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Thomas M. Dunlap
Dunlap, Grubb & Weaver, PLLC
199 Liberty St., SW
Leesburg, VA 20175
Phone: (703) 777-3885 | Fax: (703) 777-3656
http://www.dglegal.com
Real Attorneys for Real Legal Issues in Northern VA
Legal Topic
Business Law
Preferred New Clients
I prefer to work with small business and start-up clients in estate planning.
Sub-Categories
Business Law
- Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Jones Act
- Longshore & Harbor Workers' Compensation Act
- Marine Cargo
- Shipping
- Agrochemicals
- Crops
- Farms & Ranches
- Livestock
- United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- Antitrust Law
- Deceptive Trade Practices
- False Advertising
- International Antitrust
- Mergers, Acquisitions, & Divestitures
- RICO Act
- Unfair Competition
- Commercial Banks & Loans
- Commercial Leasing
- Credit Unions
- International Banking
- Mortgages & Foreclosures
- Savings & Thrifts
- State & Municipal Bonds & Financing
- Venture Capital
- Reorganizations & Restructuring
- Workouts
- Liquor Licenses
- Business Successions
- Buying & Selling
- Closely Held Businesses
- Corporations
- Directors' & Officers' Liability
- Franchising
- Joint Ventures
- Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)
- Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures
- Nonprofits & Tax-Exempt Corporations
- Partnerships
- Professional Corporations
- Public Offerings
- Shareholders' Rights
- Trade Associations
- Audit Defense
- Corporate Income Taxes
- Excise Taxes
- International Taxes
- IRS Disputes
- Negotiating Payments & Settlements
- Payroll Taxes
- Property Taxes (Ad Valorem Taxes)
- Sales Taxes
- Tax Evasion Defense
- Tax Filing & Compliance
- Breach of Contract
- Contract Disputes
- Contract Drafting & Review
- Employment Contracts
- International Transactions
- Lemon Law
- Commercial Construction Contracts
- Construction Defects
- Construction Disputes
- Dangerous Property
- Government Construction Contracts
- Mechanics' Liens
- Art
- Communication & Media
- Gaming
- Internet
- Music
- Sports
- Tourism, Travel, & Leisure
- Film
- Literary Arts
- Publishing
- Television
- Debarment
- Defense Contracts
- Defense Procurement
- Federal Contracts
- Government Construction Contracts
- State & Municipal Contracts
- Annuities
- Bad Faith
- Casualty Insurance
- Commercial Insurance
- Directors' & Officers' Liability
- Errors & Omissions
- Insurance Malpractice
- Life Insurance
- Motor Vehicle Insurance
- Reinsurance
- Computer Crimes
- Computer Law
- Digital Signatures
- Domain Names
- Electronic Commerce
- Identity Theft
- Spam
- Business & Trade
- Customs
- Foreign Investment
- Imports & Exports
- International Arbitration
- International Banking
- Trade Regulation
- Creditor's Rights
- Garnishees
- Judgments
- Locating Funds
- Credit Report Problems
- Debt Collection/Relief/Harassment
- Foreclosures
- Frauds, Scams, Hoaxes
- Identity Theft
- Repossessions
- Student Loans
- Truth in Lending
Legal Topic
Bankruptcy
Preferred New Clients
I prefer to work with small business and start-up clients in estate planning.
Sub-Categories
Bankruptcy
- Chapter 13
- Chapter 7
- Collections & Repossessions
- Credit Disputes
- Garnishments
- Chapter 11
- Business Bankruptcy
- Credit Repair
- Credit Restoration
- Creditor Harassment
- Personal Bankruptcy
Bar Admissions
DC, Jan 2000
VA, Oct 1999
Bar Number: 44016
MD, Jan 1999
Other Court Admissions
American Bar Association, Virginia Bar Association, Loudoun Bar, Federal Bar, Intellectual Property Owners Association, International Trademark Association (INTA), Maryland Bar, Intellectual Property and Litigation Sections.
Federal District Court, U.S. Tax Court, Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Virginia, and U.S. Supreme Court.
Association Memberships
Virginia, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Florida, New York and New Jersey, Eastern & Western Districts of Virginia, and Maryland.
Continuing Education
I teach seminars (including seminar of e-signatures in London last year), and attend a number of continuing legal education courses. This year, I am teaching three sections of a Virginia Continuing Legal Education Evidence Seminar.
Papers and Publications
Yes, please see our website under my bio section.
Example Cases
I worked with a construction company with massive vendor debt and pending disputes to secure property and potential business. I helped the client realign business goals and spending in order to renegotiate with vendors. The client kept customers and saved the business.
Education
Degree:
B.A.
School:
Lafayette College
City:
Easton
State:
PA
Year:
1994
Honors:
Dean's List, Art's Scholar
Degree:
Juris Doctor
School:
Washington & Lee University
City:
Lexington
State:
VA
Year:
1999
Honors:
Phi Delta Phi
Focus and Accomplishments:
Alderson Clinic Selection, Phi Delta Phi honors Legal Fraternity, Mock Trial.
Degree:
M.S.
School:
University of Maryland
City:
College Park
State:
MD
Year:
2010
Number of Attorneys
Information coming soon.
State Licensed In
Virginia
Firm Focus and History
We work with small businesses and start-up companies, helping these clients start, manage and grow their businesses through sound legal decisions. Our work ranges from start-up to private offer and IPO of insolvency (bankruptcy).
The firm was established after breaking off of a larger firm in 2001, founded by Tom Dunlap and Dan Grubb. Our firm slowly grew as a business-focused practice over the next eight years to an eight-attorney firm.
Previous Employment Summary
I was previously employed in commercial banking and I currently serve as the CEO and founder of a start-up company called Ceres Nanosciences.
Activities and Awards
Former Special Prosecutor, Firm is Martindale Hubbel rated BV, 2008 SuperLawyer (Tom Dunlap), 2006 Top Ten NOVA Lawyers for litigation (Tom Dunlap).
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
I believe that it is important for clients to understand the legal issues and potential outcomes of their case. I strive to educate clients by providing them with as much information as possible.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
I am willing to do so.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
This depends on the type of representation. I will not coach clients in court cases.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I have a penchant for discussion and believe that it is one of the best ways to positively affect the business community.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
I have experience as an Army Officer and company commander (cavalry officer), pilot, rescue diver, commercial banker and am the founder of my own firm. I am also the founder and CEO of a very successful and nationally-recognized biotech company.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
This was the most complex and interesting area of law.
What do you like best about your career?
I like the academic freedom to craft the right solutions and the diversity of experiences the job affords me to learn about new people, business models and technologies.
Tell us about your law firm:
I am the managing partner, but I deal directly with my clients. Depending on the case type, one or more other partners or associates and paralegals work with me, but I am always directly accessible via my direct dial phone and e-mail.
What are your strengths and style?
I am rationally aggressive and always seek to see a legal issue from the opposing party's viewpoint. I believe the best way to be successful in a situation is to be well prepared with a deep understanding of the underlying facts, the law and the counter party's goals.
Personal Interests:
I enjoy SCUBA, flying, sailing, kickboxing, and I am active in a number of charitable organizations as a board member, including the community free clinic, the United Way, the local bar association and other community projects. I serve as a politically-appointed commissioner for the Leesburg Executive Airport near the Dulles Airport in Virginia.
Office Manager/Assistant
Bonnie Barbanti
Fax
(703) 777-3656
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Foreign Languages
French and Spanish.
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
Yes, in trademark, copyright, business formation (LLC, partnership, S-corp), patent, certain service contracts, wills, trusts and bankruptcy (Chapters 7, 11, and 13).
Hourly Rates
$250 to $325.
Free Initial Consultation?
Yes, in most cases. Otherwise, we charge $125 for 30 minutes and deduct the fee from future work.
Typical Retainer
This varies by case type.
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