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.

Alan Bowden is an attorney whose practice centers on family law, divorce, and domestic relations matters handled in both Juvenile and Circuit Courts across Virginia. He represents individuals throughout Northern Virginia, as well as in Prince William County, Spotsylvania County, Stafford County, and Fredericksburg. His work often emphasizes resolving disputes through negotiation and mediation when possible, helping clients reach practical solutions while minimizing conflict. When settlement is not achievable, he brings decades of courtroom experience to contested matters, having tried cases in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia over the course of a 25-year legal career. Mr. Bowden is admitted to practice in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., and is also admitted before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia and the United States District Court for the District of Maryland. He is a member of the Virginia Bar Association and remains active in both bar-related and community activities. His academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Virginia Tech, a Juris Doctor from DePaul University College of Law, and an LL.M. in Securities and Financial Regulation from Georgetown University. To learn how Alan Bowden can assist with a family law or domestic relations matter, call 703-382-5877 or complete our online contact form to schedule a consultation and discuss next steps.

Debra Powers is a partner at Taylor Huguley Powers PLLC in Fairfax, Virginia, where she helps clients navigate the personal and financial decisions that accompany divorce and other family law matters. Her approach combines attentive communication with practical advocacy, helping clients understand their options and make informed choices about their future. Debra represents clients in matters involving child custody, child support, property division, and spousal support. She negotiates and drafts agreements, including premarital agreements, and regularly handles motions and trials in Fairfax Circuit Court and neighboring jurisdictions. Her representation also extends to post-divorce litigation, including modification and enforcement matters. A graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law, Debra earned her undergraduate degree magna cum laude from the University of Richmond’s Westhampton College. She understands that family disputes can leave clients feeling uncertain and works to provide steady guidance throughout the legal process. To discuss your family law concerns with Debra Powers, call 703-879-6500 or contact Taylor Huguley Powers PLLC to schedule a consultation.

Les Brock is a founding attorney of Merrick Brock, PLLC, representing individuals and businesses throughout Virginia. His practice includes car accidents, truck accidents, premises liability, and wrongful death, along with other injury claims and commercial disputes. Mr. Brock began his career defending multinational insurers and corporate clients in Virginia's state and federal courts. After more than a decade, he shifted his focus to helping people and local businesses harmed by others. His defense experience helps him anticipate opposing arguments and develop strategies for settlement negotiations and trial. Direct communication is central to Mr. Brock's approach. He takes time to understand each client's circumstances, keeps clients informed, and explains the advantages and risks of settlement and litigation so they can make informed decisions. Mr. Brock graduated cum laude from the University of Georgia with a degree in economics and earned his Juris Doctor from Washington and Lee University School of Law. He subsequently clerked for Senior Justice A. Christian Compton of the Supreme Court of Virginia. His professional recognition includes Virginia Business Legal Elite and Super Lawyers.

Glen Henkle is a lifelong Virginian whose family has proudly called this state home for over 200 years. Although born in Richmond, he was raised and attended school in Amelia County and still makes his home there. His upbringing in a rural area taught him the value of hard work, faith, family, community, and that bad things do happen to good people. As a state prosecutor, he was a strong advocate for crime victims, and today he tries to bring that same strength of advocacy to bear for all his clients, both civil and criminal. Glen has successfully prosecuted or defended (or both) most of the common crimes in Virginia, including, but not limited to, abduction, assault, attempted murder, bad check, burglary, conspiracy, credit card offenses, destruction of property, disorderly conduct, domestic assault, DUI, driving suspended, drug possession, drug distribution, forgery/uttering, habitual offender, larceny, malicious wounding, probation violation, reckless driving, robbery, sexual assault, speeding, and underage possession of alcohol. Additionally, as a prosecutor, Glen successfully handled many civil forfeiture cases in which the state sought to have assets, seized as a result of narcotics investigations, forfeited to the government for the use of law enforcement. Having had the experience of building and presenting cases for the government, Glen is well equipped to defend his clients' interests by finding the weaknesses in any opponent's position and exploiting them. He founded this firm in 2012 to share his experience and skills with the public, help them navigate the often complicated and confusing world of laws and courtrooms, and to strive for the best possible outcome for each client, whether in the courtroom or elsewhere.

Roy J. Baldwin, Esq. was born in Nacogdoches, Texas, and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska. He holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln and a Juris Doctor from The George Washington University School of Law in Washington, D.C. He has lived in Virginia since 1975. He is married and his son, Nathaniel, is an associate of the firm. Since 1976, Mr. Baldwin has been a member of the American Bar Association, the Virginia State Bar, and the Family Law Section of the Fairfax Bar Association. He is admitted to practice law in Virginia State and Federal courts. He has held numerous positions in the Fairfax Bar Association, has served as a moot court judge for his alma mater, The George Washington University School of Law, is a multi-year recipient of Martindale-Hubbell’s Client Distinction Award, and in 2016 was named a Capital Region Premiere Lawyer by the Wall Street Journal. Mr. Baldwin has held several positions with the Town of Vienna, most recently as a member of the Town Board of Architectural Review. A longtime member of the Church of the Holy Comforter in Vienna, he has served as a Sunday School teacher, a lay minister, and as a member of the vestry.

Tara L. Umbrino, Esq. is the founding attorney of Valor Injury Law and an experienced civil litigator who represents people and families affected by serious injuries. She has extensive experience handling jury and bench trials and previously led personal injury matters at some of the country's largest law firms. Tara advocates for clients in cases involving Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Medical Malpractice, and Wrongful Death. Tara founded Valor Injury Law to provide injured clients with personalized, compassionate, and determined representation during some of the most difficult periods of their lives. She has a particular interest in cases affecting women and children, including daycare injuries, food allergy incidents, sexual misconduct, salon injuries, and medical spa injuries. In addition to her legal practice, Tara serves as a Guardian ad Litem in personal injury matters, regularly presents continuing legal education programs, and serves as an adjunct professor at The George Washington University Law School and J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College. To learn more about how Tara and Valor Injury Law can help, contact the firm to schedule a consultation.

I am B. Patrick Agnew Esq. I represent Personal Injury Victims, Injured Workers, and people who have been improperly denied Social Security Disability benefits. I am here to help.

Originally from Bedford County, Matthew joined the law firm in 2018 as a full-time associate, following his graduation from the Liberty University School of Law. Matthew has a significant amount of experience as a trusted Personal Injury attorney. Prior to law school, Matthew worked as a defense litigation paralegal from 2011-2015, specializing in Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice. During this time, Matthew was elected as Vice President for the Roanoke Valley Paralegal Association for two subsequent annual terms before applying to law school. In addition, Matthew dedicated his personal time to serving the community as a Big Brother for Big Brothers, Big Sisters of America; tutoring at a local youth center; serving as a member of the Roanoke Kiwanis Club; and working as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for the Roanoke CASA program. While in law school, Matthew was an active member of Liberty University School of Law’s Trial Team, placing 2nd and 3rd, respectively, at the regional and national trial team competitions for the American Bar Association in 2017. Matthew also furthered his experience by interning at multiple law firms representing Plaintiffs in personal injury cases, First Amendment retaliation cases, and Worker’s Compensation cases. Matthew is a member of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (VTLA), the Virginia Bar Association, Charlottesville-Albemarle Bar Association and the American Bar Association. Matthew is admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the District of Columbia. Matthew is also admitted to practice before all state courts in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the United States Federal Courts for the Eastern and Western District of Virginia.

Mr. Berry is the founding partner and represents federal employees, government contractors, employers, state employees, federal intelligence agency employees, law enforcement officers, firefighters, private sector employees, in various employment, labor and national security law matters. Mr. Berry’s primary practice areas include security clearance defense, disciplinary action defense, administrative investigation representation, and representation in equal employment opportunity (EEO) claims. For federal employees and government contractors, Mr. Berry represents them nationwide in security clearance appeals and federal disciplinary actions. Mr. Berry frequently defends federal employees in proposed removals, proposed suspensions, and performance matters before their respective agencies; represents federal employees in appeals before the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB); represents individuals in Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) complaint matters before respective federal agencies and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC); and represents federal employees and government contractors in security clearance matters before the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) and the Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA). In addition, Mr. Berry represents security clearance holders before all federal agencies (DoS, DoD, DoE) and those federal agencies within the Intelligence Community (NRO, NGA, CIA, DIA, NSA). Mr. Berry has represented hundreds of individuals in administrative investigations conducted by agency investigators, inspectors general (IG), internal affairs unit investigators and before the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) of various federal agencies. Mr. Berry also represents private sector, state, county, and municipal employees in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia in various types of investigations, county and state grievance procedures, disciplinary actions, whistleblower issues, and equal employment opportunity (EEO) matters. Mr. Berry previously served as the General Counsel to the United States Park Police and United States Capitol Police Federal Labor Unions representing law enforcement officers in disciplinary, wage and security clearance matters. Mr. Berry has also served as counsel for local businesses involving issues related to wage and hour matters, Human Resources Policy development, and employment legal defense. He is a security clearance lawyer and member of the Security Clearance Lawyers Association. Mr. Berry has been interviewed on radio and television networks, like CNN, and written and commented on articles for news organizations such as the Washington Post and others. He has taught continuing education courses for lawyers in his practice areas. He has written several published legal articles on various topics regarding employment and labor law as well as security clearance law. Mr. Berry authors articles for ClearanceJobs. In addition, he previously served as the Editor-in-Chief of the District of Columbia Bar Labor and Employment Law Newsletter and served as a guest speaker for Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminars on administrative, employment and labor law issues. Mr. Berry frequently provides legal guidance and training to Human Resources personnel of companies, nonprofit entities, and labor unions. In 2009, Mr. Berry was elected by his peers to the D.C. Bar Labor and Employment Law Section’s Steering Committee. The Committee works to advance the professional development and competence of its members by offering educational programs and publications in the substantive law fields of labor and employment law, as well as areas of practice and procedure. Since 2014, Mr. Berry has served as co-author of the firm’s legal articles on RestonNow, and ArlingtonNow. Since 2019, Mr. Berry has co-taught the District of Columbia Bar continuing legal education course on security clearance representation for other lawyers seeking to learn how to effectively represent clients in security clearance cases. Mr. Berry presented a class for the Virginia Continuing Legal Education program on the security clearance process in May of 2021 and a class regarding the MSPB and EEOC in November of 2022.