a winning strategy. Robinson Law, PLLC is a criminal defense and personal injury firm located in Fairfax, Virginia. The firm proudly serves all of Northern Virginia, including Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William Counties. Our criminal defense focus includes DUI/DWI defense, drug offenses, record expenditures, federal cases, juvenile defense, probation violations, theft, and traffic defense. Our personal injury areas of practice include car accidents, truck accidents, catastrophic injuries, dog bites, Amazon delivery accidents, rideshare accidents, and more. Available 24/7, call Robinson Law, PLLC at (703) 844-3746 to book a free consultation. Feel free to visit https://www.callrobinson.com/contact.

Wayne R. Cohen is the founder and managing partner of Cohen & Cohen, P.C. Mr. Cohen is an AV-rated lawyer, whose practice is concentrated in the areas of medical malpractice, wrongful death, automobile accidents, product liability, class actions, and other personal injury areas. In short, he has devoted his professional career to representing the rights of the injured. Mr. Cohen has appeared on numerous occasions in local and national television shows and print media. Mr. Cohen has been called one of “Washington’s best lawyers”, one of Washington’s “top 40 lawyers under 40,” one of “Washington’s top trial lawyers,” one of “the 50 best lawyers in Washington,” and “one of the city’s most feared personal injury lawyers.” (Washingtonian Magazine, November 2015, December 2013, November 2011, December 2009, December 2007, July 2006, August 2004, April 2002, and June 2001). The Washington Examiner identified Mr. Cohen as a “prominent, personal injury lawyer” on January 31, 2006. He was named in The National Trial Lawyers Association’s 2008Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the District of Columbia, has been named as one of Washington DC’s Super Lawyers for 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016 and has been featured by Washingtonian Magazine.

Dennis Somech is a highly experienced trial attorney with over twenty years of experience in litigation, including family law, criminal defense, and complex criminal and civil litigation. With over 20 years of litigation experience, he uses his knowledge and experience to negotiate and leverage the best outcomes for his clients, with the confidence to take cases to trial if necessary. Dennis believes in thoroughly explaining the legal process to his clients, informing them of the factors that will be significant in a particular case, and the pros and cons of all potential courses of action. His clients can be confident that he will look out for their best interests, ensure that they them make well-informed decisions, extensively negotiate on their behalf, take their cases to trial if necessary, and always take a long-view approach for his clients during what is usually the most difficult time of their lives Dennis handles contested and uncontested divorces, custody and visitation cases, child support and spousal support matters, equitable distribution, and protective orders. He is also experienced in drafting and negotiating separation and property settlement agreements, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and consent custody and support orders. He also handles criminal cases ranging from traffic offenses to serious felonies, primarily in the Northern Virginia area. Dennis is a graduate of Emory University and received his J.D. from The George Washington University Law School in 1999. He is licensed to practice in Virginia and the District of Columbia, and served as a state prosecutor for both the City of Alexandria and Fairfax County. He is a former President of the Hispanic Bar Association of Virginia, and is bilingual in English and Spanish.

Bret Lee is the founder of Bret Lee Legal Solutions, a criminal defense firm serving clients throughout Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C., and surrounding communities. Known for his tireless advocacy and client-focused approach, Bret works to protect his clients’ rights while providing clear, well-informed guidance tailored to the facts of each case. He represents clients facing a wide range of felony and misdemeanor charges, including DUI, reckless driving, drug possession, conspiracy, assault, fraud, sex crimes, and other serious criminal offenses. Bret brings more than a decade of criminal defense experience to his practice, along with a strong background in federal and state litigation. His approach often includes a vigorous motions practice designed to seek early advantages for clients before trial, including motions to suppress evidence, motions for bond, motions for discovery, and other requests for relief. Before entering private practice, Bret served as a federal law clerk for the Honorable Chief Judge Watkins in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama. He has also handled extensive appellate brief writing, including matters before the U.S. Supreme Court, the Virginia Supreme Court, and the Virginia Court of Appeals. A magna cum laude graduate of George Mason University School of Law, Bret served as Managing Editor of the George Mason Law Review and participated on the Moot Court Board with a focus on national appellate advocacy competitions. He earned his undergraduate degree from the College of William and Mary, lives in Reston, Virginia, and remains deeply connected to the Commonwealth. Bret focuses his practice in courts across Northern Virginia, including Fairfax County, Prince William County, Herndon, Vienna, Fairfax City, Alexandria, Arlington, Loudoun County, and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in Alexandria. To speak with Bret Lee Legal Solutions about a criminal defense matter, call 703-936-0580 today or complete our online contact form.

Faisal Moghul is widely regarded as one of Virginia’s leading business attorneys, recognized for his extensive background in business formation and structuring, high-stakes litigation involving direct and derivative lawsuits, asset and stock sales, valuation and buyout disputes, and strategic asset protection. In 2023 and 2024, he was named one of America’s Top 100 Civil Defense Litigators and recognized as Virginia’s “Go-To” Business Lawyer. He has made the Super Lawyers Rising Stars shortlist every year since 2016, and in 2023, Virginia Lawyer Magazine acknowledged him as one of the Commonwealth's foremost educators in business and real estate law. His impact in the courtroom includes leading a litigation team in 2024 to secure a landmark $565,000 judgment after a four-day jury trial in Fairfax County Circuit Court. A trusted resource for high-net-worth individuals, startups, emerging corporations, LLCs, and partnerships, Mr. Moghul routinely handles complex business and real estate matters. In 2023, he served as speaker and moderator at the Virginia CLE’s Annual Small Business Law Institute, presenting on critical LLC operating agreement provisions, and in 2024, he returned to discuss charging orders and asset protection strategies. As a member of the American Bar Association’s Committee on LLCs and Unincorporated Associations, his in-depth knowledge of LLCs, S-Corps, C-Corps, and limited partnerships enables him to craft sophisticated agreements that safeguard clients’ interests. Having overseen more than 100 high-value transactions across technology, real estate, government contracting, and retail, he has managed multimillion-dollar buyouts and redemptions for both majority and minority stakeholders. Mr. Moghul is also known for significant successes in business and real estate litigation, including derivative lawsuits and claims involving breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, and defamation. His work in real estate litigation encompasses construction defects, easement and boundary line disputes, real estate agent and broker representation, and purchase and sale contract disputes. In 2023, he co-presented a CLE seminar on real estate broker liability in Virginia, underscoring his role as a leading voice on real estate agent and broker defense. His extensive writings include a 2021 publication with the American Law Institute, “Caveat Emptor vs. Seller Disclosure in Residential Real Property Conveyances,” which offers forward-looking insights into purchase and sale laws. This comprehensive command of case law and regulations has resulted in multiple settlements and verdicts exceeding one million dollars. Fox & Moghul offers personalized service for business law, commercial litigation, real estate transactions, and estate planning. Call 703-652-5506 or complete our contact form to get in touch with our attorneys today.

Damien Smith has been working in personal injury law in Virginia since 2018. Damien is motivated by his clients’ personal stories and works hard to fight for the justice and fairness they deserve. Damien started at a small firm, where he learned to always put client service first. He has handled hundreds of settlement and litigation cases from car accident and premises liability claims to dog bite lawsuits and other personal injury cases. Damien also has robust experience in handling criminal, traffic, and bankruptcy matters. Prior to his time in personal injury law, he worked in corporate compliance relating to consumer financial regulation. Damien is a member of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association and is pending admission to the D.C. bar. He regularly devotes pro bono time to low-income clients facing collection and housing actions at the Legal Services of Northern Virginia in Fairfax, Virginia. Originally from Fauquier County, Virginia, Damien earned his undergraduate degrees in philosophy and political science from James Madison University. Damien then went on to earn a graduate degree from James Madison in European Union Policy Studies in Florence, Italy. While enrolled in this program, Damien was recognized for the best paper in the Master’s symposium. During the two years he spent in Florence, Damien also taught English as a second language. Damien completed his law degree at George Mason University School of Law in Arlington, in 2014. He served as the Executive Editor of the Journal of International Commercial Law, and worked on a voter restoration project that assisted Virginia residents with regaining their voting rights after felony convictions. Damien lives in the Woodley Park neighborhood of Washington, D.C., with his wife. They enjoy walking through the Zoo, exploring the city, rooting for all of the local sports teams, and caring for their community garden plot and abundance of house plants. Damien enjoys reading, jazz music, playing soccer and softball, and practicing the guitar and cornet.

Mr. John Kidwell, Esq. has been the owner and managing partner of The Law Offices of Kidwell & Kent since 2004. Mr. Kidwell also owns and operates his in-firm commercial and residential real estate title company, Old Dominion Title Services, Inc., and is a licensed financial securities and registered representative. Combining these expertise: Law, Real Estate, and Finance; Mr. Kidwell has designed his firm to provide the highest quality counsel in the areas that matter most and are at the core of most families and their business concerns. Every year since 2013, Mr. Kidwell has been peer-nominated and selected by the Heritage Registry as a pillar of the community for his work as a Top Attorney in North America and continued dedication to charity. In 2021 he was published by Lawyers of Distinction as a Top Estate and Business Planning Lawyer in America in The New York Times and USA Today, and in 2022, Kidwell & Kent was featured in Fortune and Forbes Magazines as a Top DC Area Estate and Wealth Planning Law Firm. To learn more about our costs and services or how we may be able to assist you, please give us a call today at 703-764-0600 or complete our online contact form and we will be in touch.