Virginia Attorney

Legal Representation for All of Your Legal Needs

At Howard, Morrison, Ross and Whelan, we offer our clients the expertise we have garnered over our 120 years of combined experience as skilled advocates to those in need of legal services. Throughout a person's life, there are many legal issues that can arise, whether they involve a family law matter , business law, civil litigation, real estate law, establishing a will, trust or estate, fighting traffic violations, or an aggressive defense for federal & state criminal charges. Our attorneys focus on your personal needs to provide you with the dedicated legal representation you deserve. As Virginia lawyers, we are proud to serve our community and have been named Top Lawyers by several groups, as well as being members of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum in recognition of our success in wrongful death and personal injury cases and named as Super Lawyers in our state.

Our firm primarily serves the Northern Virginia counties and cities of Fauquier, Prince William, Loudoun, Fairfax, Culpeper, Arlington, Rappahannock, Warrenton, Manassas, Falls Church, Alexandria, Leesburg, Shenandoah, Warren, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania and Stafford. While we represent clients throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia, we have also represented clients from the mid-atlantic to as far west as California.

How We Can Help

In addition to personal injury and wrongful death cases, for any of your legal needs, we are ready to aggressively represent you in the areas below .

Family Law - Divorce is never an easy subject to approach, but with our caring legal team, we will help you through this difficult process. We will work to solve your child custody, visitation and support issues, as well as all aspects of property settlement and alimony. We are widely considered one of the finest domestic relations firms in the area.

Business Law - There are numerous issues that can arise in the business world, including contract negotiations, employee matters, establishing or dissolving business entities and more. Our understanding of business law allows you to feel confident that we can provide you excellent service with all of your legal needs.

Civil Litigation - At times matters cannot be resolved through negotiation or settlement and must be litigated. With our strong skills as seasoned litigators, we offer our clients our legal expertise to pursue any legal remedy necessary in order to obtain satisfaction against a harmful act.

Wills, Trusts & Estates - All families should be prepared to protect their assets with the proper establishment of a will, trust or estate planning. Our knowledgeable legal team has helped our clients to safely protect their wealth and pass it on to their desired beneficiaries, while minimizing the tax implications.

Traffic Violations - For those finding themselves with the possibility of losing their license, or suffering large penalties or even jail for a DUI, speeding, or other serious traffic offense, our team is ready to aggressively defend you and protect your rights in court.

Federal & State Criminal Defense - Anyone charged with a crime knows the fear and uncertainty that is attendant with such charges. With our compassionate and experienced legal team, and our long history of successful representation in high profile criminal matters, such as the successful defense of heiress Susan Cummings, Cassondra Betancourt, Lorena Bobbit and many others, we can provide you with an aggressive and vigorous defense that will seek to reduce, dismiss or exonerate you of the charges against you.

Contact a Virginia lawyer today for help with any of your legal needs.